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Why are disc brakes rare on road bikes? (circa 2010)

answered May 22, 2011 at 23:34

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Why are electric bikes so expensive?

answered May 13, 2011 at 14:48

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How long is the life cycle of a bicycle?

answered Aug 11, 2011 at 20:19

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Tactics for riding in strong winds

answered Jun 5, 2011 at 3:45

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How do you know if you can trust your LBS?

answered Aug 2, 2011 at 18:43

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What makes a bike stay upright when moving?

answered Jul 5, 2011 at 20:40

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Can I use an inner tube that's too narrow for the tyre?

answered Jul 5, 2011 at 13:23

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Pass in the Alps that can be crossed by mountain bike?

answered Sep 15, 2011 at 23:17

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How can I check tire pressure without a pressure gauge?

answered Aug 12, 2011 at 12:13

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What do you do when a bus stops in front of you?

answered May 19, 2011 at 12:55

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Why has indexed shifting displaced traditional friction shifting?

answered Jun 13, 2011 at 9:02

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Why don't brakes come with 'Safety Levers' any more?

answered Aug 4, 2011 at 17:39

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Safety vests: Yellow vs. Orange?

answered Aug 22, 2011 at 17:32

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How to remove bicycle decals?

answered Aug 24, 2011 at 10:53

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What are the differences (and their practical implications) between a 29" mountain bike and a cyclocross bicycle?

answered Aug 29, 2011 at 23:05

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What are the risks of untrued wheels?

answered Sep 16, 2011 at 9:51

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Front suspension or full suspension mountain bike

answered Sep 23, 2011 at 15:51

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How should I approach hills?

answered Aug 18, 2011 at 17:54

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Can your rims wear down from too much braking?

answered Jun 2, 2011 at 15:15

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Can I put 700c tires on rims made for 27 x 1.25"?

answered Jul 9, 2011 at 16:28

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Why do bikes have their drivetrains on the right?

answered Aug 2, 2011 at 9:11

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Difference between road pedals and MTB pedals

answered Aug 14, 2011 at 17:15

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Where can I find out more about this bike with a spoke-less back wheel?

answered Oct 10, 2011 at 16:12

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Enhancing brake force with steel rims in wet conditions?

answered Oct 10, 2011 at 1:15

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Is there something particularly wrong with exclusively riding a mountain bike in a city setting?

answered Aug 25, 2011 at 15:52

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Which side should I pass other cyclists on a UK cycle path?

answered Nov 18, 2011 at 14:53

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What causes the noise that race wheels make when you are not pedaling?

answered Jul 2, 2011 at 11:37

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Direct Pull (V-Brake) vs. Center Pull Cantilevers (pros and cons)

answered Jul 14, 2011 at 18:30

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DIY Painting a Bike Frame: Is it possible?

answered Jun 10, 2011 at 16:40

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How to select an inexpensive road bike for a heavier rider?

answered Sep 11, 2011 at 19:47

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Why are disc brakes rare on road bikes? (circa 2010)

Why are electric bikes so expensive?

How long is the life cycle of a bicycle?

Tactics for riding in strong winds

How do you know if you can trust your LBS?

What makes a bike stay upright when moving?

Can I use an inner tube that's too narrow for the tyre?

Pass in the Alps that can be crossed by mountain bike?

How can I check tire pressure without a pressure gauge?

What do you do when a bus stops in front of you?

Why has indexed shifting displaced traditional friction shifting?

Why don't brakes come with 'Safety Levers' any more?

Safety vests: Yellow vs. Orange?

How to remove bicycle decals?

What are the differences (and their practical implications) between a 29" mountain bike and a cyclocross bicycle?

What are the risks of untrued wheels?

Front suspension or full suspension mountain bike

How should I approach hills?

Can your rims wear down from too much braking?

Can I put 700c tires on rims made for 27 x 1.25"?

Why do bikes have their drivetrains on the right?

Difference between road pedals and MTB pedals

Where can I find out more about this bike with a spoke-less back wheel?

Enhancing brake force with steel rims in wet conditions?

Is there something particularly wrong with exclusively riding a mountain bike in a city setting?

Which side should I pass other cyclists on a UK cycle path?

What causes the noise that race wheels make when you are not pedaling?

Direct Pull (V-Brake) vs. Center Pull Cantilevers (pros and cons)

DIY Painting a Bike Frame: Is it possible?

How to select an inexpensive road bike for a heavier rider?