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Underground in a secret lab, the hive mind works feverishly and with a single purpose: to create...the perfect Boston bicyclist! Impermeable to wind, water, ice, slush, and mud, there's nothing Boston can throw at him that he can't handle! [more inside]
posted by Salvor Hardin
on Dec 9, 2009 -
18 answers
Locked my bike to a post, and a bus sideswiped my bike. Am I stuck with the damage? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2009 -
12 answers
Do you think it is rude for Alice (a commuter cyclist) to slipstream behind Bob (another commuter cyclist, who doesn't know Alice)? [more inside]
posted by Tapioca
on Nov 24, 2009 -
59 answers
How do I install the chain guard on my bike? [more inside]
posted by crickets
on Nov 7, 2009 -
5 answers
I just bought a mountain bike on the cheap and want to make some changes, namely adjust the shifters (or perhaps change them altogether), and replace the handlebars. Is this a rookie-doable project or should I take it to a shop? [more inside]
posted by zardoz
on Oct 6, 2009 -
14 answers
Help me buy a netbook, a low-end digital camera, and a bike. [more inside]
posted by LSK
on Oct 3, 2009 -
16 answers
Could I possibly use my iPhone as a bike computer? [more inside]
posted by Silky Slim
on Sep 29, 2009 -
13 answers
Questions about bike gear for the rainy season. [more inside]
posted by rabbitrabbit
on Sep 21, 2009 -
14 answers
What is the most lightweight and/or the most vented bicycle helmet that you can buy? [more inside]
posted by ghost dance beat
on Sep 16, 2009 -
11 answers
Selling a bike: can I safely allow people to test-ride it? [more inside]
posted by fermata
on Sep 5, 2009 -
5 answers
What bike to get? Indulge me, oh mighty bike warriors. Road, cyclocross, touring, zippy. [more inside]
posted by readymade
on Sep 2, 2009 -
32 answers
What's the best alternative to bananas as fuel for a ~12 mile cycle commute? [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer
on Aug 31, 2009 -
14 answers
I'm about to go on a bike accessory spending spree, and I wanted input on the most impenetrable locks, the most stylish helmets, and on everything from baskets to bells to headlights. I also would welcome any input on the best way to light a bike frame using electroluminescent wire. [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana
on Aug 20, 2009 -
47 answers
Need a budget priced new / used bike for grocery shopping and a bike bag to carry them in - tell me what I need and what brands I should look for. [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk
on Aug 16, 2009 -
12 answers
Should I take my cheap bike in for a professional tune up, or try to do it myself? [more inside]
posted by sarahj
on Aug 16, 2009 -
11 answers
Is it a bad idea to ride my bicycle with my presta valves unscrewed and having a presta -> schrader valve adapter covering them? [more inside]
posted by 47triple2
on Aug 3, 2009 -
13 answers
How can I figure out what size bike frame this is, and is it a good choice for me? [more inside]
posted by mbatch
on Jul 26, 2009 -
11 answers
I need general advice about bicycle commuting and specific recommendations for Seattle: where to live for commute to UW, bike shop recommendations, must have equipment, neighborhoods to avoid, good routes and trails, and the like. [more inside]
posted by GPF
on Jul 22, 2009 -
13 answers
I'm huge. I want to get a commuter bike. What's a good one? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jul 17, 2009 -
20 answers
When should I stop repairing this bike and buy a new one? I have a road
bike of unknown age which I bought for $95 last year. Since then I've
spent half again that on it---truing the back wheel, putting the chain
back together after it inexplicably fell off, new (27") tires that won't
fit a modern bike's wheels, etc. Now I'm looking at some more repairs,
and I'm wondering whether it might be more economical to buy a newer
(i.e., slightly nicer, but still used) bicycle. I'm in Chicago and
mostly ride to get around the neighborhood, with the odd weekend ride
(<25mi, maybe 12-14mph). [more inside]
posted by d. z. wang
on Jul 13, 2009 -
23 answers
Hit a big pot hole with my new (to me) Raleigh 3-speed. Cleared the front wheel okay, but the rear rim has a dent from the impact. Still seems ride-able. How worried do I need to be? [more inside]
posted by SirNovember
on Jul 9, 2009 -
10 answers
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 -
20 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
Help us design a simple outdoor bike shed combo. [more inside]
posted by El Curioso
on May 28, 2009 -
7 answers
Specify me a cost-no-object urban bike. [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese
on May 23, 2009 -
22 answers
[cycling] best headphones, preferably not buds? [more inside]
posted by SeƱor 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 vintage bike. it's beautiful, but some parts of the chrome are blotchy. [more inside]
posted by sucre
on May 2, 2009 -
7 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
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
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
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
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 -
19 answers