Wondering about standard practices in the industry...If I purchase a used but reasonably new bike, frame, etc. (say less than 1 year old), which comes with a...

yum wrote: A newbie question, I have an old road bike that squeaks when I turn steering. What can I do ? Do I need to lube/replace headset bearing ? ...

Where can I get the plastic screw-on tops of gear oil bottles without buying the gear oil? They fit regular automotive oil quarts, and are incredibly...

Yeap they got some more of my money! But I think I have solved all of my saddle issues. I went there looking at new saddles, and while I was "looking" one of...

Hi, all. I have recently built up a Masi Gran Corsa frame I had been hoarding until this sunny day. It's a relatively recent (about 1995) US-built 531 frame...

Does anyone know of any sources of info about building a custom quill stem out of brazed cro-moly? I'm looking for suggested wall thickness and construction...

After torquing to 25-lb-ft, I notice the axle doesn't turn as quite as easy as before it was installed. Is this possibly a slight distortion in the BB shell,...

I'm trying to decide if a friend's right (rear derailleur) STI lever is shot. It will upshift fine- pushing the outer lever toward the center. Downshifting-...

Even as a cycle shop employee, I'll be the first to admit that I'm no expert on road bike fitting. Here are some rough rules I've received over the years: 1....

Hi, Will a Dura Ace 7700 9 speed cassette fit an Ultegra 9 freehub body? Thanks, Ciaran

Hi all, question from a newbie at bike maintenance: The headset on my mountain bike has recently gotten somewhat loose and I want to tighten it. Referring to a...

Does the North West Arkansas Internet bike mechanic still post here?

Anyone know why some of the high-end skewers have the C or D rings on the nut (non-cam) side? I've not been able to see or even imagine a positive difference...

Wednesday is build day. All the components are in (right foot now squarely in the Campy camp). The Moots frame shows up at ye olde LBS on Wednesday. I'd like...

I was thumbing through "Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement" by David A. Winter. In this book there is a part where they discuss...

Hi, I am trying to replace my rear wheel bearings but I am really not sure how to do it! I took the axle out and I can see the bearings which appear to just...

So I need a new bike. I'm a one-time decent racer (stop laughing), I'm 6'1", 180, run regularly and do 1-2 rides per week. Those rides are 40-80 miles at a...

the BR rim tool in...

GOOD BIKE TRAIL FROM TARPON SPRINGS TO ST. PETE

I have a beater bike with an aluminum rear rack. The weather is getting nice and I'd like to use it to commute to school. What's a nice setup for carrying...