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system: You are William Bowen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Gary Henderson about "Re: Trek 2100 Maint..".

They wrote:
>>>Gary Henderson said to All<<<
GH> I have a Trek 2100, with Shimano STI 105's as the gear/component
GH> package. It's from 1994, and is approaching over 4,000 miles.  Other
GH> then greasing/degreasing the chain and gears, I have done nothing with
GH> the bearings, hub, etc.
GH> How often should the crankshaft bearings be replaced? Am I need of a
GH> new chain? Do the sprockets on the rear wheel need to be replaced?
GH> What other maint should be done to keep the bike in tip-top shape?
GH> I already have it planned for the shop to do an adjustment to the
GH> gears and brakes and am wondering what else they should do at the same
GH> time..

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assistant: Holy smokes Gary!  You have been LUCKY!
Well I do my headset bearings every 2 seasons, my crank-bearings every
spring, and I have replaced one chain.  When your chain gets very worn
you will begin to notice poor shifting...that's when I look at a new chain.
I have about 4700 KM on my bike, and I have checked the hubs just recently
and they were still clean and un-worn.  However, I would get your rear cogs
looked at, as mine are nearing replacement.  The larger you are and the more
you use the smaller cogs--the sooner you will have to look at replacement.
Get the crank bearings looked at for sure!  They are closest to the ground
and most likely to get mud/grit inside.  I once had my entire set of
crank bearings basically explode inside the casing.  I took it apart and
the bearings were all crushed and split.  It did such dammage to the bearing
races....I decided to get a new frame!  That was back when I used to think
maintainance was a luxury.  Lucky for me it wasn't a very expensive frame.
By the way...it would appear that you ride ALOT more than I, you may want
to preform maintainance more frequently.
Will
... ...Mongoose--Go on, take a ride...
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system: You are Gary Henderson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to William Bowen about "Re: Trek 2100 Maint..".

They wrote:
WB> Holy smokes Gary!  You have been LUCKY!
WB> Well I do my headset bearings every 2 seasons, my crank-bearings every
WB> spring, and I have replaced one chain.  When your chain gets very worn
WB> you will begin to notice poor shifting...that's when I look at a new
WB> I have about 4700 KM on my bike, and I have checked the hubs just
WB> and they were still clean and un-worn.  However, I would get your rear
WB> looked at, as mine are nearing replacement.  The larger you are and the
WB> you use the smaller cogs--the sooner you will have to look at
WB> Get the crank bearings looked at for sure!  They are closest to the
WB> and most likely to get mud/grit inside.  I once had my entire set of
WB> crank bearings basically explode inside the casing.  I took it apart and
WB> the bearings were all crushed and split.  It did such dammage to the
WB> races....I decided to get a new frame!  That was back when I used to
WB> maintainance was a luxury.  Lucky for me it wasn't a very expensive

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assistant: That's what I was thinking.. I'm taking the bike down to the shop today for
a whole set of repairs/maint.
chain.
ecently
cogs
mor
e
placement.
I'm gonna let a professional shop do the crank bearings, headset bearings,
new chain, and to take a good look at the rear cog. If I need a new cog,
fine.
In addition, I have Shimano 105 STI and it has 2 chainrings on the front.
I've seen new bikes spec'd with 3 chainrings with the 105 STI, so I'll check
with my bike shop to see if they can retro-fit the 3 chainring onto it..
It'll make it easier for hills. :-)
I noticed the bike was getting slightly louder then normal, so I cleaned it
all up yesterday using that Finish Line chain cleaner. It came out really
nice,
 and
sounds so much better now, but I'll still have the shop look it all over..
round
bearin
g
hink
ame.
I'll do it today! Thanks for all of the information, it's greatly
appreciated of course..
GH
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system: You are Del Witham, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Newman about "Re: I'm Back".

They wrote:
BN> This is a great echo as while I was one of the missing nobody got
BN> out of hand.

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assistant: "Psst! Here the secret micro fliche on I'm Back," whispered Bill Newman to
All.
no one posts so how can anyone get out of hand?  :)
anyways, after being out of the scene for a year and a half, i just got
back in the scene, man do my legs hurt...  picked up a couple bike mags...
 these vbrakes look cool but do they work any better than regular cantis?
they look like they do, but i've had no hands on experience with them...
also do they set up as easy as regular cantis? any other ground breaking
developments?  i see downhill has gotten ridiculous now...  well at least
biking is getting tv exposure (better than no exposure)...  though they
should have an awareness part at the begining of every race, maybe actualy
improve mtb access...  anyways, til next time...
... internet eMail: Packrat@canbbs.net | fido netMail: Packrat 1:153/871
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system: You are Bill Newman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Louie Gonsalves about "??????????".

