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From: gregorh@Xenon.Stanford.EDU (Gregor Hohpe)
Subject: Cannondale MTP ripped off
Originator: gregorh@Xenon.Stanford.EDU
Keywords: theft 
Organization: Computer Science Department, Stanford University.
Distribution: ca
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 22:01:16 GMT

I haven't seen any articles like that in this group, but it is a try.

I guess quite a few people reading these news also follow up the local
ads for used bikes. So if anybody discovers a bargain, brand-new

   CANNONDALE M700, '92 model, 20", blue, Deore LX equipped

somewhere around California, it would be very much appreciated
($$reward$$) if you could let me know and help me find out about it.
Mine was stolen on Sat. Nov. 7 at Palo Alto.
I guess they ship the bikes down south. Does anybody
have experience in this field? Is there a chance at all to see it
back again?

  Greg

-------------------------------------------
Gregor Hohpe
(415)497-2043
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From: jwm3@gaff.physci.psu.edu (James Walter Martin III)
Subject: FORSALE: Ringle Seat Q/R
Organization: Penn State University, Physical Sciences
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1992 18:31:29 GMT

   FORSALE:  Ringle Ti Seat Q/R
   
   Color: black
   Weight: negligible
   Price: $20.00
   
   e-mail: jwm3@physci.psu.edu

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From: bgeer@javelin.sim.es.com (Bob Geer)
Subject: Re: Ergo shifter info wanted
Reply-To: bgeer@javelin.sim.es.com
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp.
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 14:41:18 GMT

frank@molbio.cbs.umn.edu (Frank Williams) writes:
>The same argument can be applied to nearly every aspect of our lives
>as consumers.  For example how many pair of shoes do we need?  Imelda
>and I disagree.  We're probably both wrong, since my number is zero.
>Betcha I own more bikes than Imelda...

But, how many bike shoes?  :-)
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From: CMSC28@maccvm.corp.mot.com (Mark Hickey)
Subject: Re: 8 Re: Mountain bikes in $1500-$2700 range >opinions
Organization: Motorola
Date: 6 Nov 1992 15:59:14 CST

>Tell ya something, I challenge you to a race with my clunker (the loser
>gets both clunkers :-))

Hey!  This oughta be posted to rec.bicycles.RACING!  Snarl! growl!

Seriously... I think this is a great trend for the net... none of
this snivelling back biting by some anemic hacker who hasn't ridden
a bike in years, but gets all the slick magazines... just the
survival of the *fastest*!  *I like it!*  "Put your quads where
your mouth is!"  (No contortionist jokes, please)

Mark (the presidential race shoulda been a 10K) Hickey
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From: shenry@cs.rice.edu (Sam Henry)
Subject: Re: Ergo shifter info wanted
Organization: Rice University, Houston
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 16:21:52 GMT

In article <1992Nov11.062622.22457@news2.cis.umn.edu>
frank@molbio.cbs.umn.edu (Frank Williams) writes: 
>... I like shifting the front and rear simultaneously.
>..much harder with down tube levers, no?

This is something I have not understood as an argument for Campy's
ERGO and Shitmano's STI.  Other arguments I can understand, but not
this one.

The reason I am not otherwise enamored of my SunTour bar-end shifters
is that it takes two hands to double-shift.  With the down-tube
shifters on other bikes I ride/have riden, I can easily double shift
with my right hand. Almost simultaneosly, I can flip the left shifter
with my thumb/index finger to its max to shift the chain ring and the
right shifter with my middle (salute) and ring finger to change a cog
or two.  It is especially easy with indexed shifting on the right
shifter. 

So, am I missing something here, ergonomic engineeringly speaking?

-- 
sam henry <shenry@rice.edu>
Wanna ride?
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From: barryn@world.std.com (Barry N. Nelson)
Subject: Wanted: Used Burley Lite Trailer in the Boston area
Organization: The World
Distribution: rec
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 16:25:40 GMT

I want to buy a used Burley Lite Trailer in good condition.  If you
live within 20 miles of Newton and want to sell your trailer, give me
a call, or send email.  Thanks.
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From: tjc@castle.ed.ac.uk (A J Cunningham)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace,rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.racing,rec.bicycles.rides,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.tech
Subject: Re: Dave Harvey Stands His Ground!
Date: 11 Nov 92 17:43:32 GMT
Organization: Edinburgh University Colouring Book Software

dharvey@lemond.harvey.com (Dave "Hill" Harvey) writes:

