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Is cycling better than walking to lose weight?
I want to lose weight. I commute to my office daily by walking 3 kilometers. If I buy a bicycle and use it for commuting (total 3 km daily), would it be better than walking?
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Are aerodynamic rims worth additional weight?
I was under the impression that reducing the weight of your wheels is important. However, I'm noticing that many of the extremely high-end aerodynamic rims are actually heavier than cheaper rims by ...
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Which brake is most expendable?
I'm thinking of removing a brake(front or back) to reduce weight and simplify my bike. Which brake is most expendable? Its your average fixie road bike.
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The lightest 26" mountain bike tire with minimum width of 2.3 [closed]
All mountain or xc application, wet or dry condition.
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Time trial improvement from new bike
I can average 21.7mph for a 20 mile time trial (00:55:15), on my 2001 Rockhopper with 1.25" fatboy slicks, no lock out on shock. My bike weighs 25.25 lbs. I'm planning on buying a Cervelo 2012 r3, ...
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Maximum weight an average bicycle can carry?
A few years ago, I've bought this (see edit) bike. At that time I was around 90 kgs and I didn't have any problems.
Today I'm around 120 kgs and I was considering (among other things) starting ...
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1985 Trek 720 weight [closed]
How much (in grams) does a 1985 Trek 720 56cm frame and fork each weigh? (Catalog here: http://www.vintage-trek.com/images/trek/85TrekTouring.pdf )
I'm thinking of getting one and wonder how it ...
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What might be the best cycling choices for a person looking to lower their weight? [closed]
One of the my colleagues is trying to trim down his weight through cycling. He is asking me what would be the best option for the purpose. I am no expert at this.
But I need to know what will be best ...
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What is the effect of adding weight to a wheel vs adding it to the frame?
There are claims often made that, eg, "An ounce of weight at the rims is like adding 7 ounces of frame weight." This is "common knowledge", but a few of us are skeptical, and our crude attempts at ...
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Effective 'equipment minimal' leg strength training for cycling?'
What are the most effective 'no equipment' (bodyweight only) or 'equipment minimal' strength exercises for cyclists? There's a lot of info out there about core strength, so I'm working on that. ...
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How does a bike's weight affect the overall experience of owning it?
Naturally, carrying a light bike up the stairs is much more enjoyable compared to a heavier bike. Are there any other aspects of a bike which are affected by its weight?
For example, would the weight ...
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How do I maintain my weight while cycling more?
I started cycling more to get fitter and lose a little bit of weight. I started taking a longer route to work and upped my daily ride from 6 miles to 16.
After 2 months of this and consuming less ...
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Touring load weight distribution
What's the best way to load a touring bike, to increase stability and balance? Assuming a standard two-rack-and-panniers setup, where should I put most of my weight? I have a camping load, about 50 ...
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What is a good rear wheel for a heavy load?
I'm a heavy man, and I find I'm breaking spokes on my rear wheel fairly often. Is there a particular wheel I can buy or anything I can do to prevent this?
Edit: I was having the problem with a ...
