Re: The Last Stop
When this thing goes into production, I hope that
gear ratios other than 1.5:1 will be considered.
The problem with gear ratios that end in .0 or
…5 is that you will get two bald spots on your
tires, whereas other gear ratios will spread
the wear out over the entire tire.
Re: The Last Stop
When this thing goes into production, I hope that
gear ratios other than 1.5:1 will be considered.
The problem with gear ratios that end in .0 or
…5 is that you will get two bald spots on your
tires, whereas other gear ratios will spread
the wear out over the entire tire.
Re: Re: The Last Stop
A good point. Ideally, with a gear ratio of n+0.5, an ambidextrous, or ambipedal rider would produce four bald spots on a tire. Frank Bonsch’s 1.57 hub would produce a uniform wear pattern on a tire.
Re: Re: RE: The Last Stop
But it was the fact that he wrote “kilometers” rather than the correct* spelling of “kilometres” that John was noting.
Phil, just me
Re: The Last Stop
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From: phil <phil.7kby0@timelimit.unicyclist.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 1:38 AM
Subject: Re: The Last Stop
>
> john_childs wrote:
> > *
> >
> > I think Klaas is commenting on the fact that uni.5 only toured the
> > U.S. so only U.S. unicycle nerds got to try it.
> >
> > I don’t think Klaas was trying to excluded himself from being
> > classified as a unicycle nerd. We know better.
> > *
>
> But it was the fact that he wrote “kilometers” rather than the correct*
> spelling of “kilometres” that John was noting.
>
> Phil, just me
>
> * you know it to be true… 
Here is what is in my dictionary:
kil·o·me·ter n. Abbr. km A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
Lowell
> phil - I meant to fall off like that, ok?
>
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Re: Re: The Last Stop
<troll>
The good old Oxford English Dictionary says “kilometre”…
</troll>
Tch, you Americans…
Phil, just me
Worn tires are like old trophies.
RE: The Last Stop
> But it was the fact that he wrote “kilometers” rather than
> the correct* spelling of “kilometres” that John was noting.
Another nerd stands up to be counted.
JF
Re: RE: The Last Stop
You got me bang to rights, guv… I’ll come quietly.
Phil, just me
Re: The Last Stop
On Wed, 10 Jul 2002 01:38:16 -0500, phil
<phil.7kby0@timelimit.unicyclist.com> wrote:
>john_childs wrote:
>> I think Klaas is commenting on the fact that uni.5 only toured the
>> U.S. so only U.S. unicycle nerds got to try it.
>>
>> I don’t think Klaas was trying to excluded himself from being
>> classified as a unicycle nerd. We know better.
Hmm… as far as one can get to know someone through his posts only.
I’ve also got this feeling I know the regulars in here, though I’ve
only met one poster in person (Leo Vandewoestijne).
>
>But it was the fact that he wrote “kilometers” rather than the correct*
>spelling of “kilometres” that John was noting.
Oops, one instance of U.S. English (sic) spelling slipped through. Do
I have to apologise or apologize?
>
JF wrote:
>(Klaas wrote:)
>> Are you talking about 25 kilometers or 15 miles? The two do not
>> equate, as 15 mi is only 24.14 km.
>
>I rest my case.
This is not a nerdy difference. The discussion is about finesses such
as average speeds of 14.5 versus 15 MPH.
Klaas Bil, not one of US nerds