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,...

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...

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

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...

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...

This from Frank Day's recent Newsletter... I'll look forward to reading the publishing and debating this a little more. Phil Holman

Has anyone ever come across the concept of "maturing" tires i.e. leaving them for a period of time before using them - the idea being that they are less...

I currently ride a Brooks Professional saddle on my touring bike. However, I moved the Brooks Pro to a fixed gear I'm putting together so I need a new saddle...

"Mike S." wrote: If you went out on your ride tomorrow and KNEW that you were going to crash and hit your head, would you wear a helmet? Dumb question. I...

Here is a condensed preview of the numbers from the PC testing. The study was conducted by Mark D. Luttrell, Dept of Health, Sport and Exercise Science, ...

I believe I may have solved the mystery of the bicycle shimmy. It is not due to the size of the bicycle, nor is it frame material. It is also not due to frame...

what's the best way to do it? use some sort of neutralizer followed by "frame saver"? thanks!

Some "expert" said that it was a bad idea to use a SRAM Power Link on a MTB -- because a MTB has too many gears. This warning makes no sense whatsoever to...

Hello all! I've just recently upgraded my roadbike from a 16 speed (52,39 front, 12-21 rear) to an 18 speed Ultegra (53,39 front, 12-23 rear). I'm finding...

Hey all.. I'm going up to my friend's house for a few days on "mini vacation". He has an older Cannondale mountain bike, but he stripped the BB when trying...

Probably a stupid question. What is the difference between moutain bike pedals and road bike pedals? I am thinking of getting clipless pedals for a road bike,...

'm sick of ads proclaiming that wheels are for climbing. how did this come about? there's nothing special about climbing as far as a wheel goes. yes weight...

I'm looking for a set of wheels and like the potential durability advantage of a triplet spoke pattern on the rear. Rather than spend big $$ on Campagnolo, I...

I like the Performance 8.0C It is $27.00, and the link is: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=4024 "Jim Martin"...

Hi, I'm trying to find a front mech suitable for my bike, but I'm not sure whether the one I have is suitable. I currently have an Ultegra 6503 front mech...