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A coder slowly learning the finer points of various things.
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Mar 4 |
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Converting a MTB to a Road Bike @MarkW Brakes are to stop the vehicle. See the following for details: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_brake |
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Oct 28 |
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How fast does new technology “trickle down” to lower models? They definitely use different materials across the different lines. E.g. the brifters on low-end series are way more plastic, which affects durability. The higher end ones use bearings instead of bushings in the rear derailleur, which probably makes very little difference. I certainly wouldn't know it from the way I ride. |
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Oct 24 |
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How can you speed a road-bike up? @Kevin in light of recent events, it certainly seems like it's not about the bike. |
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Oct 24 |
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How do you shift your weight when leaning on a turn? The reason to leave your bike more upright while leaning with your body is if you want to / have to continue pedalling. It removes the possibility of pedal strike. |
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Sep 30 |
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Can I leave headset spacers above and below the stem And carbon steer tubes are supposed to have a spacer over the stem. |
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Sep 27 |
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Front derailleur sticking, not shifting. Will soaking in solvent damage parts? And if that doesn't work, you can light it on fire. |
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Sep 24 |
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Rear dropout adjustment screws on fixed-gear conversion This is actually not a great idea on a single speed bike that depends on axle position to maintain chain tension. Since you have to move the wheel back as the chain lengthens, you'd have to be adjusting these screws to do so. |
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Sep 24 |
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New rocky mountain soul 29 making creaks by the bb You aren't supposed to grease the square taper interface. |
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Sep 22 |
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The pros and cons of crank self-extractors Yeah but a two-piece crankset is also removable by allen keys alone. |
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Sep 17 |
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What is this cable/hose management clip? (picture) Use a cable tie, bro. |
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Sep 12 |
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Laws applying to Homemade Tricycles I don't know about Wisconsin, but it's illegal to ride any bicycle on the sidewalk where I live. It's worth noting that riding on the sidewalk is one of the leading causes of collisions. |
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Sep 12 |
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What does “modulate” mean when referring to brakes? Thanks for going beyond the definition and explaining it in practice. |
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Aug 29 |
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Is there a good way to clean brake hoods? Mine are really gummy. Did it help with that, or did you not have that problem? |
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Aug 24 |
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Is it possible to perform tricks with 100% safety during commuting? Riding on the sidewalk is one of the leading causes of cycling collisions. If you want to be safe, don't ride on the sidewalk at all. |
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Jul 26 |
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Can I zero the gauge on my floor pump Thanks for looking up those reviews. Nice to know it's a standard problem. I did figure out how to fix it though. |
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Jul 21 |
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Cramping While Riding See: bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/327/… |
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Jul 16 |
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How long do brake pads last in storage? I've seen bikes come into the shop from the 70s and 80s with period brake pads that did a decent enough job of stopping the bike. |
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Jun 28 |
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Am I going to do any damage by swapping cassettes frequently? It's cool man. I was born in the 80s too! Pretty much every bike component has changed since then. Everything except the bottom bracket shell. |
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Jun 27 |
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Am I going to do any damage by swapping cassettes frequently? You can't crossthread a cassete. You could crossthread the lockring maybe. |
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Jun 15 |
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Why do my brakes squeak? Do I have an incorrect distance between brake pads and rims? tl; dr: one mm. |
