Questions tagged [road-bike]
Bikes designed for road use only. Could be any road-only bike, but typically means bikes optimized for speed / racing / club rides with drop handlebars, narrow tires and a crouched-forward rider position.
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Frame size of Cannondale Synapse
I need to sell my husbands Cannondale Synapse. Can anyone tell me how I identify what frame size it is please?
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Leaving bike outside in -20 degrees
I live in Montreal and every year I leave for 6 weeks in the winter to get a little break.
Is it ok for my bike to be on my balcony (kind of covered) during these 6 weeks where the temperature gets ...
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My Upgrade Plans [closed]
About that Nishiki Sport, here are my plans for it:
Phase 1:
Upgrade wheels to 700c from 27". I already have them.
Upgrade brakes to accommodate different size wheels.
Modify to 7-speed ...
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Help identifying brand of road bike frame
Last year I bought this second-hand bike, but I was a total newbie and didn't realize that the branding was just stickers until I received it.
It's still a good bike and I'm having fun with it, but I'...
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Bottom bracket differences
what is the benefit of a more expensive bottom bracket? I just purchased a used Cube Agree C:62 (previous version of https://www.cube.eu/.../d3c24ded01f0b52c27caca216a293153...) without a bottom ...
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I have a e bike tricycle. Its butchered. I need a wiring diagram
So I found a Segway trike at the dump. It's all there but it looks like some body tried to turn it into a 48 volt system and I do believe that it was originally a 36volt. My next suspicion is that ...
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What could the source of this ticking sound be?
I have an annoying ticking sound that I need some help with. I've read through a lot of suggestions online and two bike shops have failed to solve it.
The bike is a brand new custom build (Trek Emonda ...
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SRAM Rival Crankset with Shimano Chain
I want to upgrade the crankset on my gravel bike.
Currently I have square-taper Ty501-2 crankset with reduced axle length (123 -> 113mm) to give ~44mm chainline compatible with the road FD (...
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Tubless tyre set up leaking air
I am setting my bike up tubeless. I have been able to seat my tyre and can inflate to around 40psi, but air is leaking out the sides of the tyre quickly. How can I prevent this. Will they seal ...
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What is a safe weight for front rack + luggage for a steel race bike fork?
I frequently commute with a backpack on my '90s steel race bike, and encounter the usual issues of sweaty back and tired shoulders. The riding position is also not perfect for carrying a backpack on ...
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Old bike: replaced rear axle but the tire goes off the axis when I get on it
I just broke and then replaced my rear axle on an old timey race bike I bought online.
Everything seems to go smoothly when the bike is up on a stand or on at my side, but once I get on it and try to ...
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Can a bike fit compensate for 10-30mm deviations in reach and stack from a known, comfortable bike?
I find the Trek FX Sport 4 to be comfortable but much less fun to ride than the Specialized Sirrus 4! Unfortunately, on the Sirrus I feel like I'm arching my back and want to reach further forward. ...
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different front and rear tires for bike packing
I plan to do a 1000 km bike packing/touring around West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The route consist of 70% tarmac (transition between towns through jungle mountain pass) and 30% gravel (Smooth,chunky ...
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I inherited a new bike; when I coast my leg shakes and that thigh burns. What is going on?
My mom bought a brand-new Fuji road bike a few years ago - but because she only used it a couple times, she's now given it to me (female, 31). She's a few inches taller, so I adjusted the seat level ...
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Which Wheelset to upgrade to a Gravel-Bike?
Atm I ride a "Endorfin Speed III" Roadbike and I'd like to buy a new aluminium wheelset so I can use it as a gravel bike too. I just do not know what wheelset, tire combination fits and ...
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Are there cases of damage cause by shipping?
A few weeks from now my road bike will be shipped from South Korea to China, and I'm nervous that it will be damaged in transit. I'm curious to know if anybody has any anecdotes that tell how the bike ...
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Small rust holes on bottom side of top tube: is this steel frame salvageable?
I was planning on getting this old steel frame powder coated, but the guy doing the powder coating noticed some small holes in the top tube after he stripped it. Does this indicate the top tube is ...
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What do these specs mean? I have a Cannondale Road Bike 700x23c
I've been trying to find the model of my bike but I can't even find the year.
700x23c
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EPE 45% PU 55%
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23-622
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11 speed XT mountain cassete with 105 derailleur and shifter
Will an 11 speed mountain cassette (like the CS-M8000) have the same indexing as an 11 speed shimano 105 derailleur and shifter?
I know the cassette needs a spacer to fit on an 11 speed road hub, ...
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How much faster would I go with a better road bike?
I have a Cannondale CAAD9-5. Over an identical distance with identical power output, how much faster would I go with a better bike?
And what are the things that would lead to the greater speed (just ...
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What are the specs for a 1980 Schwinn Superior Road Bike?
Generally referred to as the Baby Paramount made with Reynolds 531 frame tubing and or Nervar dropouts and some of Campagnolo Gran Sport components and a Brooks saddle…
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Can I exchange my 105 r7000 crankset for a r7100 crankset?
Currently running a full 105 r7000 group on my bike.
I would like to swap my existing 172.5mm 105 r7000 crankarms for 165mm ones. They seem to be very hard to come by, especially the right one, so I ...
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Front wheel making a tick noise with each rotation ans the wheel does not run freely when spun by hand, stops soon after the click noise
I just bought a new Triban 500 from Decathlon. During the first ride I noticed a click sound with each rotation of the wheel (sounds like a car indicator being on). When I spin the wheel by hand it ...
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How can I alleviate sore hands when riding a rigid mountain bike?
I would like to know of unique tips I may not be aware of. I average a distance of 15km daily on my rigid mountain bike. I have to use moderate PSI to avoid pinch flats and make wheels roll better. It'...
