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Apr 3 |
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Experience with surfboard bike rack (or cart) @JorgePM Any progress on this? Would be very interested to see the final result. I am facing the same problem right now and would be interested to see what you decided on. |
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Mar 21 |
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What to do with old tires? Just burn them. |
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Mar 21 |
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What to do with old tires? @DanielRHicks Higher end road tires have a slight V in them to reduce their contact with the road. Once they are warn the form of a U shape. This increases the contact patch with the road. I am not sure what the performance impact of this is. The tire U or V would be great for commuting. Maybe less so for road racing? |
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Mar 7 |
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For a complete beginner, what bike would you recommend? bso = bicycle shaped object. |
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Mar 7 |
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For a complete beginner, what bike would you recommend? Wow, very interesting pitch. Isn't it hard to find quality kids bikes, of the non-bso variety? |
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Mar 1 |
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Backpack for carrying a 15 inch Macbook Pro @NeilFein I would argue that many acceptable questions are not about riding but rather about bicycles and biking lifestyle. Take this question for example, by your criteria it should be removed: bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/959/… |
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Feb 27 |
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Backpack for carrying a 15 inch Macbook Pro @freiheit find this question useful/constructive. Couldn't it be generalized? |
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Feb 21 |
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Fixed-gear vs single-speed for clipless pedals You can ride fixed and have brakes. |
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Feb 13 |
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Front suspension or full suspension mountain bike +1 - Good post. In your opinion what is the entry price point to not have a BSO. |
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Jan 28 |
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Locking your bike in public areas If you want to use something less messy than grease/vaseline you can use candle wax. You can get it out by melting the wax with a lighter or with a toothpick. |
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Jan 25 |
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Why aren't Tour de France riders going any faster? @tdc - It may be true that things like weather may average out over the course of 3 weeks and it could be expected that over a period of decades these may be similar. I don't think that things like this would necessarily apply for things like to things like course length, change in elevation, etc. |
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Jan 25 |
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need cycling eyewear, but fogging is a big problem If you are finding ski goggles too bulky get some downhill mountain bike goggles. They work great when you are wearing a helmet and they are much easier to find in clear than ski goggles. They also help to keep your face a bit warmer. |
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Jan 17 |
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Is it better to have mountain bike tyres for the winter? The key to not carrying snow is not having your lugs too closely packed. You want lots of space between them. |
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Jan 17 |
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Equipping a commuter bike I love my clipless (shoes that attach to pedals) in the city. The main advantage is that you can pedal backwards with a single foot while you other foot is on the pavement. If you get crankbrothers style pedals then they are easy to walk in too! |
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Jan 17 |
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Where to mount a headlight if the handlebar is obscured by a basket Another con is the weight. |
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Jan 17 |
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Where to mount a headlight if the handlebar is obscured by a basket @alex This may be an advantage. If people see you but are noticeably confused this may increase their caution. |
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Jan 16 |
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What should I consider when looking at a recumbent trike for commuting and winter riding? @Kibbee, Excellent point. Do you think this is an important ability for winter cycling? Personally, I do. On artery roads it isn't critical but on unplowed and rutted streets I often throw my weight around on the bike to keep traction. |
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Jan 14 |
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Is it worth getting a suspension seat post as a cheap alternative to full suspension bike? Hi Mick, what kind of bike are you riding? If you are sitting "too upright" this can occur. Your back will not have any spring to it and all bumps will run right up your spine. I would also suggest getting some wider tires and running them at a lower pressure. |
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Jan 11 |
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Recommended handlebar style for short daily commute? I would drop the suspension. Extra weight to carry up hills with very little utility on a city bike. |
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Dec 20 |
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Self-made studded tyre with glue? May work great for the rear tire but it will not help to keep your front tire from sliding out. Zip ties will provide some forward/backward bite but zero side to side bite. |
