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GPS with maps for touring / using an iPhone
We are going to do a bike tour through France and Spain with a friend at the end of the summer. I was wondering what is the best option for a gps. Ideally we want something with the ability to display ...
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1answer
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How Can I Prevent Slime Barrel Pumps from Clogging?
I work at a bike shop that Slimes tubes. We have both pre-filled Slime tubes as well as a keg of Slime that we use to fill tubes on customer request. Unfortunately the tube connected to the pump for ...
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Why isn't my suspension bouncy?
I recently bought a Carreras centos limited edition mountain bike. I want to find out how to make my suspension bouncier and I want to experience a MUCH more comfortable ride. I have tried fiddling ...
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2answers
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What Shimano jockey wheels are compatible with my old Shimano 105 9-Speed Derailleur?
I'm in the process of getting my Cannondale CAAD serviced, which I reckon is from about 2006 (I got it second hand). I have had the rear cassette and chain replaced, like for like, but the bike shop ...
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1answer
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Is there such a thing as a cyclist philosophy? [closed]
I've done a fair bit of cycle touring, I've been a regular mountain biker and now I cycle regularly in the city. I would definitely say that cycling shapes my life and the way I think.
Is there such ...
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1answer
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Are there any community bike shops in the Netherlands?
I'm a Canadian who's visiting the Netherlands for a few months. I'm awed by the strength of the bicycling culture here, but, to date, I haven't been able to locate any community bike shops. By ...
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3answers
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Sizing guide for road bikes vs mountain bikes
i usually take a 21 inch size in mountain bike, but I want to buy a road bike. I'm 6'2'' and have a 34 inch inner leg. How do the sizes translate from mountain bike to road bike?
Thanks
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2answers
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What are the bumpy parts around the spindle of some pedals?
Does anybody know what the bumpy part near the threads of this pedal are for? They look like they might fit a special wrench, but I can't find any that would fit.
I feel like I must be missing ...
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1answer
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Straight or Drop handlebars?
Can someone explain to me the pros/cons of drop or straight? I've never used drops before and have never owned a good road bike (just cheap mountain bikes) - I am buying a decent single speed soon and ...
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1answer
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Rear tire has started rubbing frame at one spot
Riding my bike within my suburban residential neighborhood, I felt a shock, like a snap although I don't think anything snapped, followed by a rubbing noise every few seconds. Pedaling and the brakes ...
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1answer
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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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5answers
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I live in a place where it frequently floods. How can I keep my chain from rusting?
My poor bike's chain lasted all of three months before it gave in to the winter floods where I live. Storing it indoors is not an option, and despite my maintenance efforts, the knee-deep floods that ...
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3answers
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What is the purpose of the rubber stripe between the wheel and the air chamber?
I had a flat tire and replaced the air chamber. While doing that the rubber stripe that stands between the wheel and the air chamber ripped and it's no longer a ring. It´s hard to put it correctly and ...
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1answer
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Electronic bicycling ranking for the office cyclists?
in the office many of us cycle to work. We though it would be cool to have ranking of cyclists with different sorting (distance, avg. speed and such). We can track our trips with Android or iPhone ...
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2answers
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What alters the efficiency of (cantilever) brakes?
I have installed on my bike brand new cantilever brakes (Shimano CX-70).
On the rear, the braking is justas efficient as I would have expected it to be.
But on the front, it feels quite weak. Front ...
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2answers
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Waterproof spray or waterproof pannier cover?
Does anyone have experience with either waterproofing panniers with a waterproof spray or using waterproof covers for panniers? Which one was best?
I don't want to invest in waterproof panniers as I ...
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11answers
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Ride with someone who is less trained
Barbie and Ken both love to ride the bike. Ken is a strong guy who likes to ride 60km as fast as possible, enjoys of getting to the edge of his strength. Barbie is more relaxed, likes to enjoy the ...
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1answer
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Question about chain re-attaching
I have a question about chain "closing" (not sure of the english word, but you get it, right?).
I know how to open a chain with a chain tool, and I know I must not "go too far" as to remove the rivet ...
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1answer
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Is a bike faster than a car for the first ten metres? [closed]
The city I live in has just installed cycle boxes in front of traffic at light controlled intersections. This has spark a lot of debate online.
My experience is that I will generally, through timing ...
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1answer
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Could paint build up on a bottom bracket be considered a warranty issue?
On Saturday I received the new frame for a steel xc bike I'm building up. I went to start on the weekend but noticed a large paint build up on the bottom bracket. The build up is about 15x3mm (don't ...
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2answers
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Jammed rear brakes
My rear brake is jamming to the point that only half seems to be moving. With worn blocks I got away with it, but now I have changed the pads I finally need to sort the problem. Could the brakes be ...
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2answers
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I'm a CAT 4 racer, will I be suspended from racing by UCI / USAC if I participate in non-sanctioned races?
I'm not a pro, just a CAT 4 racer with a USA Cycling License. Can I be suspended and fined by UCI / USAC if I participate in non-sanctioned races? I've heard they are cracking down on licensed pros ...
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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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2answers
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Fixing Carbon Fiber
I have a Cervélo S2 and absolutely love my bike. It has been rock solid. Unfortunately, I had a bad case of chain suck when my chain fell off my chain ring right when I was grinding up a hill. The ...
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Is there a real difference between Kross Evado 4.0 Hybrid and Merida Speeder T1-MD Hybrid? [closed]
I'm looking for new bicycle and stopped at these two models - Kross Evado 4.0 Hybrid and Merida Speeder T1-MD Hybrid.
Because I don't know so much about bicycles it would be nice if someone could give ...
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0answers
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Overhauled hubs: still some noise
I've just, for the first time, finished servicing the hubs on my bicycle. They are of the cup & cone type (Shimano). The cones of the front hub where pitted so I got them replaced, along with the ...
