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Mar 15 |
awarded | Yearling |
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Jan 21 |
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Best place to shop for parts in Canada (used parts) Repointing link because I'm no longer insisting on a full-size folding bike. See "Don't 20" wheels suck?" in <http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/662536-New-to-folding-bikes-can-t-choose-Read-this-FIRST?p=11114244&viewfull=1#post11114244>. |
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Jan 21 |
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What things should I look for when purchasing a fixed gear bike? About deaths: Fair point. About safety: I think the correct steps to take are: 1) Be alert and responsible while riding. 2) Have two working brakes installed. |
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Jan 17 |
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Do shops that sell used bikes normally also sell used parts? @DanielRHicks: You make good points. OK, not used cables: I wasn't thinking when I wrote that. Also, I'm used to thinking like a co-op customer: co-ops surely dismantle donated department-store bikes, and then can resell the bottom brackets and the rotors. Since I want to shop at an LBS, I should think like an LBS customer instead. Let us continue this discussion in chat. |
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Jan 17 |
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Why don't cyclists wear all-encompassing motorcycle-style helmets? Welcome to Bicycles.SE! Thank you for your contribution. Your post contains useful content, but the lack of punctuation and capitalization make it hard to read. Please use the "edit" link to fix your post. And again, welcome to the site! |
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Jan 17 |
answered | Best place to shop for parts in Canada (used parts) |
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Jan 17 |
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Do shops that sell used bikes normally also sell used parts? @DanielRHicks: Nothing big: no wheels, forks, or frames. I plan to be in the market only for smaller parts: like chainrings, pedals, bottom brackets, brakes, and disc-brake rotors, and cables. |
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Jan 17 |
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Do shops that sell used bikes normally also sell used parts? @Unsliced: Yes; there are several bike co-ops in my city, and indeed they are good sources of advice and used parts. But I live in the suburbs, and the local bike shops are nearer to me than the local co-ops. |
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Jan 17 |
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Do shops that sell used bikes normally also sell used parts? @cmannett85: I'm not very good at bike repair. I want to ask the seller if the part is the right shape and size to fit my bike. If they say "no", then I'll know not to waste my money and time buying it and trying to install it. If they say "yes", and it turns out not to fit, then at least I can request a refund. |
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Jan 17 |
accepted | Do shops that sell used bikes normally also sell used parts? |
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Jan 17 |
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What things should I look for when purchasing a fixed gear bike? (...cont'd) In summary: The pros of installing a second brake far outweigh the cons. |
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Jan 17 |
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What things should I look for when purchasing a fixed gear bike? 1: There are people who have used the front-only setup and have died premature deaths, devastating the people closest to them. 2: I believe Sheldon Brown is wrong there. Both John Forester (Effective Cycling) and John S. Allen disagree with Sheldon Brown on that point. If you request it, and if I have time, I can marshal you more evidence from various users at forum.ctc.org.uk. 3: Skidding isn't a good way to slow your bike down. Also, while skidding, you lack steering control. (cont'd...) |
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Jan 16 |
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Experience with Fizik R3 Road shoes? Adding more info based on a comment to an answer. |
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Jan 16 |
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How can I avoid crashes on my urban commute? Tramlines and CBD sections especially Copyediting. |
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Jan 16 |
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Where can I buy a wide range of used bike parts online? Copyediting. |
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Jan 16 |
suggested | suggested edit on Why don't cyclists wear all-encompassing motorcycle-style helmets? |
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Jan 16 |
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Do shops that sell used bikes normally also sell used parts? +. |
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Jan 16 |
asked | Do shops that sell used bikes normally also sell used parts? |
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Jan 16 |
suggested | suggested edit on Experience with Fizik R3 Road shoes? |
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Jan 16 |
suggested | suggested edit on How can I avoid crashes on my urban commute? Tramlines and CBD sections especially |