Yo, dave, good to have you back. I thought you gave up after Greg
"Quitter" Lemond's truly abysmal performances in the Tours of France and
Britain. 
T


-- 
Tony Cunningham, Insignia Solutions Ltd. tjc@ed.ac.uk or tjc@insignia.uucp
This explains a lot about me. I thought it was the heavy drinking, the
late hours, the barking mad women, the lying around in bed reading novels and
eating Nescafe out of a jar with the  spoon. But it's because of the Mac.
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From: tlt38517@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Terry Thiel)
Subject: Re: Shimanos price strategy
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 15:29:33 GMT

tnzoerne@cip.informatik.uni-erlangen.de (Th.Zoerner) writes:
>Hi there.
>I am thinking about buying some racing machine with a shimano 600 STI
>gear. Cause that part is relativly new on the market, I am wondering
>if its price might fall in some period of time (like the most other
>technical parts, in computer range for example). I won't drive that
>much in winter, so I could easily wait a few month.
>Has anybody some experience about developing of prices on Shimano
>parts ? Are they more likely to fall or to rise ?
>The 600-STI group alone costs here in Germany at the moment DM 1800,-
>which ist about $1200,-  Is this a very bad price ?
>Thanks in advance, Tom
>tnzoerne@cip.informatik.uni-erlangen.de
>Th.Zoerner, Neuweiherstr.36, 8523 Baiersdf.
>(ab 3/92: Hoffmannstr. 1/3,8520 Erlangen)
You should either buy Shimano 105 STI (just came out this year) or have
someone in the U.S. send you an Ultegra component group.  They cost about half
what you're paying in Germany.
-Terry
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From: bushnell@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com (William D. Bushnell)
Subject: Time TWT pedals and shoes -- Opinions sought
Organization: Lockheed Missiles and Space Co.
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 92 18:19:28 GMT

I have an opportunity to buy Time TWT pedals for $35/pair and the TWT shoes for
$35/pair.  Can anyone tell me anything good or bad about this step-in pedal
system?  How does it compare to the Shimano SPD system for off-bike
walkability?

-- 
bushnell@lmsc.lockheed.com	(Bill Bushnell)
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From: dharvey@lemond.harvey.com (Dave "Hill" Harvey)
Subject: Re: UHHH, Good God Y'all
Organization: Harvey Consulting
Date: 13 Nov 92 02:09:35 GMT

kc@core.rose.hp.com (Kurt Chan) writes:

>I now have a new reason to read rec.bicycles.
>
Thank God for small miracles. I must admit that I, too, have difficulty
finding reasons to read rec.bicycles. When all these well-meaning folks
were suggesting that rec.bicycles be split into six (!) different groups
it was yours truly, Dave Harvey, the lone voice of reason, who suggested
not having any bicycle groups at all, including rec.bicycles.

>I was wondering if you could share with us any prayers or invocations to
>some other parts of your anatomy that we mortals might mutter as a pre-ride
>ritual?

I know you weren't intentionally trying to offend me with that question,
Kurt, but you've gotta understand, you're asking for trade secrets here.
I might tell you something today and tomorrow they're hanging the Gold
Medal around your neck with yours truly, Dave Harvey, downgraded to Silver.
Not good.

I will say this because I know people depend on my example to learn how to
become better cyclists, better people, bikists-uber-automobilia, and to
exude that warm, tan glow of cyclismo. This is in the advice category:
Never Harvey Bark inside the Public Library. This is no joke. Take it from
me. I found out the hard way. If an old lady on crutches is between you
and the bathroom door, walk around her! Remember, she will never know what
it feels like to pump first over the crest of the hill with the others
strung out behind her like the beads sliding off a broken necklace.

     - Dave
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From: mack@oakhill.sps.mot.com (Gregg Mack ( Sun ))
Subject: Re: Saddles
Organization: Motorola Inc., Austin, Texas
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 19:09:04 GMT

aviator@athena.mit.edu (Joakim Karlsson) writes:

>    [....]                                                So, I'm
>looking for recommendations for saddles, with comfort being the
>primier criterion, and weight a secondary one.  The ones I'm considering
>are:

>   Selle Italia Turbomatic
>   Selle Italia Titanium Flite
>   Waveflo

>Any comments on these?  Any others I should look at.  I do want a
>fairly narrow saddle.

