Questions tagged [europe]
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Can anyone help source a quote. Something like, “Even gears are for concrete mixers.”
I feel like I heard this quote from an old school cyclist, like a Belgian who spent a lot of years wearing a poncho or some such. I could also swear that I found the source of the quote a few years ...
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Multi-city bike rental in Europe (NL, BE)
I'm considering a bike trip in Europe, primarily the Netherlands, over a week or two. But I'd rather rent a bike (in fact, two) than bring mine all the way from Australia.
Are there any options for '...
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Can anyone help me identify this vintage road frame that has been repainted?
Thanks for taking a look for me!
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Buying a bike (new or 2nd hand) at start of EuroVelo 6
My wife and I will traveling from Nantes in France, to Budapest along the EuroVelo 6 Cycle Route. A distance of ~2300km
For various reasons (travel ahead of time, logistics of transporting bikes etc.)...
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How do so many bicycles end up in the canals of Amsterdam?
I heard this peculiar story about 20,000 bicycles are fished from the canals.
Found a video that show how its fished out
It's tragic, why can't they be recycled?
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Building a traveling bike, frames and components: where to buy in Europe [closed]
I am about to either buy either build a bike for medium-long travels, and I am struggling with differences between the european and american market offer (I live in France). Talking about the ...
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Russian "Turist" bike look alike [closed]
guys! I was wondeing if any of you beautiful people can help me out. My dad's bike just broke :( He lives in Ukraine and has had this "Turist" bike for probably over 20 years. They don't make this ...
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Shimano Deore XT: is 9-speed no longer continued? (Europe)
For an upgrade I'm trying to decide whether to change to 9-speed or 10-speed cassette, chain, derailleur, shifter and crank.
On the european Shimano website there are not many words about 9-speed ...
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Can anyone help me identify this bike from 2002?
I got it as a gift in 2002, I was a kid back then. And it was stolen from me in 2004 and I didn't do anything. I would love to buy the same model now, but I can't remember what it was and ...
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Biking against traffic on a one-way streets in Europe
My recent experience with new Google Maps shows that it constantly leads me against traffic on a one-way streets in Europe in general and in Poland (where I live) in particular.
Are there any laws or ...
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What to prepare for a long distance ride (1600km) [closed]
I will be riding my bicycle from Czech Republic to London this April. Even though I cycle quite frequently, this is my first time I will be doing such a long distance.
I am not doing this for ...
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Netherlands: where to buy cheap bikes? (Police autions, cheapest towns) [closed]
We are a french couple visiting the Netherlands (starting tomorrow) by bike. We have few questions:
are there specific places / city where we have better chances to find cheap bikes ? (except ...
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Specialized bike store or general sports shop
I plan to buy a new bicycle. Is it better to buy it at a specialized bike store or at a general sports shop?
In case it matters, I live in Vienna, Austria. I know very little about bicycles in ...
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Older Motobecane conversion
I recently acquired an older blue Motobecane Mirage with a great frame and paint. I have stripped it all down and salvaged everything I can (frame, front wheel, handlebars, front brake) but now I'm ...
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Are there any community bike shops in the Netherlands?
I'm a Canadian who's visiting the Netherlands for a few months. I'm awed by the strength of the bicycling culture here, but, to date, I haven't been able to locate any community bike shops. By ...
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Price difference between buying a bike in Europe (Austria) vs USA?
I am moving to Vienna, Austria in two weeks.
My wife and I want to buy bikes before we leave, but I'm wondering if the hassle of trying to find great bikes on such short notice would be greater than ...
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Pass in the Alps that can be crossed by mountain bike?
I'm looking for a pass in the Alps that I can cross with my mountain bike. I know that if there's a road, I could just use it, but my question is a little bit more special.
I'm looking for a pass ...
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How to estimate how long a tour will take? (UK to Greece)
If someone of moderate cycling abilities, and pretty good fitness tried to cycle to Greece from eg. London; how long would it take approximately. Assuming around 8 hours of cycling a day?
And please (...
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Do I need a bike bag / box to put my bike on the Eurostar?
The Eurostar website has a page that really should say but doesn't:
http://www.eurostar.com/UK/uk/leisure/travel_information/at_the_station/bicycles.jsp
I'm guessing I don't?
Would also be ...
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Modern Retro-design (Peugout-mixte) bicycle for girlfriend
My girlfriend would like to buy a bicycle, though, she's marveled about these old Peugout Mixte bicycles. These seem to be very hard to find. So, I am wondering if there can be found any modern ...
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Amateur Bicycle Racing outside of the US
I'm interested in taking a trip to Europe (although perhaps this question can apply to other areas of the world) and do some bike racing at a really amateur level like the equivalent of Cat 4 or Cat 3 ...
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