I hope this message reaches the person who I am referring to. While stopped at the corner of 35th and Highland at approximately 9:00am on Monday August 2 a...
Michael Harris
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Aug 4, 2004 1:31 am
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I have been having difficulty in sending messages to my yahoo groups. I apologize if you have already received this message. I hope this message reaches the...
Michael Harris
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Aug 4, 2004 1:37 am
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Michael, I have been running into this more and more and it is disturbing. Some cyclists that are just ignoring basic traffic laws, this obviously sends a...
Greg Kosmeder
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Aug 4, 2004 1:43 am
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It is good to hear that others share this perspective. I often feel like the only bicyclist who stops for lights and signs. I was once bumped into from behind...
Joe Holland
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Aug 4, 2004 8:57 am
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When I was commuting from Hartland to Milwaukee, I respected every stop light and stop sign. Always stopping. But I did see other cyclists blow right through...
"they allow me impromptu dead-stop-to-full-speed workouts" That's a great way to look at stop lights/signs!!! I also use the red light as an opportunity to...
Dear roaders I have front tire brakes that squeak when dry (last night in the rain they did not squeak). Back tire brakes never squeak. Front tire brakes are...
Either new brake pads if you ride on a very regular basis, or to save some cash, sand the pads to get some of the gunk out, and clean your rims with a non-oil...
Thanks, Ernesto -- you sure you didn't hear me arrive at work? There is no toe in; they are nice and straight, but sanding and degreasing are worth a try....
Hey Bill, I no longer work at Abrazo. A very unorganized firm. Anyway, yes, fix first. I did have the problem of the dreaded front brake squeal at the 12 hr....
Bill, You may have misunderstood Ernesto's reply re toe-in. The squeek is not caused by toe-in. You need to "toe the pads in" slightly to get rid of the squeek...
Joe Holland
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Aug 4, 2004 6:34 pm
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Bill -- You misunderstand. You're supposed to have toe-in. That is, the pads should hit with the leading edge first (ie., the end in the direction of travel)...
does anyone have a good website that describes how to fix brakes? txs Linda ... From: Peter Lee [mailto:lee@...] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 1:57 PM ...
Roberts, Linda (MED)
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Aug 4, 2004 6:59 pm
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Yes. Google 'Sheldon Brown' and search his site for info on 'brakes'. I'm sure he will have the best there is. Great site!! Peter ... -- ... Peter W. Lee -...
mtb brakes or road brakes. I found this in Bontrager's site: http:// www.bontrager.com/keith/rants.asp?id=27&ck=0&fl=1 *************************** Ernesto...
Yeah, their new receptionist. I left because my marketing position was moved to that of administrative. Lies abounded with us and the clients, and I can't...
squeak update. I guess it is the dirt on the brakes, cuz after the Monday rain -- all quiet (for now). Time to get out the sandpaper. And thanks, all. Bill...
I'd like to think all those years I wrenched in Cudahy taught me a thing or two. Has anybody thought of using a nylon mesh scouring pad and rubbing alcohol to...
Barry Stuart
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Aug 5, 2004 7:07 pm
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when I was riding to Milwaukee, I turned my Surly Pacer into a fixed gear bike with the aid of the White Industries ENO eccentric hub. Worked like a charm. But...
MessageI have heard this complaint for over 30 years: since is when I first subsrcibed to Bicycling Magazine. It is a valid concern, but points to the failure...
Tomorrow, I start off bright and early on the MS 150. I'd like to thank those of you who've pledged to send me to Whitewater tomorrow night and to Madison ...
Barry Stuart
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Aug 6, 2004 7:42 pm
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I agree with Roger on this. The Bike Fed is staffed by LCI's who teach people how to drive their bikes safely. however there is a great lack of interest in...
dschlab@...
Aug 9, 2004 4:53 pm
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Another city gets a bike station. This one paid for by area businesses to reduce congestion. Hope for the future?...
dschlab@...
Aug 9, 2004 9:01 pm
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The BFW GIS person is looking for an apartment in the East Side/UWM/Riverwest area. Anybody know of anything, please let me know....
dschlab@...
Aug 9, 2004 9:11 pm
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_HANK AARON STATE TRAIL – 5k RUN/WALK – Saturday, August 14_ Sure hope we’ll see you at the *Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run/Walk* this Saturday! “Day...
... Dave Schlabowske Milwaukee Program Manager The Bicycle Federation of WI 1845 N. Farwell Ave., Suite 220 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-271-9685 www.bfw.org...
dschlab@...
Aug 10, 2004 1:51 pm
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Hi all, I am sending this out to a bunch of people to see if any of you ride in the Town of Richfield near Holy Hill. This morning's Journal Sentinel had an...