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Colin Newell

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14 votes

Brooks B-17 isn't breaking in, how to accelerate the process?

answered May 24, 2011 at 11:54

13 votes

How can I increase my speed on my hybrid bike?

answered Mar 22, 2012 at 19:31

8 votes

Is it possible/sensible to add a suspension fork to an old mountain bike?

answered Dec 30, 2011 at 22:58

7 votes

Learning to bunny hop on a MTB

answered Feb 26, 2012 at 8:57

6 votes

Adivce on what to do next with crunching / slipping gears

answered Jan 12, 2012 at 9:22

5 votes

Does a hybrid truely have a wider tire or does a mountain have a wider tire?

answered Feb 8, 2012 at 6:43

5 votes

Chain slipping on newish bike

answered Nov 10, 2011 at 7:44

5 votes

Front wheel "shudder" or "pulse" when braking

answered Sep 28, 2011 at 9:43

4 votes

How do I gear up a bike for winter riding?

answered Mar 2, 2011 at 20:22

4 votes

How to know a good pump?

answered Apr 19, 2011 at 10:22

4 votes

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If not Kona Asphalt Commuter then what?

answered Feb 27, 2012 at 7:52

3 votes

Are the Shimano BR650 brakes really Ultegra spec?

answered Jul 6, 2014 at 23:46

2 votes

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Bottom bracket square taper (cartridge) extraction, too tight in one side

answered Dec 9, 2011 at 19:34

2 votes

How to Inflate Tires

answered Jun 10, 2012 at 8:38

2 votes

Why do shock pumps use a Schrader valve?

answered Feb 28, 2013 at 8:57

1 vote

Is it normal for a fixed gear bicycle's rear wheel to slip forward in its dropouts from time to time?

answered Nov 12, 2013 at 12:53

1 vote

Prescription Cycling Glasses

answered Jun 29, 2014 at 0:36

1 vote

Protecting quick-release seats and wheels from theft

answered May 24, 2011 at 15:42

1 vote

How can I stop my mudguards from rattling?

answered Oct 4, 2011 at 14:59

1 vote

Is there such a thing as frame failure?

answered Oct 4, 2011 at 20:40

1 vote

How do I know if my cone/cap/bearings need to be adjusted?

answered Sep 15, 2011 at 5:42

1 vote

How do I clean chain grease off my clothes?

answered Sep 16, 2011 at 17:46

1 vote

Bike sharing services and systems

answered Sep 16, 2011 at 21:55

1 vote

Chain skipping with new chain and freewheel

answered Sep 24, 2014 at 6:52

0 votes

Crash-proof Laptop bags for MacBook Pro for Bicycle?

answered Jul 6, 2011 at 14:09