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| location | Minnesota, USA | |
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Old, tired, crazy.
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smallest cog of cassette rubbing on seatstay I suspect you're simply asking the frame to do something it isn't designed to do. But you might be able to fix it by inserting a spacer on the axle. May need a slightly longer axle, though, and you'd need to re-dish the wheel. |
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How do you make the handlebar stem straight? Keep futzing with it until you go crazy and it looks straight, even thought it's tilted at 45 degrees. |
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How much do components really matter for a non-competitive rider? You want stuff that durable and trouble-free. I don't keep up with the various component brands/families, but there's no need to spend more than about $1500 for the complete bicycle. |
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What tools are required to replace a spoke? Yeah, it can be hard to find specific spokes. I had to clean out 3 bike shops to find enough heavy-gauge spokes for a mountain bike wheel I was rebuilding for Christmas Anonymous. |
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Do helmets really lose their quality with time even if kept in package? @LCTexas Except that places like Snell know who butters their bread. |
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What tools are required to replace a spoke? @PeteH - Yeah, the problem is that the rear, drive-side spokes (on rim brake bikes) are subjected to the most stress, and hence tend to be the first to fail. |
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answered | What tools are required to replace a spoke? |
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Choosing a foldable 20" bike: Schwinn S2280 vs. Citizen Bike Miami Beware that most folders seriously sacrifice rideability to achieve foldability. Be sure that your dad rides whatever bike is selected, and compares it to a "real" bike, to appreciate what he's losing. |
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Ouch, I'm really sore. Should I take a break for a while? How long? Also note that it's at least theoretically possible to experience "compartment syndrome", a medical emergency where the leg muscles swell so much that circulation is cut off. Mostly this occurs due to trauma or infection, but it can occur with very intense exercise. Quite unlikely when cycling, unless you overexercise to the point of extreme foolishness, but worth being aware of. Suffice it to say that if you get any sort of serious leg pain you should seek medical attention. |
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awarded | Enlightened |
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Ouch, I'm really sore. Should I take a break for a while? How long? @BillyONeal - There is a metabolic disorder known as myodenylate deaminase deficiency that affects a few percent of the population. This produces muscle aches that won't go away, particularly in the shoulders, after sustained vigorous exercise. The "cure" is a "supplement" known as D-ribose, taken in amounts of 2-5 grams 2-4 times a day. Fairly cheap and safe. Also, if you are having muscle pains, don't let a doctor talk you into taking statins. |
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awarded | Nice Answer |
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How do I know if it's worth restoring my bike? Ad removed |
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answered | Ouch, I'm really sore. Should I take a break for a while? How long? |
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Jun 16 |
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Do helmets really lose their quality with time even if kept in package? It would be a poor quality helmet that needs to be discarded after even 5 years of storage. Kept wrapped (not exposed to sun or solvents or fumes, and not subjected to "shop wear"), a "new" helmet should be good for 10 years at least. (I frankly have no problem with using a non-lightweight helmet for 10 years, so long as it's taken care of and not subjected to impact. The 5-year replacement recommendation assumes that the helmet is subjected to mildly rough use.) |
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Jun 16 |
answered | Twisted front tyre |
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Jun 16 |
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Why aren't average speeds computed over distance? @Scott - You definitely cannot assume that the speed difference is the same going up vs down. Likely nowhere close. I may average 15 mph on the flat, hit 30 going down a given hill, without even pedaling, and go up that same hill at 6 mph. And consider that, as a hill gets steeper, the uphill speed will eventually reach zero (ie, the cyclist simply cannot climb that hill). But downhill speed can easily exceed 50 mph. |
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Jun 15 |
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Why aren't average speeds computed over distance? Because that's the way it's done. Simple and easy to understand. You can always compute it the other way if you wish -- just learn how to program an Android. |
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Jun 15 |
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How can I prevent cars from passing me too closely? (Frankly, the issue is more a matter of location (and perhaps timing) than technique. Drivers in some parts of the US will cut much more closely than others, and drivers tend to be "pushier" at certain times of the day/week. Just rode a week-long tour in Minnesota and virtually every driver gave a full lane clearance.) |
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How can I prevent cars from passing me too closely? Don't wear a helmet or any other gear that makes you look like a "real" cyclist. Studies in England show that motorists tend to drive closer to cyclists who appear "real" than to those who appear to be just casual riders. (But, of course, not wearing a helmet is dumb.) |
