This may have been discussed before. On an old rear Campy Nuovo Tipo hub, that has 1/4 in. 7 ball retainer type bearings, I can fit 11 loose balls leaving a...

I'm looking to buy some clipless pedals for my mountain and road bikes. I don't really want to buy two pairs of shoes or have to keep swapping cleats over. I...

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Hello, A few months ago I crashed my bike. I thought I did a good inspection, and saw no damage. But just recently I went to replace the front brake pads and...

"Whitey Loughmiller" wrote in message ... May the WORST Man Win! The U.S....

I recently picked up a used set of Record 9 speed, 1998 Ergo levers. Both needed new G-springs, which I replaced, the spring carriers were unbroken. I...

I'm looking to purchase my first indoor trainer, and not only am I looking for great performance and the 'road feel', but also something by which I can gage my...

I am looking for suggestions for tire levers that are very difficult to break but not so big and heavy that they would not be practical to carry with me on the...

A friend of mine has a mountain bike with slicks that he uses as a commuter. The commute is relatively flat, about 30mi round trip. He currently has a...

Hi all: Without understanding the physics of the situation, I'll accept as correct the assertion that a design defect in the Shimano Octalink BB results in...

I ride in the hottest part of the day and my feet suffer in July and August. Can anyone recommend a well ventilated road shoe? Thanks

I was about to put an old spoke back into the wheel after measuring its length when I noticed that the spoke felt funny. The wear at the crossings on the...

Dear NG, Ok here's a problem I have been facing since I disassembled half of the chain, gear, rear wheel area for a complete chain/gear cleaning. .. I have...

Anyone know the size of the ball bearings (not the needle bearings) inside a DA 7700 bottom bracket?

Reading through the Campagnolo IFU document 7225255 for front derailleurs, I note that the company specifically bars the combination use of Ergopower shifter...

I was wondering if I could use the Ritchey WCS road stem which has a handlebar clamp diameter of 25.4 with my 3ttt road bars that has a 25.8 diameter. I need...

In another thread, Ryan Cousineau linked to the online Louis Garneau catalogue: http://louisgarneau.com/eng/catalog.asp?catalogue=HH6 Clicking on the...

I am replacing the spokes on my wife's little road bike. The original alloy nipples were starting to come apart so a complete rebuild is required. I've only...

I was recently given a 25 year old steel racer with some nice Campagnolo 'Super Record' components. And I have invested some enthusiasm and a little money...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/ has dissappeared from the ether, meaning I will be depressed all weekend. (Hell- I'm going to be depressed anyway. I'm working...