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How many years an aluminium frame lasts in a touring bike?
How long does an aluminium frame lasts in a touring bike?
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So far I preferred aluminium vs. steel for many reasons, but if steel lasts significantly longer, for my next touring bike I will go for…
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How to descend mountain roads?
What skills and techniques are required to descending at high speeds while maintaining control of the bicycle? How does this change when the roads are wet or have gravel in them?
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Noticeable clicking from crankset or bottom bracket
A few days ago I began hearing a clicking noise coming from the crankset and I can also sense a slight hitch when the right crank is at its upmost position just when it's about to go down.
The interesting thing is that it only happens when pedaling.…
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How to keep a huge cargo bike safe in the city?
I have been biking for transportation and pleasure the whole time I've lived in Chicago, and I'm familiar with the basics of locking up and storing my commuter bike.
Yesterday I added a Yuba Mundo to my stable because I'm getting rid of my car and…
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Is it bad etiquette to ride road bike through a small residential area?
Is it considered bad etiquette to ride a road bike through a small residential area? Not talking about a cheap bike and riding on the sidewalk but a nicer road bike at a decent pace. I don't want to upset anyone by cutting through their neighborhood…
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Where to find good bicycle maintenance info?
If there is a good book what would it be? I'm pretty sure I can find stuff on YouTube (any particular user?). Any blogs out there?
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Is it possible to fit a chain guard to a bike with derailleur gears?
I've been slowly going through the process of converting my old hardtail mountain bike into a commuting bike. One of the things that I'd like to do is to fit a chain guard so that I can ride the bike while wearing long trousers and not have to worry…
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Leave a bicycle in the rain for a day - is it safe?
I use my bike (gt avalanche 1.0) to commute to work. Now it's autumn and so rain can happen just every day.
So the questions are: is leaving my bike outside harmful? Should take the seatpost with me or better leave it in place?
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Do cyclists warrant special consideration under traffic laws?
I recently saw a YouTube channel where a motorist with an agenda has taken it upon himself to film cyclists as they break traffic laws. Most (perhaps not all) of the actions I observed would be what I consider reasonable out of necessity or…
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Is a leather saddle appropriate for all-weather riding?
In our climate, it rains pretty steadily for 3 seasons. Would a leather saddle (like a Brooks) be appropriate for my bike, or should I look for a different material?
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Why the penny-farthing?
The penny-farthing was the standard until the diamond-frame "safety bike" was "invented" and revolutionalized the world of bikes.
It seems to me strange to have to "invent" to put the same size of wheels on a bike, composed of two triangles (the…
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Do helmets really lose their quality with time even if kept in package?
A friend of mine, who works as a sales manager in a good bike shop advised me to never buy a helmet that is older than couple of years, and the best thing to do is to buy the current model line, when they arrive to LBS (like fresh bread). Neither he…
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How much of a difference will I notice going from a Mountain bike to a road bike?
I have a Mountain bike with 1.95 tyres on it. Most of the cycle path I take into work is fairly well paved/asphalted, I'm not going over any dirt tracks or anything like that although there is the odd bit of poorly maintained asphalt.
There are also…
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Are Z-shaped cranks a good idea?
I've stumbled across this kickstarter project, which promotes an original shape for cranks:
They claim a wider arc of useful push during rotation. While their main point is rendered moot by clipping systems, I remain unsure about their claim in…
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'safety dot' on rims
My Araya GP-710 rims have a sticker that says 'safety dot' with arrows that point to little dimples in the rim -what are they for ? Dimple not visible in pic, but are on the rim
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