I have a bicycle with a step through frame, and am looking for solutions for carrying fluids and keeping hydrated on long (30 - 100 mile) bike rides. C'mon, bike-friendly problem-solving MeFites, help a girl out! [more inside]
posted by misskaz on Jun 30, 2009 - 19 answers

Are there any good overnight/weekend camping/other trips in and around Baltimore for two cyclists staying on the pavement? No car. Trying to make my honey's graduation & birthday a good one. [more inside]
posted by SirNovember on Jun 25, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me get the pedals off of my bike. [more inside]
posted by suckerpunch on Jun 24, 2009 - 23 answers

My spouse wants to bike to work, but doesn't want to wear a helmet, citing "heat" and "helmet hair" as the main reasons. With no concern for price, what helmet brands or models would best prevent those "horrible" conditions? [more inside]
posted by CancerMan on Jun 23, 2009 - 61 answers

Am I doing my son a disservice by not making him learn to ride a bicycle? [more inside]
posted by Lucinda on Jun 19, 2009 - 64 answers

Would you be willing to trust your bike to the Abus Granit Futura mini U-lock? (Either alone or as part of some u-lock/chain combo). [more inside]
posted by regicide is good for you on Jun 18, 2009 - 18 answers

Help me buy a (probably used) bicycle in NYC. [more inside]
posted by jckll on Jun 9, 2009 - 10 answers

Is it possible to fit an ordinary, adult-sized street bicycle into a 2007 Honda Civic? If so, how?
posted by ninotchka on Jun 9, 2009 - 13 answers

Two years ago I sold the car and started riding my bicycle to work, about 26 km a day. However, over those two years, my average speed has not increased, in fact I think I'm actually a little slower than last year. Help me get to work faster! I'm interested in a simple approach: a basic training program, maybe- I don't want to change bicycles or go single speed.
posted by Siberian Mist on Jun 4, 2009 - 20 answers

Help us design a simple outdoor bike shed combo. [more inside]
posted by El Curioso on May 28, 2009 - 7 answers

Around 1990 I read a magazine article about a guy who took an extended journey by canoe, and then another by bicycle, rigging a computer to each to store route data, his journals, etc. Nobody had ever done such a thing before. Who was this man? [more inside]
posted by waldo on May 26, 2009 - 8 answers

Specify me a cost-no-object urban bike. [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese on May 23, 2009 - 22 answers

Is bicycle insurance available in the US? [more inside]
posted by Carbolic on May 19, 2009 - 10 answers

Is it sensible to have this bicycle custom made? [more inside]
posted by MeeMaMN on May 18, 2009 - 18 answers

[cycling] best headphones, preferably not buds? [more inside]
posted by Señor Pantalones on May 16, 2009 - 17 answers

Do I need new bike wheels? [more inside]
posted by thecaddy on May 16, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me teach a 1 year old how to ride a bike! [more inside]
posted by lester's sock puppet on May 15, 2009 - 10 answers

Planning a bike trip in Oregon, need some help. [more inside]
posted by Sreiny on May 9, 2009 - 11 answers

I bought a bicycle that's twice as old as I am and it needs some cosmetic work. [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on May 7, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me buy a totally awesome bicyle! [more inside]
posted by carmen on May 5, 2009 - 27 answers

Help me find national sponsors for the alleycat-style bicycle race I'm putting together. [more inside]
posted by suckerpunch on May 4, 2009 - 5 answers

i bought a vintage bike. it's beautiful, but some parts of the chrome are blotchy. [more inside]
posted by sucre on May 2, 2009 - 7 answers

What do I need to know and do in order to take a bike and ride a famous cycling route in France? [more inside]
posted by Severian on Apr 29, 2009 - 15 answers

It is so tantalizing to be able to see the produce of the the large manufacturers of bicycles in India via their web pages, yet not have any access in quantities less than a fully loaded container. Does anyone know of a local bike shop in India, at least connected to email, who will ship small amounts of bike parts by mail out of the country? It seems to me a local shop would have access through the normal distribution channels to parts from the big companies in small quantities. This stuff is vital to repairing old British bikes, there being virtually no domestic manufacture there anymore. I know that there exists lots out there from bikes that have been parted out, but finding who has it when you need it is difficult.
posted by ackptui on Apr 25, 2009 - 2 answers

My wife and I are thinking about going to Montauk on the first week of June, taking our bikes on the LIRR. I've never been to the beaches in Long Island so I have no idea what to expect on this time of the year. [more inside]
posted by falameufilho on Apr 24, 2009 - 4 answers