They wrote:
LG> On a coffee overdose, Bill yelled this to All about ??????????:
LG> Hi Bill.
BN> I can't believe it two nights in a row with no messages. I guess
BN> everyone is out riding in this spring weather.
LG> I thinks there's problems at Planet Connect... the few messages I get
LG> in other echoes are missing the PC address in the PATH lines...
LG> Plus, this time of the year has traditionally known as the 'summer
LG> doldrums' for Fido..
LG> And yes, I've been riding...  in North Dakota, you take what little
LG> time on the road you can get... =-)

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assistant: On (28 May 97) Louie Gonsalves wrote to Bill Newman...
You reply came through. Even with the summer slowdown there is
usually a message or two and going 8 days without any is very
strange.
I rec'd a few messages tonight so I know that it is up and
working again.
Bill
... Bill Newman  --  Rochester, NY  --  wtnewman@juno.com
system: You are Bill Newman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ron Hill about "??????????".

They wrote:
-> I can't believe it two nights in a row with no messages. I guess
-> everyone is out riding in this spring weather.
-> Bill
RH> Ya dern tootin'! Been riding my hiney off (on the road, that is). I
RH> got a vacation coming next week, gonna throw up a hell of a lot of
RH> dirt!

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assistant: On (29 May 97) RON HILL wrote to BILL NEWMAN...
Have fun on the vacation and keep those wheels in the dirt and
not too far in the air.
Bill
... Bill Newman  --  Rochester, NY  --  wtnewman@juno.com
system: You are Bill Newman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ray Shannon about "I'm Back".

They wrote:
BN> This is a great echo as while I was one of the missing nobody got
BN> out of hand.
RS> You were gone?

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assistant: On (28 May 97) Ray Shannon wrote to Bill Newman...
Yes I was in and out of the hospital again a couple times and
then had computer problems so I was in total off for about two
months.
Bill
... Bill Newman  --  Rochester, NY  --  wtnewman@juno.com
system: You are Richard Glazer, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Gary Henderson about "Trek 2100 Maint..".

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assistant: Gary if your thinking of getting your bike overhaulled for the summer
season, you should get check the bottom bracket, head set and hubs. theses
should be cleaned and greased. Since your having them taken apart have the
bearing replaced. they do not cost much. check to see that your brake pads
are not worn and in need of replacement as also brake and gear cables.
Everything else can be done on your own with oil. Brakes, derailleur, brake
handle all need a little oil. Chain as the school goes should be replaced
every year. But there are many schools. Some say chains can last years. The
best would be to take a look at the chain to see for wear and tear. Take a
ruler and align a pin at 0 and another pin should fall exactly on the 12
inches mark. If further it means the chain has stretched replace it. If all
looks well remove the chain with a chain tool and clean and oil it. There are
devices on the market to clean chains without having to remove them. It is
always good to have the bike overhauled by a professional. The best time
though is before summer since this is the time the shops are busy with new
bikes as well as repairs. It is possible due to their rush they can do only a
so-so job. Early spring late winter is the best time.
Richard G.
system: You are Richard Glazer, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Accident".

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assistant: Went cycling Saturday with a couple of buddies. At the start of the ride I
mentioned that i had not fallen off my bike in two years. I think I jinxed
myself because at the 80km mark while at the top of a hill and accelerating
to pass my friend on the left, he suddenly jumped in front of me to avoid a
pot hole and I slammed into him. I only had time to say watch out and
cartwheeled off my bike onto the pavement. I was lucky in that rolling
prevent deep rashes. instead I had large, but surface rashes on my shoulder,
top leg. malleolus and arm. As for my bike my Flite titanium saddle ripped,
tubular tire in thr front came off and rear derailleur arm bent in. I fell on
the right side - the worst side for the bike, but better for me, I'm left
handed. My friend felt really horrible knowing it had been his fault. For
thos out there who are going to ride in a group remember: if you see a pot
hole up ahead signal before reacting. If you notice it at the last second
ride into the pot hole. It is better to have a wheel out of true then to
bring cyclist to the ground. By the way i didn't have a helmet. My friend
says i should wear it. Maybe i will.
system: You are Bill Arlofski, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Newman about "??????????".

They wrote:
BN> I can't believe it two nights in a row with no messages. I guess
BN> everyone is out riding in this spring weather.
<g>

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assistant: :)
Just got back from a GRUELING mountain bikle ride in Burlington, Ct. There
are some great trails of all skill levels. Rode through a section of rOcKs
that should have warning signs all around them <g> This area is aptly called
"Devil's Kitchen"  Then again, I guss that should have been warning enough!?
Ride-on!
Bill Arlofski
waa@megahits.com
Brought to you by the letters O, and S and by the number 2
... I had to crash the Honda, baby...
system: You are Keith Knapp, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Newman about "I'm Back".