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3answers
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Is there any kind of adapter to mount v-brakes or cantilevers to a frame that's not designed to accommodate them?
I have an aluminum single-speed frame that was marketed as a fixie. I'm wanting to convert it to a single-speed commuter. (I'm getting older and the fixie doesn't agree with my knees anymore.) It has ...
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4answers
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Painful Feet: Might be related to pedal-foot positioning
Sometimes when I set out on a ride I will get the absolute worst foot pain. It is like a cramp in my arches on both feet.
I am wondering where exactly the center of the pedal should fall in relation ...
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4answers
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Packaging a bike for flying with a bike bag
I am doing a cycle tour of Japan starting from Fukuoka and ending in Tokyo. I will be flying with the bike and as my start and end points differ I will not have the opportunity to use a box (unless ...
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4answers
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Minor hamstring pull, can I keep going at easy pace?
I'm 53 and for the past year have been pushing it slightly. Have always been careful to not push it too hard, but yesterday I got a mild pull in my right hamstring. Just a slight soreness right ...
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1answer
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What's the correct position to assemble eliptic (Biopace, Rotor, etc) chainrings?
If you take a regular, "classic" road chainring (130bcd, five arms), you have five possible positions to assemple it in the crank arm. This can even be used to "rotate" between different positions ...
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How to keep my manbag in place
If I'm going out in the evening and don't want to carry a big pannier bag or rucksack, I keep my lights and whatever else in a small 'man-bag'. It's like a smaller version of a messenger bag: about 20 ...
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3answers
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How to: Sram 2x10 to 1x10
I'm thinking on converting my Sram transmission 2x10 to 1x10, this is with a single chain ring.
My biggest doubt is how to prevent cross chaining, do I need to get a special chain or how do I prevent ...
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1answer
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Shimano Ultegra chaninrings on Truvativ Elita Tandem crank
I'm attempting to replace the chainrings on my Cannondale Road tandem. The crankset is a Truvativ Elita Tandem (52-39 10 speed big/middle ring). The new rings are Shimano 6603 52-39 rings.
I swapped ...
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How to lubricate noisy joint on Dahon foldable bike?
My Dahon foldable bike makes a huge noise whenever I fold the frame and unfold it. I tried spraying a lubricant into the joint. I do not know if the problem is continuing because the lubricant went ...
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2answers
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Is it ok to use fixed gear threads for a freewheel?
I have a fixed/fixed flip-flop hub and the lockring threads are stripped out on one side. Would I be ok to just thread a single-speed freewheel on that side and use it as a fixed/free hub?
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1answer
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Derailleur Hanger replacement for GTS R5 road bike frame
I'm looking for an online site where I can buy a derailleur hanger replacement for my GTS R5 road frame.
The frame is the one in the picture ...
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What are my options for cycling mirrors?
What options are available in terms of types of cycling mirrors? Where all can I mount them and what are the advantages and disadvantages to each?
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1answer
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Early Klein Mountain Bike - need suggested component rebuild ideas
This classic ride, (a hand-me-down, no less,) has served me well for more than a few years. The componentry is showing its age and the drivetrain really needs to be replaced, but I can find no specs ...
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What is the correct language for talking about cyclocross?
Just a small one that has me stumped. In a newspaper article where I live in New Zealand there is a picture of guy riding a cyclocross bike with a caption saying that he is mountain biking. I realised ...
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1answer
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Upgrade Shimano Sora shifters to 105
I want to upgrade my 3x9 Sora shifters to 3x10 105s. However, looking at the Shimano Compatibility Chart, it appears to indicate that I'll have to replace my front and rear derailleurs in addition to ...
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1answer
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How to setup triple front derailleur with a double crankset
I want to use my front derailleur which is a tiagra on a 3x10 speed setup with a compact double crankset making it a 2x10 setup.
What is the proper procedure for setting up the triple chainring ...
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Can I replace chainrings without replacing the rest of the drive train?
I now ride a 60cm SurlyLHT with chain rings at 26/36/48t. Can I replace with a smaller set at 22/32/46t (or similar combination) without having to replace the entire drive train - cassette, rear ...
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Conversion question
Can anyone help find some literature or some pictures of a 2speed conversion which has worked? I ride a huge gear, but plan bike cross country, and want to put my smaller chain ring back on my crank ...
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How safe are helmet- or glasses-mounted mirrors?
I am wanting to get a mirror for my bicycle, but the obvious mount points are already occupied (bar-end shifters, aero brake levers). There is some appeal to the Take A Look or a helmet-mounted ...
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Recovering confidence after a fall
One month has passed since I fell on a mountain bike trip. The accident wasn't critical, it just left a huge scratch. The accident happened during a fast descent when my front tire hit a little crack.
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Shifters compatable with: SG-3D55 (Shimano Nexus 3 speed - disk brake - internal gear hub)
I am planning to buy the SG-3D55 internal gear hub.
According to this forum post, the SL-3S35 is compatible. But what about the other 3 speed nexus shifters? I am finding it hard to find any ...
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Can I use my old wheel for my trainer [duplicate]
My bike has a 8 speed Shimano cassette and I've been using this wheel on my trainer over the winter with a training specific tire on it (so as not to wear out my street tires). Since spring is coming ...
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Protecting beater bicycle from scratches and rust
I have a beater commuter steel bicycle that is subject to all kinds of weather, abuse and a lots of scratches. Several hot-spots on the frame have appeared over the time where most of the damages and ...
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What is the correct way to put a helmet on?
I hear often claims similar to "many cyclists wear their helmets the wrong way" and "wearing a helmet incorrectly significantly reduces it's protective ability".
My helmet is similar to the following ...