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Why did my road bike tire patch fail?
Long story short: I put a patch on a punctured road bike inner tube, it was fine for two days and 20 km, then the tire became completely flat, due to air leaking from the edge of the patch; why?
On ...
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Want replacement shifter hoods - how do I find the model of my shifters?
I'm looking for replacement shifter hoods for my bike - the current ones are original, and the bike's 13 years old.
I know my bike's a 2010 Specialized Roubaix Expert. I've got the serial number.
It'...
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when and where to grease bike parts
so in the past I had an bad experience with bike wash washing away the grease on BB and stuff(mainly because it was an cheap one) but since I upgraded I want to keep the longevity of my bike, so I ...
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I would like to know if a Pinarello is authentic or not - how to tell?
I bought a used Pinarello and would like to know if it is authentic or not.
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What is my Bianchi Model?
I've been looking for awhile on this Bianchi model number. My parents had this bike since before 2004 but they can't remember when exactly. Unfortunately there's no Bianchi official store in my ...
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Identify this Bianchi - possibly 80s
Can someone please help me identify this Bianchi model?
My uncle has had it in storage for since years – I believe it's from the 80's.
Here are some photos, to help identify the model.
Cheers,
Alex
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suddenly can't shift up?
First things first, I am not very good at mechanics, so if my question looks very inexperienced, sorry for that.
I bought a road bike with shimano ultegra r8000 and after 2 years during a descend I ...
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Is it acceptable to have some noise on largest sprockets?
There is some chain noise on the two largest sprockets on my friend's road bike. It's not a skipping noise and not on a cross-chaining gear. Do you think it is ok to have noise on these sprockets or ...
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Damaged carbon fibre [duplicate]
My chain dropped and got stuck in my bottom bracket while I was going uphill. I think the force from the pedal stroke damaged the carbon fibre. Wondering what is recommended when something like this ...
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Were titanium road bikes ridden in the Tour de France?
I know that steel and aluminium frames were ridden in the Tour.
I wonder if there was a time when titanium frames were ridden in the Tour de France.
was ridden. I haven't found anything about this on ...
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I have a cut on rear tire which I observed after my night ride last night. Tire is maintaining pressure no leaks. Can I do 400km BRM with this tire?
Cut on rear tire, maintaining pressure, no leaks. Is it safe to do 400km BRM with this tire ?
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Found cracks inside of seat post
Fairly new to carbon bikes. Found these cracks while adjusting saddle. Were using torque wrench up to 8Nm. Anything serious to worry about? No surface traces so far :/
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Fork stuck in in headtube
I have tried hitting it with a mallet but it won't move. There are no spacers. Just a stuck fork. What can I do to fix it? Trying to remove the old fork
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Broken gear shifter case. Is it safe to use?
My campag gear shifter is cracked in the plastic. I realised this when changing bar tape.
It works perfectly and may be from a crash a few years ago.
Is it still safe to use?
Thanks for all opinions
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R5 Carbon Fiber Seat Stay Tire Rub Damage
I have a 2012 R5 frame. This past weekend I put 25mm tires on the bike for the first time. All clearances looked good when I had it on my stand and when I tested the bike. I went out on a long ride ...
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Is there an established system (intervals, total intake) for fueling over longer rides to avoid a drop in performance?
I have a supply of 100-calorie food (gels).
I go on 2400-calorie rides with a group. (The number is merely
my cyclometer's estimate.)
In previous similar rides, I found that I remained among the third
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Safe to remove plastic chainring cover?
I have a bike with a Shimano Tourney 2x chainset (this one) and the plastic cover that sits on top of the outer chainring has started to creak whenever the driveside crank is under load.
Is it safe to ...
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Identifying this road bike brand
Can someone help me identify this frame? It was given to me in Switzerland. My uncle and cousin bought it already painted grey. I noticed an engraved logo in the dropout, but it does not look like it ...
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What bike size should I get?
I am looking to buy a new road bike from Decathlon, for general usage and maybe some longer rides in the summer. I don't know what size should I get because I am about 165cm (5'5) tall and am in my ...
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What kind of rear derailleur is compatible with hanger on my bicycle
I have a Giant OCR (2004). I need to replace the rear derailleur (10 speed long cage - triple front chain ring).
I've attached a picture of the hanger.
What type of derailleur would work with this ...
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What is the advantage on road bikes where the seat stay merges into the upper part of the seat tube, but well below the top tube
For a few years now, you see more and more road bike manufacturers building this new frame shape. What is the advantage of this geometry?
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Numbness - Is my bike fit ok?
I have been enjoying road cycling for a couple of seasons now, but I have yet to find a good solution for the perineum numbness I am experiencing. By shifting around and standing up I can somewhat ...
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Shimano road bike lever leaking mineral oil
I have a leak in my Shimano DA 9170 (right) shifter. When I do a bleed, everything seems to work for a ride or two and then I start to lose braking power and the underside of the brake hood is wet ...
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Under what circumstances is a domestique a rebel (or even a traitor)?
In 2021 Julian Alaphilippe, rather than attempt to win the stage for
himself, and knowing that he can very well be a contender,
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Compatibility Shimano rear derailleur RD-6300
I have this Shimano 600ax. Due to my stupidness I broke the body of the rear derailleur endings its life. There are other rear derailleurs (RD-6300) on ebay for example but these are very expensive ...
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Why are mountain bike tires rated for so much lower pressure than road bikes?
Road bikes with their sleek, thin and flimsy looking tires are designed to take extremely high pressures, going up to 130 PSI (900 kPa). Mountain bikes have much more solid looking, broader tires. And ...
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