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

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...

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?

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...

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...

Hi http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7106957947 Any ideas?! Cheers cccrider

When they made up triples for the cranks like the Stronglight 93 and TA's of the same era, did they just use longer bolts and an extra spacer ? Or was the...

My old Mavic MA-40 rim bit the dust last week, so it's time for a new rim. From a rear wheel strength standpoint does it make sense to use an offset rim (e.g....

I was going to buy a race face signature BB but did some research online before making the purchase. Ive seen some negatives about RF bearings wearing...

Does anyone know when the race framebuilders started to use verticale dropouts? give and take a few years Thanks, Taeke

I received a wheel with a Phil Wood rear hub that is so tight the wheel does not spin. Being unfamiliar with PW hubs, I have to ask if someone knows what the...

What RF regime do bicycle computers and heart rate monitors use? Previously, I owned a relatively expensive ($300) Polar S-710, which did not appear to...

I got a used with STI shifter. It was hardly used, but several years old. How often should I replace brake / derailer cables ? Does it depend on millage or...

I'm thinking of getting the Vetta-100 wireless computer. I want cadence. Are they reliable re transmission? Otherwise? My road bike is 54 cm if distance from...

I'd like to replace the little plastic trim caps on my Ultegra STI shifters. They're scraped and cracked from a crash. Are these available? Mine are probably...

David L. Johnson Wrote: You probably have them already, but if not I recommend butted spokes. They make a more reliable wheel. I am a big guy (245...

Hi: I somehow managed to cut the wire that goes from the cadence and wheel sensor to the computer (Cateye Astrale 8). Is there a replacement kit available and...

Hi all, I have some questions about wheel building. I want to build my bac wheel myself. Cross 3 pattern 14 gauge stainless steal spokes. finally got my hub...

I am looking for a not inexpensive but comfortable saddle for a long ride. It is for a road bike. Weight is not very important. Any recommendation.? Yes, I...

David L. Johnson Wrote: You probably have them already, but if not I recommend butted spokes. They make a more reliable wheel. I am a big guy (245...