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28622
I took the hubs apart for repacking with my preferred lube.  It's an 18-bearing, loose-ball assembly.  The bearings are brilliantly polished; not the dull...
bob dymond
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Oct 23, 2009
5:28 pm
28623
hi doc who makes the tires that are on the T-12 ? _____ From: kickbiking@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kickbiking@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of C Watson Sent:...
duggy
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Oct 23, 2009
5:39 pm
28624
... I believe Kenda - but they have reinforced sidewalls for the cambering forces and the high pressure. -- -Clyde -- docwatsn@... - - "He that lives...
C Watson
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Oct 23, 2009
5:46 pm
28625
yay _____ From: kickbiking@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kickbiking@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of C Watson Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 1:46 PM To:...
duggy
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Oct 23, 2009
6:06 pm
28626
“sealed precision” hubs are for those who don’t “ service “ their bearings or have abec 1 bearings _____ From: kickbiking@yahoogroups.com...
duggy
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Oct 23, 2009
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28627
I have used slime sealant and it works on needle-like punctures ; a little gunking up of the air chuck when reinflating but not too bad _____ From:...
duggy
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Oct 23, 2009
7:32 pm
28628
I'm looking at a set of tire tools on e bay ; if they are short enough to fit in my belt bag , I will buy them _____ From: kickbiking@yahoogroups.com...
duggy
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Oct 23, 2009
8:15 pm
28629
I agree. I prefer well-adjusted loose-ball/cone hubs to sealed myself. ~Old-school Pete H. ... -- ~Peter HUMMERS | <http://www.scooter-sport.com>...
Peter Hummers
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Oct 23, 2009
8:21 pm
28630
W00t! I have my first foldy machine. It seems like a sod to fold/ unfold, and I'll have to get used to the fact that it seems very low in the stem/handlebars...
Ruth Bygrave
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Oct 26, 2009
6:49 pm
28631
Is there anything one can do to increase the foldiness of a Roma? I'm struggling to use the packaging my Mibo came in to pack up the Roma to put it on e-bay. I...
Ruth Bygrave
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Oct 26, 2009
6:52 pm
28632
they can be tricky to fold ; I got a more robust quick release axle from the bike store ; even so I am still trying different ways to get a good method of...
duggy
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Oct 26, 2009
10:30 pm
28633
when you fold up your mibo keep a little cord or nylon tape / strap handy ; tie the handlebars to the rear wheel and it will be more stable to carry _____ ...
duggy
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Oct 27, 2009
9:53 pm
28634
Hi Ruth Congratulations on your new Mibo How much did you have to pay for the scooter and transport? Did you get it direct from Mibo factory in Czech Repub?...
Jack
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Oct 29, 2009
10:59 am
28635
... It ended up 274 euros (244). ... Dealer. After sending an e-mail asking questions about the Mibo to the Czechs and getting a friendly but uninformative...
Ruth Bygrave
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Oct 29, 2009
3:33 pm
28636
I put hi rise stem and bars on my meeb ; folding is no prob I cut off the stem storage socket to be able to weld in a foot deck but I just tie the bars to the...
duggy
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Oct 29, 2009
4:18 pm
28637
Well then, Ruth If you find yourself flailing away at keeping your momentum up, try having a look at your brake pads to make sure they aren't rubbing on the ...
nikkadeemis02
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Oct 29, 2009
5:35 pm
28638
the bobster is spot on , ruth ; I check the brakes so routinely , I never thot to mention them spinnies rule draggies ….well…….drag :-) _____ From:...
duggy
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Oct 29, 2009
6:14 pm
28639
... Sounds useful -- I'm going to take my old Xootr strap to use with the meeb. Don't think I quite dare to have major surgery to it done, especially since...
Ruth Bygrave
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Oct 30, 2009
8:19 am
28640
just got back from a short ride on the mibo after mounting the Trikke* T-12 tires good experience ; didn't have the repetitive clicking with the originals on...
duggy
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Oct 31, 2009
5:12 pm
28641
Good to hear that initial trial had favorable results. - Clyde ... -- -Clyde -- docwatsn@... - - "He that lives upon hope will die fasting." - Ben...
C Watson
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Oct 31, 2009
5:58 pm
28642
thanks , doc ; will report more after tomorrow ; weather permitting , a trip to nyc is on the agenda ; a very convienient related co-incidence : the tires and...
duggy
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Nov 1, 2009
1:28 am
28643
toured manhattan today on the new 62 x 203 kenda trikke tires mounted on the mibo rims ; good experience ; meeb rips along as fast as the old boy can slap...
duggy
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Nov 2, 2009
2:09 am
28644
Beloved says I can't use it as a foldy because of lack of technical knowhow/manly strength (he doesn't want me to get the quick-releases cocked up and ride off...
Ruth Bygrave
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Nov 14, 2009
11:33 pm
28645
if you want to try again on the folding in the future , maybe I can help re the handlebar ; there is a reference line on the stem ; as bob pointed out ; you...
duggy
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Nov 15, 2009
12:29 am
28646
Ive had my KB almost a year and wanted to share my observations. Some my own and others derived from interpreting posts on this forum. First off, at 225 pounds...
broharris89
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Nov 15, 2009
3:08 pm
28647
mr's are fine machines ; I had one ; the lowering of the carbon fork was ingenious ; I used a sport classic front rim ; a few mm wider than the 23 mm...
duggy
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Nov 16, 2009
3:01 am
28648
Wow! That is definitely a great job at upgrading. You did a fantastic job on the price. What brand of tyre are you using on the rear? I just retired an old...
Alan Stewart - The Ma...
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Nov 16, 2009
4:08 am
28649
Im using a brand new primo 16 X 1 3/8. I had considered a 1 1/2, was it by schwalb? anyting else out there that is recommended? Actually lower the front end by...
Harris
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Nov 16, 2009
7:15 pm
28650
Probably compromised the foldiness; certainly less easy (although still possible) to carry up stairs. But didn't cost a lot (the man didn't have to take it up...
Ruth Bygrave
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Nov 21, 2009
10:39 am
28651
went to nyc today as weather co-operated magnificently wore tee shirt and special jersey with mesh sides ; shell jacket in reserve in belt bag; mibo performed...
duggy
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Nov 21, 2009
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