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| location | Minnesota, USA | |
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Old, tired, crazy.
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Aug 16 |
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Removing SRAM Red Chainrings Yeah, I was thinking that that would likely be the updated design, but my bikes are too old to have it. |
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Aug 16 |
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What bicycle design factors affect stopping power? Right. If you "panic" brake entirely with the rear wheel then weight lifts off of it and you skid fairly easily. If you "panic" brake entirely with the front wheel then you go head-over. It's pure physics, and determined mostly by the geometry/weight distribution of the bike. |
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Aug 16 |
answered | Removing SRAM Red Chainrings |
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Aug 15 |
answered | Cartridge equivalent spindle length for Shimano BB-6207 116 mm Cup and Cone Bottom Bracket? |
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Aug 15 |
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Choosing good slick tires for a MTB That Conti is a bit more heavily lugged than I'd recommend for road use. Something more like this. |
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Aug 15 |
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How can I check tire pressure without a pressure gauge? The general rule on a hand pump is to pump until you're exhausted, then top of the tire at the next gas station. |
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Aug 15 |
answered | Choosing good slick tires for a MTB |
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Aug 15 |
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How is this kind of cycling correctly called? @Idsa -- Not that I'm intending to discourage anyone here from doing this, but I do have a good friend and former co-worker who broke his back mountain biking. He's now in a wheelchair, with no sensation/muscle control below about mid-chest. |
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Aug 14 |
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How is this kind of cycling correctly called? I call it crazy. |
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Aug 14 |
answered | Difference between road pedals and MTB pedals |
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Aug 14 |
answered | What is the lever on the head of my floor pump for? |
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Aug 14 |
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Are there any locking options that lock the drive train of a bicycle? Actually, a system of internal cables that locked the fork and crank might make sense (in addition to a lock to a fixed object). But I wonder if it wouldn't make more sense to add a Lojack to the bike. |
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Aug 14 |
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How long should a well maintained chain last and what can I do to prolong its life? Well, the chain gauge may be defective/damaged. Have a worn chain checked at a bike shop. But also tell us what kind of rider you are -- easy/aggressive/maniacal? If you're always out of your saddle it's like running your car engine at the red line all the time. And with a fixie you can probably safely let the chain run to 0.1. You may find that wear slows down. |
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Aug 14 |
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Why is there a stitched hole in the back pocket of my new jersey? You also see similar holes in, eg, the fronts of police uniform shirts, intended to allow badges to be applied without damaging the fabric. |
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Aug 14 |
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Why is there a stitched hole in the back pocket of my new jersey? I've seen small holes in some relatively waterproof garments that I assumed were to let water run out. |
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Aug 13 |
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How can I check tire pressure without a pressure gauge? But, as I've said, reading bike tire pressure with a stand-alone gauge lets out about 5psi every time you do it (at least on reasonably narrow tires). The way to go is a good floor pump with built-in gauge. And digital isn't all that important -- you only need accuracy within 5-10%. |
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Aug 12 |
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How can I check tire pressure without a pressure gauge? Separate gauges are a PITA. You tend to lose 5 pounds of pressure each time you measure, since it's so hard to get a good seal. A floor pump with built in gauge is a far better approach (and, especially for those of us with older eyes, it's best if the gauge is at the top of the pump rather than the bottom). |
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Aug 12 |
answered | How long is the life cycle of a bicycle? |
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Aug 12 |
answered | How can I check tire pressure without a pressure gauge? |
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Aug 11 |
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How do I stop my EBB (Eccentric Bottom Bracket) from creaking? Click and Clack solution: Turn up the radio. |
