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sun ez3 trike gearing
I have sun ez3 trike,it has rear freewheel with the largest being 28 teeth,can I put a mega
range with 34 teeth on it,and do I have to change the deraileur.Objective to make hills easier.
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Questions to ask before buying a bike?
I have thought about few questions to ask to the shop keeper before buying a bike.
But would like to know from you experts, a complete set of questions like warranty period? Number of free services ...
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how to convert my 21 speed mountain bike into a road/cycling bike?
I was wondering if I could convert this https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/q71/s480x480/430156_461794267240029_1042500253_n.jpg to a cycling bike like what would i have to do to that bike to ...
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Tiagra 9 speed triple front with a 10 speed group
I want to temporarily swap parts on two bikes for a trip - I currently have a Tiagra 9-speed setup and a bike with Ultegra 6600 double/10 speed. Is it possible to use the triple front shifter from a ...
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Differences Between Shimano Ultegra & 105 Drivetrains
I'm in the market for a new bike (or possibly a groupo upgrade on my current bike that has 8-speed Ultegra 600 components from the early 90s). I'm trying to determine if the premium for an Ultegra ...
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Do Kevlar Belts really offer puncture protection?
My local bicycle shop is offering "premium kevlar belt tyres" and are "extremely puncture proof" how much of this is true? Does this "kevlar belt" offer good puncture protection? What does this ...
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Does Nirve make a good bike?
I'm interested in small women's city bike and a 3-speed 2010 Nirve Wilshire just came up for sale, used. I've never heard of this company and the interwebs are producing little info. I searched for ...
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What is the reason for starting before the traffic light turns green?
I've noticed that a lot of commuters come to a complete stop at traffic lights but go before the light turns green. They start riding as soon as the light in the intersecting direction turns red. I ...
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How can I run a dynamo wire from my front hub to my dynamo light?
I have a Pashley Roadster Sovereign, and wanted to upgrade the dynamo driven headlight. Sadly, I didn't successfully use the old wire to pull the new wire through the front fork, and now I need to ...
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what bike do i have?
I have recently purchased a bicycle from a second hand shop. it seems to have all sorts of different parts. the frame however has a badge and markings of 'Kontroll' made in West Germany. doing some ...
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what Rear Derailler needed
evening All
really could do with a hand here, im currently restoring a old raleigh milk race bike which has friction tube shifters fitted. i want to upgrade the rear derailleur but not sure if i have ...
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how to choose the size of a bike? [duplicate]
I live in India. I am willing to buy a trek 1.2.
What are the factors that would decide the size of my bike.
Inseam: 80.5
Trunk: 59.5
Forearm: ...
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What is a good replacement for a cable end cap?
I was adjusting the tension of my front derailleur cable and managed to pop off the cable end cap. The cable is now quite frayed at the end and I think it would be difficult to attach another cap.
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Can I use a SRAM PC850 chain on a 6-speed bike?
I want to buy a chain for a 6-speed bike. I know SRAM chains have the special link, meaning that no tools are needed. I've seen a very good deal on the SRAM PC850 chain, but their website lists this ...
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How can I find the right size road bike without a test ride?
I am going to buy a road bike. I am considering a Trek 1.2.
I used the Competitive Cyclist Fit Calculator to find the size of bike that fits me.
Inseam: 80.5
Trunk: ...
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What do I need to be aware of, and what do I need to work out in advance to plan my own (mountain) bike tour [closed]
What would I need to plan to organise my own mountain bike holiday. What kit do I need? What route / travel makes should I make beforehand. What safety precautions should I take? Anything else I ...
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Loud free hub suddenly become quiet
I have a fulcrum racing 5 evo which has a loud free hub (like other campy) for about 5 years now. I like the loud noise when coasting because I don't need to put a bell on the bike. On my last ride, I ...
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Life metrics for v-brake pads (time to replace, time to change)
I ride my bikes quite frequently and need to use the brakes slightly harshly (because of the traffic light changes and cars at my front) as I approach some gradients worth 40 degrees downhill. My ...
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How many ball bearings inside shimano MF-HG20 freewheel top and bottom?
help me fix the bearings in my freewheel. I need to know the number of ball bearings top and bottom in my shimano mf-hg20 freewheel, and what size are they?
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Why do deraillers require a freewheel?
I've seen fixies with internal hubs, but a non-freewheeling rear wheel with deraillers seems to be unrepresented:
| Freewheel? |
Derailler? | Yes | No |
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How to check the gear before renting a bike?
I don't own a bicycle. Whenever I go cycling, I would need to rent one. The first thing that I always check is to see if the brakes are working properly.
Sometimes, I have no idea that the gear is ...
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Android Cue Sheet Reader App
Looking for suggestions for Android Apps that will import and read Cue Sheets. Based on research on my own, I have found CueSheet, which imports routes from RideWithGPS.com. I'll be trying that and ...
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Do tires with worn sidewalls need to be replaced?
My bike needs a bit of a tune up, particularly the tires since the back tube has a hole in it. The rims on the bike are 26"x1.5" and the current tires are 26"x2" and both have great tread, but the ...
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Suspension forks on child/youth bicycle for road ringing good?
When riding only roads and well maintained trails, does it make any sense to have a suspension fork on a children's bike (10-12 years)?
My initial gut feeling is to say no as it just adds weight ...
