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  1. tarhead

    Brake fluid: Mineral Oil

    We used to have reflectors that we could stick onto the front forks and the seat stays on the back. There are likely lots of options for self-adhesive reflective tape these days. The other option back then was a light that strapped to your leg; itwould move with the rotation of the pedals...
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    Brake fluid: Mineral Oil

    Another thing that I remember now is that old Hank didn't like the spoke reflectors. As I recall they were usually an add on accessory. He felt that they put the wheels out of balance and that the centrifugal force from wheel rotation could push them out possibly bending the spokes. May not be...
  3. tarhead

    Brake fluid: Mineral Oil

    Thanks for sharing this and for being our "beta tester" on so many products and issues!
  4. tarhead

    My Teo out and about in Mississauga.....

    Here are just a couple of additional tips on bike fitting from old Hank. The distance from the nose of the saddle to the handlebars should be equal to the distance from your elbow to your fingertips. To set the saddle height put a crank arm parallel to the seat tube in the down position. You...
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    My Teo out and about in Mississauga.....

    I agree with Falken on the issue with first time rides on the saddle. I used to ride a lot and found first rides always hurt my butt even though I actively cross country ski during winter. I also found most comfortable saddle was a hard plastic one but the plastic itself had some flex to it...
  6. tarhead

    Please post when you find out the Téos are in!

    The trailer rig looks good too.
  7. tarhead

    Please post when you find out the Téos are in!

    That flat black is kind of a stealth color. Maybe you won't be picked up on radar.;););)
  8. tarhead

    Please post when you find out the Téos are in!

    Here's another position for the quick release lever that I like (forgot to mention it last night- we've had a trying month and was very tired). Parallel to the fork. This is unlikely to snag in any direction and you can wrap your fingers around the fork to squeeze the lever shut with the palm...
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    Please post when you find out the Téos are in!

    Hey gents, you're going to need to be careful with all that stuff you're putting on your handlebars; too much weight and the bike's going to tip over forwards ;-)! Seriously, Denis, nice bike and great photos. 'glad that you're enjoying it so much! I did notice one thing that I thought I...
  10. tarhead

    Tire pressure discussion.

    Hi folks. I'm new to the discussion but couldn't help but notice the issue with high price for the pressure gauge. Check out your local Home Hardware (for us Canucks). $8.49 for 1-20 psi...
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