I got a new chain two weeks and 860 km ago, and since the mechanic didn't lube it, I assume it came pre-lubed. Today, I washed the bike (yes, I agree that two...

Doing some maintenance on an old Shimano hub gear (4 speed?). I would like to pack the bearings with grease and lube the gearing with oil fed in via the oil...

Okay this is a real newbie type question, and it may have been covered before, but I did a google search and couldn't see any real answer. My bro brought over...

December 28, 2003 What makes a $400 wheelset a $400 wheelset? For my Christmas gift, I received a WTB Momentum SL Wheelset purchased from Performance Bicycle...

I thought a lever was a lever (regarding its function). What makes it compatible with only cantilever or V-brakes? Thanks.

My most recent bike purchase ...replacing my most recently stolen bike :-( I optioned for the expensive tires.... ~$40 each and a thorny problem has...

Hello being that I'm into steel road frames only and don't wish to get suckered into the buying frenzy of putting carbon and titanium and other exotic...

I am curious as to know what a "better" Shimano STI shifter would do for me over the cheaper ones. As I see it at present, we have the Shimano Tiagra, 105's,...

And what abt the Novara Safari as a trekking bike? My intended usage is a 25 mile on way daily ride to the college I attend on a mix of blacktop roads and...

I haven't seen an actual explanation of that. I am speaking of Shimano specifically.

Hi All, Is there anyway, before I actually try the tyre for a while, to have some condidence that the sidewall will last a resonable milleage? I've always...

What is the process by which soft tires creep on rims when the tire is underinflated, even with no applied torque? I have a CycleTote trailer that uses...

Threadless. Internal diameter 11 mm, outer diameter 16.2 mm at widest point, length 6.4 mm. (Smaller than current Record). Thanks.

http://rickschiller.com/shimano-hub.jpg weighs 150g and has no writing other then "SHIMANO" on one seal and "JAPAN VIA" on the other. thanks to all

My bicycle is rides perfectly. It has every desired accessory and it shines so bright it hurts the eyes to gaze upon it. What more can I do?

Is there a complete source of information out there (or here) that specifies what parts on a bike need lube (can chain lube be used for more than just chains?)...

Dear Carl, thought maybe you rode your bike today. -tom

A plethora of parks projects around the city once again find themselves unfunded after the failure of the Cincinnati parks levy last week. City leaders still...

I needed a few things from the hardware store, so I pedaled up there to get them. When I got there, I noticed several bikes parked near the door. They...

This letter is from my hometown newspaper, see ee.dispatch.com. No comments except that hopefully I am not the only reader whose opinion of the writer can't...