They wrote:
BN>Is the feed working? I have not rec'd any messages since the
BN>23rd.

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assistant: Yep.  Haven't seen very many messages lately, tho.
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system: You are Keith Knapp, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Gary Henderson about "Re: Trek 2100 Maint..".

They wrote:
GH>I'm gonna let a professional shop do the crank bearings, headset bearings,
GH>new chain, and to take a good look at the rear cog. If I need a new cog,
GH>fine.
GH>In addition, I have Shimano 105 STI and it has 2 chainrings on the front.
GH>I've seen new bikes spec'd with 3 chainrings with the 105 STI, so I'll
GH>with my bike shop to see if they can retro-fit the 3 chainring onto it..
GH>It'll make it easier for hills. :-)
GH>I noticed the bike was getting slightly louder then normal, so I cleaned
GH>all up yesterday using that Finish Line chain cleaner. It came out really
GH> and
GH>sounds so much better now, but I'll still have the shop look it all over..

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assistant: Maybe steel alloys have gotten a lot better since I was riding in
the 70s, but back then, if you put a hard season on a chain, you
knew it had stretched, and therefore worn different spacings into
the rear cogs.  So when you replaced the chain you also replaced
the freewheel.  The only exception I ever saw was a freewheel
called a Regina Oro -- I went thru two chains before I had to
replace it.
But maybe the steels are better now.
Anyway, if you have 4000 miles on your chain and cog, I would just
replace them both, on general principles.  if you put a new chain
on a worn freewheel, the chain will hop around and not shift right.
I used to think of this as an opportunity rather than an expense.
After all, you know very well which gears you use all the time.
If you know that there are three gears you spend most of your time
in, you could build a new freewheel with five narrowly spaced gears
in that same range.
check
I used to ride in the era when there was no such thing as a 28-tooth
front ring.  I liked to ride in the mountains, and I coulda used
them stump-puller gears!
t
nic
The best chain lube I know of is motorcycle chain lube.  It sometimes
comtains Teflon or synthetic greases, but the main ingredient is
molybdenum disulfide.  Moly-di is a metal salt that presses itself
into the microscopic hills and valleys in the chain's metal parts, and
reduces friction dramatically.  You just spray a teeny bit onto each
chain link, wipe off all exccess, and let the volatile carrier solvents
evaporate.  Do this every few months, and you'll notice that the chain
runs almost silently.
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system: You are Ray Shannon, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Newman about "I'm Back".

They wrote:
BN> This is a great echo as while I was one of the missing nobody got
BN> out of hand.
RS> You were gone?
BN> Yes I was in and out of the hospital again a couple times and
BN> then had computer problems so I was in total off for about two
BN> months.

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assistant: Surely hope it was nothiong life threatening. Was trying to bring
a bit of wry humor to the message. Sorry about that.
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system: You are Joe Dasher, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Biking in Baltimore, MD".

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assistant: I'm seeking people to ride with who live in Baltimore County, MD.
I live in Essex but am will to travel a little bit.
/ES
system: You are Gary Henderson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Peck about "Trek 2100 maint..".

They wrote:
KP> Your bottom bracket (i.e., cranckshaft bearings) shouldn't need to be
KP> replaced for some time.  Two signs that it needs attention are (1)
KP> leaking from the bottom bracket or (2) lateral movement when you pull the
KP> crank perpendicular to the plane of its usual rotation.
KP> You probably need a new chain.  The shop will have a device to measure
KP> which is probably cleaner than trying to do it yourself.
KP> The sprockets on the rear wheel shouldn't need to be replaced for many
KP> years.
KP> I would almost guess that you are more likely to replace the bike with a
KP> fancier model before you need to replace the sprockets.
KP> Keep the bike clean.  Regularly clean the chain and put a good silicone
KP> lubricant on it.  When you clean the chain, you also need to clean
KP> the chain touches.  Some bicyclists recommend waxing the chain instead of
KP> lubricating it.
KP> ... Dyslexics of the world, untie!
KP> --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10
KP> --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12
KP>  * Origin: Texas Phoenix  (1:130/1017.0)

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assistant: lubrican
t
t
he
So far is seems ok, thanks for the advice. :)
t,
I had the shop check it and they say I don't need a new one... If the thing
breaks on a long ride, I'll kill them.. <G>
The shop said the same thing..
cha
in
everythi
ng
I have Pedro's syn lube and White Lightning... Do you use either one of
them?
GH
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system: You are Gary Henderson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Keith Knapp about "Re: Trek 2100 Maint..".

