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What are my options for cycling mirrors?
What options are available in terms of types of cycling mirrors? Where all can I mount them and what are the advantages and disadvantages to each?
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How do I know when to replace my bottom bracket?
With out completely removing the cranks and bottom bracket, how can I tell when it's time to replace my bottom bracket?
The current symptom is a slightly 'rough' feeling when I pedal. It's not constant, and it's not the pedals - I've swapped them…
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Equipping a commuter bike for a 5 mile city commute
My commute is a bit over 5 miles each way through the city. It's not that long a commute; in traffic, it takes about 35 minutes door to door, and I'm never far from public transit that I could use in an emergency. I tend to prefer to travel light;…
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Why don't Tour de France riders always ride their TT bikes?
When the tour riders are doing time trials, they ride their super aerodynamic, aggressively positioned bikes for maximum efficiency.
However, on normal stages, there are many cyclists who could also benefit from the greater aerodynamic efficiency.…
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What characterizes a future-proof ebike drive system?
Ebikes had their origins in modular drive systems that were assembled by enthusiasts and specialty companies choosing their own motors, batteries, battery controllers, motor controllers, and displays. Systems of this kind can offer a high degree of…
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Is it really necessary to physically cross (interlace) the spokes on traditional wheel lacing?
Recently I had to replace a hub on the front wheel of my workhorse bike. That meant unlace it and lace it again. Since the hubs were identical, I used the same old spokes, same not-so-old rim and same lacing pattern (3-crossings).
However, I noticed…
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Why do racers follow the leader in a curve rather than take the shortest path?
Quite often in road racing cyclists will create a C-shape curve on the road, following the path taken by the peloton leader.
source: youtu.be/61LHrIa-NnU?t=82
The peloton leader seems to create this curve because they're looking behind them (for…
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Is 13 years too old for an otherwise new-condition tire?
I was reading some product reviews for bike tires and came across a complaint from a customer who had received "new old stock" tires. Here's the relevant part of the review:
Feb 07, 2020
The two tires I received had the manufacture date stamp…
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What should I carry on day trips for emergencies?
While commuting or touring I use a off road trekking bike with racks, a water-proof bag and some tools in case of flat tyres.
In my day trips I prefer my fitness bike and I want to be "fast and light" so I have no racks and bags. In my saddle…
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Can road bumps excite frame eigen frequencies?
During my last bike holiday I have happened to ride downwhill on roads which had transversal stripes to mark the approaching of a turn.
The stripes were made with road paint, and were slightly higher than the road plane, so that passing on them…
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Is it really safer to ride in the road than on the sidewalk?
I am fairly new to riding, in a city where it is legal to ride in the road or on the sidewalk. In the areas where I need to ride, the roads are busy but the sidewalks are virtually deserted.
I keep hearing that it is safer to ride in the road, but…
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Patch or replace tube?
Is it worth patching a tube on a mountain bike, or just replace it with a new one?
There are a lot of 1/2" - 3/4" thorns here in Texas, and I use 26 x 1.95 tubes.
Any particular patch type/brand is better? Can you recommend any methods to cut down…
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Wrong way on a bike lane?
Is it OK to ride the opposite way on a designated bike lane? I'm in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The reason I ask is because most of the lanes near me are only on one side of the road. The picture below is an example of the type of lane.
The law…
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Bicycle designed for one-arm usage?
I badly fractured my shoulder in a car accident and have limited mobility in my right arm after the repair.
Is there a way for me to safely bicycle on city streets with one arm? Can I modify my current bicycles -- or, are there forms of bicycles,…
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How should I handle a highway patrolman who stops me occasionally to give incorrect instructions about my riding duties?
I live near a minor Tennessee town and frequently ride the few miles into town and back on state highways. Part of the route (the less busy part, ironically) has a dedicated bike lane, but it's filled with debris in many parts, so for about the last…
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