Hi. - mid to late 1990's Campag Chorus rear and front derailleurs - Shimano LX 9spd Rapid Fire shifters - Shimano 105 9spd cassette Can this lot be set up to...

Looking for a dressing to prolong the life of gum brake hoods for older Campagnolo Nuovo Record. No KY-Jelly jokes please, -tom

I have a new road custom frame on order that is coming with Deda Zero tubing. Does anyone know the diameter of the seat tube for a clamp-on f der? I am...

Comrades, I'm looking for advice of what sort of road bike to buy. It shouldn't be too delicate because roads are not exactly ideal track conditions, and I'm...

I bought a pair of Max shoes from Luck (www.johnluck.com). Great fit for my fit and comfortable after many hours. I've had them for a little more than a year...

My bike is a Schwinn Suburban, 21-speed -- 3-speed front, 7-speed rear; bike is ten days old. Yes, I know, it's an under-$200-department-store bike but it's...

On Sun, 12 Jun 2005 22:52:13 -0400, wrote: I picked up a Huffy Trans America (vintage late 70's, early 80's) 10 speed for $10 and had...

I hope I am not stirring up another hornet's nest here like I did wit the greasing of square tapers debate, but here goes. I am currently working on a single...

On 2005-06-11, !Jones wrote: Anyone have any suggestions on a decent frame shop around Texas? I just need some center-blade mounts brazed...

Can anyone tell me if the Mavic 821 shifter indexes 7 or 8 speeds? Thanks!

The problem with vaseline (or neatsfoot or any other petroleum based oil) is that it NEVER stops softening the leather. The result will be a stretched out,...

I have been using Kool Stop salmon brake pads for my Shimano bikes for a while, since the stock pads collect grit and stuff and score the rims... I now have a...

Every day is an adventure for a new bike mechanic. There seems to be n end to the exotic componentry out there. I just had a unit come in with the Pedersen...

I was at the local bike shop today, spending some money on some new city slick skins, and I asked the one helpful guy that works there about a new wheel to...

Howdy, For long rides I usually have one bottle of water and one bottle with a juice/water mix. Sometimes I add honey and salt to the mixed bottle on longer...

How does one go by installing a quick release to a rear wheel? This is 27x 1" in size.

Hi, After looking for the cause of a very irritating click I heard every time the pavement was uneven. It sounded like ticking with your nail hard on...

What is the difference? My LBS has Hugi 240, and for 240s I would have to wait some time. Are new ones worth of waiting? Price is the same for both.

This is a post from alt.mountain-bike. I wanted to see if anyone had insights into this. The OP is an experienced rider who would know shifting problems if...

Here's a few upclose pics of the Cannondale in the story: http://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/05bicycles/canndalePUMASQUID.html