I did a climbing ride sort of - it was less that 1000 feet and the steepest part was only about 9%. For some reason I was dog tired and it really...

I usually hate complexity in things and try to avoid it However lately I have been thinking my next bike might have a hub generator I'm thinking it can be...

From CycleChaos (http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Honda_RC113): (quote) The Honda RC113, introduced during the Japanese GP of 1963, is a twin with the same...

I've got a worn 7-speed Hyperglide-C cassette that was used on a Hyperglide-C style freehub body, where the splines don't quite go all the way to the outer...

Keitht KeithT wrote: Andre Jute wrote: The Earth has a lot of practice looking after itself. it still will long after Man is gone. Thanks,...

In a current thread, I doubted the idea that skidding a fixie tire while goofing around on city streets could generate enough heat to raise the rear tire's...

Ogrady's column reminded me to ask...Floyd said after he popped on the Wednesday stage, he just wanted a beer...wonder what he prefers?? Now this is important...

As a user of tubular tires, I enjoy the feel and the ride. Generally, they are trouble-free, but upon occaision a puncture has been experienced. I mount and...

On Sunday, December 2, 2001 at 1:11:56 PM UTC-8, system administration wrote: Hi there, I just bought a secondhand road bike. I have never heard of...

I recently picked up a fancy new crankset and bottom bracket set for a bike I am planning on building. This crankset is labeled Bontrager, and has "gigapipe"...

Found a Tianjin Santrol WZKD3615KA power module that was obviously off an electric bike. Its a potted assembly, so no salvage for my electronics...

I am trying to decide what gary fisher nirvana bike to buy. The XXL size (25 inch) that I need is now available as 2003 and 2004 model. The 2003 model looks...

When I fix a flat tire or do other wheel work I like to work on it while the bicycle is upside down on the ground. Of course I move the headlight etc so it...

Hi - looking for group thoughts on objective effects of equipment choices in road racing. I'm a 45+ mid-pack masters racer. Given my work/life situation, let's...

I recently realized that I have quite a bit invested in 7- and 8-speed drivetrains on 7 of my 12 bikes. I have a need for a gearing range that is not provided...

Some rotors are sold for "resin pads only", others do not list restrictions. What is the difference in materials? I am using ceramic based pads not normally...

Last week I discovered a crack in the frame of my Ti Seven Axiom. The crack is in the downtube, just above the BB weld. Seven has told me that the frame is...

I'm not suggesting anything, just asking about the normal practice. Is the plastic inside of a brake cable noodle replaceable? If so, what plastic is used? I...

I have 2 almost identical front wheels, both: MA40,32 hole 15/16 butted spokes, D-A 8spd hubs, 700*25 Conti U2K tires. The difference is in the spoke lacing:...

I am easy on drive-train's. I get 6000 miles on chains without going over the limit on 11 speed shimano. My question is right now my cassette a 11-28 has some...