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Looking for a solid MTB/hybrid bike for my girlfriend
My girlfriend is 5' 1" and I was looking at this bike: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/3htw_womens_xiii.htm#geo
but wasn't sure if motobecane bikes are good or not. She's new to biking ...
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How can I increase my speed on my hybrid bike?
I have a Specialized hybrid bike, and when I'm out biking with friends who are on road bikes, I'm always lagging behind. Besides just plain getting better at biking, which of the following would make ...
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Why are single-speed bikes with disc brakes hard to find?
I've been looking around for bikes (decent frame & components), and find that hybrids do have disc brakes (hydraulic), but are never single-speed. While single-speed bikes typically have ...
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Hybrid or Road Bike?
I was given a Raleigh Venture comfort bike as a gift a few months ago, and took to riding very well. I am overweight, but dropping quickly. I started at 275 and sit around 250 now after two months of ...
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Looking for the right bike
I have been needing a new bike and I need some help with what kind of bike I should purchase. I plan on riding on mainly paved side walks but when traffic is bad I need it to endure riding over curbs ...
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Is there a All-In-One Bike that I can use for several types of riding?
Is there a bike, which can be used for several types of riding? By this, I am referring to commutes, tours, cross country, off-road mountain biking, trailing especially.
The bike should contain the ...
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Is there a real difference between Kross Evado 4.0 Hybrid and Merida Speeder T1-MD Hybrid? [closed]
I'm looking for new bicycle and stopped at these two models - Kross Evado 4.0 Hybrid and Merida Speeder T1-MD Hybrid.
Because I don't know so much about bicycles it would be nice if someone could give ...
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Experiences of the Cannondale Headshok system?
Does anyone have any experience of the Cannondale Headshok suspension system, where the shock is in the head tube / above the fork?
Are they reliable? I'm looking at a Cannondale Bad Boy 2 (2013) and ...
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Sizing and buying advice for a 6'6" Canadian [closed]
I am a:
Canadian
6'6" tall man with 36" pants inseam
University student on a low budget ($250-300)
and am looking for a bike. Obviously that's a "tall" order but hopefully you all have some ideas. ...
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converting from MTB to hybrid, what should I consider
I regularly ride MTB off road and used to use the bike for commuting too.
I recently bought a hybrid for my commuting in addition to my MTB.
What should I consider in terms of maintenance and riding ...
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Life expectancy of a cycle tube and tire?
Can anyone please let me know the life expectancy (no of km or time period) of a cycle tube and tire?
Let us consider different cycles (MTB Hybrid Roadbike) and different terrain (off-road slightly ...
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Higher cadence or lower cadence for long distance cycling
I am going to ride long distance like 200 km on my hybrid. I am not sure if I should pedal in a higher cadence (a lower gear, pedaling more frequently) or a lower cadence (a higher gear, pedaling less ...
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How do I maximize my upper body workout from riding?
I often hear people say “your bike is a whole-body gym”. I know my upper body workout will never be close to the workout my legs get, but so long as I’m a bike commuter, I figure I ought to get as ...
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Bike fitting in the UK
As an keen but casual touring cyclist I'm interested in getting a little more competitive and also keeping myself comfortable over longer distances. So I'm considering getting professionally fitted, ...
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Hybrid with hydraulic disc brakes sprortive drive and 700cx25 -28 wheels [closed]
My last 2 bicycles were
Ridgeback Flight 02 (2009)
Ridgeback Flight 03 (2011)
as my last bicycle was just stolen I am looking for replacement
it needs to be
-XL sieze (I am 194cm/6.2)
-flat bar ...
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Aerobars on a hybrid
I got a set of aerobars for free and decided to install them on my hybrid.
1) I just tried them and feel a bit unstable. After checking it out online, I see this is normal, but I wonder if there is ...
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What type of shoes should a commuter/road biker use?
I have a hybrid bike that I use for commuting (8k round trip to work). Currently, I wear low-backed converse shoes when biking.
I've been biking for about 5 months. After the first 2 months, I ...
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What electric bikes are for sale in the US, and how good are they?
I am interested in purchasing an electric bike but am puzzled as to what brand is best. It seems as though most companies are importing their products from China, which is great because they are low ...
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Buying a bicycle [closed]
I'm looking for a bicycle to commute to work (<2 miles), do groceries (~2-3 miles), go to school (~8 miles). Would this be a good bike for that? (one of the cheapest bikes on bikesdirect.com)
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'safety dot' on rims
My Araya GP-710 rims have a sticker that says 'safety dot' with arrows that point to little dimples in the rim -what are they for ? Dimple not visible in pic, but are on the rim
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Are road tyres suitable for any off-road riding at all?
I'm looking to buy a bike for my commute - 6 miles a day. The commute itself is all on roads, so naturally I'm looking at road bikes. My main worry is that if I invest in such a bike I won't be able ...
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Why Do I Need a Better/Lighter Road Bicycle to Train For 'Fitness'?
I'm about to purchase a bicycle in the very near future and have been shopping around at different bike shops to see what I like and what they offer.
My primary goal here is to commute to work. It's ...
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Are slick tires worth it for commuting?
I commute to work on a Marin San Rafael on roads over a mix of flat to steep roads. My bike came with "700 x 35c with Puncture Protection" semi-slick tires:
In the bike shed at work I noticed ...
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Hybrid recommendation (tight budget)
I'm looking for an entry-level hybrid bike to ride on weekends. My budget is ~£230, I been looking on ebay, amazon, halfords..
Those two look good to me for the moment:
Forme Brute from Ebay
Viking ...
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Day-trip bike for hefty 40-year-old woman?
I have an Electra Townie 7d, and I'm quite fond of her (sorry, I do anthropomorphize my bike) as a commuter and farmer's-market hauler, but I'd like a more efficient bike for afternoon-trips (say, 50 ...
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Adding disc brake to Trek 7.1 FX
I'm seeking advice on how to install disc brakes on the Trek 7.1 FX.
Does the Trek 7.1 FX have the mount for installing disc brakes?
Which disc brake option is better to go for, mechanical or ...
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Measuring stem clamp / handlebar diameter
I have a new-ish Bianchi Cortina hybrid that I'm trying to find suitable drop bars for, but I can't figure out the proper size to get. It seems like the bars mostly come in 25.4mm, 26mm and 31.8mm. ...
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Does a hybrid truely have a wider tire or does a mountain have a wider tire?
I'm looking around my local bike shop and saw that the hybrids have a slim tire while a mountain has a more fatter tire. And when i researched it says the opposite. Please help me.
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Recommendation on new $400-500 hybrid
Analysis paralysis. My wife says I can spend up to $500 on a first bike. I don't want to spend it on the wrong stuff. My intention is to use it as the "last mile" on public transit on ...
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What is the difference between a TREK 7.2 FX and a TREK 7.3 FX?
I don't understand the numbering system on TREK bikes.
Is it the lower the number the better, or the higher?
What is exactly is the difference?
