I just bought a roof rack for my bike. Without some kind of alarm in place, I will drive into the garage with bike on the roof. I will destroy the bike and damage my house and I want to avoid this. I need some kind of directed sensor such that when the bike breaks the line of the sensor a light flashes to remind me not to drive into the garage with the bike on my roof. Any ideas along these lines or better?
posted by alcahofa
on May 24, 2013 -
36 answers
I bike commute every day year round and as a result often end up biking in the rain. I need recommendations for a lightweight,
compact rain jacket-y thing that I can carry with me every day in my bag. It needs to be comfortable for summer. If it's a women's jacket, it needs to fit an XL-XXL with broad shoulders; men's jackets are also okay provided that the fit is fairly tailored. Compactness is key - I carry a medium-sized messenger bag and my current rain jacket takes up most of the room when I bring it. Warmth isn't really a concern as this is for times when I can't wear a wool jacket and hat. Should not be designed to fit super tight, as it will need to go over a shirt and possibly a light cardigan. Cheap is better than expensive, but I would pay for a spendy one if it were perfect.
posted by Frowner
on May 24, 2013 -
9 answers
I just got a used bike trailer (a Burly, thanks for the advice mefi) and now I am wondering how I am going to lock it up and what the best practices are for parking it. I imagine as much as possible, I'll try to get it out of the way, but I will be locking it in all kind of situations.
Best locks? Thx
posted by Duffington
on May 23, 2013 -
4 answers
I have a specific question about transporting my Rans Tailwind Recumbent Road Bike in my trailer using fork traps that I attached to the trailer myself. My question is whether or not I need to take the seat off the bike before I transport it at highway speeds. See inside for more details and pictures.
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posted by crapples
on May 19, 2013 -
3 answers
I'll be travelling to San Francisco for a conference the last week of May and I'd like to rent a bicycle and bike around a bit. Any bike-related stuff going on then? This and other bike questions inside.
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posted by mikepop
on May 15, 2013 -
5 answers
I am looking to get into road cycling, but I cannot afford even the basic entry level bikes (with the Trek 1.1 running at $700 - and the others going on up in price). I found several old Peugeot bikes from the 70s and 80s on Craigslist in my area that are available for under $200. My question is would one of these old high quality bikes work or would I just be riding an albatross (so to speak)? I want to be able to keep up with my buddies if we ride together - so would I be too slow and/or worn out on an older bike? If people in the 70s could bike long distance on these things, why can't we today?
posted by cmp4Meta
on Apr 21, 2013 -
35 answers
This is my bike (flickr set); it's a late 1980s Peugeot Cassis (I'm pretty sure.) I live in Victoria, Australia. Is it possible to purchase a rear pannier rack for this bike, I have looked at standard bike shop racks and haven't found one that fits. Where would I purchase one of these racks (I'm in Melbourne until Thursday) and how much am I looking at paying?
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posted by titanium_geek
on Apr 2, 2013 -
9 answers
I live in San Francisco and just started biking. Whenever I bike somewhere and lock up out of sight, I start worrying about my bike being stolen. I know it won't actually suck that much when it happens (I'll be pissed, then get a new bike). How do I stop thinking of my bike as "that expensive popular-to-steal thing I just left outside oh no?"
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posted by c'mon sea legs
on Mar 31, 2013 -
22 answers
So I need a new bike. Or a new-to-me bike. But I'm paralyzed by indecision - new or used? What kind do I want? How do I know which local shop to trust when they all have super-mixed reviews?
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posted by Rallon
on Mar 26, 2013 -
9 answers
I need a bike trainer, bike roller, or an exercise bike. The problem is, I weight 132 kilograms / 290 pounds. I can afford $350, at a stretch. Is there a model of any of these which will both accommodate my weight, and be affordable? My googling turns up nothing.
posted by Chasuk
on Mar 25, 2013 -
7 answers
Planning a vacation in California in May and was thinking I would like to do some cycling and see a bit of scenery. Sonoma and Yosemite seem attractive options, but where to stay and hire bikes? How many days should I set aside for this? I could be in the San Francisco area for ten days or so.
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posted by asok
on Mar 15, 2013 -
5 answers
What's the best cycling route from my place in the Ukrainian Village to the Western Ave (at Hubbard) Metra?
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posted by andrewesque
on Mar 7, 2013 -
9 answers
So my awesome SO bought me a woman's hybrid bike for my birthday, and I realized after a few long-ish bike ride that I'm having 2 issues: 1.) My shoulders hurt. Bad. And for weeks. 2.) Less an issue, but my lower back also bugs me after a long ride. Is it possible to change the ergonomics of the bike by changing the handlebars? If you've done this, please share your story!
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posted by luciddream928
on Mar 5, 2013 -
16 answers
I'm looking for a three wheel bike for various reasons, but I'm getting conflicting advice, so I'd like even more advice.
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posted by patheral
on Feb 24, 2013 -
13 answers
What are the arguments for and against method of transportation as a protected class?
