User nightrider

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Why are aluminum frames painted at all?

asked Mar 6 at 6:44

20 votes

3 answers

6k views

What exactly is the "clutch" doing on a Shimano M8100 rear derailleur?

asked Feb 5 at 10:59

19 votes

4 answers

67k views

How to recognize a tubeless tire?

asked Nov 14, 2018 at 8:08

17 votes

8 answers

2k views

Is turning head to look backwards while riding a bike a safe and recommended technique?

asked Dec 23, 2021 at 11:23

13 votes

4 answers

5k views

Rear tire gets flat every month for unknown reasons

asked Mar 19, 2022 at 12:08

13 votes

8 answers

5k views

Can I convert a 1x9 speed bicycle to single speed by putting 9 identical cogs into cassette?

asked Dec 6, 2021 at 16:07

12 votes

5 answers

3k views

Are wider tires better on ice?

asked Jan 20 at 10:09

10 votes

3 answers

5k views

Are winter tires (with studs) safe to use in summer-like conditions?

asked Sep 13, 2022 at 16:16

9 votes

4 answers

1k views

Cannot put a tire whatever I do

asked Oct 2, 2021 at 19:31

8 votes

2 answers

3k views

Is there a way to add the gear indicator to my bicycle?

asked Apr 21, 2022 at 9:28

7 votes

1 answer

298 views

How to pass by a horse and rider? [duplicate]

asked Nov 19, 2021 at 9:16

7 votes

2 answers

4k views

Are CO₂ tire cartridges reusable for multiple tires?

asked Sep 10, 2019 at 6:41

6 votes

2 answers

1k views

Are factory parts the same quality as the spares bought separately?

asked Nov 1, 2022 at 17:24

6 votes

4 answers

3k views

Valve stem too thick for hole in rim?

asked Dec 10, 2022 at 13:21

6 votes

7 answers

2k views

Who is actually responsible for the bicycle classification?

asked Feb 17 at 14:17

6 votes

5 answers

991 views

How to reduce the amount of dirt sticking to the frame?

asked May 23 at 9:18

5 votes

3 answers

553 views

How to remove the pin on the lower end of the shift cable, to replace the derailleur

asked Jan 31 at 21:39

5 votes

1 answer

261 views

Strange handle on the left side of Winora Youkatan 12 pro

asked May 19, 2022 at 8:19

5 votes

1 answer

593 views

Is it easier or more difficult to mount tires on wider rims?

asked Mar 30, 2022 at 7:34

5 votes

5 answers

2k views

Could the E-bike drivetrain wear down till needing replacement after 400 km?

asked Mar 23, 2019 at 19:59

5 votes

3 answers

867 views

Options to move the school rucksack during the trip [duplicate]

asked Aug 20, 2018 at 8:16

4 votes

3 answers

5k views

Frame size: a little too small vs a little too big [duplicate]

asked Aug 30, 2021 at 19:14

4 votes

2 answers

441 views

Which strategy of using the bicycle light should I select?

asked Jul 22, 2021 at 21:16

4 votes

1 answer

124 views

Is there any specific meaning or history behind flowers on the front luggage rack?

asked Jul 14 at 12:14

4 votes

2 answers

517 views

Sheared off kickstand bolts. Repair shop recommends drilling the chainstay, should I try the bolt extractor first?

asked Sep 9 at 12:01

3 votes

1 answer

232 views

Full face helmet on E-bike

asked Nov 8 at 9:36

3 votes

2 answers

508 views

Why are spacer rings between some sprockets in the cassette?

asked Sep 6 at 17:07

3 votes

1 answer

257 views

Can I ride through unoccupied carpark spaces?

asked Feb 1, 2020 at 18:14

3 votes

2 answers

2k views

The bicycle has Shimano M7100 chain and Shimano M6100 cassette. Should I buy M7100 cassette instead for replacement?

asked Aug 20, 2022 at 19:13

3 votes

1 answer

81 views

Are chain breaker pins manufacturer specific?

asked May 1 at 18:44

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43 Questions

Why are aluminum frames painted at all?

What exactly is the "clutch" doing on a Shimano M8100 rear derailleur?

How to recognize a tubeless tire?

Is turning head to look backwards while riding a bike a safe and recommended technique?

Rear tire gets flat every month for unknown reasons

Can I convert a 1x9 speed bicycle to single speed by putting 9 identical cogs into cassette?

Are wider tires better on ice?

Are winter tires (with studs) safe to use in summer-like conditions?

Cannot put a tire whatever I do

Is there a way to add the gear indicator to my bicycle?

How to pass by a horse and rider? [duplicate]

Are CO₂ tire cartridges reusable for multiple tires?

Are factory parts the same quality as the spares bought separately?

Valve stem too thick for hole in rim?

Who is actually responsible for the bicycle classification?

How to reduce the amount of dirt sticking to the frame?

How to remove the pin on the lower end of the shift cable, to replace the derailleur

Strange handle on the left side of Winora Youkatan 12 pro

Is it easier or more difficult to mount tires on wider rims?

Could the E-bike drivetrain wear down till needing replacement after 400 km?

Options to move the school rucksack during the trip [duplicate]

Frame size: a little too small vs a little too big [duplicate]

Which strategy of using the bicycle light should I select?

Is there any specific meaning or history behind flowers on the front luggage rack?

Sheared off kickstand bolts. Repair shop recommends drilling the chainstay, should I try the bolt extractor first?

Full face helmet on E-bike

Why are spacer rings between some sprockets in the cassette?

Can I ride through unoccupied carpark spaces?

The bicycle has Shimano M7100 chain and Shimano M6100 cassette. Should I buy M7100 cassette instead for replacement?

Are chain breaker pins manufacturer specific?