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Is standing up and peddling on multi-gear bicycles a bad idea
After reading While pedaling standing up, bike crank gives in as if shifting, what is causing this? , I was thinking well for starters one should probably not be standing up to pedal under normal ...
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What is the trick to riding on sand?
I have been trying to ride on some trials that have very soft sand and especially agitated by ATVs. When I hit a soft patch my front tire pulls in one direction and I freak out a little. I cannot ...
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How to adjust seat saddle and saddle position for knee pain?
I understand that a seat too high can cause:
hips rocking trying to extend to pedals
pain in the back of the knee
And that a seat too low can cause:
can't fully extend legs
pain in front of the ...
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How do you shift your weight when leaning on a turn?
When I turn I usually shift my weight on the same side I'm turning to. To ease the discussion let's assume we are turning left, on a paved road (no mud/gravel/potholes/grease/oil/ice/door traps).
I ...
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Should I use a narrower saddle on a road bike than I would on my hybrid commuter?
I ride a hybrid (Trek Fx 7.3) as a daily commuter and have found a 143mm saddle to be the right width for me. However I am looking into getting a road bike for long rides and am finding 130mm ...
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Why do I do the “saddle shuffle” when riding?
I was browsing some time trial videos on YouTube and came across a video on saddle shuffling, and I've been noticing that I do the same saddle shuffle a lot when riding hard. Did not really know it ...
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how come some cyclists look like they are making a 45 - 60 degree angle with their bodies and I don't?
I just wanted to ask how come some cyclists when they ride they lean in, while their arms straight, and some resemble a 45 to 60 degree angle (which looks cool by the way).
I have a hybrid bike and I ...
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Saddle height vs absorbing drop impacts
Let's assume the following saddle heights:
ultra low (bmx, DJ)
low (slopestyle)
medium
high
ultra high (XC)
In videos on the internet we sometimes see pro DH riders riding with a medium to high ...
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Hill climb riding position
With the current stem and bars I have on my bike I have quite an upright position and get a falling back feeling while climbing. When I stand in the pedals to gain an extra bit of power in a climb I ...
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Why are BMX saddles so low?
I've seen a lot of teenagers riding BMX bikes recently.
It seems that most if not all of the guys I've seen riding their BMX bikes around the streets, car parks, local parks, etc have a frame that's ...
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Geometry between 50mm stem and a 65mm stem and riding experience
Will I notice much difference beside just having a slightly longer cockpit between my seat and fork if I upgrade from a 50mm to a 65 mm stem? is this 15mm a significant enough adjustment to make my ...
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Getting the right cockpit position. Sliding forward. What should I adjust to keep my sit bones on the seat?
I am experienced rider and I'm looking for some advice on how to adjust my cockpit position. I am a daily commuter, and do regular 40-50k rides on the weekends, and with the warmer weather will work ...
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Long Quill Stem?
I picked up a used mid 1990s Serotta Colorado CSI (lugged steel) bike. It is a size 54L which in Serottas from that era means it has a 54 seat tube but a 55 top tube. The size was not intentional, it ...
