Questions tagged [beginner]
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can only use right hand to brake reliably, due to disability - safer/possible to modify bike?
I'm new here and hoping someone might have thoughts on this - had a look and couldn't find an answer elsewhere! Apologies for the kind of long question, and if it's silly, but any thoughts would be ...
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Is it possible to do 50 km distance without any previous training?
I'm considering to do a 50-55 km distance on a mixed surface. Mostly asphalt and gravel, maybe even a little bit of sand. Haven't done any training or exercise, basically been sitting at home all day, ...
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Is it really safer to ride in the road than on the sidewalk?
I am fairly new to riding, in a city where it is legal to ride in the road or on the sidewalk. In the areas where I need to ride, the roads are busy but the sidewalks are virtually deserted.
I keep ...
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How to find punctures in inner tubes?
When I have a flat tire, I find punctures in inner tubes using three techniques, all starting with the inner tube outside the bike:
Hearing where the sound of air escaping originates.
Feeling the ...
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What do you wish you knew you before you bought your first nice bike? [closed]
I am planning on purchasing my first nice bike ($500-$1000, nice to me is not a walmart bike) and am cautious due to the Dunning Kruger effect.
I have never had a bike not from walmart before, and ...
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How to start riding a recumbent bike?
I want to try riding a recumbent two-wheel bike to see if its easier. So I borrowed one and I just cannot get it to work right.
When the owner demonstrates it looks so easy and really fast. We are ...
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Clothing advice for beginner
I've read online not to wear underwear with bike shorts. Unfortunately, I don't have cycling specific attire.
What would be a best clothing to wear (below the waist, specifically) for first time 75 ...
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Very basic mudguard question
I have mudguards on my bike as shown here:
Firstly, I don't even know what the metal spoke-like things attaching it to the bike are called. Do they have a name?
Secondly, what do I need to attach ...
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What's the proper technique for starting uphill?
I am a beginner cyclist, having not learned how ride a bike as a kid, I've started riding from scratch 3 months ago. Local "bike buddies" have helped a lot.
I'd like to ride my bike to work, which is ...
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Recommended exercises for preparing to bicycle commute
I'm female, in my early 40's, and out of shape, but I have the most perfect bike route to work and I want off the bus. I dislocated my right shoulder about four years ago and it's never been the same. ...
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First Road Bike - Some Options and Issues
I am looking the market for my first road bike.
I am planing to be using the bike, couple times per week for 1 - 2 hour rides, and maybe on the weekend some longer ones, around UK Yorkshire.
There ...
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looking for an entry level bike [closed]
I need your help. I am looking for an entry level bike to ride everyday. I am looking for something to excercise. I am 6 feet tall and weigh about 240lb. I want to start slow about 10 miles a day ...
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