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swap Shimano Alivio gear indicator for cover plate
I want to move my brake levers and gear shifters around a bit. The problem is my gears (Shimano Alivio, bought 4 years ago) have a large gear indicator on it. This is meaning that either the brakes ...
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Is my bike capable of swapping for longer cranks?
I have a cross-check at 52 cm with a casual drop handlebar set up. It's a relatively square frame compared to other bikes I've ridden in the past. The cranks feel very small, like I'm not using my ...
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Cyclocross frame size vs. road bike frame size
I'm in the market for a used cyclocross bike to use as a winter bike, and so I've been browsing craigslist. I generally ride a 56-58 cm road bike frame, so I turned down an otherwise good deal ...
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Is it imperative to shift to a higher gear when in a descent?
I've noticed that, when I'm descending quickly on my road bike without pedaling, the pedals will sometimes spin too much freely, which seems like they have no impact whatsoever on the wheels.
Is it ...
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Are collisions with animals something to be worried about when cycling in the country?
I know that driving at dusk in wooded or otherwise open areas greatly increses your risk of collision with an animal, whether that is a deer or other wildlife. I would like to know if when cycling at ...
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Distance discrepancies between Strava and bike computer
I have an established 16 mile mountain bike loop I've been riding for a long time. I recently purchased a Magellan Cyclo 315 bike computer which I load files to Strava Premium from. Everything works ...
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Does MTB tyres wear off fast in City - gravel pavement streets, city road?
I want to buy a Cross country MTB that I want to use everyday to work within the city in weekdays. In weekends I want to take it for off-city roads with partially mud and grassy terrain.
Will the ...
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Pedals hits the ground too often while turning at relatively high speed
I’ve been riding for 40+ years of which the last 25 I’ve ridden Specialized.
Around April last year I decided to replace my old bike with a brand new Sirrus Sport, on an XL frame. While I love the ...
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Jc higgins manifold bike [closed]
I have a jc higgins bicycle with manifolds and I want to no if the model number is correct the number is mod 502 307 thanks
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pegas bike model
I have this pegas bike for a long time but i dont know what model it is or if its worth anything these days as it is right now, I m thinking about repairing.
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Help identifying brand of bicycle
I'm attempting to identify the brand of bicycle that is shown in this picture. Unfortunately these are the best quality I can find. When I zoom in the letters are too grainy to see.
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Will hydraulic brakes work with vertical underseat recumbent handlebars?
I have this type of recumbent. I want to upgrade to hydraulic brakes, but every bike shop warns me about the issues that will come from attaching the brake levers in a vertical position. They say that ...
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How tight should brakes and shifters be on the handlebars?
How tight should handlebar components be?
Here it's said 6-8Nm. However, I don't own a torque wrench at that range.
Should the brake levers and commands be tight, or should they be able to twist, ...
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Bike Hydraulic Brakes constantly pressing against the rotor [duplicate]
I hope you can help me with this issue. My bike has Avid juicy 7 brakes, and lately both the front and the rear brakes are pressing against the rotor, which makes it really hard to ride it (feels like ...
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Grip diameter of a riser bar?
I bought a riser bar (Easton EA30) and I want to buy grips and brake levers to put on it. I know the clamp diameter is 31.8mm, but how do I figure out the bar end diameter? I don't have a caliper to ...
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Assembly of New Bike
I purchased a new mountain bike online. As I understand it, new bikes are usually shipped only partially assembled, but I don't really know what to expect. Will it just be a matter of attaching ...
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What tool can I use to tighten SRAM GXP bottom bracket without removing the cranks?
I'm looking for a tool, if it exists, that would allow me to tighten my bottom bracket (SRAM GXP, 16-notch 44mm) without removing the cranks. I have seen a few tools that look like they might work, ...
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Can I Interchange Wheel Sizes On One Frame?
So, I'm looking to see if I can build a bike and on the one hand I want to use 26" wheels, but at the same time, I want to use 27.5" wheels for another purpose. Is it possible to have a frame with a ...
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Damaged paint on fork dropouts (magnesium) – is it dangerous?
I've noticed that paint on my Reba fork peels off near quick release dropouts. The lowers are made of magnesium according to RS website. Should I regard it as a cosmetic issue only, or is it in any ...
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Does anything need to be changed with cassette? [closed]
I am looking at getting a new cassette for my mountain bike ,and wondering if i need to change anything else(derailleur,shifter,chain)?
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Is 1x11 better than any 2X10? [closed]
I am upgrading from a Shimano tourney bike and newbie so please be nice to me .. lol :)
I ride trails and easy bike paths and some roads. For cross country - Semi road/ Semi mountain type riding, ...
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Do I need to remove & service integrated headset bearings when replacing fork?
I'm replacing a suspension fork on a bike with 1 1/8" integrated. I'm following these steps
As the fork slides down, have an assistant hold the lower bearings, so they stay up inside the frame. ...
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Do I need a separate dishing tool for building wheels with park tool TS-2.2 truing stand?
I'm trying to get started with some wheelbuilding. I've got a Park Tool TS-2.2 truing stand. Can I just rely on the calipers to provide a guide for centering the rim and dishing rear wheels or will I ...
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How long will a battery last in a Garmin GSC 10?
My relatively new Garmin GSC 10 Speed/Cadence unit has started losing connection to my Garmin 500. I'm assuming that the battery is running out, since I'm still using the original that came with it. I ...
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Is Shimano 36/24 double crankset possible?
I'd want to exchange my triple crankset with double. After playing with gear calculator and testing some double setups, I came to the conclusion I need 36/24 gearing. I have 10 speed drive, so I'm ...
