I recall in an earlier thread a poster requested information on replacing an 8 speed Shimano Ultegra STI lever. These are no longer manufactured - only 9 speed...

I'm trying to adjust the rear derailleur on my bike (Shimano Acer X in the rear, Gripshift shifters in the front, 21 speeds). I've done plenty of research on...

Got the bike two weeks ago...had a flat on the rear tire...having troubles putting it back on... this is the...

I'm a big rider (cir. 250 lbs.) trying to drop the weight and get back to where I used to be (185). I started riding again last summer and put 1200 miles on a...

My wife has a 1982 Motobecane model "Grand Touring," and has started riding again after a few years off the bike. I cleaned it up, replaced the brakes, cables,...

Well i succesfully built a front wheel, and a proud of myself. So now im thinking of doing a rear wheel, i ahve the wheela dn everything, thats assembled, but...

Have a look at these pix... http://michiganjohn.home.att.net/tire_pix.htm This is a Continental GP3000 tire, size 20x700c on a Mavic CXP33 rim. About 2 years...

Does anyone know who makes this fork for Performance, and how it rates against other all-carbon forks for non-competitive use (e.g. club rides, day trips,...

Hello, My uncle is restoring an old bike of his. It has Campy Freni Super Record brakes (levers and calipers) circa 1982-1983. Anyway, the hoods are worn out...

I have a new Kestrel EMS OS fork and new 2003 Chorus brake caliper. The brake bolt is threaded except for about 1/4 inch just before the calipers. I can't get...

I've just built up a set of new mtb wheels with Chris King Hubs. When it came time to fix a 9-spd XT cluster (11T cog on the bottom) I found that the Shimano...

My fork boots seem to be trapping more dirt in than they are keeping out, is it "safe" to remove the boots altogether at the next service, the inner seals on...

Hi, I'm sure that this has been asked before, but could not find in Deja search. I currently have Campagnolo 10 speed group on my commuter bike. I want to swap...

Hello, I have some questions about the Trek carbon TT bike. A) Does their size Small really equate to 53-55cm, or is that just the distance from the bottom...

In the past, Kirk made bicycles out of magnesium. Nowadays, only Merida makes them. I can buy a second-hand Merida Magnesium Elite MTB that weighs in at only 9...

MA3 have a good record as far as I know. I would get a new wheel builder. B (remove clothes to reply)

We are leaving for Interbike tomorrow. Who else is going? Looks like we are getting the chain lube on the market right after Interbike. I am meeting with reps...

Earlier in the year a number of us who are regulars on uk.rec.cycling and also members of the Cyclists' Touring Cub (CTC), the UK's largest and oldest cycling...

What helmet debate? A Google search for helmet* on rec.bicycles.tech shows 10,100 posts. But in a real debate, wouldn't both sides bring up (if not beat to...

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