I have a chance to buy a set of MTB wheels, but they're set up for disc brake use. Is there any reason I can't use them with caliper brakes? Also, are disc...

the 3500 mile-old chain on my commuter bike has been slipping off every time i put much torque on the pedals, like when standing on a start or hill. i thought...

Is there any cheap chain for Shimano 9 speed out there?

Aside from the rumored eletronic Record group, that is. I'm in the process of building a new bike from the ground up, and just wondering if there is any reason...

Last year I bought a few 700x19-26C road bicycle tubes from Performance Bike, the ones I always buy, and today when I opened them the first time I was shocked...

Recently, there were some thefts of all a family's cycles from their garage which got me thinking about overnight security as quality bicycles are not exactly...

Would a DA 8-speed STI rear shifter be compatable with an Ultegra 600 der and cassette? Thanx in advance. Scott

Is there any substantive difference beyond 28 grams between the PD-M520 and the PD-M540? -- A: Top-posters. Q: What is the most annoying thing on Usenet?

Hi, I'm considering buying my first cross bike so I can continue to ride through the winter, and get in some trail riding for some variety. My local dealer...

Oops, theres a crack on the sun pinion of my AW hub. The crack runs from the rivet to the edge. A crack has also started to form on the opposite edge. How long...

Well, I thought I was a pretty competent mechanic, but this one is embarrasingly non-obvious. The front shoes on my Campy brakes have gotten quite worn down,...

I've got several bikes and feel that my bike with steel fork (84 Trek) really soaks up the bumps. The fork flexes more than my carbon fork bike (Kestrel). Is...

Anyone using these gloves for biking? These are the best ones I found in my 15 years of relentless pursuit of perfection which resulted in buying about 30 or...

i have a bike with a triple front chain ring. it has an 8 speed rear. when i get in the largest back cogs, in the large or middle front ring, it seems to...

Dear Carl, thought maybe you rode your bike today. -tom

Hi All, I just bought a new bike and I want to increase the "coolness" factor with some nice shades :). I went to the Rudy Project site and they have some...

Retro Bob wrote: I'm looking for some "old style" 16 ounce/1 liter water bottles. I don't need insulation, I don't need 25+ ounces, I don't need a spray ...

A month or so ago I bought an FSA Energy crank, and it came with thin stainless washers to go between the crankarm and pedal (or at least that's what I...

could anyone point me to an article/web page that explains how frame geometry affects handling? Paul

Here I was thinking that freewheels stopped at 7...