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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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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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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Thorough bicycle tuneup: before putting bike into winter hibernation, or first thing next spring? Any difference?
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posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj
on Oct 10, 2011 -
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when my friend tries to pedal his bicycle, there is a total lack of tension in the pedals and they just seem to 'slip' and fail completely. we're at a loss.
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posted by austere
on Jun 7, 2011 -
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Bike Mechanics 101: What tools and general knowledge should I acquire before I make an attempt at dismantling and re-constructing a bicycle?
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posted by gnutron
on May 4, 2011 -
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Bike maintenance and grease options: I'm going to be cleaning and lubing my drive train as throughly as possible this afternoon, but I'm not sure if the lubricants I have on hand are appropriate for things like greasing the jockey wheel, or if there's an appropriate automotive grease that can substitute.
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posted by maudlin
on Apr 10, 2010 -
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New bike, new apartment and for the first time in my life I have to keep my bike outdoors. Any tips/tricks to keep it clean, safe and in working order when it's parked in my backyard?
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posted by thecjm
on Mar 26, 2010 -
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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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