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re:The Bikesmith, Seattle, shutting down
In category Racing
Written by mrswigon

I was talking to Val Kleitz at the Bikesmith in Seattle today and he told me that he will have to go out of business in a couple of weeks.
That's a real loss because he runs a very capable and responsive LBS.
Everyone in the area that can should try to get over there and give him some business as soon as you can. It may not be too late to save the business.

http://www.thebikesmith.com

PS. I am n

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re:Powercranks
In category Tech issues
Written by rroy

Hi. I'm new the the group but thought this would be the right place to ask. Just got a set of Powercranks and put them on the bike I've been using on my Computrainer. Gee, I used to enjoy my Computrainer! Now I can only ride it for about 3 miles! Anyone else had experience with
Powercranks? Does this get better or is this why I see them on e-bay so often? Thanks in advance!

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re:Straight line instability?
In category Tech issues
Written by Mizuiro

I have a stock 1998 Cannondale R300.

Ever since the bike was new, the front end has always felt very twitchy and requires a conscious effort to keep the front wheel perfectly straight. I find myself pushing forward on the bars to force it to go straight.

Although it's not something I normally do, today I sat up and took both hands off the bars to stretch my back while having a drink from the bo

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