Where can I find good used bikes in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 7 answers

I will be at Usenix in Boston next week, and want to do a 25-30 mile bike ride one of those evenings. [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 11 answers

Powder Coating in Toronto... who does a good, fast job for a reasonable price? I want to change the color of a bike frame and fork but using google just gives me a bunch of companies in Mississauga with terrible web sites... I'd love a first hand recommendation if anyone's got one. Also disregarding geography, any advice or caveats regarding powder coating in general? Thanks!
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Looking for bags or similar things that can attach to a bike and easily (without tools) be removed that I can carry stuff in. I currently have a MEC frame bag but it's insufficient, space-wise. I'm also familiar with the Detours bags, but they only carry 5 lbs. Suggestions...? It's important to me that when the item is off the bike, its fastening system isn't still on the bike (like a basket or panniers). Also, if I can throw it over my shoulder (when not on the bike) that's even better. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 16 answers

Fixedgearfilter: I'd like to build a single speed bike, but I have no idea what frame and forks to buy. [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2008 - 11 answers

What's the best way to put my new bike on a diet? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 13 answers

Please help me find some safe, beginner-ish bike routes that start out in Williamsburg/Greenpoint, Brooklyn. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 5 answers

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... [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 19 answers

{Hipster,Scenester}filter: What's up with all of the kids on fixed gear bikes these days? And why don't they wear helmets? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 56 answers

Where can I rent/borrow different types of multi-person bicycles in Copenhagen? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a good read about bicycle randonneuring, in English or French. [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 12 answers

I am looking for an old, black and white photo (circa early 1900s?) of some French bicycle racers, some with cigarettes dangling from their mouths. [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 6 answers

Why does the law have a problem with sex with a bicycle? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 21 answers

Is it worth it to get my dad a professional bike fitting? Where in Boston? [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2007 - 10 answers

In the pre Giuliani days there were a lot of used bikes floating around NYC for sale. I've been out of the game for a while and am looking for shops that deal in used bicycles. Slim pickings on craigslist.... Any local NY/NJ riders have a suggestion?
posted on Sep 26, 2007 - 3 answers

Help me find a bike that fits a short guy, who is apparently only short in the legs. [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 25 answers

Few friends in Germany want to sell customized Harley Davidson Motorcycles **German Drag Style... What is it and what would they need to do? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2007 - 3 answers

I just got hit by a car while riding my bike in Vancouver Canada, what is the next step? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2007 - 13 answers

Can I rebuild my lung capacity? And how? In the past two years, I have gone from being a high-level aerobic athlete - one to three hours daily of bike riding or running - to doing almost nothing. The reason? Respiratory problems. It started with asthma, went on to sinus infections, then two cases of pneumonia. I've had two sinus surgeries in the past six months. The good news is I am feeling better. The bad news is that my wind is shot... [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 10 answers

Is it worth rebuilding my racer (bike) or should I just buy a new hybrid/tourer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2007 - 14 answers

After riding today, a couple things started going wrong with my bike, and I'd like to fix the problems myself, if possible. [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2007 - 19 answers

Is a carbon fiber road frame worth the extra expense? I mean I've read loads of pros and cons but does it come down to a slight difference or a major one? I love to go on 15-30 mile rides but I'd like to increase my comfort levels (got a proper fitting and new seat/post so far). [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2007 - 27 answers

[UsedBicycleFilter] Any tips on buying a used bike? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2007 - 14 answers

Chicago Bike Questions: It looks like winter is finally receding and it's time for me to buy a new bike. Looking for advice on stores in Chicagoland and potential models for a relatively novice biker on a short, flat commute. [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2007 - 21 answers

Two of my bicycles and my work stand (and a bike not mine) were stolen out of my condo building's basement bike storage room. The perps (who we've seen on tape) easily entered the front door of the building twice a few evenings ago. I've got no home owners insurance and the replacement value of the bikes is quite significant. I thought I was pretty much screwed until I recieved a call from the building's developer. He had the door company out to fix the now obvious flaw in the front door. The door company stated that the lock was incorrectly installed and forced entry would have been "impossible" had things been installed correctly. The developer told me that he called his lawyer, and that the lawyer said I could "file against" the company that installed the door (though I'm sure this wasn't official legal advice). [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2007 - 6 answers

