Hello all, This message is intended for the larger riders on out there, but anyone is free to respond if they feel they have something worth adding to...

Is there any really important reason why one shouldn't use a friction shifter with an internally-geared hub? I've been thinking about building a 7- or 8-speed...

I have a knocking sound coming from my drivetrain when it is under stress up a hill and I'm going slow, 9 - 10 mph. I can't pin it down. It doesn't happen...

The new Summer Performance catalog is featuring their new "ViewPoint GEN3" single Luxeon LED headlight. They claim "10 watts plus" coming out of 4 AA NiMH...

I just replaced my 12-23 Ultegra cassette with a 12-26 SRAM cassette ( I moved to the mountians and I'm too big a wuss to turn over the 23 on some of the...

I've just bought a 2001 (as far as I can figure) Bianchi XL with a Boron Steel frame and Ultegra/Dura Ace 9 speed double groupset. (Well only the...

Hi How can I tell if a set of Cosmic Experts are compatible wit Campy Chorus 8 speed? Are those wheels appropriate for a heav rider(~215 lbs) Thanks in...

The Ritchey Zero system rear wheel attempts to even spoke tension by using an offset drilled rim with a hub that has narrower flange spacing: the right flange...

I have built up a nice singlespeed with parts laying around. My question is this: Running a 32x18 gear setup, the 18 rear cog is fairly outward (towards the...

I'm about to fitt my winther bike and cross bike with disc brakes. The problem is that I can't find any forks that have fittings for disc brakes Someone have...

Okay, let's say I'm want to build my own wheels (I'm a 240 lbs riding whose had problems with popping spokes) and also begin the process of freeing myself of...

I broke my derailer hanger completely off today, in a collision with a dog (a story for another post). My frame is aluminum. Can it be repaired easily,...

I've had a problem with two of the new "Carbon 12" Avocet tires (the ones with black sidewalls). Both were the 28mm size (measuring a true 28mm) and both...

Hi... This will be my first real road bike purchase so, apologies if this sounds a bit silly. I'm looking to buy my first real road bike in 15 years (Im 31)....

any hot ideas on how to adjust friction mechanisms to produce linear shifts at both top and bottom rear cogs?

I've got a Marzocci pre 2000 Z-2 Bomber with a 1-1/8" steerer. What is invovled and how best could I get this steerer replaced with a 1" threaded steerer ?

I wrote a new article about investment casting, which is used for making many types of bicycle parts. I show a Taiwan designed racing handlebar bracket being...

I have an 1-1/8" aluminum stem, an 1-1/8" to 1" aluminum shim, and a 1" titanium steertube, i.e., metal on metal on metal. About every three weeks or so, I...

Does anyone know of a website that would give us semi-novices tips on building your own home-made trike? Thanks in advance... Bob

I have a 1995 Specialized Epic road bike. This bicycle has carbon fibe frame tubes and aluminum lugs. Recently, a friend warned me that thi frame was subject...