I have a 1999 Specialized Allez Ultegra that I purchased used in excellent condition about a year ago. The rims are Mavic CXP23 (622x15 6106) and the tires...

Wednesday, May 5, 2004 Bike the trail This riverside path is the perfect place for a leisurely ride through the trees KATIE KELLEY | CIN WEEKLY To bikers,...

Hi, Like many I own both a road bike and a mountain bike. I decided to standardize on SPD pedals. My mountain bike came with Ritchey Logic Pro ATB pedals...

I have a Polar S720i heart rate monitor. Normally I download the heart rate data from an old IBM Thinkpad that has a built-in infra-red interface. I save the...

I had, what I consider, an impressive sidewall failure on one of two new 406-28 Continental Grand Prix tyres I bought, passers by remarked about thinking...

I have found saddle reviews posted onto this group very useful. Thought I might add my own. Bike setup: basic ATB which I have customised. 48-38-28 chainset...

I bought a used folding bike, a Dahon RV-ER II. I need replacement tires, which are "16 inch X something". Anyone know the exact tire size and where on the web...

So I'm trying to build my first rear derailer wheel that's actually up to the maximum safe level of tension the rim can handle. In the past I have built 1...

I want to convert my old seven speed road bike to use brake lever indexing. What are the easiest to use componets to do this conversion? Keith

When a gear hub is manufactured without a coaster or drum brake, what is it usually made to do when back-pedalled? Does it freewheel for all eternity or does...

I have two bikes with the 2003 Campag Record headset. Both of theses units are 14 months old. In that period I have had to replace the rubber band cover on...

May 9, 2004 Hello All... Lately, I read a posting in regard to making the Cateye Micro 500II to run at 6W and comparatively, the virtues of LED lights. I...

Hi! I have back pedal style breaks. They are very loose, and so it takes a while to stop (have almost died many times because i couldn't stop in time). Does...

Spacers come off the right, go on left, then re true. Chain tensioners won't work with a fixie, rather a single speed. I altered one vert DO bike with...

I am building up a bike for Time Trialing and am wondering what advantage is actually gained from using aero bars, so if any body has any information, I would...

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I am looking at buying either Shimano R600 or 7800. I was all set to buy the r600's because I really didn't see anything to justify the price difference. Well...

Jobst, you may want to avert your eyes. I found myself with a 28 hole rim and a 36 hole hub, and decided, against my better judgment, to build a wheel with...

lost the key to my lock. Is there any way to get a new one? Larry

] of interest to people on the northwest side of chicago- There's a shop called Get a Grip Cycles I would like to recommend. On my Saturday morning ride the...