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May 30 |
answered | How can I find the right size road bike without a test ride? |
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May 29 |
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how to convert my 21 speed mountain bike into a road/cycling bike? Also, once you get the tires, you'll likely spin out at with the gearing that's on most mountain bikes. The low gearing combined with smaller wheels (26 inch vs 700c) means that your cadence has to be quite fast to even get close to an acceptable road speed. With my old hybrid I was constantly being limited by the speed I could comfortably spin the pedals, even on flat roads. |
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May 28 |
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Does Nirve make a good bike? Just reading up on their site what seems like a red flag to me is that, apart from the brakes (and even then, only the manufacturer is listed), they don't list which models of components are used. Without knowing what kind of actual equipment you're getting on the bike, it's impossible to tell if the bike is of good quality, and it's impossible to tell if it is overpriced or a good deal. |
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May 27 |
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What type of bike is appropiate for my situation? Yeah, realized you mentioned Cyclocross at the top of the answer, but forgot about that by the time I got to the end. From reading the answer, it seems like MTB is the only option to consider, even though you state that Cyclocross would be the best option. I think the major problem with cyclocross and touring bikes is that they are usually somewhat mid-high end. It's had to find either for under $1000. It's even easier to find a cheap road bike than a touring or cross bike. Mountain bikes and hybrids seem to be the only ones with cheap and expensive models, with everything in between. |
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May 27 |
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What type of bike is appropiate for my situation? "if you are not racing on a "Silky Smooth" road, forget about them" - Tell that to the guys riding in the Paris-Roubaix. Also, you seem to be of the impression that there are only 2, or possibly 3 kinds of bikes (if you include hybrid). You leave out the touring and cyclocross bikes, which are shaped mostly like road bikes (to the undiscerning eye) yet are built to be much more comfortable, and handle rougher roads. |
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May 27 |
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Life metrics for v-brake pads (time to replace, time to change) No, Do not lubricate your brake pads or rims in any way whatsoever. The whole point is to maximize friction. Not only that, but some lubricants might actually break down the rubber in the pads. |
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May 25 |
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How to prevent the quick-release pin on the Tektro drop brake lever from rattling? Some thick grease would probably muffle the sound a bit, while still allowing you to use the quick release feature. |
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May 24 |
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Cost of maintenance of a roadbike For $10-$20 you can pick up the tools to do the tune-ups yourself, including brake and gear adjustments, replacing brake pads, and checking all the important bolts to make sure they are tight. They pay for themselves after the first use. You won't be able to replace the cassette, or replace the cranks but most of the regular maintenance you should be able to do yourself. |
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May 22 |
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What tools on a multi-tool do I actually need? The only reason I could think of for having a couple tools you don't need is to help out other cyclists when they have an issue. It's amazing the number of people who will ride around without any tools at all, or will ride around without some tool they need because they forgot about that one bolt or screw that uses that specific tool. You could probably bike for years without needing a screw driver, because the only thing you'd use it for would be your derailleur adjustments (why haven't they switched to allen keys?), but it doesn't take much extra space to carry around a couple extra things. |
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May 22 |
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Why are single-speed bikes with disc brakes hard to find? In many jurisdictions, it's illegal to sell bikes with only a single brake (and rightly so in my opinion). A fixed gear plus a front brake would get the job done, but if you have a single speed, it's advisable to have both front and rear brakes in the even that you have a cable break, or have some other kind of brake failure. Even on my fixie I have both front and back because in an emergency situation you don't have time to get your feet into the position for skid braking, not to mention the increased stopping distance if you have to brake with your legs. |
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May 22 |
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Saddle or frame shape for painful Coccyx? Moved. Like I said though, I really don't have any experience, and don't know whether it would fix your specific problem. So it might be helpful to wait around for a bit to see if you get some better suggestions. |
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May 22 |
answered | Saddle or frame shape for painful Coccyx? |
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May 22 |
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Are cycling shoes comfortable as everyday wear? See also bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/15377/… |
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May 22 |
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What is the width of Giant CR41, 32-hole rims I still don't think you'll be able to figure out the size without measure, mostly due to the bike I linked to which had CR41, 32 hole rims with 25 mm tires. CR41 is most likey just a code that determines the material and other feautres of the rims without restricting it to a single size. Kind of like how there's many different sizes of Continental GP 4000 tires. You'll have to measure if you want to know the size. Also, a ruler is probably not a great tool to use, since as @DanielRHicks said, you need the inside measurement. You'll need something that can fit inside the rim. |
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May 21 |
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What is the width of Giant CR41, 32-hole rims From what I'm seeing, those don't look like the original tires that would have come on that bike. The Giant TCR 2 is a road bike, that currently comes with 700x23 tires. This bike model came with CR41, 32 hole rims, and 25 mm tires. If these are the rims that are on your bike you'll be fine with 28mm tires, and it's likely that somebody put the largest tires they felt they could safely put on the existing rims. |
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May 21 |
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What tools on a multi-tool do I actually need? 30 tools? Does that include 30 distinct types of tools, or 30 tools once you add up the various sizes of allen keys and spoke wrenches? Also, along with what @PeteH said remember to put you tools back in your carry pack after trying them at home. I actually have 2 sets of tools for this reason. Too many times I've forgotten to put the tools back with my bike stuff after fixing something at home. |
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May 21 |
awarded | Fanatic |
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May 21 |
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How to calculate bike stand-over height using frameset geometry and wheel radius? @DanielRHicks Yes, It would most likely be possible, these numbers don't show that value. If you had a picture of the frame, you could probably estimate it based on some of the other measurements. Although now that I think about it, if you had a decent picture of the bike, you could probably get a good idea of the standover height from just one simple measurement and inferring the scale of the picture. |
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May 19 |
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What should I look for in an indoor cycle trainer? Actually, My Cyclops Fluid2 is a mid-range trainer that doesn't have any difficulty adjustments. however, the gearing on my bike provides more than enough range for my workouts. |
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May 19 |
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Can a chain-lock be better against cutting than a U-lock? Even if it didn't swivel, you could cut it at the bottom of the "U" far from the shackle, from there, you could probably get enough leverage with your hands (or hands and feet) to bend it sufficiently to remove it from the bike. |
