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Difference between brake pads on road and MTBs
I know that road caliper brakes use shorter (and wider?) pads than v-brakes and MTB cantilevers, but I don't exactly understand the reason behind.
What would happen if I mount longer pads on ...
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What pads are compatible?
I have Tektro R320 Calliper brakes on my bike:
http://planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/BCTKTR320/tektro_r320_brake_caliper
It's time for some new pads.
However, the ones on this appear to be all in one, ...
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smallest cog of cassette rubbing on seatstay
I build up a NOS late 90s steel frame with a similar era Campagnolo Chorus 9 speed groupset. Has gone well, except the stays/dropouts don't seem to quite like a 9 speed cassette. The second smallest ...
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How to determine tyre pressure for trail descents?
I ride XC for recreation: trails, dirt roads, gravy roads, some rock beds. The bike has a hard-tail frame with, 80mm travel fork and 2.10 inch tires.
I have noticed that pumping the tires a lot makes ...
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Is there legal recourse to drivers passing too close?
I'm a daily commuter on my road bike. I commute into Manchester NH. Over the years drivers seem to have gotten better and better at passing me safely. I attribute this to the following:
Me learning ...
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What would be the fair market value for this Madone 5.2 2009? [closed]
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/clo/3875218044.html
Straight from the original ad:
A few thousand miles, professionally maintained by the local bike shop. This is the last year that Trek ...
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Shimano Ultegra Bottom bracket replacement with Dura-Ace
The bottom bracket on my Van Nicholas Astraeus is a creaking when going up hills. It's already been tightened recently, yet seems to creek more and more lately - probably due to the mileage (many, ...
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How do you make the handlebar stem straight?
I adjusted my stem height the other day, and since then, the stem hasn't felt straight. I've attempted to straighten it a few times, but because I'm just eyeballing it, the handlebars don't quite seem ...
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How much do components really matter for a non-competitive rider?
I do not ride competitively, but plan on doing some longer distance rides (+30 miles). I've read that better components are lighter, run more smoothly, and last longer. Out of those three categories, ...
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What tool is needed to adjust this headset on a children's bike?
My daughter's bike has a threaded headset, and I don't know what tool I need to adjust it. As you can see from the picture, there are the following parts in the stack:
a knurled ring, which ...
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rebuild shimano wheel
I've dented the rim on my Shimano WH-RS-10 rear wheel. I found the tech doc pdf. I've had wheels rebuilt before but always with rims that were available to consumers. I can't find any place that sells ...
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What tools are required to replace a spoke?
When out riding at the weekend, for the very first time, I managed to break a spoke on my wheel.
Because I've not done it before, and I want to get back out on the bike soon, this time around I am ...
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Not all Citi Bikes are well-tuned. How to quickly inspect a Citi Bike to ensure it's ready for the road?
It's 2013, and bike sharing has finally made it to New York City. Of course, the branded cruisers aren't the most speedy bikes on the road. They weigh a whopping 45 pounds, and their third gear - ...
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Best for my money [closed]
I currently have a cadd 8 with full dura ace, and a six13 with a 105 and ultegra mix and a sram rival crank both bikes are 08, just want some real opions if it makes any sense to spend The time and ...
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Best thing to do with my time and money for the best ride [closed]
I currently have a cadd 8 with full dura ace, and a six13 with a 105 and ultegra mix and a sram rival crank both bikes are 08, just want some real opions if it makes any sense to spend The time and ...
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Quick release saddle bolts?
I need to find a way to easily remove the saddle on my folding bike.
Solutions from Zefal (Lock & Roll) or Pitlock/PinheadComponents/AntiVandale aren't usable because they're meant for regular ...
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Are front and rear tires on BMX bikes interchangeable?
what is the difference between a front tyre and a back tire and would it matter if they was both front tyres or both back tyres on a BMX bike?
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When is using a suspension fork worth it?
I've recently picked up biking again since my childhood years, so I'm quite the newbie. I've figured out most of the features I'd need so far but I'm at a loss at this one.
Why would you pick front ...
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Ouch, I'm really sore. Should I take a break for a while? How long?
I was in to cycling quite a lot in high school, but was unable to and/or really lazy in college.
I've been getting back into cycling lately, doing a 65 miler two weekends ago, a 25 last weekend, ...
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Campagnolo master link won't fit
I bought a Campagnolo master link (this one) for use with my Campy 10 speed chain. When it's not on a chain, it joins up and clicks into place and all is well.
However, when I try to fit it around ...
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Why aren't average speeds computed over distance?
Average speed is computed so that average speed = total distance / total time. This means that if you go up a hill, which takes a long time, your average speed drops. This isn't regained on the ...
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I'm worried about my derailleur snapping. The chain isn't running around the bottom pulley, it's running next to it
I'm worried about my derailleur snapping. The chain isn't running around the bottom pulley, it's running next to it, scraping against the bottom pulley and the frame. When I change gears it makes a ...
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Crankset for SRAM Apex Groupset
I have SRAM Apex Shifters, FD, RD, and Brakes.
Can I use a SRAM Force BB30 Crankset?
Thanks
Paul
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Can I rotate cleats between left and right shoes? [duplicate]
If one foot's cleat wears quicker than the other due to riding style, is it a good idea to switch them after a certain time to extend the lifetime of the pair?
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What causes uneven wear on cleats?
I find my right cleat is wearing a lot quicker than my left one.
Usually I start with the left cleat in the pedal and then click the right one in while pushing off. Is the action of inserting the ...
