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| 2year old 7 speed bike,kulana moon dog | 10/10/2008 |
Q: i am having trouble with my 7 speed bike.I usually ride in first gear.(or the easiest to pedal)I ...
A: There are any number of sites that detail, with pictures and diagrams, how to adjust a rear ...
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| 2year old 7 speed bike,kulana moon dog | 10/8/2008 |
Q: i am having trouble with my 7 speed bike.I usually ride in first gear.(or the easiest to pedal)I ...
A: Then you need to check the shifter cable. Make sure its not slipping and that its moving the ...
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| Search box | 10/6/2008 |
Q: Scott, I have a database with one table called Documents with the follwing fields : "DocID", "Dnote" ...
A: The user can still just type in the code, they don't have to pull down the combo. But if you want, ...
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| Best road bike for newbie | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have been cycling for many many years, but have never owned a road bike. I have a trek mountain ...
A: First, I'm not Peter. Second, I really can't recommend something specific because I don't know what ...
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| Child Cycle Sizing | 4/23/2008 |
Q: My 6 year old son (4 feet tall) just completed a 50 mile bike ride on his little bike. We're trying ...
A: Well the real consideration here what type of riding he will be doing. If he wants a "mountain" type ...
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| turning a single speed into a ten speed. | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I recently found a BMX bike in my building and for the most part its in great condition. its a ...
A: Its possible, but not likely. I once converted an old 3-speed English Racer type bike to a 5-speed ...
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| Bicycle for 56 year old male | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I am going to need to quit power walking for exercise due to plantar fascia so I am turning my ...
A: The suspension on mountain bikes is meant to absorb the bumps and rough terrain that these bikes are ...
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| 700cc? | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have a question. I have a Marin Novato bike, with some Mavic Crossride rims (26") and some ...
A: The reason bikes with narrower tires go faster is because of reduced rolling resistance. The more ...
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| saddle setting | 5/16/2007 |
Q: this season I have been getting numbness in my left hand only, and after a short while into my ...
A: The advantage of drop bars is the variety of positions you can use. If you are getting numbness you ...
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| Help buing bike to tow barley piccolo | 2/25/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I need advice on buying a good bicycle to tow a barley piccolo tag-a-long. ...
A: I tried using something similar to the Piccolo when my daughter was around your daughter's age and I ...
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| dogs | 11/17/2006 |
Q: have you got any answer for dealing with pursuing dogs when cycling.
A: Pedal faster! Seriously, generally you have two choices. Stop and stand still or try and outrun ...
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| planning bike routes online to determine distance etc | 7/28/2006 |
Q: Are there any websites online that help plan routes or tours for road trips? I just used ...
A: Sorry, but all the online mapping sites route according to car routes. A bike route will be ...
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| Bicycling | 6/17/2006 |
Q: What shift or speed should I go into while going up a steep hill on my bike. I have a hybrid ...
A: Not sure I follow what you mean by downward then up. What determines the sequence of gearing is the ...
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| Assistance picking a distance / touring / hybrid bike | 3/5/2006 |
Q: upright bike - that is fast, nimble, and has a very wide range of gears and fits somewhere between ...
A: From what I know your options are fairly limited. When you talk touring and long distance you are ...
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| cycling shoes | 3/4/2006 |
Q: I have recently begun taking indoor cycyling classes and need a good pair of shoes. I am looking on ...
A: Indoor cycling classes are usally spin classes. These type of classes usually use road shoes. ...
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| Clips/Clipless- What all is needed? | 2/28/2006 |
Q: I purchased a road bike at the end of the fall last year (Specialized-Allez) and am considering ...
A: To define what we are talking about Clips refer to toeclips that create like a little pocket you put ...
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| Longest Bike Ride | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I am a senior at shaler Area High school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My classmates and I are making ...
A: The closest I could find was this web site: http://www.ultracycling.com/records/timedrecords.html ...
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| Looking for suggestions for a beginner bike | 1/29/2006 |
Q: I am looking for a couple of suggestions for a beginner bike...mostly for fitness, the knees just ...
A: You should be able to get a decent bike in that range if you are looking for a hybrid. I'm assuming ...
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| winter biking | 10/28/2005 |
Q: I sweat terribly in the winter because of extra layers and being on s.s. can't really afford fancy ...
A: I don't think that will work. I would check the major supply houses like Bike Nansbar or Performance ...
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| Touring Partners? | 8/16/2005 |
Q: I hope to be doing a large cycling trip across the country next year. I would like to go with at ...
A: I would recommend going with one of several tour operators that run cross country bike tours. There ...
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| Lights | 7/28/2005 |
Q: Greetings! I volunteer here at AE in the motorcycle safety department. I'm also a state ...
A: There are many options for headlights for bicyclists. From handlebar mounted to helmet mounted. They ...
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| gear ratios | 7/28/2005 |
Q: I've been road riding for a few years now in flat New Jersey. My problem is that I am using only my ...
A: The first thing you need to do is make sure of the gearing on your bike. How many teeth on the ...
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| bicycle seat | 7/21/2005 |
Q: I am fairly new at riding. The bike cost around $300. I notice that after riding a few miles,I ...
A: There are a lot of factors that go into riding comfort. proper adjustment, horizontally and ...
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| What bike to buy | 6/3/2005 |
Q: Scottgem, My birthday is coming up, as is college, and I am looking to buy my first roadbike. I ...
A: Well a lot depends on what you mean by touring. If you are talking about trips where you take a lot ...
