Women cyclists-----can you recommend some cute and comfortable biking tops? I bike with a friend a few times a week for exercise doing hills and paths in our town and would like some tops that feel good and look good. I also do errands on my bike from time to time. I have black padded shorts and need some tops that will inspire me to get out and ride. Any recommendations for summer tops and if you have ideas for fall biking clothes I would be interested in that too! Thank you!
posted on Jul 17, 2008 - 7 answers

I recently started working from home, so I no longer have my daily bike commute to the office. Looking for some advice on the following: - Ideal time(s) of day for a nice distance ride with less traffic. - Good routes for a distance ride in Chicago. - Good destination points. Perhaps a nice place to work with a laptop(bonus for free Wi-Fi connections). Also, I tend to like independent cafes/restaurants rather than places like Cosi or Starbucks. - Any other thoughts/advice you have. I'm flexible with distance, though I'd prefer 5+ miles. I'm starting out from my apartment in Humboldt Park if that helps any. Thanks AskMeFi!!
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm a girl who (after working her way up to it for a few weeks) has been biking about 10 miles per trip about 2 or 3 times per week for about 3 weeks now on a bike that is similar to the Electra Amsterdam Sport here. I feel great, except that my butt hurts. We tried adjusting the seat higher, and that didn't help, so we moved it back down. We tried moving the back of the seat higher (so it sort of looked like this from the side >), and that was noticably bad, so we moved the front of the seat higher ( < )and that helped a little. But, my butt still hurts. [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 28 answers

What should I do alone in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 21 answers

Is this bike sturdy enough for a 280lb man? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 18 answers

I've put on 20 pounds since I started my full-time desk job a year ago, and the time has come to get myself back in to shape. Research has brought me two preferable possibilities: a few days a week, either start taking Krav Maga classes (during my lunch break), or start commuting to work by bike instead of driving (15 miles each way). I have no experience with either, live in Boston, work north of Boston. Help me pick the right path. [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 27 answers

Looking for an eco-friendly messenger bag. Used? Recycled? Fabric? What have you? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 18 answers

I am looking for an old, black and white photo (circa early 1900s?) of some French bicycle racers, some with cigarettes dangling from their mouths. [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 6 answers

Please help me find bike friendly routes from CT to NY and PA. [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me plan my outdoor adventure in Las Vegas (please) [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm looking for winter biking pants [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 21 answers

Local Knowledge: Looking for an application that can tell me if a road is paved/dirt/unmaintained. [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2007 - 7 answers

Help me find a bike that fits a short guy, who is apparently only short in the legs. [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 25 answers

As wetter weather descends upon Oregon, I'm on the hunt for fenders for my Surly Karate Monkey. I'm running Schwalbe Big Apples for commuting. The Monkey is a 29er and these tires take up a lot of space! I need to find fenders that'll fit. What fender solution has worked for your 29er/Big Apple setup?
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 10 answers

Give me your best advice for biking in a skirt. [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2007 - 17 answers

Bike riding and clothes: I started doing some long bike rides this summer for the first time (20 - 40 miles) and the clothes I wear are becoming an issue. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2007 - 23 answers

MinneapolisJockFilter: Where are good places to run downtown? Anywhere to rent a bike downtown? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 7 answers

How do I get into biking/cycling? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2007 - 20 answers

After riding today, a couple things started going wrong with my bike, and I'd like to fix the problems myself, if possible. [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm going to be at U Colorado in Boulder for the summer and I'm interested in buying a bike. I'm willing to spend about $200 on a new one (which I'll take back to my school after the summer) and I'd preferably like a city bike that I can also occasionally take off-road. Since I got my last bike when I was in middle school (I'm 20 now), I wanted to see if anyone could offer advice or a guide on buying a new one. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 11 answers

I want to keep a few bicycles on my patio (concrete slab): how can I keep them secure? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 10 answers

Is a carbon fiber road frame worth the extra expense? I mean I've read loads of pros and cons but does it come down to a slight difference or a major one? I love to go on 15-30 mile rides but I'd like to increase my comfort levels (got a proper fitting and new seat/post so far). [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2007 - 27 answers

