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Cartridge hubs vs loose-ball hubs
My LBS recommended cartridge hubs to me. Here are my doubts.
Seeing as how I never ride in the rain or any such wet substances, I don't really need the "completely sealed" feature.
Sheldon Brown ...
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Shimano Sora 9-speed shifters "missing a speed"
First time posting, hope I can get some suggestions on this weird issue I've noticed with my shifting. I have a fairly decent understanding of how to maintain gears myself, and have made quite a few ...
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Light for Tubus rear rack [closed]
I recently received a Tubus rack that I am happy with.
In the instructions there is a wide rear light with a double point attachment.
I want one of those big lights - can someone tell me of one?
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Axle to wheel bore ratio? [closed]
This may be the wrong site but it's the closest one I thought someone would have knowledge of the question...
It's not for a bike but rather replacing the wheels on a power wheels... The axle is 7/16"...
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How to carry a MTB on one's backpack?
Sometimes I want to ascend a steep (say, 50%) slope, where is impossible to ride and awkward to push/pull the bike.
I tried various ways of carrying the bike:
Lifting it just 10 cm above the ground -...
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What is the men's version of Trek Lexa SLX
Trek used to make only "WSD" versions of the same model names sold "for men." But things aren't that simple anymore! What's the men's version of the Lexa SLX?
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Converting an octalink bottom bracket and crankset to a fsa bottom bracket and compact crankset 9 speed
i currently own a 2002 Giant TCR 2 and have been pleased but as i am approaching 60 and hills aren't getting any easier was thinking of converting to a compact crank. I currently have a Shimano ...
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What is neuromuscular endurance in the world of bicycling?
I read the term neuromuscular endurance perhaps something related to having your brain not accustomed to high speed pedalling. I'm curious as it is related to bicycling cadence and I'm working on that....
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What should I plan for on a sea-to-summit ride on Mauna Kea, Hawaii?
I've driven up to the visitor station but not up to the summit - what are the road conditions like beyond the visitor station, where can you refill water, and should I prepare for anything beyond a ...
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Stationary bike calories
Could somebody give me an idea of how to figure out the number of calories I'm burning on a stationary bike?
The bike I'm using is a cheap Pro Fitness magnetic bike from Argos (http://www.argos.co.uk/...
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Where should I sell old bike parts?
I seem to have amassed a huge collection of bike parts. Some parts are old and need a specialist market so I don't think that ebay is the best marketplace for them. How can I sell on / give away old ...
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Trailer connection, off the shelf parts and proven performer
I am planning a long bike and canoe trip (bike tows canoe, canoe carries bike and cart), There are a couple of purpose built products for towing a canoe with a bike dumb stick & woody hitch but ...
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What are the technical differences between a bike for off-road touring and a mountain bike?
There are a lot of adventure touring bikes, or bikes designed for bikepacking, off-road touring and the like. But what is the difference between one of these and a standard mountain bike. E.g. what ...
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Can I use a mountain bike to go bike touring?
I'm planning on going bike touring in S.East Asia. I've been planning which bike to get.
Companies like Thorn offer custom made bikes (specially designed for adventure-style cycle touring), but they ...
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How do I know what is the right bottom bracket for my old road bike?
I've got an old road bike. I'm not exactly sure what the frame is as it was repainted. I've reason to believe the that bottom bracket is wrong because the crankset ring is too close to the chainstay.
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I have a 2013 Diamondback Podium 3. Is it possible to use it as a touring bike?
I am new to bicycling and i don't have a clue as to what is necessary for a long distance bike trip. I am not sure that the Podium Three will fit my queen sized mattress. Most of the racks available ...
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Road wheel conversion to single speed wheel
I am looking to upgrade the stock wheels on my canondale caad10 rival. It came with a Fulcrum racing set. I was interested in converting this set of wheels for use on my single speed - a surly ...
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My rear rim is worn off by braking
My rear rim had those small indents in it for rim brakes, they have brushed off now.
Can I re-indent those dots to make braking efficient again. My rim is double walled mtb compliant.
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Is there a way to keep rim brakes from freezing up?
So there are various and sundry videos showing how one might create studded bicycle tires. This example is good, but you have many more choices. However, I am a city commuter, and traction will ...
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Advice on Folding Bicycle
I am planning to buy a folding bicycle (brand doesn't matter). Intent is commuting to work inside the city (5-6 kms one side run). Reason for folding bicycle is space constraint in my apartment. I ...
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Gear step sizes between Shimano Nexus 8 and Alfine 8 compatible
I recently replaced my broken nexus 8 with a new alfine 8.
i thought that they are compatible in regards to the shifter and the step sizes between the gears.
but i notice now on the alfine that i ...
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Carbon fork torque
I notice that my fork is squeezed together when I tighten the quick release mechanism. Is it possible then to over torque the quick release and squeeze the fork too close together?
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With a garmin edge touring can I just ride or do I have to do a route?
I'm thinking of getting a garmin edge touring but I want to use it as a map rather than a satnav. Can I just ride and it will show where I am? Or will it always want me to take a pre-determined route? ...
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How can I identify if my 'Cinelli' frame is real & what model it is?
I bought a road bike off ebay. Which is supposedly a Cinelli from the early 90s / late 80s. How can I identify the model?
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How does weight and strength of a person effects the riding of bicycle at higher speeds?
