Benzo

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

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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 map / navigation / bike direction apps are available for the iphone for commuting / urban cycling

may 2 at 3:52 tjay 11

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

mar 13 at 11:31 JamesBradbury 1,235

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How do I properly apply chamois cream?

touring saddle health shorts chamois-creme

jun 7 '12 at 17:47 dwaynehoov 56

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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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Best practice for patching snakebite pinch flats on skinny tubes

repair puncture innertube

jun 1 '12 at 3:46 Reid 440

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

brakes cyclocross

dec 8 at 16:47 jimirings 3,627

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539

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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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How do I prevent STI shifter cables from blocking access to my Randoneering Bag or Handlebar bag?

touring shifting cable randonneuring

may 30 '12 at 15:35 Benzo 5,545

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The quick release on my shimano sora brakes pops open during braking

maintenance brakes

mar 9 '12 at 21:19 zenbike♦ 16.8k

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Where can I find a 130 bcd single speed chainring with 58 or 60 teeth?

chainring single-speed

sep 19 at 16:30 Benzo 5,545

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Are there LED based dynamo powered lights suitable for night time MTB riding on singletrack?

mountain-bike touring headlights lighting dynamo-hub

sep 20 at 13:34 James T Kirk 76

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Front derailleur sticking, not shifting. Will soaking in solvent damage parts?

repair derailleur drivetrain cleaning

sep 27 at 19:20 Daniel R Hicks 26k

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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♦ 16.8k

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How to clean a bike after muddy/sandy cyclocross race (or mountain bike ride)

maintenance cleaning cyclocross

aug 23 at 19:49 Tha Riddla 2,650

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Can I use 10-speed Shimano STI shifters with a 9-speed drivetrain?

maintenance shimano shifter compatibility

oct 30 at 18:02 meagar 1,324

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Matching Rando bag and seat-attached saddle bag?

bags randonneuring

jan 8 at 16:43 Benzo 5,545

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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 5,114

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385

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

wheels repair wheel-truing

dec 27 at 4:56 Matt Tenenbaum 166

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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 5,545

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344

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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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342

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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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Can I run rim brakes on a disc rim?

wheels disc-brake rims rim-brake dynamo-hub

sep 25 at 15:16 Benzo 5,545

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Are these Xero Lite XSR-3 Wheels suitable for cross riding / racing?

wheels cyclocross off-road gravel

sep 26 at 16:02 Tha Riddla 2,650

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Are Allen key or Security Key skewers appropriate for bikes with rear facing horizontal dropouts

mountain-bike security single-speed skewer

may 14 '12 at 13:00 Matt Adams 1,914

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Will an ACS 13T X 3/32 Crossfire freewheel fit an All-City Standard 130mm Hub?

parts single-speed freewheel

jan 16 '12 at 20:53 Benzo 5,545

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Can I run a wheel with a 130mm hub on a mountain bike with 135mm spacing?

mountain-bike wheels disc-brake wheel-building 29er

feb 2 at 3:53 alex 1,052

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Can I use microshift bar end shifters with 9-speed deore lx rear derailleur and 10-speed cassette?

derailleur shifter

dec 31 at 17:29 Dan 46

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Are velocity A23 rims suitable for building a wheelset for a 29er Mountain bike?

wheels product-rec rims wheel-building

feb 5 at 15:08 AlexCuse 462