So ~ HD got a new bike a few months ago. And, I got his nearly-new Tirreno Razza 1000. I can't be out in public w/ this bike w/out getting comments "Oh, must a' been down at Performance &am...
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My wonderful new Bianchi Veloce has its first flat tire. I think it happened when I rode over too-rough pavement. Anyways...I've changed bike tires before. Just not on these wheels.
I can...
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What is involved in switching from a double crank to a triple or a compact? Would I need a new derailure, or bottom bracket, or...?
I'm still looking for my perfect road bike. Missed an opport...
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So I went on a mammoth ride yesterday in pouring rain and unseasonable high-40s weather here in Vermont. My brakes were working fine all day and then today when I went to clean my bike off (using ...
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In prep for my trip back east I started changing out some of my lighter, fancy stuff on Fluffy for sturdier bits. Poor bike looks a little funny right now. He's got our extra regular spoked whee...
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Do they really make a difference? More than just a change of tires? I want to be a faster and more efficient rider (ah, efficiency, such a fabulous reward for good engineering and logical though...
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I was going to get ambitious and change the front tire on Xtra before the trip, but I'm (easily) intimidated by the way the folding tire just doesn't hold shape like the wire bead ones do. Seems t...
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Hi guys,
Can any of you recommend a bike maintenance and repair book or guide? I was looking at Park Tool's Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair, and Complete Bike Maintenance by Fred Milson. Hav...
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Hi, I REAALLY screwed up yesterday, and messed up the rear tire on my bike. I have a second bike that is actually a better model (At least the frame is a better alloy) but I haven't ridden it in...
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My bike has developed a weird clicking sound, and I just can't figure it out.
It seems to be in the front deraileur, but it doesn't start until well after I've been riding (2-3 miles), and I c...
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I have an occasional slog through mud on my favorite route, but most of the time it's dry, dry, dry and my chain gets coated with dust. I usually use a dry lube, but even a well-wiped off dry lub...
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And it's a true and wild love. An uncomplicated pure love. I knew the moment I saw that vision of beauty. So glorious I simply couldn't look away! My soul was filled with desire, I couldn't sle...
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What to look for in a bike stand? Recommendation's greatly appreciated. Looking at the Park's stand at amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ance&n=3375251
or this one......
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Does anyone else experience this (and do you have a solution/recommendation)?
I have a basic, Nashbar brand wireless cyclocomputer. It records speed, time, average speed, max speed, and distan...
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Hi all, I've lurked for too long...and would appreciate your imput...
I have a 2005 Allez Elite with 300 miles on it, stock Mondo tires.
My Hub and I ride 40-50 miles per ride.
We got the u...
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I have some great wheels but here in San Diego area the bike lanes are full of thorns, debris and such and I keep flatting I want a new tire and am
considering the Armadillos which I hear are al...
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I seem to always have to try five times to get things right - especially if something can be done backwards or upside down.
I *thought* that installing a seat would mean I couldn't do it back...
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After only a little frustration and a medium glass of wine, I finally got my fenders mostly onto my bike. Two of the bolts were the wrong size for the size/shape of my frame, so I need to either ...
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I'm looking for a good all around bike maintenance/repair book, preferably with pictures and good, clear descriptions for someone who is rather technically challenged like me.
I am looking to...
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I was at a local resale shop last week, and there was an old bike. Looked like someone used a spray can of paint on it. The shifters said Campagnolo, so since it was $6 I bought it. The deraile...
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I am getting a new mountain bike, Giant Yukon, but I think I want to change out the tires on it as the ones that come on the bike are really big and although I do most of my riding on gravel roads...
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My linear pull brakes in front are being grumpy. The right (noodle) side pad drags against the rim after I use the brake. I can pull it away from the rim, but it will drag again after the next t...
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Hi all, I'm new here and I have dh's old 10 speed bike. It's been in storage, very dusty and could use an overhaul. IS it worth it? My LBS said they'd look at it(I haven't made it there yet-been b...
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I am considering buying a 1970 model tandem bike. This bike is a single speed. My question is...I should be able to convert this bike to say a 5 or a 7 speed bike shouldn't I?
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If you take good care of me, we can have many happy miles (or kilometers!) rolling down the road together. And yes, this really is your bike talking!
Please don't take this post the wrong way...
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