They wrote:
KK> Maybe steel alloys have gotten a lot better since I was riding in
KK> the 70s, but back then, if you put a hard season on a chain, you
KK> knew it had stretched, and therefore worn different spacings into
KK> the rear cogs.  So when you replaced the chain you also replaced
KK> the freewheel.  The only exception I ever saw was a freewheel
KK> called a Regina Oro -- I went thru two chains before I had to
KK> replace it.
KK> But maybe the steels are better now.
KK> Anyway, if you have 4000 miles on your chain and cog, I would just
KK> replace them both, on general principles.  if you put a new chain
KK> on a worn freewheel, the chain will hop around and not shift right.
KK> I used to think of this as an opportunity rather than an expense.
KK> After all, you know very well which gears you use all the time.
KK> If you know that there are three gears you spend most of your time
KK> in, you could build a new freewheel with five narrowly spaced gears
KK> in that same range.
KK> I used to ride in the era when there was no such thing as a 28-tooth
KK> front ring.  I liked to ride in the mountains, and I coulda used
KK> them stump-puller gears!
<G>
KK> The best chain lube I know of is motorcycle chain lube.  It sometimes
KK> comtains Teflon or synthetic greases, but the main ingredient is
KK> molybdenum disulfide.  Moly-di is a metal salt that presses itself
KK> into the microscopic hills and valleys in the chain's metal parts, and
KK> reduces friction dramatically.  You just spray a teeny bit onto each
KK> chain link, wipe off all exccess, and let the volatile carrier solvents
KK> evaporate.  Do this every few months, and you'll notice that the chain
KK> runs almost silently.

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assistant: The shop adjusted the gears and all, and it seems to be working absolutly
fine, without replacing the cog or the chain.. Maybe I've been lucky and the
newer 1994+ models are built better..
True, indeed.
oky dok.
GH
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system: You are Ray Shannon, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Arlofski about "I'm Back".

They wrote:
DW> any other ground breaking developments?
DW> i see downhill has gotten ridiculous now...
BA> I'll say! Last month's MOUNTAIN BIKER had an article on Rock ShoX's
BA> new DHO shock (Down Hill Only) with 100 millimeters of travel for a
BA> mere $1199.00
BA> That is for the SHOCK alone! Don;t forget that you nee to match it to
BA> a FULL-Suspension bike with similar rear travel. >YOUCH!<  (Ka-Ching!)
DW> well at least biking is getting tv exposure (better
DW> than no exposure)...  though they should have an awareness part at the
DW> begining of every race, maybe actualy improve mtb access...  anyways,
DW> til next time...
BA> While I agree that any exposure is better than none, I am not
BA> paprticularly impressed with seeing professional races on TV.

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assistant: Back in the 1930's we had Henderson Bikes that had internal Drum
type brakes. If you really clamped down on those suckers and
had a lot of energy built up, you could actually twist off
the Axle Bolts.
You can say that again. I am very happy with my old Trek 800.
I just get on that sucker and go riding down the road, or
back in the Pasture of the Ranch where I live.
Who can afford that expensive stuff?
All to the detriment of the eccology too. They are destroying
a lot of the countryside.
Right on.
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system: You are Dave Wallace, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Senior Olympics Results".

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assistant: Attention: Senior citizens
The 1997 Senior Olympic Nationals were just completed on
May 28 in Tucson AZ.
The results may be seen on the Internet at the following URL:
  http://www.azstarnet.com/public/packages/seniorsports/
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system: You are Bill Newman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ray Shannon about "I'm Back".

They wrote:
BN> Yes I was in and out of the hospital again a couple times and
BN> then had computer problems so I was in total off for about two
BN> months.
RS> Surely hope it was nothiong life threatening. Was trying to bring
RS> a bit of wry humor to the message. Sorry about that.

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assistant: I was in the hospital for different tests for the heart procedure
that I had back in April of 1996. Found that there is some heart
damage but still better than when I had the procedure done.
This afternoon I finally got out on the bike. It was in the 70s
here and so I thought I would check it out and give it a try. I
only rode 2 miles as this is the first of the year. I will be
adding a little more each week till I am up to my 25 miles a day
program. So far no heart problems.
Bill
... Bill Newman  --  Rochester, NY  --  wtnewman@juno.com
system: You are Bill Newman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Another Good Day".

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assistant: Another good day on the bike. I am getting back real fast this
year. This afternoon I rode 5 miles at a med speed. I now feel
great and am ready for bed. I am hopeing that soon I can ride out
away from the apartment complex. I have been waiting till I get a
little more time on my bike so that I know forsure that I am not
going to have any health problems. One thing I did find out was
that the ride dropped my sugar levels to the point I had to eat a
big snack when I got back home. I can see where this might be a
problem this year as I am on different insulin as well as a new
medication to inhance the insulin.
Bill
... Bill Newman  --  Rochester, NY  --  wtnewman@juno.com