See http://www2.trekbikes.com/Bikes/2007/mountain/69er.html. Is the bigger front wheel to better roll over obstacles, or is it just a demented fashion...

My teenage son and I have a difference of opinion regarding helmets. I believe, intuitively (I have not actually done the research yet) that helmets can make a...

I have a bike worth about 750 bucks. I dont ever leave it for long, but occasionally want to run into a hardware store, or a supermarket for about 15 minutes,...

I used to have a cassette tape, "Music 'N Sync," that had a loud "beat" at 90 bmp. I used this for indoor cycling and more or less memorized it to use on the...

Cross-posting this time, at the behest of others in a previous thread. I'm not sure which is worse, so please be understanding if you're in the "never...

Why is it important to see Obama's college records? Because the media has created fantasies around Obama on every issue. You should start dispelling them with...

I'm moving from sunny California to the midwest. Winter is a new phenomenon to me (well, living in it, anyway). When the snow is not blowing, is it common...

What's everyone think of the Toyota Prius Honda Civic hybrid and the like ? The Prius has what they call stealth mode (i.e. all electric mode) no motor/exhaust...

Originally Posted by mconlonx "The Dutch aren't all that and are getting more and more conservative. Heck, they just outlawed hallucinogenic mushrooms because...

My searches have not turned up anyone selling a bicycle with a continuously variable electric transmission. I don't mean an electric scooter: I mean one in...

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I keep reading in the papers about childhood obesity and it's certainly evident all around. I've never seen so many fat, unfit kids. We've really had a nice...

I like Bianchi bikes and saw a bike for sale listed as a "main street" ? Has anyone heard of this Bianchi model? Thanks

wrote in message ... Hi, I am considering purchasing another bike for errands...

Here's an item from NY: http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2008/12/16-3 You may have seen this elsewhere. Jobst Brandt

Hello, I recently adopted an old road bike from an extended family member. It's maybe 15 years old and has 27 inch rims and I was wondering how much support...

OK, I know it's not a huge ride for some of you all, but I took a 36 mile ride this morning. The temp was in the 80's by the end of the ride (9-11AM). It's...

*Reposted, this time to correct groups* (Prefatory note to Brent: Yes, I'm aware there are many badly-behaved motorists. No, I don't think they should get off...

Warning: Lots of details on a ride that nobody here probably cares about. Skip to the advice requests or the controversial opinions if you like. ;) I haven't...

I'm sorry that you lost your nice REI gloves (i found them on the street) but they are very nice and have found a good home, thanks! --