Fat Tire Flyer: Repack and the Birth of Mountain Biking
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@noahdjango wrote: since it wasn't addressed specifically, I'll chime in and explain that it's called "Repack" because the nature of the race and the equipment used necessitated repacking the rear hub...
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Fat Tire Flyer: Repack and the Birth of Mountain Biking
@shaddack wrote: noahdjango: ...necessitated repacking the rear hub with grease during the race to prevent seizure. Could this be handled by reengineering the bearing with e.g. solid-state...
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@noahdjango wrote: well, they just started customizing the frames with rim brakes, and making custom frames with rim brakes stock, which made for more accurate braking than coasters could provide...
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@ben_ehlers wrote: I thought New Belgium Brewing Company was announcing a limited edition Fat Tire variation. I was really thought I was looking at box art for a six-pack. Read full topic
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@Repack_Rider wrote: I wrote the book. My use of the term "Fat Tire Flyer" started in 1980 with the publication of the first mountain bike magazine, which used that name. New Belgium borrowed it, but...
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@Repack_Rider wrote: Awesome to see my book here. I'll take questions if there are any, or you can visit the page for the book on Facebook. Read full topic
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@shaddack wrote: I would humbly suggest a blooper-reel followup, "Flat Tire Flyer". Read full topic
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