Bike gurus: What's causing these weird grooves on my inner tubes? [more inside]
posted by cillit bang on Jul 7, 2009 - 10 answers

Suggestions for bicycle-themed movies [more inside]
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth on Apr 24, 2009 - 34 answers

Deciding between two Trek bikes for someone who's never rode a bike before. Need your help, hivemind! [more inside]
posted by actionpact on Jul 3, 2008 - 24 answers

Potentially stupid new bicycle question within. [more inside]
posted by nyc123 on Aug 4, 2006 - 7 answers

I am a full time college student right now and have just gotten a job at a bicycle shop. The problem is, I have no idea what I am being paid. When I inquired about employment I was initially turned down, saying that there was not any positions currently available. After some pleading and explaining my passion for bikes the manager entertained the idea. During the interview he asked me when I was looking to make. This question somewhat blind-sided me as I didn't want to give too high of a number and leave a bad taste in his mouth or worse, lose the job. I told him that pay was really not important to me and just working with bikes and learning was the most important aspect of the job. Long story short I got the job but we have yet to discuss salary [more inside]
posted by Evan Gaffney on Jul 24, 2006 - 18 answers

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 - 13 answers

BikeFilter: I live in a small but bustling city outside of a much larger one. For minor errands, I prefer biking over driving (when possible). So why do I have to bike on the road instead of on the sidewalk (it's a ticketable offense here)? [more inside]
posted by Sinner on Jul 11, 2005 - 92 answers