Use this tag for questions that will be useful as references, or for questions about reference material.
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What does a good weld look like
Reading various questions and answers around here, I've heard a lot of people say you can tell the quality of the bicycle by looking at the welds. How do I know what a good weld looks like as opposed ...
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1answer
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What alternative spoke lacing patterns exist (that make a decent wheel)? [closed]
I'd like to know of all the 'normal' ways to spoke a wheel. Currently, if you want to use a non-standard pattern, you have to run the length computations a number of times; for example, in a 3-spoke ...
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3answers
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Where can I find statistics on the growth of US & worldwide bicycle use and business?
I'm having trouble finding up-to-date information on the growth of cycling in the US and across the globe. How rapidly is the cycling industry growing? In what country is cycling growing fastest? Is ...
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2answers
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Buying Guides/Primers/Resources? [closed]
Background
I find myself looking into buying a decent bike for the first time in my life (previous bikes having all been gifts or walmart specials). As such, I find myself trying to figure out what ...
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1answer
394 views
Dictionary of regional vocabulary differences (US vs UK)
Given that we appear to be about evenly divided between UK and US folks (and given that "Britain and the United States are two countries divided by a common language"), there should be a dictionary of ...
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3answers
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quick release chain link tutorial
Besides from this (for which I don't want to pay), I can't find any nice video or pictures tutorial that explains how to connect and disconnect a quick release chain link.
Any suggestion?
Am I not ...
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4answers
233 views
How to encourage people close to me to become cyclists?
Sometimes you try to help somebody get into cycling (buy girlfriend a bike, fix up a
friend's bike, give a bike to family, help friend shop for bike) and they never
really get into it and fall back ...
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7answers
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Useful and accurate mapping websites: United Kingdom
What are your favourite regional online websites or blogs relating to mapping or routing that you find useful and accurate.
See also: What are the most useful or interesting cycling-related websites ...
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6answers
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Fixie/Single speed frame information for beginner
I don't want to buy a ready made bike because singlespeed or fixed gear bikes are way expensive due to their popularity.
I want to make my own bike, I haven't build a bike from scratch before. I want ...
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4answers
220 views
Pre ride checks
What checks should you perform before setting off to ensure that your bike is safe to ride?
I'm more interesting in mountain bikes rather ride road bikes but I guess that most checks are applicable ...
8
votes
1answer
367 views
What's the definition of a Mixte?
What makes a mixte frame? Further, what's the etymology of 'mixte'?
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6answers
390 views
Charities that accept bike donations
I have a few old-but-still-working bikes collecting dust. Instead of trashing them, I'd like to give them to a charity so they can have a new life. I figured we could make a list of charities who ...
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26answers
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Which bus networks allow you to transport a bike?
In the UK I have never seen a public bus system that allows you to take a (non-folding) bike on the bus. (There are long distance coaches that do allow bikes, however I am asking about local busses.)
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4answers
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13answers
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Different kinds of Handlebars
What different kinds of bike handle bars are there? All kinds welcome, the common and the nameless.
If possible include the pros and cons of the bar
One bar per post
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50answers
5k views
Terminology index
It would be helpful to have a common place to list terminology, I'll start it off
Some Rules
Make sure you only put one term per answer!
Try to include an image if applicable
Include sources that ...
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18answers
572 views
Bike sharing services and systems
What are some bike sharing services out there? I know that there have been some in Europe. Here's wikipedia's entry.
This is one that I heard of recently in NYC.
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