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How can I maximize the lifetime of my cleats
I'm using look kéo cleats. My right one is much more worn down than the left one. Almost to the point where I don't think it will have any edge showing on the front lip.
I do walk in them a bit, but ...
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How to properly ride over ripples on gravel roads (washboards)?
On certain back-country gravel roads, a combination of erosion and tire-tread seems to create these 4-inch ripples that can repeat for long stretches of the road. Riding over them at any speed at all ...
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Who makes the best quality Shrader valved tube? [closed]
The tubes on my bike need to be re-pumped every week to the proper pressure. (26 x 2.10) I know I didn't have to do this as often when I was a kid and I had Shrader valves then as well as rode more ...
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If I attached a “pointy” pool noodle to my bike, would it make me safer even from sadistic drivers?
A few sources suggest that mounting a foam pool noodle on the back of your bike can help stop drivers from passing too closely. Such noodles are available at my dollar store, unlike spring-loaded bike ...
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SRAM APEX Upgrade [closed]
I just bought a SRAM APEX Groupset - This includes: Shifters, FD, RD, and Brakes. So i need to get a Cassette, Chain and Crank.
After using my google-fu.
Crankset:
I found that i can't use a ...
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Chain doing noises… what to do?
I have a city bike with a 3 gear hub on the back.
From some time now, from time to time I hear (I think) the chain clicking/cracking (noise) specially when going up a ramp.
Initially I though it was ...
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How to do a bike fit?
Here on bicycles SE I often read questions about right sizing of a bike, how you should sit on a bike, what to do when some part of your body hurts etc. I also came across the answer
Go to a local ...
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How can I prevent cars from passing me too closely?
Recently, a driver buzzed by me, leaving just a couple of inches between my handlebars and his car. It was very scary.
In general, how can I prevent cars from passing me too closely?
Please cite ...
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What is the benefit of a larger disc rotor?
What real benefit does having a larger rotor give to braking performance?
Additionally is my assumption correct that you callipers don't actually change in size, just the rotor and the adapter need ...
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Spoke nipple broke, should I replace more than one?
I had a spoke nipple break on my rear wheel, the threaded part broke off right where it enters the wheel.
The nipples appear to be aluminum alloy, which I believe are not as durable as brass nipples.
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BB30 Bottom bracket with GXP Shim
I have a BB30 bottom bracket, and bought the Wheels Manufacturing shim so I can use my GXP power meter. When I used the dust shields that come with the BB30, it seems like the crank spindle isn't long ...
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Concerns with different brake types for the front and the rear wheel
I'm considering adding a disc fork to my surly cross check and using some avid bb7 road brakes for the front. I've got tektro road levers on drop bars (outfitted with retroshift shifters) I've got ...
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Cycle computer feature: maximum in-trip stop time [closed]
I look for cycle computer with one easy feature, but can't find.
The problem: I often commute by bicycle through the city. I often need to wait for green light, and trip time doesn't count while I ...
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What is lever throw and cable slack?
In a guide for adjusting Avid BB7 mechanical road disc brakes, it said:
Only use the barrel adjuster at the brake lever to adjust for cable slack. For lever throw, use the outboard adjustment ...
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Bicycle Geometry 101?
Are there any resources or books that discuss bicycle geometry? I am looking for resources that would allow to get a rough idea of how relaxed or aggressive a particular bicycle geometry is, by ...
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What does the “c” in bicycle tire size mean?
For instance, in some cases I will see a particular bike tire listed as available in 700x25, 700x25c, 700c x 25, and 700 x 25mm. (Just picking out a number here, it could be 23, 25, 27, etc.)
What, ...
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Mountain bike crankset chainring compatibility
I have a Shimano Deore LX crankset. I would like to replace the outer chainring. What manufacturer chainrings are compatible with my crankset ? My outer chainring takes all of the abuse, due to ...
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Avoiding road tires which collect grit
One of my tires (the front) was replaced recently, and I notice that it picks up grit (i.e. tiny, sand-sized debris) much more easily than the cheap stock tire (still on the rear) that came with the ...
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How to find a durable lock mount?
I've had one Kryptonite D-lock for the last two years, and it's worked great. I typically don't ride with a pack, so I've used lock mounts (this kind) to keep it secured to the upright on my bike.
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Twisted front tyre
After fixing a front wheel puncture and refitting the inner tube and tyre I noticed that the tyre was slightly twisted on the wheel rim. I put the wheel back on the bike and spun it to make sure the ...
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Is there a significant difference between the new all-mountain/trail and classic cross country helmets?
There is a new niche of "all mountain" helmets, like Fox Flux, POC Trabec, 661 Recon etc. They feature closed, rounded backward design, and claim to protect the brainstem better. I ride all-mountain ...
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Do helmets really lose their quality with time even if kept in package?
A friend of mine, who works as a sales manager in a good bike shop advised me to never buy a helmet that is older than couple of years, and the best thing to do is to buy the current model line, when ...
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Is it normal that the Abus Bordo folding lock rattles?
I have the latest Abus Bordo Granite X-Plus 6500 folding lock:
It is cased inside a rubberized pouch that attaches to one of the bottle-cage locations:
Very convenient, but sadly, it rattles ...
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Help to choose the right bike multipurpose bike
I spend about 45 mins everyday commuting (less than 2 miles) to work on a formal dress, shoes, carrying a backpack that consists of a laptop, charger and little more stationery (about 10-12 pounds, I ...
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How to fix a stripped pedal crank
The threads on my bike's pedal crank just became fully stripped and the pedal fell off, though the pedal itself is fine. Is there any way I can fix this without fully replacing the pedal crank?
