OK So on a typical rear wheel build the non drive side spokes are about half the tension of the drive side when properly dished. Why not use half the spokes...

My Trek 5200 came with an Ultegra 9-speed group. I wanted different gearing (11-21 instead of the 12-25 that came stock) so I also took the opportunity to...

Once I've taken links off of a pc59, can I add a few back on? Are the pins special like a shimano or can I take them out and put them back?

Was it November 1924 or November 1927 that Tullio Campagnolo had his great inspiration that was the parent of the modern derailleur? The accounts I have read...

Does anyone have a solution to the problem of a rear LED (Vistalite 5 LED job) switching itself off when shaken/bumped? (Apart from buying a new one!) Phileas

Jack Murphy wrote: Does anyone know if I can service my old Union bottom bracket generator? This is a 20 year old unit, just getting back to being in...

All, I've got a set of Shimano PD-7750 with the 6 degree float cleats. I'm building up a second bike and would like to use the same shoes and cleats. Are any...

I know all you bike geeks were in Las Vegas last week. Wht did you see at the show? Nartker @ AOL.com Nartker

Amit wrote: i used one for a while, i'd recommend getting a tacx basic, excel or flow for serious training (the new models might have better calibration...

I'm 6'4" and ride a XL Cannondale Scalpel. It's the best fitting bike I've had, but I would like to see how it rides with the saddle moved one or two inches...

Anyone tried both these wheelsets? Forgetting about durability issues, does the lighter weight of the 404 automatically make it a better choice for road...

OK So on a typical rear wheel build the non drive side spokes are about half the tension of the drive side when properly dished. Why not use half the spokes...

I'm buying parts piece by piece for my Litespeed Vortex project; I've already got a Dura Ace triple crank & can use either Dura Ace or Ultegra STI triple...

By disassembling an SRAM 3x7 hub I have determined the gearing is 17-15-47. That is, the sun gear was counted as 17 teeth, the ring as 47, and the planet gears...

Anything new from Kryptonite about replacing vulnerable locks, or are they sitting quiet hoping it all goes away? They don't respond to emails.

Retro Bob writes: OK... trying to fit a headset to a Raleigh Competition (circa '73 or '74). I don't have the old headset and no...

I normally ride a 56cm bike.. I was recently involved in a crash that bent my frame. I have the opportunity to buy virtually the same frame, except in size...

I am building a raear wheel using an old Shimano 600, 32 hole, hub and Mavic GL rim. The drilling on the hub is symetrical, in that holes in the left flange...

I don't usually visit this newsgroup, so I posted first to rec.bicycles.rides when I should have cross-posted this, .... sorry, but I would like to try and get...

My bike is a nice higher end Italian racing frame about 12 years old with medium quality mixed components. It's a odd bike for a now 228# guy commuting 20...