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V-brake / cantilever pad alternatives for carbon rims? [closed]
I've found these V-brake compatible brake pads rated for carbon rims:
SwissStop RX Plus Yellow King
Trickstuff (unnamed) http://www.trickstuff.de/en/products/felgenbremsbelaege_KL.php
Ice (unnamed)
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How to dry out the inside of a bicycle frame?
I have a bicycle with a high carbon steel frame. For the most part, this frame is sealed off from the air, but there are some bolts, through which water can get through during rainy days or when ...
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How much better are aerodynamics between a vintage road bike and a top of the line aerobike?
(Just up front: (1) All comparisons made keeping all other factors equal! (2) I know this is a really hard comparison, but there seems to be virtually nothing canonical on here or the rest of google, ...
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Square taper crankset develops play after changing bottom bracket
After replacing a bottom bracket with square taper I repeatedly have to tighten the screws that fix the crankset (on each side) to the bottom bracket axle or otherwise I can feel sometimes a slight ...
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Shimano Steps E600 trip meter
Help please - I don't know how to enter settings on my Shimano Steps E600 cycle computer or how to reset trip meter after journey.
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What is the widest range IGH available? (and how does it compare to derailleurs)
What is the widest range (in gear-inch ratio) available on an Internal Gear Hub (IGH) without the use of a supplemental derailleur or internally geared crank (aka mountain drive)?
And how does this ...
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Is it worth upgrading my wheels on a commuter? [closed]
I'm looking at some Fulcrum racing 5 wheels but Im not sure if they would serve my daily rider better or my weekend bike. My daily work commuter is a Giant Escape and my weekend bike (mainly for ...
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How fast can my bike go?
I have an old mountain bike and want to change to a Pashley style girlie bike. I use my bike to go to the shops, pop to places and go out and about with my dog running along side. I find the seating ...
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Shimano cassette compatibility
I am upgrading my mtb, an '04 Specialized Epic. Currently, it has a Shimano 9sp cassette on Mavic xm317 wheels, and I am looking to change to a 10 or 11 speed cassette. I am aware that I need to ...
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My new crankset is stiff
I just recently bought a new crankset that included the bottom bracket, a english threaded 68 mm bb. I installed the crankset and for some reason its stiff, it moves but doesn't spin at all, all it ...
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Puncture in SCHWALBE CITIZEN ACTIVE tire
Does anybody know what type of tire is SCHWALBE CITIZEN ACTIVE? I have a tiny punctures in it and have no idea how to fix. May be I wrong but I think it is tubeless. Should I bring it to service or is ...
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What is the maker and year of this frame with the serial number a2008112 [closed]
I'm needing help identifying my frame with serial number a2008112 please help
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How to know what size bottom bracket to buy
I feel like I'm missing something and can't figure out what size bottom bracket to buy. I'm planning on building a bike and am picking out all the parts before I buy them. I am planning on buying a ...
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Saddle keep tilting. Which spare to use to replace it?
The saddle of this bike keep tilting, no matter how strong I tighten the bolts.
Therefore I am thinking of replacing it.
Can I replace only the fixture, or do I need to replace the entire pipe? Also,...
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Maillard sprocket: is really this rare?
Due to (understandably) large wear after 16 years of usage, I wanted to replace sprocket, chainwheel and chain on my byke.
With my surprise the workshop where I took my byke was not able to find a ...
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Help choosing between two frame sizes based on my dimensions [duplicate]
I would really appreciate some help choosing a size of bike frame. I am stuck between choosing the large or the extra large.
I may go down the route of getting professionally checked on the bike, ...
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Comfort Bike for commuting?
I currently have a Trek 3500 Mountain bike which I use for commuting 34km total each day. I did put on thinner tires. My average speed is about 20 - 22 km/hr
I'm tired of the leaning forward all the ...
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Grand Canyon AL SL frame size - S vs M [closed]
Checked Grand Canyon frame sizes and can't decide which one is more suitable for me: S or M. My height is 170cm while S frame recommended height is 162-172cm and M is 172-182cm. S frame comes with 27....
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Would Lowering my Handlebars Help my Performance?
I ride now with pretty decent comfort, I have no real back/neck/shoulder pain. As I ride now I feel decent, but I feel as though I might be in too much of an upright position on the bike to get the ...
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Role of the part situated below the pedals?
I'm wondering what's the role of the plastic/metallic part situated below the pedals on the image below taken from a road bike?
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Mongoose Right Bike Gears shifting up magically [duplicate]
On the right, or back gears of my mongoose bicycle, the gears are not clicking as they should on the right side. Its stuck in 6th or 7th gear and it has a grip-shift that works fine on the left side. ...
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Road bike very twitchy when standing in the pedals?
First time test riding a road bike yesterday after years on ATBs. Loved it.
But when powering up a hill I'm used to standing up. So did that instinctively, and immediately found I had to sit back ...
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Another (?) which-frame-size-to-choose post [closed]
Unfortunately in my home country (a small tropical island) I can't find a reseller that has stock of an adventure bike (also known as gravel bike). I am about to order one online, but I am stuck on ...
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Aero road bike frame - frame size number vs actual frame size?
I'm encountering some confusion on frame size and any clarification would be greatly appreciated. I've always been under the impression that a stated frame size was the distance, usually in cm, from ...
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What is causing strange resistance when pedalling forward?
I noticed today a strange resistance when cycling home.
I've done some investigating and by removing the chain have isolated the issue to the bottom bracket area.
When I move the pedals forward there ...
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