I am trying to decide what gary fisher nirvana bike to buy. The XXL size (25 inch) that I need is now available as 2003 and 2004 model. The 2003 model looks...

If one weighted 84 Kg (185 lbs) would you use the 1.8/1.6/1.8 spokes (15/16 gauge) for his hand-built wheels (low profile rims + campa hub). Before, he had...

I am restoring a Marukin bicycle I bought at a garage sale, and wondering if anybody has any information on the bike. It's older, probably built in the 80's.

pete- I have a Campy Chorus threaded headset which is approximately three years old. BRBR How long is one of these headsets supposed to last? ...

I'm not suggesting anything, just asking about the normal practice. Is the plastic inside of a brake cable noodle replaceable? If so, what plastic is used? I...

Dear All, My 11-sp Ultegra-equipped bike came with a compact crankset (50-34) and an 11-28 cassette. For my use both the low and the high end are too high....

I have Shimano SH7701 wheels and find them to be very durable. I just had my first broken spoke last Sunday with 9,375 miles on the wheels. I had two pairs...

Hello, I damaged a crankset while trying to remove it: stripped threads and bent inner ring (actually, a friend of mine "helped" me). The crankset is a cheap...

On Sunday, December 2, 2001 at 1:11:56 PM UTC-8, system administration wrote: Hi there, I just bought a secondhand road bike. I have never heard of...

On another thread someone was looking for a new backpack to carry his commuting gear in it. Many people suggested panniers instead. There are times when a...

Hmmm . . . it may be a bad idea to ooze downhill dragging the rear brake just to chat with a visiting friend. Jobst has mentioned blowing a tire off...

I'm looking for prescription sunglasses suited by road cycling -- ones that are high enough that I don't look over them while in the drops. Any...

On my 66km ride today, along the edge of the road I saw a python maybe 2 metres long, a bearded dragon lizard, an echidna and several wallabies. One of the...

Have been shopping for a 30.4mm seatpost for an old Rockhopper frame I found. The only ones I can find seem to max out at 350mm, which I think is going to be...

Nashbar has a good deal on ultegra brake calipers; I mounted them on my front wheel. My rear caliper is kinda corroded, and I was considering mounting another...

I recently realized that I have quite a bit invested in 7- and 8-speed drivetrains on 7 of my 12 bikes. I have a need for a gearing range that is not provided...

can i safely go 28?

Found a Tianjin Santrol WZKD3615KA power module that was obviously off an electric bike. Its a potted assembly, so no salvage for my electronics...

This is probably old news to everyone here but me... This afternoon we were dealing with a repair that needed a bottom bracket replacement. First-year...

I use a 9-speed HyperGlide chain and a SRAM PowerLink. SRAM highly discourages use of a PowerLink with a HG chain, but I've not had a single problem in over...