I have the Selle Italia Turbomatic saddle on my Allez Epic road bike.
I like it just fine.  My other bike has an Avocet GelFlex R20 saddle
which is more comfortable to sit on when I haven't been on a bike in
a week or so.  When I ride 4 - 5 times a week, either saddle feels
fine.  The Avocet costs about half of the Turbomatic, but it also
weighs about 4 ounces more.  The Spenco Gel in this Avocet saddle seems
as good today as it did 22 months and 2500 miles ago when it was
brand new.  I weigh in at 195 lbs, and only stand when climbing
realtively short hills, so I put these saddles through the wringer ;-)

I find the Avocet to be slightly more comfortable to sit on for a 
century ride, but it is mounted on a bike that weighs 7 pounds more
than the bike with the Turbomatic.  I tend to ride the lighter bike
on a century (unless I think I'll need that granny gear :-)).

I like 'em both, but they are mounted onto bikes customized for
different purposes.


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From: E5EM <E5EM@UNB.CA>
Subject: Bike shops in Orlando Fl.
Organization: The University of New Brunswick
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1992 23:23:05 GMT

   I'm going to be travelling to Orlando Fl. shortly. Could someone
recommend some good bike shops in the area? Thanks.

     Kevin Besner University of New Brunswick

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From: yegian@euler.Berkeley.EDU (Derek Todd Yegian)
Subject: racing bike wanted
Reply-To: yegian@euler.Berkeley.EDU (Derek Todd Yegian)
Organization: University of California, Berkeley
Distribution: ca
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1992 00:39:16 GMT

As the heading incidates I'm looking for a racing bike.  SOme of the specs
needed/wanted include 55cm frame, 600 level components, steel frame, and fairly cheap (under $500).  If you're looking to get rid of one, drop me a line         
on my e-mail account.          
thanks

dty
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From: javier@cs.toronto.edu (Javier Pinto)
Subject: Re: Mountain bikes in $1500-$2700 range >opinions
Organization: Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto
Date: 6 Nov 92 18:44:49 GMT

yozzo@watson.ibm.com (Ralph Yozzo) writes:

>Also, to the intelligent bike thief (if there is such an animal) the
>brand new $3000 bike is more attractive than the $700 bike or the $100
>klunker.

I would not leave my $800 bike for thieves to come and take it (that's why
I ride my $40 clunker around town), I use my good bike only for training
and racing. 

>What is it that you see in this theoretical $3000 bike?  Is it beauty?
>Ease of use? Quality?  Speed?  

All of the above and more! 

>If it is the latter, then I challenge you to a race with my 
>bike  (the winner gets both bikes :-)) 

Sure, we can go for a century any day you want (even with snow, not in a
blizzard). The trouble is... I don't want your clunker! I have my own.

>If you must know, I ride a $100 klunker.

Hey, my clunker was worth all of CAN$75 when new! how can you justify
spending the equivalent to $CAN 125 (plus taxes) in a bike? Is it beauty? 
Ease of use? Quality?  Speed?   

Tell ya something, I challenge you to a race with my clunker (the loser
gets both clunkers :-))  

Javier.



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From: yozzo@watson.ibm.com (Ralph Yozzo)
Subject: Re: Mountain bikes in $1500-$2700 range >opinions
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1992 04:40:21 GMT
Disclaimer: This posting represents the poster's views, not necessarily those of IBM
Organization: IBM T.J. Watson Research Center

In article <1992Nov4.164831.980@schbbs.mot.com> A10377@waccvm.corp.mot.com (Michael Duke) writes:
>I'm planning to buy a new mtb bike and it has been awhile since
>I purchased my Ritchey in 1987. I haven't decided if I will buy
>another Ritchey or not, so I'm open to any and all suggestions
>from anyone who's recently purchased a bike or spent some time
>riding one in this price range, $1500-$2700.

Am I alone here or do others also think that bike prices in the 
$3000 dollar range are ludicrous? 

C'mon, guys we're talking about a bike.  Remember, two wheels,
some tubing, and it does not weigh very much.  They'd have to
make the bike out of gold or platinum before you'd catch me
paying $3000 for a bicycle. 


