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Direct Pull (V-Brake) vs. Center Pull Cantilevers (pros and cons)
I am looking around for an old mountain bike to ride this winter (and this summer when it is wet).
I was just browsing around and was curious what the difference was between
Direct pull brakes:
And Center-pull Cantilevers:
Sheldon Brown has a…
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What pressure should I run my Mountain Bike tires at?
Should I run my mountain bike at the suggested PSI/Bar on the tire/rim? Or should I run it a bit lower? Or is it more about conditions? Should I run lower if I am running on softer terrain?
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Simplest and best way to keep water bottles clean and hygienic?
Obviously a daily wash with washing up liquid and water is a good start... But with all the use a water bottle gets and the mouthpiece being exposed to the elements whilst cycling through who knows what - are there any other steps you take to ensure…
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Can I use a gas station air pump on a bike tire?
Someone pointed out that it may be risky, and it might not have the right kind of nozzle, but I don't have a bike pump at the moment. Does anyone else ever do this?
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How much cheaper is cycling than driving?
How much does a rider spend, on average and totally, with the bicycle per unit-distance? And with the car per unit-distance? Are there any official or academical data?
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It it impolite to "informally" join or draft a group of cyclists?
On a recent Sunday ride on a country road, I was slowly overtaken by a group of (5) guys on road bikes. They were "proper" road cyclists, if you know what I mean.
When they passed me, I just slipped in behind them and drafted for about 5 miles until…
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Explaining the effects of frame geometries
I asked about buying a bike here, and someone asked on my behalf about test-riding a bike before buying.
My question is, what should I know, or should have known, about the sizing or 'geometry' of a bike?
In reply to my question about buying, people…
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Carrying Pizza on a Bicycle
I have a rear rack.
However, I don't really have a good way to carry pizza.
Cables? Any big enough bags? I can avoid leaning too much, I'll slow on the turns if I have to..
Edit: Delivery? Not in this town. I just want a pizza...
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How can I improve my pedal stroke?
I know a part of biking endurance and speed come from having a perfect pedal stroke. What should I do to improve my pedal stroke?
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Arguments for/against bike lanes?
What are the arguments for and against bike lanes? Can anyone summarize the best reasons they're good for and bad for cyclists and automobile drivers?
For example, Are there some environments particularly suited for bike lanes? Are there some types…
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Is there difference in quality for disc brake rotors?
I am on the hunt for new rotors for my mechanical disc brakes, as the old are too twisted now and the brakes can't be adjusted without the disc rubbing the pads.
What is the difference between the cheapest possible rotors and several times more…
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Need cycling eyewear, but fogging is a big problem
I'm commuting in temperatures ranging from -10 to -25C without windchill factored in. I have a typical pair of interchangeable lens wrap around cycling glasses. I find that they, without fail, immediately fog up when I ride due to the moisture in my…
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Road bike carbon fiber frame life span
I have read in several places regarding bicycle frames that carbon fiber has a shorter life span than aluminum, and I was wondering just what would it be.
I am not referring to accident-related failures of the frame. I would like to know how much…
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What is the hand gesture for "I'm sorry"?
I usually signal "turn left" and "turn right" and "pass me by, take point". However, there is one more situation that happens to me often and I do not know a widely accepted gesture to convey my thoughts.
How do I express that "I am sorry." to a car…
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Does drafting cause resistance to the lead rider?
I know that when riding close to another cyclist, I expend less energy to go the same speed. But does the Conservation of Energy "law" mean that the lead cyclist is going to expend more energy to allow me to expend less?
(i.e. Is there a physical…
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