What's the favored method for shimming a near-miss seatpost size when a prefab shim isn't available? I've been handed a suspension post that's 26.0mm, and the...

Hello all, I am having trouble trying to fix my Murray Ultra Terrain Extreme 18 speed mountain bike.It has the "Grip Shift's".Both gears have froze up.I am...

How do the aluminium frams ride that have carbon stays? Do they help to cut down on the stiffness of the material? Can you compare the ride quality to anything...

I currently have SPD pedals and double sided mountain bike pedals, mountain bike shoes (recessed cleat). I want to upgrade to a real road pedal, probably Look...

What is it about the LeMond geometry that makes it unique? If someone has ridden a LeMond and a non-LeMond what is the geometry difference? What does it...

I have a 1999 Klein Mantra Pro and was going to upgrade the Manitou SX fork. As you may know, the MC3 Airheadset does not use a 1 1/8" fork so aftermarket...

I have a fairly old (8 years or so) specialized Allez with a Shimano 105 drivetrain which I now use exclusively on my trainer. The drivetrain has about 10,000...

I have the following bike setup: Bianchi Limited 12 speed, circa 1990 ($35 at the Salvation Army) Derailurs & Shifters - Shimano 105's Brakes - "Dia...

Does anyone have the formula for calculating gear-inches? Years ago, Bicycling mag would publish a gear-inches chart for each bike they reviewed--a grid with...

Hi I've been looking to get some spare brake blocks for my old Campy Chorus (circa 1993) brakes. I haven't been able to locate any of the type that I bought...

Hi, I'm experiencing strange spokes' breakage. Both front and rear wheels are nearly the same - 26" rims Sun Ringle DS1-XC, 14/15/14 g Nirosta SS spokes laced...

Hello, I wonder if the size of tubes vary in other aspects than their diameter( 26 inches ). I have 2.3 Hutchinson Scorpion tires on my bike, what kind of...

Will my Ultegra triple STI shifters work with a double crank? How about my front and rear der. I just bought a new Ultegra double crankset and BB and am just...

I have a Master Extra Light with a steel fork. Recently I tried a friend's Technos with a carbon fork. There was a huge difference. Both bikes are the same...

just bought a new (used) bicycle. mtb. has 26/1.50 tires. I would like something larger. Bomtrager 3x rins, IRC2.0 metro looks good,. will this work?

I received my torque wrench in the post yesterday. I must admit I was surprised at how much I had to tighten the crank bolts by. So much so that the chain was...

Hi all, I did a nice 70km ride on the weekend with a bunch of local troublemakers, one of whom rode the whole time without once coasting. This...

Quoth dr. glen: It works, yes, but it is late-engaging. I assume it's a coaster brake but - according to this site: ...

Dear all: I have a beloved BMX type old bike that I take to work everyday. You can see it at http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/index.pl?photo=91190&size=big .. ...

I used the TUFO tubular tape this season and it worked great on my road wheels UNTIL I replaced the tire, applied a new tubular tape and stuck it on. After...