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From: winters@uiucdcsb.CS.UIUC.EDU
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Subject: Re: Components
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Date: Wed, 19-Mar-86 02:58:00 EST
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Posted: Wed Mar 19 02:58:00 1986
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Nf-From: uiucdcsb.CS.UIUC.EDU!winters    Mar 19 01:58:00 1986


I thought of zip-ups too, when I first saw someone repairing their
sew-ups. I was told that the problem with that is the weight, but
I still think there must be some way to do it.

How about a system which would allow for multiple fixed gears (instead
of a free wheel, a fixed wheel). I set up a fixed gear bike, and I enjoy
riding it except that wind, hills, etc.  make having only one gear a bit
limiting.

Also, a helmet stereo which would have speakers away from your ears so
that outside sounds could still be heard (not recommended for city riding).

This is the latest: Spenco shorts with the padding right inside of your
shorts rather than on the saddle so that you don't slide around. Maybe
we'll see these ...

My favorite theme for inventions has to be dog deterents. Do you all know
what snappy pops are? (they are these little paper sacs filled with some
kind of explosive powder and little pebbles so that when you throw them
at something they explode (they make alot of noise). My idea is to package
these three to a tiny cloth satchel for throwing at hostile dogs. The only
thing is, I'm afraid that some dogs would be more prone to bite you if
they got scared.    

What other dog deterents have you people invented? I'd like to hear about
these especially.

-L.W.