Anyone know how this is achieved (i.e. what's the physical mechanism?). Is it like the self-energising canti of the past in which the c arms are dragged...

Hi, Just got a new Specialized Allez road bike. The stock brake pads are pretty bad and I would like to replace them. I'm looking for recommendations as to...

I've got a chromolly lugged tube road bike equipped with narrow tires. I'd like to take it touring, but I want thicker tires with more tread to them. My first...

maybe it would be easier to go look for Noah's ark.... I'm looking for decals for my 1989 RB-2, specially the seat tube scrolling RB-2, if anyone knows where...

I'm outfitting my bike for some touring, and I'm looking into racks for panniers. My first question is; how do rear racks attach if your bike doesn't have...

Leaving aside the quality of brake pad -- no, they're not Kool-Stop Salmons ;-), condition of rim sidewall, and flexibility of brake caliper (Paul's canti) and...

I have a Brompton that I ride to work year-round; I'm in New York state, so that involves rain and snow. Also, because the bike folds, the front cable's route...

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I've always liked HED wheels.... from what I've seen and read, they aren't as good as Zipp in marketing, but their stuff stands up better, and technically is...

Which is better? (approx same price)

In my lifetime, as a computer engineer, we have seen just about everything proprietary ( byte size, operating system, language, etc.) go to standard,...

I picked up a Cannondale Super-V 2000 last year and loved the bike. A few weeks ago I accidentally backed over it after a long ride (long story I'd rather not...

How do I know the chain is dirty enough to needs cleaning? Is soaking in acetone a good way to accomplish that? For how long?

I just purchased a 5-speed aluminum frame bike from Wal-Mart. Recently, I have noticed that the rear brakes squeal when they come in contact with the rear...

Hello, I am in the final stages of putting our newly refurbished tandem together. I am trying to improve the braking response at the back (V-brake, fItted...

What's the deal with different length and angle noodels? What's the theory? My bike seems to work well with a 90° noodles back and front but am I missing out...

Hello, Is there a general rule of thumb for things wearing out? I am up to 2,150km and it is all still all original tires, mine have a few small cuts, they...

Hi: I would like to share with you a report from the cycling ride: Mexico City - Archaeological Site of Coatetelco (Morelos) - Cuernavaca, performed...

Hi All, I've been cycling for a few years, I know all the adjustments you can make to a saddle, had some good times with a Specialized BG bottom of the line,...

Hi: I would like to share with you a report from the cycling ride: Mexico City - Archaeological Site of Tepoztlan (Morelos) - Mexico City (with ascent to the...