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posted by aniola
on Feb 24, 2013 -
24 answers
Looking for offroad biking clothes that don't make me look like shrink-wrapped tripe or some kind of junior-high skater dude. What does the middle-aged country gentleman wear on a bicycle hack through the shrubbery?
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posted by scruss
on Feb 23, 2013 -
9 answers
Paint Removal/Solvent Experts: Looking for solvents/methods for removing paint (ink?) logos from semi-glossy aluminum bicycle parts, without damaging or changing the finish. Detailed pics inside.
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posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj
on Feb 20, 2013 -
13 answers
What is the best/most economical way to transport a bike without driving it? I am trying to move a bike from LA to SF.
posted by nathanm
on Feb 12, 2013 -
14 answers
My Cervelo P2 has a puncture on the top bar/tube. Will I further damage it if I ride it on a trainer for a few hours?
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posted by floweredfish
on Feb 7, 2013 -
12 answers
I once wandered into a store selling vintage steel road frames converted into fixed-gear bikes. I think I was in the Silverlake area, but it could have been Los Feliz or Echo Park (I had been exploring LA all that day with a free TAP Card and wasn't 100% oriented). Does anyone know what store this might have been, or where I could find a similar store in the LA area?
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posted by mnemonic
on Jan 31, 2013 -
6 answers
Now that
WeEndure is going away, I need somewhere to track my exercise. There are a number of places that have biking and running, but not swimming. I'd prefer simpler to the more complex sites like MapMyRun (which, again, doesn't do swimming, from what I can see). I have seen
this and wondered what things are out there, four years later. Bonus: a place that I can dump all my WeEndure data into so I hit the ground running.
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posted by notsnot
on Jan 29, 2013 -
9 answers
I'm looking at buying a gym quality exercise bike, which bike should I buy and what price range should I expect?
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posted by MechEng
on Jan 24, 2013 -
7 answers
I've got a bike. I've got a compatible pump (two actually!). So why can't I seem to get the tires full enough to ride on? NB: I'm starting from completely flat tires (it's been a long time since I've ridden the bike). Is it not possible to hand pump bike tires all the way from flat?
posted by ocherdraco
on Jan 24, 2013 -
45 answers
My new single speed is a bit too easy to ride. What are my options to make the gear harder?
Specifically, what should I ask a bike shop to change and how much should it cost?
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posted by Silentgoldfish
on Jan 19, 2013 -
8 answers
I'll soon be off on a big bike tour, and would like reccomendations for running a computer/tablet able to do actual work from a bike dynamo hub (details inside).
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posted by jaduncan
on Jan 15, 2013 -
29 answers
Are there any studies on community bike shop impact studies on adult personal & economic self-sufficiency?
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posted by aniola
on Jan 7, 2013 -
11 answers
Suggestions for a reasonably priced and durable bike for a ten year old?
Thanks in advance, hivemind.
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posted by ryanshepard
on Nov 18, 2012 -
9 answers
Four-year-olds can do it. Grannies can do it. My mom can do it. I could do it myself thirty years ago, but it isn't true that you never forget. How can I re-learn to ride a bike?
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posted by Daily Alice
on Oct 14, 2012 -
36 answers
Biking to Washington, DC, arriving Oct 19 and leaving the 21st. What should I do (bike-related and not) while I'm there?
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posted by vulgar_wheat
on Oct 10, 2012 -
8 answers
Yes, it's a bike. It says Bianchi. How do I identify what kind it is and what it's worth?
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posted by BlueHorse
on Oct 7, 2012 -
10 answers
Which low/mid range mountain bike should I get? I'm a reasonably serious road rider, but now find myself living in an area where the road biking leaves a lot to be desired (and, frankly, the local drivers and roads have me worried for my safety). The mountain biking is supposedly fantastic, so I'd like to give that a try. I'm not looking to do jumps, but am happy ascending and doing controlled descents. This will be an off-road only bike used near Albuquerque, NM.
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posted by jeffch
on Sep 17, 2012 -
9 answers
What horrible injury have I done myself? Not-immediately-threatening bike accident injury question.
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posted by Frowner
on Sep 13, 2012 -
9 answers
How to search for a buyer's cancelled items on eBay? Reasons below.
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posted by Kiwi
on Sep 12, 2012 -
2 answers
I have a 20 year old bike pump and helmet. The pump had a rubber nozzle end that is eaten away. The helmet had some felt that is also crumbling. Can I buy just these bits or do I need whole new equiptment?
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posted by cmm
on Sep 10, 2012 -
15 answers
What advice would you give beginning cyclists interested in getting exercise as a couple? Bonus points for Rhode Island specific recommendations!
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posted by LouMac
on Sep 10, 2012 -
10 answers
Toronto student life filter: Two questions! 1) How likely will I be able to commute to school (only 1.5 km) in the winter months? 2) Where can I find lots of choices for notebooks that are high quality but affordable? Downtown/near U of T preferred.
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posted by atetrachordofthree
on Sep 3, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm thinking of getting a new road bike, and would like some help in picking one.
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posted by COBRA!
on Aug 27, 2012 -
45 answers
