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 -
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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 -
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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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Please suggest bike routes in New England that meet some specific criteria. We took our son on a section of the East Bay Bike Path near Providence for his first bike ride last week and he loved it. He sits in an
iBert on Mom's bike. We are looking for similar routes. In looking for similar I articulate what specifically I think is good about this path for us in the extended explanation. We can ride weekdays in addition to weekends. Thanks.
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posted by safetyfork
on Jun 25, 2012 -
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If I wanted to make a paying hobby out of restoring and updating old bikes, what are some resources that would help me improve my skills, research the right bikes/components, and find the right places to buy them?
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posted by Scientist
on Jun 11, 2012 -
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I'd like to buy a new road bike and I think I have a general idea what I'm looking for (aluminum, Tiagra, WSD). Within that class of bikes, how do I choose between the available brands?
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posted by Orinda
on May 14, 2012 -
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I am looking for a cross-country bike for use in a mountain-y watershed area. I am not a skilled or graceful descender, and there is going to be a lot of descending. Bike shop guy, who I have known for a while and trust, says hydraulic discs are the way to go because of how they handle heat. Is this really a factor I should account for?
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posted by everichon
on Apr 21, 2011 -
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Help outfit me in a new bike. I am trying to decide between two bikes at my local bike store or a bike from bikesdirect.com.
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posted by vegetableagony
on Jul 3, 2010 -
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What's the best way to get across midtown Manhattan by bicycle? Looking at bike maps of the city, it seems there's no bike lanes going East-West between the lower 20s and wayy up in 90th St (on the east side) and 77th St (on the west side) Assuming I want to get across town by travelling in the 50s (or reasonably close to that), which street(s) should I take for the safest, least traffic-rife ride?
posted by Greg Nog
on May 20, 2010 -
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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 -
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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?
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posted by everichon
on Nov 6, 2008 -
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Fixedgearfilter: I'd like to build a single speed bike, but I have no idea what frame and forks to buy.
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posted by stackhaus23
on May 27, 2008 -
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So I just bought myself a new single speed bike for my birthday. I'd like to get different bars, pedals, and saddle but need advice... I'm also curious if it's possible to remove the branding decals without damaging the frame...
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posted by dobbs
on May 1, 2008 -
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After riding today, a couple things started going wrong with my bike, and I'd like to fix the problems myself, if possible.
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posted by god particle
on Jun 7, 2007 -
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Anyone know of a bicycle that would fit a very tall (6' 10") man? Recumbents and velocipedes need not apply.
posted by thinman
on Apr 9, 2006 -
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I want to purchase a bike trainer so I can ride indoors during the winter months. What sorts of things should I look for?
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posted by 40 Watt
on Jan 25, 2006 -
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My daughter is 10 years old and has always been paralyzed with fear of riding a bike. Just recently she won a brand spanking new bike in a raffle in school. It's a 15 speed girl's bike with 26" tires. She is finally interested in riding. After buying the appropriate safety equipment, what can I do to help her learn? I learned at age 4 without training wheels; she thinks she wants them. What say you good folk? Any tips at all are appreciated.
posted by horseblind
on May 2, 2005 -
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