-- 
 Ralph Yozzo (yozzo@watson.ibm.com)  
 From the beautiful and historic Mid-Hudson Valley area of NY state
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: feng@cs.uiuc.edu (Wuchun Feng)
Subject: Re: floor pumps, trip computers
Keywords: floor pump, trip computer
Reply-To: Wuchun Feng <feng@cs.uiuc.edu>
Organization: University of Illinois, Dept. of Comp. Sci., Urbana, IL
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 01:36:05 GMT

dje@scs.carleton.ca (Danny Epstein) writes:

>I bought a Zefal Rush Plus floor pump and have had problems with it.
>The chuck fits a Schraeder valve directly and can fit a presta valve
>with a brass adaptor.  The problem is that the chuck slips off the
>valve or adaptor, even at low pressures.  I'd like to buy a new pump
>to replace it (this one will go to Ken).  I'm looking for a pump which
>is durable and which handles presta and schraeder valves, preferably
>without an adaptor.  Pumps I'm considering so far are the Zefal Double
>Shot, the Zefal Husky, and the Park TP-1.

Bicycling, March 1992 (I think), rates floor pumps as follows:

Blackburn TP-1 Track Pump	4
Cyclepro Delux			4
Nashbar MD-HP			3.5
Schwinn 1500			3.5
Silca				2
Specialized			2.5
Zefal Maxi			3
Zefal Double Shot		3
Zefal Rush+			2.5
Zefal Husky			4

For a more detailed breakdown, see Bicycling Magazine (3/92).


>My second question is which trip computer to buy for a Kestrel.
>Something light with a front wheel sensor only would be appropriate.
>Auto start/stop timing would be nice.  I know the CatEye Mity2 has the
>required features at 50 grams.  What about the Avocet C40?  Does it
>have auto start/stop?  It weighs only 44 grams and comes in white (the
>bike is white).  Also, it has better buttons.

Avocet C30.


-Wu

-- 
Wuchun Feng // feng@cs.uiuc.edu // University of Illinois // Urbana, IL 61801
From: daveh@soul.tv.tek.com (David M. Hayes)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: Re: Carrying Bikes on Cars
Date: 10 Nov 92 00:18:43 GMT
Organization: Tektronix TV Products

In article <1992Nov9.214751.22832@dsd.es.com> rpimente@es.com (Richard Pimentel) writes:
>In article <2930253356.0.wk01155@worldlink.com>, "Paul Esposito Jr." <wk01155@worldlink.com> writes:
>|> My personal favorite is the Yakima roof rack. The advantages are numerous:
>|> 
>
>	I have a Yakima roof rack as well, but I am not nearly as happy with
>	it as Paul. Here is why:
>
>	4. Yakima stuff is grossly over priced. I could site numerous
>	   examples.
>
>
>	In summary, while roof racks are definitely easier on bikes than
>	trunk racks, they are VERY expensive. Yakima, in particular, seems
>	very mercenary in their marketing and pricing. 
>
>	IHMO!
>
I agree with Richard to some extent. I tried to fit a Yakima to the top of my
'89 Honda Civic. The attachments did NOT work well at all. So I took it back 
and got a Thule instead. I couldn't have been more pleased. The mounting kit 
was obviously designed with care for the contour of THAT particular roof; locks
were included; the mounting could not have been more secure; and I saved quite
a bit of money--both on the basic rack, and on the attachments.

I'm sure that Yakima has mounting kits that fit some cars quite well. But I
have also concluded that their reputation as "THE Rack" is more based on hype
than reality. If you're in the market for a quality rack, do yourself a favor
and check Thule out as well. 

(Also imho. Your mileage may vary.)

Dave Hayes
From: Chilero@f88.n106.z1.fidonet.org (Chilero)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: bike parts
Date: 12 Nov 92 15:41:46 GMT

If you have any used, still serviceable bike parts lying around, I might be
interested in them. I pay real US dollars! I'm also interested in a source for
steel tubing for frames. (I'm one of those HPV freaks, and always tinkering with
new ideas for recum's & such, so even parts that high-end parts freaks would
call "junk" might interest me. Leave msg.

 * Origin: Two Wheelers - The Bicylists' Communications Link (1:106/88)
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From: tlt38517@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Terry Thiel)
Subject: Re: Dave Harvey Stands His Ground!
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 15:23:18 GMT

That was hilarious!  Keep it coming "Dave".
-Terry
From: shiba@riffnique.csd.sgi.com (Richard Shiba)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: Re: Mountain bikes in $1500-$2700 range >opinions
Date: 5 Nov 92 19:54:02 GMT
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc.  Mountain View, CA

In <1992Nov05.044021.115416@watson.ibm.com> yozzo@watson.ibm.com (Ralph Yozzo) writes:
>
>They'd have to make the bike out of gold or platinum before you'd
>catch me paying $3000 for a bicycle. 
>
	how about titanium?   >B'}

