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I like to ride and fix bikes. Fixed Gear, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike, Touring / Bike Packing...


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answered Good locks seem awfully heavy
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comment When not in use, How should I store my tubeless tires?
The tubeless tires on my car stay on the car at regular pressure. However, they are also not full of sealant and less prone to burping during riding.
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reviewed Close exploding inner tubes
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reviewed Leave Open Why did I feel like crap after racing against a car?
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reviewed Close Looking for a solid MTB/hybrid bike for my girlfriend
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comment High pressure water cleaning and chain lube
+1, Always re-lube. It helps if you can remove the water in the chain first. I wipe my chain down and then blow the water off the chain (being careful to avoid spraying hubs and bottom brackets) as much as possible with my air compressor before re-lubing.
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revised When not in use, How should I store my tubeless tires?
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asked When not in use, How should I store my tubeless tires?
May
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comment Why does the glue in a puncture repair kit dry up so quickly?
I always roll the end of the tube as I use the glue and have never had the glue dry out on me. My guess is that since there is no air space, it never has the chance to dry up. I just run out of patches before I use up my glue.
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comment Sun protection while touring
See related question: bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/9641/…
May
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comment How to ride to work without sweating?
+1 for panniers and low effort cycling. It really depends on how far you are cycling. It helps to keep a small package of baby wipes, deoderant, and a comb in your bag as well so that you can 'tidy up' when you get to work if you sweat a lot. If it's an option, keep a full backup set of clothes at work stashed in a drawer (with socks and undergarments) in case you get your outfit dirty or wet while commuting. Most sporty looking helmets are very well vented. Just avoid skate style helmets (like bern watts) may be too hot due to lack of vents on the front.
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revised How to ride to work without sweating?
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May
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answered Cannot raise V-brake blocks high enough to align with wheel rim
May
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revised Why are single-speed bikes with disc brakes hard to find?
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comment Is there anything I can do to prevent snakebites (pinch flats)?
check your tire pressure before EVERY RIDE! I keep a pump by the door and top it off before I head out. If you're commuting, then at least once a day.
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comment What is the difference between race/road and cx bikes?
See also: bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/6497/…
Apr
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answered What is the difference between race/road and cx bikes?
Apr
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reviewed Approve suggested edit on A bike for city commute - disc brakes, bar-end shifters, tires
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comment Food during cross country ride
Might be better question for the great outdoors stack exchange. outdoors.stackexchange.com
Apr
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revised Are there pedals that are both flat and cleated on each side?
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