Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
transportation× 48
should be used for all questions dealing with the transportation of bicycles from one place to another (not using the bikes themselves as a form of transportation)
tandems× 48
Any bicycle with more than one person simultaneously providing power. Includes trandems and other unusual variants.
tricycle× 44
tricycles where you will sit upright (like a traditional children's tricycle) and those where you are more recumbent. If there is only one front wheel and two re…
spd× 44
An acronym for "Shimano Pedaling Dynamics", a design of clipless bicycle pedal created by Shimano, Inc. Both road and mountain variants exist as do numerous "SPD-compatible" designs.
29er× 43
Bicycles and components designed around 29" (aka ISO 622mm) rims and tires for mountain biking use.
groupsets× 43
classes of bicycle components built by the three major component manufacturers Shimano, Campagnolo, and SRAM (add the respective manufacturer tag as well). Use this tag for questions con…
cadence× 41
the number of revolutions of the crank per minute; roughly speaking, this is the rate at which a cyclist is pedalling/turning the pedals. Cadence is related t…
garmin× 41
a company which develops and sells products relating to Global Positioning System (GPS) systems.
cleat× 40
Questions referring to the attachment on the bottom of cycling shoes which allow a cyclist to "clip-in" to their pedal system.
dynamo-hub× 40
wheel hubs that contain an electricity-generating mechanism (dynamo) that converts wheel motion into electricity to power lights or other accessories on a bicycle. They form an integra…
accidents× 39
Something went wrong - failed to follow road rules, didn't see something, or acted incorrectly.
regional× 39
Deprecated. Don't use this tag. Instead use tags for the continent, country, area within a larger country and/or major city as appropriate. E.g. "europe italy" or "us new-york".
drivetrain-slipping× 37
Questions about chains slipping off the gears, or the chain derailing, or the bike shifting at odd times, perhaps while standing to pedal uphill.
belt-drive× 37
Belt-drive bikes use a reinforced toothed polymer belt in place of a chain. Belt-drives are paired with a single speed or internally-geared rear hub.
