Benzo

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

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I'm a CAT 4 racer, will I be suspended from racing by UCI / USAC if I participate in non-sanctioned races?

racing

apr 11 at 16:58 Benzo 5,629

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401

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How can I tell if a rim is bent or if the wheel is just out of true?

dec 27 at 4:56 Matt Tenenbaum 166

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129

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How to keep my hydration pack tubes and valve from freezing?

winter hydration

mar 7 at 2:03 Wadelp 545

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570

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Repurpose old android phone (without cell phone plan) as cycle computer with GPS tracking?

apr 18 at 3:04 imel96 153

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What is the best web application to create cycling cue sheets for future rides

mar 13 at 11:31 JamesBradbury 1,245

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235

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Can too many electolyte supplements be dangerous?

health hydration

jan 25 at 9:35 Unsliced 7,589

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337

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Can I run rim brakes on a disc rim?

wheels disc-brake rims rim-brake dynamo-hub

sep 25 at 15:16 Benzo 5,629

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There is a lip on my brake pad from bad positioning. Can I remove the lip?

maintenance brakes repair brake-pads

sep 25 at 3:05 zenbike♦ 16.9k

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What is the best treatment (not prevention) of saddle sores

saddle health

apr 17 '12 at 4:59 Community♦ 1

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What to do about a stuck chain link on 10 speed chain

maintenance mountain-bike chain repair

mar 12 at 1:43 heltonbiker 11.8k

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181

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Can I flip my worn chain to extend it's life?

maintenance chain wear preventative-maintenance

feb 26 at 14:31 Benedikt Bauer 772

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Swapping cranks, but the new crank is wider, how do I compensate for this?

maintenance bottom-bracket cranks crankset

feb 13 at 13:38 Benzo 5,629

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248

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Do I need a separate dishing tool for building wheels with park tool TS-2.2 truing stand?

wheels wheel-building

jan 29 at 15:08 zenbike♦ 16.9k

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Can I fit a cassette with a larger range with my Shimano Tiagra 10-speed ( GS-4600) derailleur?

gears derailleur drivetrain cassette climbing

jan 26 at 20:15 richard 11

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259

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Stop SPD shoes from grinding

shoes spd cleat

dec 9 at 8:26 Justin 115

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How do Mini V-brakes compare to cantilever brakes for Cyclocross bikes?

brakes cyclocross

dec 8 at 16:47 jimirings 3,657

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Why are some leather saddles laced at the bottom and should I do this to mine?

maintenance saddle leather

nov 1 at 1:48 Stephen 71

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344

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Should I use a road bike or track bike on my rollers or trainer?

training trainer rollers indoor

oct 4 at 16:16 ewwhite 349

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How to setup my 26er MTB for indoor MTB park

mountain-bike skills indoor

sep 30 at 19:10 cmannett85 1,717

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Spoke tension is way off but wheel is true, How do I fix this

wheels wheel-truing

aug 9 at 17:04 Dan 56

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173

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Protecting yourself from briars / brambles / jaggers while mountain biking

mountain-bike product-rec clothes protection

jun 1 '12 at 6:25 BillyNair 1,843

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Are there tugnuts made to fit forward facing horizontal dropouts?

parts fixed-gear single-speed dropouts

apr 25 '12 at 3:04 zenbike♦ 16.9k

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When not in use, How should I store my tubeless tires?

maintenance tire storage tubeless

may 20 at 14:09 Benzo 5,629

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Should I grease pins when re-installing them on cottered cranks?

maintenance cranks restoration

apr 19 at 18:10 jm2 4,455

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151

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Will an 1/8' chain and cogs wear slower than 3/32' chain and cogs for single speed / fixed gear setup?

maintenance chain

apr 13 at 17:08 Gary Chuck 1

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131

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Cold weather chain lube?

maintenance chain winter

mar 1 at 20:42 Tim C. 167

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272

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How do you protect the underside of your brooks leather saddle?

maintenance saddle leather

feb 12 at 21:59 IAmNaN 121

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Looking for components needed to route 3 cables on top of toptube for cyclocross bike

brakes shifter cyclocross cable

jan 24 at 16:23 Glenn Gervais 3,108

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355

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How to reassemble spring assembly on Shimano M520 SPD pedals

repair pedals

jan 13 at 12:54 rowdyflat 1

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What options do I have to charge my GPS and Phone using a dynamo hub?

touring gps dynamo-hub iphone

nov 10 at 1:39 Kibbee 5,139