Vorac

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Dec 4	comment	What can I do to keep my knees warm? My girlfriend uses those, and they are pretty damn cheep! I am still hesitant to try the expensive items the other answers recommend. Maybe a trip to second hand sports store could get me started...
Dec 3	comment	How many fingers on the brake lever? Yey, +1 for the inspiring story. I'll be sure to try out different lever positions and finger positions. Thank you for the answer.
Dec 3	comment	How many fingers on the brake lever? @Benzo, I use two fingers to break, as my cheep commuter bike is not quite suited to the dirt roads. However, I like cherouvim's first couple of sentences - if you need more than one finger, your bike is not exactly made for this thing, so take care. Quite a practical advice.
Nov 30	comment	How many fingers on the brake lever? Well, yes, you did not say anything about road bikes. To be fair myself, I am interested only in mountain bikes. Further, I asked this question, because I realized some of my friends use all four to stop, and wanted to check if I am indeed correct that this is not a best practice.
Nov 30	comment	How many fingers on the brake lever? I accept you answer, as it provides the most concrete information, beyond the general wisdom "the fewer, the better". Also, shiny pictures :D
Nov 30	comment	My bike key is broken off inside the lock IMO a hacksaw blade, warped in a newspaper for a handle, is the cheapest solution. Guaranteed to work in under a minute.
Nov 30	comment	How many fingers on the brake lever? Hooray for the pictures! And again hooray for the idea to position the commands closer to the stem. But why do LBSes not position the levers in this way when assembling a bike? Also, you say pinky, but on the pictures everyone uses their index fingers!
Nov 29	comment	How many fingers on the brake lever? I know what you are talking about - I have been in a situation, where I was so scared to let go even one of my fingers from the stem because the path was so much rough. However, since I begun maintaining my brakes properly, I have not encountered such a situation again. The pinky really has good leverage, as it grabs the lever at the far end. Long live Archimedes!
Nov 29	comment	Frozen suspension in the winter +1 This answers the question.
Nov 23	comment	Tips on buying a beginner mountain bike I recommend you add more information in the section what trails do you have in mind. Are you going to descend dirt roads with open view or narrow forest trails with boulders and wet leaves? Do you want to ride around the mountain or to catch some transport to the peak, then descend for the adrenaline?
Nov 12	comment	What can I do to keep my knees warm? The knee support thing is out of paranoia (like the protection of the knees from falls ... on a commute :D). I need goody-warmy knee-pads, that are comfortable and don't slide off :)
Nov 12	comment	What to wear when it's cold? But wool does not stop the wind. On the plus side, when you stop, wool keeps you warm (holding lots of air), contrasted with windbreakers.
Oct 30	comment	What is the optimal cadence? R. Chung, you should consider adding an index to the header of the post. I am making a habit of linking to it :)
Oct 22	comment	Failing to unscrew BB - what now? @astabada, Yes, it is :(. I think the cap, that is giving me trouble is steel, in my aluminum frame (doesn't look plastic, like the opposite one). So ... ?
Oct 22	comment	Failing to unscrew BB - what now? I have some oil remover spray handy. I'll give it a try. However, I am skeptical - actually no rust is visible outside the threads.
Oct 22	comment	Badly rusted suspension fork Accepting the answer. The fork still works - more comfort when jumping sidewalks and road holes and the occasional dirt road one day trip. Good point on that there is more rust than I see.
Oct 22	comment	Failing to unscrew BB - what now? Should I post a picture? I am not sure of the exact model of the BB. The crank arms are SR Suntour.
Oct 3	comment	Six speed chain on an eight speed bike Yes, I counted the links. Twice. Both on the old and the new chain. 110.
Oct 3	comment	Six speed chain on an eight speed bike Your first paragraph contradicts everything that I have heard and read. If it is correct, this fact has to be publicised!
Oct 3	comment	Six speed chain on an eight speed bike See my edit to the question. So, how long does it take for a new chain to wear-out to match the cogs. Also note that the cogs are not homogeniously worn - I ride at the faster half of the cogs.