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How to prevent the quick-release pin on the Tektro drop brake lever from rattling?
Tektro RL-340 brake levers have a quick release mechanism that, when pushed in, will lengthen the cable to allow to easily disengage the brake from the wheel/disc without needing to deflate the tire.
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Rim cement as a replacement for rubber cement
Can I use aluminium rim cement for patching flat tire instead of using rubber cement?
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Is there a way to add a trailer adapter on an X-12 solid rear axle? [closed]
I have a Connondale Scalper 29'ER Carbon with the X-12 142mm axle. I'm trying to find an attachment to add a kid's trailer to it. I've had no luck so far and I can't even put on a clamp style ...
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quads feel over used while in an aero position
I typically ride on the hoods, but I've been working lately on a more aero position. When in the drops or using clip-on aero bars I find that my quads get fatigued much more than when I'm in a normal ...
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What happened? tube blew the rim?
Had a puncture today, removed the tube, patched it and made it home.
Obviously since I only have a mini-pump I could not inflate it to my 8 bar usual pressure.
When home, I took the wheel upstairs to ...
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How do you evaluate a chamois (padding in shorts) before buying?
Stores only allow you try out shorts with an additional layer of underwear because of the hygiene issues. While this is great for public health, it seems to make it impossible to evaluate whether a ...
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Should I remove the chain before installing new rear derailleur?
I want to put a new Sram X7 instead of killed one, should I open the chain (if I have no chain lock) or it's better to open the derailleur?
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Cost of maintenance of a roadbike
I am going to buy a bike and ride upto 1000 km or more in a month. Adding them, I think it will come to 12 k to 15 k per year on an average.
I will be riding on highways, so there won't be any ...
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Should I get a performance bike or an endurance bike for 180 km rides?
I want to do the 180 km of cycling in general, that is the 2nd leg of Ironman.
I don't have a bicycle, as of now.
I am planning to buy a road bike (not the one used for triathlon).
People ask me to ...
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Bike position - Town bike
I have found a lot of documentation on the internet on how to chose the correct riding position for a mountain bike or a road bike.
The thing is that my bike doesn't fit in those classes.
My bike is ...
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how to pump up schrader valve bike?
I'm quite new to bikes.
I have a Schrader valve bike with deflated wheels. When I try to pump it up. I take off the protective cap, then there is a valve secured down by a nut (there is another nut ...
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Converting my bike to use quick release wheels
I have an activ folding bike designed by raleigh. I was wondering if I can swap the stock wheels for a wheel with a quick release? Or does the frame have to support it?
I also read I can use a quick ...
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How do I secure a new bike outside my apartment? [duplicate]
Alright -- this question isn't so much about locking up a bicycle.
What are effective, practical ways to securely keep a bike, especially if you can't take it inside?
Some points or ideas that would ...
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Relaxed Geometry Steel Road Bike? [closed]
Any suggestions for a relaxed geometry steel road bike? Modern production or vintage is OK. I realize that steel will be heavier but a 'reasonable' weight would be appreciated.
I currently have a mid ...
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Saddle or frame shape for painful Coccyx?
As a child I was very active, and in a weight-lifting injury I damaged my Coccyx, making it very difficult to sit in the same position for long periods of time. As such, bicycling, what once was a ...
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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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Are cycling shoes comfortable as everyday wear?
I'm currently traveling to work by bike. I intent to by a new sport shoes and discovered that there is such thing like special cycling shoes?
My question: Are they appropriate for wearing in the ...
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What tools on a multi-tool do I actually need?
I feel like there are almost as many bike multi-tools out there as there are bikers. In a single trip to REI, I found nine different bike tools each ranging from only four to over thirty individual ...
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What is the width of Giant CR41, 32-hole rims
I'm tuning up a 2010 Giant TCX 2 which has Giant CR41, 32-hole rims as the only information I can find. There's nothing printed on the rims themselves either.
Right now it's using the 700 x 35c Kenda ...
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Fixed Gear Chainring Centering
I have a fixed gear bicycle with a chain that gets periodically tight and loose as I complete a rotation of the pedals. How do I center my chainring so that the chain has even tension throughout?
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Raleigh AT20 series bottom bracket affects derailleur
I took out the bottom bracket to clean it etc taking off the pedal shafts etc - and when it came to putting it back - the front derailleur was well out of adjustment - Have I done something wrong>- ...
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Chain Lube Compatibility?
I bought the bike used, so I am not sure what chain lube was used in the past. I used Tri-flow Superior Lubricant once but may wish to experiment with other lubes in the future (Finish Line Teflon, ...
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Good Quality Road Platform Pedals?
I am trying to find good quality but not exorbitantly expensive platform pedals for a road bike. I tried Shimano SPD, but ended up concluding that for me it was more of a deathtrap. I did end up ...
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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 ...
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Rear derailleur and front shifter are not indexing “together”?
So my rear derailleur and front shifter have stopped working together, my shift can shift once up and then nothing. My bike has essentially turned itself into a 2 speed.
The shifter is a 2300 shifter ...
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Can a chain-lock be better against cutting than a U-lock?
I'm looking for a bike lock and, in 2013, Kryptonite have a new lock, the Evolution Series 4 Mini Chain:
The chain is quoted as being only 55 cm long, and 10 mm thick.
Is the blue mark below a ...