Yet another BikeFilter question, but the high concentration of cyclists here compels me to ask. Should I keep using my current bike for commuting, modify it, or get something else, to avoid that pitched-forward, numb-hands feeling? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2007 - 26 answers

[ChicagoFilter] I am going to attempt to bike to work, which means biking along the lake from Andersonville to the Navy Pier area. Any tips? I haven't biked in 10 years, and don't want to be killed by racing pros. [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2007 - 15 answers

How do you transport your work clothes when riding your bike to work? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2007 - 24 answers

I may be moving to Miami and was wondering about neighborhoods, working in healthcare, and biking as transportation. [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2007 - 15 answers

Looking for a good wet weather biking shoes. [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2006 - 10 answers

Twofold question 'bout biking in Chicago for a newbie [more inside]
posted on Aug 3, 2006 - 7 answers

How can I bike to work in Florida? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2006 - 10 answers

Floyd Landis' positive test-are there ANY other scenarios that would cause this test to be positive other than him doping? I'm not ready to have all my illusions shattered just yet...
posted on Jul 27, 2006 - 23 answers

Does anyone know of a place to get a tshirt with the red Hors Categorie (HC) circle symbol? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2006 - 15 answers

California or southwest geography buffs -- a great 200 miles of travel, starting within a day's drive of San Francisco? Road bike tourers -- tips on preparing for and planning a bicycle tour? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2006 - 13 answers

In The Netherlands for a few days, what to see outside Amsterdam? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2006 - 12 answers

Help us find a good bike tour in the south of France. [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2006 - 5 answers

Is mountain biking good cross-training for road biking? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2006 - 7 answers

I'd like to bike around the Manhattan waterfront, starting and ending at the GWB, using the official greenway path (pdf). My question is about those sections in red and blue: will I be biking through traffic? Having never ridden a bike through NYC traffic, am I putting myself in danger? How long would the entire thing take? Related question: has anyone ridden a bike across the GWB recently? It's legal, though they make it sound like it's teeming with pedestrian.
posted on Apr 30, 2006 - 8 answers

I want to bike all the way around Lake Ontario, starting in Toronto and heading East. I have questions! [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2006 - 26 answers

Help me pick a bicycle. I'm currently riding a bmx'er with 20" wheels. My days of jumping over stuff and doing table tops are over. I need a really good multi-purpose bike. [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2006 - 15 answers

How do I make my bike less attractive to thieves? (Plus, other NYC biking questions.) [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2006 - 31 answers

Do affordable and effective waterproof backpacks really exist? [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2005 - 16 answers

Fixedgear Filter: How do you skip or skid? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2005 - 6 answers

Balancing running and biking? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2005 - 17 answers

Last Thursday I found out my brother has Multiple Sclerosis. This morning I found out that New Mexico is having The Atomic Tour MS 150 Bike Ride in just under a month. I signed up for it. Now what? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2005 - 9 answers

Where are the most bike-friendly places to live in the U.S.? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2005 - 32 answers

BikeFilter: I live in a small but bustling city outside of a much larger one. For minor errands, I prefer biking over driving (when possible). So why do I have to bike on the road instead of on the sidewalk (it's a ticketable offense here)? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2005 - 92 answers

Recently upgraded to a newer bike, with clipless pedals. I realized that these are great for riding, but what about just tooling around town - is there such a thing as an adaptor for regular shoes? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2005 - 13 answers

Okay, you can laugh a little bit. I'm 24, I moved to a more urban area a year ago, and I want to learn how to ride a bike to get around the city. [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2005 - 22 answers

If I exercise in a polluted environment, is the net result positive or negative? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2005 - 16 answers

JacketFilter: I live in the UK where it rains all the time, but I like to hike and bike so I'd like to upgrade my jacket to one with features that let one stay cool while active (such as breathable fabric and pit/core zips), but still has many pockets. [mi]
posted on Nov 11, 2004 - 7 answers

New Motorcycle Leathers

I'm in the hunt for a new set of biking leathers (not necessarily leather but full coverage is preferred. i.e. not just a jacket). Can anyone make any recommendations on what's worked for them? And (perhaps more importantly) what to avoid?

Also, has anyone tried any of the new Scorpion EXO helmets? Any feedback would be great!
posted on Oct 25, 2004 - 6 answers