I weigh very low about 56 kilograms and height is 5 feet 6 inches.I use a hybrid for fun and commuting.
While riding i use the hishest gear on my bike always i.e 48 tooth front and 11 tooth back.
I ...
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Coping with crash fear?
This will be my first season racing collegiate this spring and I recently crashed on a group ride going about 22 mph around a corner and slammed my face into the ground. Crash was pretty bad and had ...
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Can I use Kerosene for lubing the cogs and the chain
I recently went to a bike mechanic and he dropped some kerosene on the cog and chain for lubing them. He said that it keeps the dirt off and is quite volatile so will evaporate after sometime leaving ...
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Unicycling for over 60s [closed]
Are you an over-60 unicyclist with insights you would like to share, about anything from getting started to getting off?
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Optimal Intensity training ratios
I have used my googlefu now but I don't come up with any good research articles.
I read that a lot of elite riders train mostly on low intensity, is this the case and why?
To increase fet oxidtion, ...
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Is the XTR Di2 battery compatible with Ultegra Di2?
I'm considering installing an Ultegra Di2 groupset on a small road bike. The space below the water bottle bosses is too little to install the regular road Di2 battery, but the XTR SM-BTC1 Di2 battery ...
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Protective Gloves for bmx / trials
I'm just back from hospital!
I was having fun in a skatepark with my trials bike, and something quite unfortunate happened. Basically, my thumb flexed the wrong way around.
That won't stop me ...
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What type chain lube should you use in a sand and salt water enviroment?
I rent bikes in remote beach locations. What lubrication will reduce rust and sand accumulation?
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First time commuter needs advice
I'm an out of shape 60 year old and have just purchased a bike for the first time in almost 30 years. It's a Giant Seek 3 hybrid and my intention is to commute to work on it at least 3 times per week. ...
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Has anyone else had problems with a Stages power meter at high cadence?
I just started using a stages power meter and it works as expected but with one major flaw so far. When I just did some sprint intervals on the trainer as soon as the cadence went above 150 rpm the ...
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How to clean and brighten reflective wall tires
I have a set of Continental Touring tires with the white reflective stripe on the sidewalls, and they get pretty dirty with road and brake grime. Normally I would clean with car soap and water but ...
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7 to 11 cassette upgrade or new bike
I've recently purchased a 1986 Schwinn Passage. Everything works great, but I'd like to upgrade to STI shifters and the Cassette. I've found a great deal on a groupset, Shimano 105 5800 11 Speed. My ...
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Which is the safest side to place a foldable rack-attaching bike basket?
I recently received a foldable bike basket which attaches to my back rack as a gift, which I am really excited about - it will make my commute a lot easier. However, I am not sure which side of the ...
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Who has information on this Fondriest Bike we found? Any good?
Does anyone here know anything about this old Fondriest bike?
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Are road brakes designed not to brake too much?
All of my cycling fellows always told me that it's much more difficult to fully stop a road bike, compared to a mountain bike, because "road brakes just don't work so well" (and perhaps because of ...
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How to decelerate effectively with a rear brake?
My front brake is not operational and it will be a couple of days before the replacement Shimano Deore arrives. There are probably other use cases for braking with a rear brake. For example, pad ...
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What does the chainring have to do with SRAM YAW
I'm shopping for 110 BCD chain rings and I noticed that some of the SRAM ones are labeled "YAW FD only". As far as I can tell the derailleur doesn't touch the chainring so whats so special? Can I ...
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Is there a possibility to mount a 2014/2015 Croozer Cargo trailer hitch onto a 2012/2013 model?
I've got a 2012/2013 Croozer Cargo trailer and its trailer hitch is very clunky. It's also difficult to couple and uncouple and I've hurt myself multiple times on the quadratic bolt sticking out at ...
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Fluid trainer for an intermediate rider [closed]
Because of the Xmas sales some internet shops started making offers on roll trainers. My target area would be an intermediate machine, something that I would use an hour or so daily, with two-three ...
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Is this hub shot?
While inspecting a used road bike ($200) I pulled the rear wheel off to check the hub. I twisted the axle to see if there was any damage.
It wasn't at all difficult to turn it, but there was a bit of ...
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Comfort bike brakes
I ride a Marin comfort bike, about 99% on pavement. That should mean that I don't need disc brakes, but I'm really sick of these weak, shuddering, howling, screeching, whistling, locking caliper ...
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Can I combine different wheel sizes in one mtb?
Imagine a mountain bike that uses a 29er fork with 29er wheel and a 27.5 wheel at the rear. Can this be realized and what are the pros and cons?
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Essential regular things to do [duplicate]
I am a beginner cyclist.So ,I want to know which things I have to do regularly.And what will be the time interval ?
Example :Pump,tuning etc.
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Saddle getting in the way when cornering on MTB - what to do?
I am practicing the technique of cornering, where one must lean the bicycle into the turn, while keeping the body more or less vertical. A (possibly exaggerated) picture I found on Google:
The ...
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Wheel Wobbles and Rubs on Brand New Bike?
I just got a brand new bike and it came partially assembled in the box.
I don't have a whole lot of experience when it comes to working on or building bikes but I managed to put it together. theres a ...
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Cyclocross bike as fast as a roadbike?
Next year i would like to commute by bicycle. I need to buy a new bike, but i don't know if to buy a roadbike or a cyclocross bike.
I live in a more rural area where not every road is tarred perfectly ...
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