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Is a Racing-Bike making creaking noises a sign of equipment damage?
Last Sunday I noticed that my bike makes creaking noises (similar the hull of a ship, but on bicycle scale - imagine a rat making the sound "creak"). It seems to me that this is related to stressing ...
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Bicycle production/sales figures?
Is there a way to find out how many of a particular bike model were produced and/or sold?
For example, "how many Schwinn LeTour bikes were produced in 1979?" The Schwinn LeTour question is just an ...
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Road bike for a 10 day trip in the Pyrenees and French rivera and other questions
I am planning a 10 day trip covering roughly between 500 and 600 kilometers, starting in the Spanish Pyrenees and finishing in Nice.
What kind of bike do you recommend me for such a trip? Obviously ...
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Prescription eye glasses and shoulder checks
I've never had prescription glasses but might like some.
My left eye doesn't focus easily (I ride on the right side of the road, in Canada). If I look over my left shoulder, I can see behind me only ...
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About 20-30 people bike to where I work. What equipment/supplies should we have on hand?
I work in San Francisco, and I'd estimate about 20-30 people bike to where I work. We mostly have a mix of road bikes and hybrids with a couple commuter bikes and mountain bikes too. Currently, the ...
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Going on a long distance bike tour: what kit do I need?
I am going on a long distance bike tour and I am looking for advice as to the kind of equipment / bike set up I should use? I don't have a huge budget so what are the absolutely critical aspects I ...
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Alternatives for front shifting for small hands
I'm looking into a hopefully short-term solution for my daughter's small hands for shifting the left/front. Current setup is Shimano Sora with triple on the front. She can shift the right side fine, ...
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What hydration system should I use for multiple activities?
Looking for a hydration pack/system that I can use for cycling, running, snowboarding and (by removing the bladder and putting it into my travel pack) backpacking across Europe.
My requirements are ...
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What type of bicycle rack should I buy for my car?
I have been biking for a while now but mostly for my commute to work. Now, I am interested in doing longer rides and trails as summer is almost there :). I need a bike rack for my car, which is a ...
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Can someone give me a short description and comparison of the different road cycling pedal / shoe systems?
I am looking at buying a pedal/shoe system as the clips and straps I am using are hurting my feet again.
It's been a long time since I have bought a road pedal / shoe system, and I have forgotten the ...
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Can I put pneumatic tyres on a push scooter? [closed]
I just bought a Kickped and having a lot of fun on it. The ride is a bit bumpier for the older scootrist like me so I was wondering if its advisable to put pneumatic tyres on a push scooter for a ...
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What is a good roof-rack configuration for optimal gas mileage?
I have a standard 2 bar roof rack (such as Yakima or Thule) with interchangeable and move-able bike / ski racks. I often carry 2 bicycles. Which will give me the best (least worse) gas mileage on my ...
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Why should I use a mirror?
In a comment to an answer about helmet replacement mention was made of a mirror and perhaps suggesting that a helmet was merely a good place to mount a mirror. I, hopefully humorously, suggested that ...
