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Stephen Touset
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34 votes

Why are some bikes sold without pedals?

28 votes
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Whatever happened to solid bike tubes?

25 votes
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What is the downside to me purchasing a road bike instead of a hybrid?

23 votes

Why do the front and rear brakes work independently?

23 votes
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Are 22mm tires too thin for commuting?

21 votes
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What is this rubber ring around the top tube for

19 votes
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How come some cyclists lean forward at a 45 - 60 degree angle and I don't?

19 votes
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Do brake cables become more elastic with time?

18 votes
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What would cause variable air resistance on a day with no wind?

16 votes
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Avoiding being wiped out after work commute?

16 votes
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After an accident, what next?

16 votes

Looking for Techniques for Riding Uphill on a Single Speed

15 votes

Is it considered rude to draft other random cyclists?

14 votes
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Why does my gear slip when going uphill / standing?

14 votes
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Difference between "Track Frame set" and a "TimeTrial/Triathalon frame set"

13 votes
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Which parts of a wrecked bike would be OK to use or sell?

13 votes

Why do racing cyclists wobble when furiously pedalling?

12 votes
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GPS bike tracking (locks)

11 votes
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What are the most important things to bring on a ride?

11 votes
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The back brake on my bike is not functional, is it illegal for me to cycle in the United Kingdom?

11 votes

How to protect myself when falling off the bicycle

10 votes

I don't want to be the next Eddy Merckx; Is competitive cycling right for me?

10 votes

Protecting quick-release seats and wheels from theft

10 votes
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I'm going to take my bike with me on a plane. Do I really need a special bike travel bag to have it transported safely?

10 votes
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Multi hour ride nutrition

9 votes

Looking for a first race worthy road bike - What should I look for?

9 votes

What can I wear in the cold weather to be able to bike to work (where I don't have a shower)

9 votes
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How do you protect the underside of your brooks leather saddle?

9 votes
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Help a new biker with bad fitness to become a bike commuter

9 votes

I wish to get fit, therefore should I have a heavy bike?