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spincrazy
08-05-2003, 11:41 AM
with success? I'm building a commuter for a friend and the seattube is a lot thinner around than I'd imagined. I'd like to use an XT or even the LX I have aournd the house, but it's too large in diameter. I'm not worried about scratching the frame or the cosmetic issue, just wondering if the ole soda can shim will work like on a seatpost.
ohio
08-05-2003, 12:01 PM
Yup, it'll work fine.
SwisSlesS
08-05-2003, 01:51 PM
Yeah, I've done it at my bike shop a bunch of times.
Repack
08-05-2003, 02:12 PM
Originally posted by spincrazy
with success? I'm building a commuter for a friend and the seattube is a lot thinner around than I'd imagined. I'd like to use an XT or even the LX I have aournd the house, but it's too large in diameter. I'm not worried about scratching the frame or the cosmetic issue, just wondering if the ole soda can shim will work like on a seatpost.
Soda cans will cause catastrophic frame failure. Beer cans work much better.
spincrazy
08-05-2003, 03:05 PM
Originally posted by Repack
Soda cans will cause catastrophic frame failure. Beer cans work much better.

unless it's PBR, cans are blashpemous beer-wise. :)
Repack
08-05-2003, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by spincrazy
unless it's PBR, cans are blashpemous beer-wise. :)
Yes, but a wise man once said, "A beer in a can is better than no beer at all."
For instance, at New Hampshire International Speedway, they do not allow glass bottles, but you are allowed to bring coolers so long as they are less than 14" high.
spincrazy
08-05-2003, 03:11 PM
Originally posted by Repack
Yes, but a wise man once said, "A beer in a can is better than no beer at all."
For instance, at New Hampshire International Speedway, they do not allow glass bottles, but you are allowed to bring coolers so long as they are less than 14" high.

I just fill my camelback.
Repack
08-05-2003, 03:47 PM
Originally posted by spincrazy
I just fill my camelback.
Touche. Game, set, match:(
SwisSlesS
08-05-2003, 06:47 PM
Originally posted by spincrazy
I just fill my camelback.
Yup. Nothing better than one hundred ounces of beer in a rubber container.
ohio
08-05-2003, 07:28 PM
Originally posted by SwisSlesS
Yup. Nothing better than one hundred ounces of beer in a rubber container.

How about TWO hundred ounces of beer in a rubber container? This is America, dammit. Bigger is better.
Repack
08-07-2003, 03:10 PM
CON: Beer in a Cammel Back would shake up easier, causing it to go flat.

PRO: That same action would be like having a self-pumping keg.

VERDICT: The less effort you have to expend to drink, the better. Plus, as a side benefit, you could just squeeze the bite valve and spray beer into the mouths of you riding buddies without having to slow down.:D
SwisSlesS
08-07-2003, 07:24 PM
Originally posted by ohio
How about TWO hundred ounces of beer in a rubber container? This is America, dammit. Bigger is better.
That would be good...only if it was warm. :p