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| bike type | 5/25/2005 |
Q: I would like to do some long distance touring by bike. What could you recommend that wouldn't cost a ...
A: Cannondale and Trek have nice touring models in the $1000 range. I would not go any less then those ...
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| seats for saddle pain | 2/9/2005 |
Q: Just started riding a stationary cycle and have found it incredibly painful to the sits bones, even ...
A: I use a Gel saddle cushion on my exercise bike and a Gel saddle on my road bike. I find the gel ...
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| riding bike | 2/9/2005 |
Q: can you please explain the gears on my bike, 1st time 1 have had 18gears. what gear to start in what ...
A: There is no set gear for any situation. It depends on your gearing and your riding skill. But I can ...
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| Which bike to choose? | 1/3/2005 |
Q: My name is Mike. I am currently at a crossroad. I am trying to decide between a Trek mountain bike ...
A: I'm more of a road cyclist so not that familiar with Mountain bikes. I took a look at the three ...
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| Road bikes | 11/14/2004 |
Q: I am new to bicycling, and im intrested in purchasing a new road bike. I would mainly be using it ...
A: It would help to know your budget, how you ride, whether you ride alone or in club rides, etc. ...
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| Road bikes | 11/14/2004 |
Q: I am new to bicycling, and im intrested in purchasing a new road bike. I would mainly be using it ...
A: I think you are misunderstanding the definitions. A Road bike is considered a racing bike. A road ...
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| Beginner | 9/6/2004 |
Q: Im a beginner and I love cycling. I've been cycling on and off for about a year now. I want to get ...
A: Are you looking to obtain a level of fitness or are you looking to cycle at a higher level? While ...
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| how can i come first in a cycle race? | 8/15/2004 |
Q: how can i come first in a cycle race? i mean to say at the starting ive to so slow or fast in the ...
A: The secret is very simple, pedal faster then anyone else in the race. If you are asking what ...
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| Climbing? | 7/26/2004 |
Q: I recently bought a Bianchi Avenue that kind of looks like this one: ...
A: A very good bike for commuting to school and riding around campus. Not a great bike for off road. ...
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| Hills | 7/11/2004 |
Q: I find it difficult to get up steep hills. I jog 1 hour every day, but still haven't enough steam ...
A: I don't like steep either, up or down. I'm also not the best hill climber. In fact, I was on a ride ...
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| right bike | 7/8/2004 |
Q: I am a 60 yr. old retired man, I would like to try rideing a bicycle .I am in good shape and wanted ...
A: In that case, I would recommend a hybrid or so-called comfort bike. While you can probably get such ...
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| right bike | 7/8/2004 |
Q: I am a 60 yr. old retired man, I would like to try rideing a bicycle .I am in good shape and wanted ...
A: I would need to know what type of riding you plan to do, and what type of riding experience you ...
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| Tour de France | 7/7/2004 |
Q: Why are there no women competing in the Tour de France?
A: I haven't a clue a) that there are no women competing, or b) why not. You would have to check with ...
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| Adjusting to clips | 6/1/2004 |
Q: I have been doing indoor cycling sessions (spinning) for the past three months, really getting into ...
A: Yes and yes. I assume you are referring to "clipless" pedals where there is a metal piece on the ...
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| hight of the seat and best gear | 5/31/2004 |
Q: i have a 21 gear bike i just wanted to ask what woud be the ideal hight of the bike seat and my ...
A: The ideal height of the bike seat leaves a slight bend in your knee at the bottom of the stroke. You ...
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| Cycling shoes | 5/17/2004 |
Q: I do several indoor cycling classes a week (spinning) and LOVE it, but I've noticed that my running ...
A: Not being someone who does weight training I'm not really sure what the requirments of such shoes ...
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| legalities of riding on u.s. highways | 5/9/2004 |
Q: in short, what sorts of roads am i allowed to ride on when i tour? are there different rules in ...
A: You cannot ride on any Interstate or limited access highway. Other then that you should be OK from a ...
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| Road Bike Races | 5/6/2004 |
Q: I'm a fiction writer, working on story about a character who races bikes, and I need some ...
A: I'm not a racer so I really can't answer all your questions. I do know that most bike races gets its ...
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| Mountain Bike purchasing advice | 4/28/2004 |
Q: Scottgem, I have been looking into purchasing a new mountain bike for a while now. My problem is ...
A: Mountain bikes are not my strong suit. But another brand to look at is Iron Horse. I have an Iron ...
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| what size bike needed? | 4/26/2004 |
Q: I'm planning on purchasing a bike on line to save money, taxes, clearance prices, etc... but do not ...
A: The rule of thumb I was taught is that there should be about a inch of clearance between your crotch ...
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| Touring Bikes | 4/15/2004 |
Q: I've decided that I would like to purchase a touring bike. I have been shopping around and looking ...
A: Not a lot of manufacturers make pure touring bikes. The major manufacturers make good bikes. ...
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| Three wheel incumbents | 3/22/2004 |
Q: I am a heart patient and ride a two wheel cruiser bike. I have a defibrillator that shocks my heart. ...
A: I really have no experience with recumbents, but I do know some people who have ridden them. While ...
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| Mens Bike Seat | 3/17/2004 |
Q: I like to bike, and I would like to bike a whole lot more but I find the seat really uncomfortable. ...
A: Bike seats have changed greatly in the last few years. Many seats now have a cut out area in the ...
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