User David Richerby

101 votes

What makes the bicycles in Amsterdam suitable for riding with jeans on?

clothes pain

answered Nov 17, 2018 at 10:51

52 votes

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Rear brakes wear quickly - do I need redundant rear brakes?

brakes

answered Feb 6, 2018 at 23:30

51 votes

Are mountain bikes good for urban riding?

mountain-bike

answered Aug 22, 2018 at 11:09

47 votes

Can I glue this crack as a temporary solution?

frames

answered Jan 27, 2019 at 10:28

46 votes

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Dedicated bike GPS computer over smartphone

bike-computer smartphone-mount

answered Jun 10, 2019 at 21:50

41 votes

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Should unconventional colors be avoided for lighting?

safety legal lighting

answered Feb 5, 2019 at 1:15

39 votes

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Can riding without a chain damage a bike?

maintenance chain drivetrain bmx

answered Aug 16, 2017 at 9:26

36 votes

Should I buy this (gently) used, 15 year old, helmet?

helmets

answered Dec 2, 2017 at 20:40

33 votes

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Can I legally use front facing blue light in the UK?

lighting uk

answered Apr 8, 2019 at 15:55

31 votes

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Safety - Improve braking power in wet conditions

road-bike safety winter rain braking

answered Nov 9, 2016 at 22:09

29 votes

Is it possible to do 50 km distance without any previous training?

touring training beginner injury endurance

answered Apr 5, 2019 at 13:43

28 votes

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Loose spokes after only a few rides

mountain-bike spokes mechanical heavy

answered Apr 10, 2019 at 9:38

28 votes

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Preparation/tips for 50 mile ride

uk long-distance preparation

answered Jun 14, 2018 at 14:20

25 votes

Do I really have to replace the cassette when I replace the chain, or is this a scam?

chain cassette

answered Mar 15, 2018 at 9:15

24 votes

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I get dizzy when I dismount. Causes?

health fitness

answered Feb 25, 2018 at 19:50

24 votes

Is 17 miles (27km) each way a lot for a newbie cyclist?

bikeroutes urban-riding long-distance london

answered Jul 2, 2017 at 14:22

24 votes

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Rule of thumb: how far before changing my chain to prevent cassette wear

chain

answered Oct 6, 2019 at 10:47

23 votes

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Is it worth buying carbon fiber road bike for short commutes?

frames carbon

answered Mar 27, 2018 at 13:33

23 votes

Can I run a red light at a T junction?

safety

answered Sep 29, 2018 at 21:54

22 votes

Why are most bicycle gears designed to have so much overlap

gears design

answered Jun 13, 2018 at 13:11

22 votes

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Bike seems less stable when using handlebar bag

handlebars bags

answered May 9, 2017 at 15:34

21 votes

Wrong way on a bike lane?

safety

answered Nov 8, 2016 at 13:01

21 votes

Why is my average speed so low?

beginner

answered Jan 26, 2019 at 14:26

19 votes

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What's the purpose of the channel in the brake track of this rim?

rims rim-brake

answered Nov 1, 2017 at 13:41

19 votes

How to be certain a Boardman ADV 8.8 would fit without prior road bike experience?

road-bike bike-fit gravel size

answered Oct 21, 2018 at 17:55

18 votes

Is it really safer to ride in the road than on the sidewalk?

safety beginner

answered May 30, 2017 at 9:57

18 votes

Can I pump my MTB tire to max (55 psi / 380 kPa) without the tube inside bursting?

mountain-bike tire commuter innertube tire-pressure

answered Mar 11, 2019 at 10:38

16 votes

How do I purchase a drop bar bike that will be converted to flat bar?

conversion touring-bikes drop-bar

answered Feb 22, 2019 at 14:44

16 votes

What brand is my chain?

chain

answered Nov 20, 2018 at 8:57

16 votes

Is it safe to use a bike tire that was on a wheel that got tacod?

tire crash

answered Feb 6, 2019 at 10:51

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What makes the bicycles in Amsterdam suitable for riding with jeans on?

Rear brakes wear quickly - do I need redundant rear brakes?

Are mountain bikes good for urban riding?

Can I glue this crack as a temporary solution?

Dedicated bike GPS computer over smartphone

Should unconventional colors be avoided for lighting?

Can riding without a chain damage a bike?

Should I buy this (gently) used, 15 year old, helmet?

Can I legally use front facing blue light in the UK?

Safety - Improve braking power in wet conditions

Is it possible to do 50 km distance without any previous training?

Loose spokes after only a few rides

Preparation/tips for 50 mile ride

Do I really have to replace the cassette when I replace the chain, or is this a scam?

I get dizzy when I dismount. Causes?

Is 17 miles (27km) each way a lot for a newbie cyclist?

Rule of thumb: how far before changing my chain to prevent cassette wear

Is it worth buying carbon fiber road bike for short commutes?

Can I run a red light at a T junction?

Why are most bicycle gears designed to have so much overlap

Bike seems less stable when using handlebar bag

Wrong way on a bike lane?

Why is my average speed so low?

What's the purpose of the channel in the brake track of this rim?

How to be certain a Boardman ADV 8.8 would fit without prior road bike experience?

Is it really safer to ride in the road than on the sidewalk?

Can I pump my MTB tire to max (55 psi / 380 kPa) without the tube inside bursting?

How do I purchase a drop bar bike that will be converted to flat bar?

What brand is my chain?

Is it safe to use a bike tire that was on a wheel that got tacod?