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 -
4 answers
I ran across a travelogue a while back of two young women going on a long bicycle tour in the Eastern U.S. in the 1930s or 1940s. I think they started from Pennsylvania or another nearby state and originally intended to go west, but ended up going south. On the return trip, I think they took a boat up the Mississippi or another major river. Does this ring a bell?
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posted by jocelmeow
on Sep 21, 2011 -
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Earlier this year I bought my wife a used
54cm Cannondale Six13 Feminine 3 Compact via Craigslist. It was in mint condition and I basically bought for a small fraction of the retail price - the lady who was selling it got it as a gift from her ex-boyfriend and just wanted to get rid of it. However, I misjudged my wife's frame size - she should be riding a smaller bike. Being that this bike has great components, I have decided to replace the frame. Help me do it!
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posted by gertzedek
on Sep 11, 2011 -
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I want a bicycle for fitness and a biathlon here and there. I don't want to spend a ton of money on a casual hobby but I don't want a bike that only lasts a season. What type/brand of bike should I buy or what should I look for in a bike for this purpose?
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posted by bodgy
on Aug 24, 2011 -
18 answers
Help me find my perfect bike. I have not owned a bike since I was a child so I am having a hard time picking one now. In fact, I went to three different local bike shops and was given 2-3 different options at each shop so I am even more confused now than I was when I started looking. Specifications and riding goals inside.
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posted by Nickel
on Jul 28, 2011 -
10 answers
What is a typical minimum age at which babies are taken as passengers on bicycles in the Netherlands? What kind of carrier tends to be used at this age (trailer? car seat mounted on bike? bakfiets?).
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posted by Emanuel
on Jul 25, 2011 -
7 answers
We're living in Portland, Oregon and I'm looking to buy a bike I can use to cycle a few miles to work downtown and get around our neighbourhood. There's so many bike shops here we don't know where to start looking. I'd prefer a good-quality secondhand bike, but could probably stretch to a new one if I had to. Neither of us are bike nerds so are wary of being sold the wrong thing, so we're after a place that will give us good, honest, advice and have a good range of bikes. Thanks.
posted by TheDonF
on Jul 23, 2011 -
9 answers
Some friends and I - all new to the area - are looking for a good place to camp within a long day's bike ride of Minneapolis, MN (60-100mi). We're hoping for something where we'll see few other people, and preferably access to a lake or river, hiking trails, and general wilderness (or at least the feeling of being away from civilization for a bit), and good to stay for a couple of days. Any recommendations? I'm having a hard time with the signal to noise ratio of the rest of the internet. Thanks!
posted by entropone
on Jul 18, 2011 -
6 answers
Is there a tool out there which will allow me to plug in the mileage I need for a certain cycling training ride, and will spit out a route that will get me that amount of miles? Maybe using Google maps or something? I'm in Boise,ID, if that matters.
posted by jasondbarr
on Jul 18, 2011 -
5 answers
I have a water squeeze-bottle on my bike. It has a black cap/drinking-assembly and I'm concerned that it might get really gross under there without me ever knowing about it. How should I clean it? Should I just get a different bottle?
posted by circular
on Jul 14, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm looking for advice on bike routes and bike-on-train travel tips from Vancouver, BC to Portland, OR
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posted by Acari
on Jul 14, 2011 -
10 answers
How much can you actually fit inside a Brooks "Challenge" Tool Bag?
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posted by cazoo
on Jun 25, 2011 -
5 answers
I had to remove the cassette on my rear wheel to replace a broken spoke. There is now a small amount of movement between the cogs. Is this a problem?
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posted by chmmr
on Jun 15, 2011 -
13 answers
What's the most inexpensive way to have a bike in Crested Butte for one month this summer?
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posted by ReeMonster
on Jun 15, 2011 -
9 answers
Bikefilter: Where can i get a 27x1&1/4 rear wheel into which I can install a 3-speed internal hub? And is there a specific name for this type of wheel?
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posted by Jon_Evil
on Jun 12, 2011 -
11 answers
I bike frequently in Cambridge and Boston and have been having problems with rude motorists (none, thankfully, involving injuries). On reflection, I think my actions in response to these incidents have been counterproductive. What should I be doing differently?
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posted by komilnefopa
on Jun 7, 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 -
12 answers
I am absolutely in love with
this bicycle. However, it's well outside my price range. What's the best quality and style I can get in a bike for around $300?
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posted by karminai
on Jun 6, 2011 -
24 answers
Cycling filter: Is it a big deal if my presta valve doesn't go through the rim exactly perpendicularly?
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posted by thecaddy
on Jun 4, 2011 -
13 answers
Question about crank-forward bicycles, aka pedal-forward, aka flat-foot, aka semi-recumbent.
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posted by IndigoRain
on Jun 4, 2011 -
9 answers
Yet another special snowflake question about what bike to get, from a bicycle noob. I'd like to get out and bicycle in our (hilly) neighborhood. If I love my bike to be, I may commute on it to the train, about 7 miles from our home, or for errands. I haven't really biked since I was a kid and owned a racing 10 speed. I'm a small fairly thin woman (5'2".) I'm fine with staying on roads and hence am not taken with mountain bikes, which strike me as clunky. A little more inside.
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posted by bearwife
on May 30, 2011 -
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I love everything about my bike except the brakes. Can my bike, which used to have coaster brakes, be converted to have both front and back hand brakes?
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posted by pluma moos
on May 26, 2011 -
17 answers
What is the law in Japan regarding seating a child at the front and a child at the rear of the bicycle?
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posted by ovesh
on May 25, 2011 -
14 answers
Help a cycling newbie's bike love her as much as she loves it! I think I have a problem with my Shimano derailleur.
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posted by WidgetAlley
on May 23, 2011 -
12 answers
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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