Mountain bike (MTB) can mean almost any kind of off-road bicycle. Wide knobby tires, flat handlebars, maybe shocks, probably a sturdy frame...
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Is an Acera cassette compatible with an 8-speed Deore rear derailleur?
Is this Shimano Acera 8-speed cassette and chain compatible with a Shimano Deore 8-speed rear derailleur on my mountain bike?
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How to replace broken chainring that is missing a tooth
I was going to ask if I need to replace it but I'm certain the responsible answer is yes (comments welcome). How do I find and replace the outer chainring?
Specifically find the right model or ...
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How to choose a set of tyres
I have been riding my hard tail on the road for the last 3 years on some knobbly 26 x 2.1 tyres. After just starting a new job and with the need to commute further I am considering purchasing some ...
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What options do I have when replacing my fork's elastomers?
I'm rebuilding an AntiGravity Fork and converting it to threadless for my 'Blast From the Past' bike (GT Bravado frame, U-Brake, Bullseye hubs and cranks, 21 speed). I really like these forks and I'd ...
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Cube Analog Disc vs. Cube Aim Disc
I am willing to buy a new bike and I'm stuck between Cube Analog Disc and Cube Aim Disc. What should I go for? What are the advantages of one over another?
I will use this bike on all kind of ...
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Santa Cruz Blur linkage maintence
How much maintenance and what is it specifically that needs attention on 2006 - 2010 Santa Cruz Bur VPP rear linkage mountain bikes?
Im looking to buy a used Blur XC, but I hear they need a lot of ...
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Speed and the sizes of tires/gears
Does the speed of a normal mountain bike vary according to the diameter of the wheels? If it does, will a larger diameter increase the speed or decrease it?
Similarly, if the speed varies according ...
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What should I look for in a mountain bike for doing BMX-style balancing tricks?
When I was a kid I started learning to ride around on my back wheel and it was really difficult. Then I tried doing it on a crappy CCM mountain bike we had (rather than my nice Gary Fisher Piranha) ...
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mountain bike chainsuck, replacing parts while thinking of future upgrades
I have been having what I believe is called chainsuck for a while now. Chain will get stuck between first and second ring and have to stop and pull like "%&$* to get it out. It is always the ...
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How should I set up my rear shock (with ProPedal) to minimise bob when climbing?
I've got a Fox RP23 rear shock which I'm very happy with, apart from the apparent ineffectiveness of the ProPedal setting. Bob is very noticeable on climbs in both positions. It's hard to say which ...
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Is there any replacement for the chainrings of a Shimano STX crankset?
I have a Shimano STX Crankset (probably FC-MC series or similar, around 2001) with worn out chainrings (5 Arms). Is there any contemporary replacement opportunity for either the chainrings or the ...
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FC-M330 replacement
I have a Trek 4500 with a Shimano FC-M330 crankset. I need to replace the crankset and was hoping that someone could tell me the current replacement. I believe that I have narrowed it down to the ...
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How to mount Galaxy S3 on a mountain bike [closed]
I want to mount my Galaxy S III on my mountain bike. I already use a case that suites me well, so I don't want to go for another case. What I'm looking for is a mounting system which will mount my ...
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MTB Tire performance
I have always ridden a Mountain Bike and lately I've lived with a strange question related to the tire I've been using. I use a pair of 26 x 1.95 CST Rush tires that are a great cost-benefit and found ...
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wedge/saddle rail mounted bags interchange
A variety of manufacturers make snap in wedge bag mounts. The mount attaches to the saddle rails and the bag snaps into the mount. Does know which brands if any interchange?
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Information about Lotus Explorer bike?
I just bought a 20" Lotus Explorer for $200. The frame is Tange CR-MO and has Shimano components, the bike shop guy said it was a good frame. I don't know a lot about bikes; I'm just looking for a ...
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What's the beefiest front shock (26"), avail in quick release, with travel of 100-125mm (no more)?
Details: I mostly enjoy XC and all mountain riding. However, I also from time to time, will go out with friends on some much more intense downhill trails. I'm also about 240 pounds, give or take. ...
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Is there Rack (luggage carrier) for Ragley Blue Pig?
I'm planning to buy Ragley's Blue Pig frame. It's not supposed to be used for very long rides, but, if I wish to take a few-days trip, a large backpack looks like a bad idea.
So, is there any rack ...
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Software to evaluate *.gpx files
I record my mountain bike tours using my Android mobile. Now I want to evaluate the tours. Currently I'm using MyTourbook. This would be a great software, but it has two major drawbacks: The height is ...
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Why are 3 inches mountain bike handlebar hard to find? [closed]
I'm looking for a new handlebar, ideally 3 inches. But looking in some of the online shops it seems quite hard to get 31.8mm bar clamp diameter handlebar with 3" rise.
Do you know if there is any ...
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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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Is it possible to fit this Tioga Mc Groove saddle on my bicycle?
See images here.
The bar the new Tioga saddle is mounted on is a bit thicker than the one the original (terrible) saddle is mounted on and won't fit as is.
I can take the old saddle off its bar ...
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New brake pads, whining brakes [duplicate]
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Fixing noisy V brakes
I have quite an old mountain bike, that has become quite rusted over the past few years. I just tuned up the derailleurs and replaced my brake ...
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Doing a 230km / 142 mile cycle this weekend over 2 days, what vital equipment am I missing?
This will be my first long distance cycle over 100km's / 62 miles.
Last weekend I did a 60km / 37 mile cycle without too much difficulty, so I'm pretty sure I can get through at least day 1, day 2 ...
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Is a 100mm travel hardtail ok for light downhill and a few jumps?