		-rich
From: tlt38517@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Terry Thiel)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: Re: Comments on TWT Pedals Wanted
Keywords: Trashing my SPDs because of knee problems
Date: 11 Nov 92 15:01:03 GMT
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana

Time has a new mountain bike pedal out, the TMT, nobody seems to know
much about it yet but they have a picture of it in the December issue
of Bicycling.
-Terry
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From: dharvey@lemond.harvey.com (Dave "Hill" Harvey)
Subject: Dave Harvey Stands His Ground!
Organization: Harvey Consulting
Date: 09 Nov 92 02:09:35 GMT

jbrandt@hplredHPL.HP.COM (Jobst Brandt) writes:

%I never got much entertainment out of the old "Dave Harvey" series and
%the new offering doesn't look much better.  The whole concept of
%retribution, even if only a fantasy, is not a healthy pursuit.  It
%goes with the "Terminator" mentality, where violence gives some kind
%of therapeutic relief for social angst.

Therapy is right, you California girly-man. If I ever meet you on the upside
of a hill, you will be begging your shrink to tell you you're still a man.

%If getting even with cars and other motorized vehicles is perceived as
%a worthwhile endeavor, it might be best to not ride a bicycle because
%this is a hopeless battle if undertaken in a destructive manner.  I
%don't need any more bicycle activists demanding equal space on my
%streets.  The local anti bike people already have enough reasons to
%get pissed off at all bicyclists.  Dave Hrvey fables as Dick Tracy's
%machine gun justice isn't good entertainment.  It's sick humor.

Well, barf on my Velcro-strap Duegis! Hopeless battle, my ass. There is no
car on Earth that can overcome an Iron Will!

        - Dave
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From: ahill@boi.hp.com (Andy Hill)
Subject: Worth of a Scott Teton?
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 23:09:57 GMT
Reply-To: ahill@boi.hp.com
Organization: LaserJets by Bill & Dave
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1.4 PL6]


Anybody out there have an idea as to the worth of a used (but excellent
condition) Scott "Teton"?  The local used sports equipment place has one
for sale for $140, and I could probably talk it down to $110 or so, this
being ski season.  The bike doesn't seem to be real modern, but seems to
be a solid bike, and I seem to remember that Scott makes good bikes.

Thanks for any and all help!
From: aviator@athena.mit.edu (Joakim Karlsson)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: Saddles
Date: 12 Nov 92 14:45:54 GMT
Organization: Flight Transportation Associates, Cambridge, MA

I have a Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike with a Specialized
saddle on it, that I'm not too happy with.  I'm also thinking about
buying a Specialized Allez road bike in a few months, which also
comes with a Specialized saddle, which I'd rather avoid.  So, I'm
looking for recommendations for saddles, with comfort being the
primer criterion, and weight a secondary one.  The ones I'm considering
are:

   Selle Italia Turbomatic
   Selle Italia Titanium Flite
   Waveflo

Any comments on these?  Any others I should look at.  I do want a
fairly narrow saddle.

Thanks...Joakim
--
Joakim Karlsson            | aviator@athena.mit.edu
Flying Fanatic in Training | Air: PP-ASEL  CAP: Freedom 107 Mobile  FCC: N1JHW
                 "Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
                And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings"
From: chandler@wc.novell.com (Mark Chandler)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: Re: Specialized Bike Opinions and Truing wheels
Date: 10 Nov 92 00:25:54 GMT
Organization: Novell, Inc. - Walnut Creek

In article <1992Nov9.232340.15952@jupiter.sun.csd.unb.ca> mamacdonald@mta.ca writes:
>In article <3420100@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>, asberry@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Kevin Asberry) writes:
>>  
>>  I'm just starting out in MT biking, but lovin' it, and reading a lot about
>>it when I can't ride.  Any suggestions for THE best magazine?
>>
>	The best magazine by far is "Mountain Biking".  I've read just
>about everything else out there and nothing else compares.  They're low
>on advertising and give great riding tips on riding technique.

Have you noticed the increase in the number of ads in _Mountain Biking_?
They're beginning to look like _Mountain Bike Action_.  Personally,
I think that _Bicycle Guide_ is the best mag for reviews (mountain or
otherwise)--that is, other than mine ;+)



--
Mark Chandler               Novell, Inc.          510/975-4522
chandler@wc.novell.com      Walnut Creek, CA
==================================================================
     The opinions expressed above are mine, not my employer's.
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