How/where can I get a Dutch-style city bike in NYC without breaking the bank? [more inside]
posted by zvs on Apr 24, 2009 - 13 answers

I bought a fixed gear bike and I want to turn it into a freewheel and add brakes cause it's gonna be the death of me. [more inside]
posted by pwally on Apr 16, 2009 - 18 answers

I was recently issued a minor traffic infringement by a Melbourne police officer. I told him that I believed the charge was unfair and that I intended to contest it in court. He told me that if I did, he'd then present me with an additional, more serious charge. Was this just bluster to dissuade me from contesting the charge, or could he in fact do that? [more inside]
posted by chmmr on Apr 16, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me wear a dress shirt at work while doing a bicycle commute, or, tell me what your favorite garment bag is. [more inside]
posted by onalark on Apr 13, 2009 - 16 answers

How can I secure my bicycle from weather and thieves with the least amount of work and hardware? [more inside]
posted by ChrisR on Apr 10, 2009 - 17 answers

Chicagofilter: Where do (or would) you go to fill up your bike tires for free? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Apr 8, 2009 - 17 answers

In the Washington, DC area, looking for bikes. Where should we go to buy, what bikes should we buy, and what questions should we ask? [more inside]
posted by smurdah on Apr 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Any suggestions for battling helmet hair related to bicycle riding? [more inside]
posted by imposster on Apr 1, 2009 - 22 answers

What are some cheap or easy things I can do to improve my crummy road bike? [more inside]
posted by one_bean on Mar 29, 2009 - 28 answers

I have a beautiful, but not roadworthy, 1980 Raleigh Caprice. Now the evenings are lighter, I have the opportunity to purchase a new bike through my work's Cyclescheme and get myself both fit and cycling at a competent level. Help a new cyclist decide on a bike! [more inside]
posted by mippy on Mar 26, 2009 - 6 answers

Has anyone successfully attached an iPhone to their bicycle handlebars? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Mar 23, 2009 - 3 answers

I need a front light for my bicycle that can attach to a basket (as opposed to handlebars). [more inside]
posted by Juicylicious on Mar 10, 2009 - 5 answers

What sort of bicycle should a big, heavy guy buy for a short, hilly commute? [more inside]
posted by Slap*Happy on Mar 10, 2009 - 18 answers

bicycle filter: What's a reasonable offer for a used fuji road bike? [more inside]
posted by dunderwood on Mar 4, 2009 - 15 answers

Headed to New York City, and looking for toddler-geared stores and bike shops. [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Feb 19, 2009 - 3 answers

How do I teach an adult to ride a bicycle? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Feb 17, 2009 - 28 answers

Questions of bicycle pain/comfort and perhaps where to buy a new-old one in Perth. Lots of text & occasional squeamish details, sorry. [more inside]
posted by polyglot on Feb 16, 2009 - 10 answers

What kind of disc brakes and brake levers (if necessary) should I get for my new commuting bike? [more inside]
posted by Captain Rayford Steele, Tribulation Force on Dec 31, 2008 - 14 answers

What year is my Cervelo Soloist? [more inside]
posted by ph00dz on Dec 7, 2008 - 7 answers

I want to buy a bike like this: http://cxw4655.k12.sd.us/pimp-bike2.jpg but I can't find any online dealers. Help me ride in style
posted by LC on Nov 30, 2008 - 3 answers

Sigh. So, this question inspired me to sign up for the NY Cares Winter Wishes program. Which should be great, right? Except yesterday I got the letter from the kid and I don't think I can get her what she asked for. [more inside]
posted by felix grundy on Nov 25, 2008 - 105 answers

Recently I saw an unusual bike, one with a curved top tube that extended beyond the seat tube to support a rack. It had trekking bars, too. Please help me identify it! [more inside]
posted by brianogilvie on Nov 15, 2008 - 7 answers

I have a budget of $75-$100 for a bike headlight. I am seriously considering NiteRider's MiNewt-USB. Does anyone have any other recommendations, or anecdata about the MiNewt? [more inside]
posted by everichon on Nov 6, 2008 - 18 answers

I want to build a custom bike, and I've got a few questions... [more inside]
posted by god particle on Nov 5, 2008 - 21 answers

My stupid bike filter: Should my new bike tires fit on my wheel? Or am i being a bike idiot? [more inside]
posted by kev23f on Nov 3, 2008 - 24 answers