I bought a haro flightline two dx and i want to upgrade it (fork,brakes,derraulliers,...)iam scared that if i do this with this bike that my fork is going to fail or something like that so could i do ...
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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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How do you wrap a bicycle frame with used inner tubes?
What is the best way to wrap a frame with bicycle inner tubes?
The bike is an aluminium framed MTB with suspension (rather than a roadie-courier bike that usually gets subjected to such treatment).
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Which spoke type do I need for my bike?
I have a Giant Trace X3 2012
It has 26" rims. Which of these spokes type do I need for my bike? Strongest or best match for the spokes I already have.
DT Swiss Champion Stainless PG Spokes
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How could I have fixed a flat tire?
My tire was flat and I could not fix it, so I had to carry the bike all the way. How could I have fixed it?
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Trek 6000 for a beginner
I own a local brand and am hoping to shift to a new bike. I have an option to buy a Trek 6000 D. I know it is an expensive bike. I am looking to use the bike every day for about 5-30 kms. A few ...
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Mountain biking: How to ride in mud?
Any one have any tips for riding in mud, and lots of it? I am talking about mountain biking.
Update
I am doing a race on Sunday, and it rained all week, and there's a chance of rain during the ...
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Minimum mountain groupset hard enough to resist abuse
I'm looking to upgrade my mountain bike and I would like to get something better than I have, if justified. I've never ridden any groupset better than alivio/deore, which work ok for me and have ...
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Fine tuning forks
I've been riding a new set of air forks on a hard tail for a couple of weeks and have decided they're a bit too hard without any preload (riding xc). They were pumped to roughly the setting for my ...
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Good resources to learn about forks
Quick question. I have a lower quality mountain bike with a bad suspension fork. Overall the bike isn't bad. It fits me well and I have a lot of fun on it. I would like splurge on a new mountain bike ...
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Newer-model bike similar to Raleigh M50
A little over a decade ago now, I had purchased a brand-new Raleigh M50 mountain bike. Though whether or not I really need a "mountain bike" could be very much up to question, I greatly enjoyed the ...
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Are the rear brake mounts on my Boardman Team HT post-mount or IS?
Boardman Team HT
Last weekend I broke the rear brake lever in a crash. I'm looking for a replacement brake disc kit for the rear brake, but I don't know what kind of mounting I've got. There seem to ...
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What difference does bike size make?
I am 6.2 feet tall, and I have a mountain bike that is 17 inches long.
I know it looks bit small for me, but will I hurt myself by riding this bicycle? What should be the preferred bicycle length for ...
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How to avoid or reduce back-pain by adjusting the handlebar and seat of 19.5" MTB?
I'm 6' 3" long, having 45 inches of waist-Toe length. I bought Trek 3500, 19.5" sized frame bicycle two months ago. I've been experimenting with the handlebar and seat positions(Forward n Backward) to ...
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What does FSR stand for in mountain bikes?
What does FSR stand for in mountain bikes?
Ref: http://www.bergwerk.ch/archives/3726/specialized-enduro-comp-2013/
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BMX racing with a full size MTB?
There is a local BMX track in a suburb of the town I live in. I had called there before asking about scheduling and rules and whatnot. I found out, that (at least on that track), they had a special ...
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What Schwalbe Nobby Nic should I buy?
I recently bought a Swissbike X5 (same as the Montague Paratrooper, but labeled Swissbike and matte black).
It came with Kenda Kinetics 26" x 1.95" (front and rear) that I'd like to replace.
Due to ...
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Chainline Alignment Front and Rear
Although I have read Sheldon Brown's All About Bicycle Chainline article I'm still struggling to understand a key point.
If you are running a different chainline to the manufacturers (new crankset) ...
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How to separate ODI grips from lock on clips?
Are there any tricks to separating ODI grips from lock on clips. I'm worried that if I go at them with a screwdriver I'll end up damaging the clips.
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Anyone make a 31 or 31.1 mm seatpost?
Some time ago, I bought a used Giant full suspension MTB. The guy cut the original seatpost too short for me, so I needed a new one. The post was some weird size, either 31 or 31.1 mm. Closest I ...
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Will an Ultegra bar end shifter work with MTB derailleurs?
Such as Shimano acera, deore; or SRAM X5, X4 etc...
I'm thinking of adding this http://cyclingabout.com/index.php/2011/12/use-barend-or-downtube-shifters-for-bike-touring/ (handlebar and whatever is ...
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How to change a Gary Fisher Kaitai Dual Sport to be faster on the road?
I have a Kaitai dual sport and I love the bike however, I find myself doing a lot more road riding than off road riding and am looking for things I can do to the bike that will help road rides. I ...
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Good cheap mountain bike without gears or shifter [closed]
What is a good cheap mountain bike that doesn't offer a gear box sort of thing. I'm new to this world so please clarify names as well. :)
The first bike that I rode, and with which I got decent at ...
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What is the best hard trail 26in frame for me under 800 eur? [closed]
I am buying a new frame. I have decent kit: Mavic EN521/hope hoops wheelset, 140mm tapered velvet dla fork, full shimano slx groupset. All I need is a new frame because my old one is damaged (though ...
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Triace bikes are comparable with? [closed]
Are Triace bikes any good? They are huge in China where I live but apart from Walmart ads I can't find anything useful in English.
I want to buy a hardtail MTB and the readily available brands are ...
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First Bike in 15 years '12 Trek Marlin (Gary Fisher Collection) Gloss Platinum, 23-inch [closed]
I am thinking about getting my first bike in 15 years I am a 44 year old male 250lbs..... I am thinking about getting '12 Trek Marlin (Gary Fisher Collection) Gloss Platinum, 23-inch. I would love ...
