Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site druri.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!decvax!decwrl!amd!dual!zehntel!ihnp4!houxm!hogpc!houxe!drutx!druri!isiw From: isiw@druri.UUCP Newsgroups: net.bicycle Subject: For Mountain Bikers Only Message-ID: <952@druri.UUCP> Date: Wed, 17-Oct-84 11:05:26 EDT Article-I.D.: druri.952 Posted: Wed Oct 17 11:05:26 1984 Date-Received: Fri, 19-Oct-84 05:56:52 EDT Organization: AT&T Information Systems Laboratories, Denver Lines: 24 <<< MOUNTAIN BIKERS READ ON... OTHERS PLEASE IGNORE >>> Well, I guess we've beat the "Mountain Bikes and The Environment" horse to death and into the ground. I didn't realize I'd receive so many personal, profane, and unsigned attacks via mail... What I want to know from all of you out there who ride these "demon machines" is some technical and practical info, and maybe spur some discussion of mountain biking topics *besides* the environmental impact issue. Specifically: Gearing ratios for climbing, good fenders, chain lubricants that work well in a muddy, dirty ride, brake pad recommendations (please!), sizing issues, downhill technique, use or non-use of stirrups or toe clips, tire recommendations (especially snow tires), back-country touring considerations, recommended protective gear, recommended components, and good trails around the US. Also, has anyone done any hunting with a mountain bike? Thanks in advance... Davis Tucker AT&T Information Systems Denver, CO