I've seen the well-balanced cycling board, BikeForums.net, and want to know if are there others that also deal with road bikes, fixies, etc. besides the usual mountain bike chatter. What are they? How about the best deals on cycling gear too?
posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 8 answers

I'd like to find an old road bike ripe for conversion to fixed gear on the cheap. Thought it would be easy, as it seems to me there must be a huge cache of these sitting in a warehouse somewhere. (Doesn't WMATA and/or the cops pick these up on a regular basis?). The only source I can find is Craigslist, but that has not been very good, at least not yet. Anybody know of anything better? Police auction? Used bike wholesaler? Or perhaps my expectations are too high? Thanks.
posted on Oct 7, 2006 - 16 answers

My 20+ year old low end racing Trek bicycle is coming back to me. I need to restore it to working condition. I'm going to go to the bicycle kitchen to do the work but before I do that I'd like to read a bit. What books can a mechanically naive cyclist read to learn about tuning a bike?
posted on Sep 28, 2006 - 5 answers

How do I get sponsors for my new cycling team? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 7 answers

Where besides CafePress can I have a turnkey sticker shop? [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2006 - 2 answers

My current Fuji road bike has 700x23 tires that have worn out. When replacing tires, do I need exactly the same size or could I go for a 700x25 or a 700x20? What might the difference be? Are there particular tire brands/models that are ideal for durability and general city biking?
posted on Aug 14, 2006 - 10 answers

Is there a good, easy, or already available way to make an altitude profile from a route in Google Earth? Alternatively, is there another easy (and preferably free) way to do it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2006 - 9 answers

My wife and I have really started to get into bike riding lately - nothing extreme or long distance, just urban riding (10 miles or less). I have an old Huffy multi-speed that I'd like to dismantle, clean up, and repaint, but I don't know the first thing about bicycle maintenance and dis/assembly. Help! [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2006 - 20 answers

I want to bike all the way around Lake Ontario, starting in Toronto and heading East. I have questions! [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2006 - 26 answers

Any suggestions on roof and bike racks for my 2003 Toyota Matrix? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2006 - 12 answers

Help me pick a bicycle. I'm currently riding a bmx'er with 20" wheels. My days of jumping over stuff and doing table tops are over. I need a really good multi-purpose bike. [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2006 - 15 answers

Anyone know of a bicycle that would fit a very tall (6' 10") man? Recumbents and velocipedes need not apply.
posted on Apr 9, 2006 - 13 answers

Mountain bike with rear child seat? (Japan) [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2006 - 9 answers

I want to purchase a bike trainer so I can ride indoors during the winter months. What sorts of things should I look for? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2006 - 20 answers

Where can I learn to ride a bike as an adult in the NYC area? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2006 - 9 answers

Which folding bike should I get? Are Bromptons worth it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2006 - 13 answers

Where can I purchase this particular (NSFW, cursing) sticker?! [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2005 - 6 answers

I want to buy a road bike with a pathetically small budget, ~$700 USD or so. What I want to be able to do with it is go on weekly and/or daily rides with my (much) more experienced friends. [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2005 - 25 answers

I'd like to find a deluxe banana seat to put on this bike - so deluxe it'll practically be a motorcyle seat. I'd like a lot of comfortable padding for a nice, easy ride, and a split-level / two-seat configuration, kind of like the seat on this thing. It will be mounted on the bicycle seat post + sissy bars down to the rear dropouts. I am finding squat on eBay / Froogle. Any help?
posted on Nov 10, 2005 - 7 answers

I need to replace the tubes on my bicycle, how should I go about doing that? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2005 - 25 answers

Is there a cheap, simple way to map out the profile of a road to show the height / length of the hills? [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2005 - 11 answers

BikeFilter: i'm scheduled to buy a used bike this evening and i plan to convert it to a fixed gear bike. should i go used and convert or just buy new? also, what should i look (out) for when buying this bike? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2005 - 14 answers

I'm new to biking and I need some fundamental advice about bike repair and maintenance. [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2005 - 23 answers

I'm fat and I wouldn't mind getting a bike. [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2005 - 27 answers

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 on May 2, 2005 - 26 answers