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 -
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Does anyone have recommendations for good potluck dishes that can be transported by bicycle, in a backpack? A lot of things that I usually enjoy making & bringing (i.e., quiche) are out because they'd get hopelessly mangled in transit. A little bit of on-site preparation is possible, but there won't be any actual kitchen facilities at the destination.
posted by Bahro
on May 11, 2013 -
32 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 -
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I do not have adequate health insurance, am self-employed, and any injury that might prevent me from working steadily would be economically problematic (ok, disastrous). I also would like to begin riding my bicycle again as a form of exercise and enjoyment. Would the health benefits of biking outweigh the risk of injury? I would be primarily riding on designated bike trails, not public roads. I'm somewhat paranoid because a friend (with good insurance, fortunately) had a mishap on a bike trail that required surgery. I don't know how common such mishaps are. What would you do in my situation?
posted by Wordwoman
on Apr 10, 2013 -
31 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 -
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I feel like my bicycle is having steering issues, but not always, and it's subtle, so I'm not entirely sure what's going on.
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posted by komara
on Mar 15, 2013 -
26 answers
I bike to work occasionally in warm weather, and my crappy road bike is not too well suited for the task. I'd like to find something more appropriate for commuting.
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posted by Behemoth
on Mar 5, 2013 -
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I need an easy, sturdy, quick release method for connecting two parallel pieces of aluminum tube for a bike trailer rebuilding project. I haven't been able to come up with the right design by myself and I'm hoping someone out there can help me.
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posted by cellura p
on Feb 25, 2013 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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I have a 3-4 week vacation from the army coming up and I want to spend most of it touring Europe on a bicycle. I'm in good hiking shape, but the furthest I've ever ridden my (mountain) bike is 25k two days back to pack. The vacation will probably be in April or May. Where should I go and how should I do it?
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posted by jrsnr
on Jan 11, 2013 -
14 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
I want a car where I can throw my bicycle in the back without taking it apart, and that has 4WD and higher than average clearance. What car satisfying these criteria has the lowest operating cost? (fuel + maintenance)
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posted by mnemonic
on Dec 27, 2012 -
20 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
I've started my bike a little more seriously, and I have a few questions for the more experienced cyclists of the green.
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posted by ablazingsaddle
on Oct 22, 2012 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Friend is on bike tour, just got food poisoning. Needs place to stay in Portland, OR tonight. Hostels are full. He says he is not throwing up any more just has no energy. Anyone know any cheap hotels between downtown and north (he will be heading north as soon as he gets better).
posted by fieldtrip
on Aug 25, 2012 -
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Help me build (and paint) my perfect bicycle. Or get the next best thing. Or go with something cheap. In London.
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posted by omnigut
on Aug 20, 2012 -
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I want to get a new rear wheel for my bike so I can swap it out when I put it on the indoor trainer and not wear out my current tires. How do I do this? Do I just need another wheel, another hub and another cassette?
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posted by Borborygmus
on Aug 19, 2012 -
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Will an ASUS Zenbook Prime survive a daily bicycle commute in a rear pannier?
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posted by cimuir
on Aug 12, 2012 -
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BicycleFilter: So I don't know anything about bikes. Help me fix these problems with mine!
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posted by LSK
on Aug 4, 2012 -
29 answers
Can I grease the bearings in a wheel with a back-pedal brake without wrecking the whole thing?
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posted by nevan
on Jul 28, 2012 -
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Planes and Trains and Bikes, oh my! or, Going to San Francisco and Portland for a week and a half; what should I do and see and eat?
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posted by vulgar_wheat
on Jul 27, 2012 -
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can you tell me if the bike I want exists (or should/could exist), and if I'm even thinking about it in the right way?
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posted by peachfuzz
on Jul 26, 2012 -
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I have a very nice Dutch roadster bike. Help me (in Canada) find replacement pedals fit for this king of the road.
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posted by scruss
on Jul 24, 2012 -
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Should I get an expensive new bike or a cheap used one? Any specific styles or models? Would the models the local bikes stores recommended be any good?
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posted by aerotive
on Jul 16, 2012 -
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Please give me your best tips to keep cool while I'm doing long bike rides on my road bike on warm days (and assume I know the basics of hydration, electrolytes, sports drinks, etc).
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posted by bluedaisy
on Jul 13, 2012 -
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I'm trying to find work appropriate clothing that is made with bicycle commuting in mind. I'm particularly interested in button up shirts that are well tailored. I'm lucky enough to work in a creative industry but I still like to look nice-ish in my own quirky way. I'm done wearing t-shirts to work but I still ride my bicycle in almost every day. I've found a couple good pairs of paints via Levis and Mission Workshop here in San Francisco, but finding shirts with the commuter in mind seems almost impossible! Help me look snazzy while staying comfortable and non stinky!
posted by matt_od
on Jul 10, 2012 -
14 answers
Two guys travelling by bike through England/Scotland from mid-July to mid-August, but no definite plan. What to see and do?
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posted by ar0n
on Jul 8, 2012 -
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