Fixed Gear Conversion / Bike Question: 120mm rear hub. 130mm frame. Solutions? I also have a crank/bb question inside. [more inside]
posted by You Should See the Other Guy on Mar 18, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm in Toronto. A bike I want is in Berkeley, CA. I do not know the seller and he refuses to ship (anywhere). I have a relative in Fresno who does not drive but if the bike can get to him, he can ship it to me. Is there a service or something that I can pay to either ship the bike to me or deliver it to my relative? Ridiculous details inside. [more inside]
posted by dobbs on Jul 28, 2008 - 13 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 by everichon on Jun 16, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I rent/borrow different types of multi-person bicycles in Copenhagen? [more inside]
posted by GalaxieFiveHundred on Apr 16, 2008 - 7 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 by everichon on Feb 14, 2008 - 6 answers

Why does the law have a problem with sex with a bicycle? [more inside]
posted by popcassady on Nov 15, 2007 - 21 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 by mathowie on Jun 2, 2007 - 27 answers

[UsedBicycleFilter] Any tips on buying a used bike? [more inside]
posted by the_arbiter 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 by fancypants on Mar 19, 2007 - 21 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 by rdr on Sep 28, 2006 - 5 answers

Where besides CafePress can I have a turnkey sticker shop? [more inside]
posted by mikepop on Aug 24, 2006 - 2 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 by snsranch 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 by thinman on Apr 9, 2006 - 13 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 by 40 Watt on Jan 25, 2006 - 20 answers

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

I think I want to buy a bicycle. [more inside]
posted by trharlan on Aug 9, 2004 - 16 answers

The "Bigha" recumbent bike advert on the MeFi front page. I spent hours researching it and got excited about a "bent". More inside. [more inside]
posted by stbalbach on Jul 27, 2004 - 9 answers

Tour de France: How does it really work? It's a team sport, clearly, but you see Lance Armstrong getting all the credit for his victories. How do the teams factor in?
posted by xmutex on Jul 3, 2004 - 7 answers

Bike rental & trails around Moab, UT
I'll be looping into UT thru Zion, Bryce to stay in the Moab area for a couple of days & want to rent a couple of mountain bikes to do some trails. Anyone care to recommend a good local bike shop & some 'must do' trails? And I'll be in Yellowstone/Tetons in a couple of weeks...any rental/trail recommendations around there? [bit more within] [more inside]
posted by i_cola on May 4, 2004 - 4 answers

Does anyone have any experience with solid or foam-core bicycle tires? I've been looking at these and these. I have always hated flats, patches and pumps. Is this a safe and worthwhile option? [more inside]
posted by milovoo on May 3, 2004 - 8 answers

Two-part question about buying a bike. Part the first: I want to get a good quality road or hybrid bike. What's your recommendation for brand and/or model to check out and/or avoid? B) If you're in Toronto, where do you recommend shopping? My price range is C$600-1000 (about max of us$750). If you're not in Toronto, is there an online shop you can recommend for buying and having a bike shipped here? Main purpose of the bike is exercise and will almost exclusively be ridden on city streets. [more] [more inside]
posted by dobbs on Apr 29, 2004 - 14 answers

I'll soon have a basement, and be able to bring at least one bike inside for the winter, so I'm wondering: do I want a trainer? If so, do I want rollers, a fan-trainer, a fluid-trainer, a mag-trainer, what? I'm not a racer, I'm just looking for an alternative to spinning classes to keep my lungs in shape.
posted by bonehead on Dec 19, 2003 - 5 answers