Hello, I recently bought on ebay a NOS Shimano FD-m650 Deore DX front derailer (early '90s). My current chainline is approximately 45mm or less and I find...

Have there been thin seals, rubber donuts, or gaskets that would rest between the bearing cages and cups to reduce the amount of water that can contaminate...

WHY ISN'T THE ONLY THING BEING DISCUSSED ON THIS BOARD THE TOTALLY UNCONFIRMED RUMORS OF IMPENDING CAMPY 11...

So Arrive in Style Inc, was the best transportation services company I ever had used in my life. Here's a link to their website www.aislimos.com where you...

I'm riding a Campy Chorus Ultranarrow 10sp chain. I've been using a SuperLink III (model -4, blue package) to let me clean my chain easily. I used the...

Hi Mike (or, indeed, anyone!), I've been told that if I mention your name, three times, on this newsgroup, you'll appear and answer questions on Trek...

Shimanos website implies I can swap my nasty twist shift for an Alfine Rapidfire. Just before I go buy the shifter and cables, anyone going to shout "NO!...

HI all, Here's a good question.. Why do frogs influence cycling a lot, compared to other animals? Why frogs? Reference article...

In your opinion, what are the best rigs for carrying significant loads by pedal power? By "load", I mean a shopping cart with a week's supply of groceries or...

Of couse Jim understands perfectly well he is talking about the saddle. Here's what kicked off the latest digression: ---------------------------- The Campy...

Hi, On several Giant MTBs (dating from the 1990s), I've spotted some brazed on bosses that I can't see the purpose of. The first is inside the left fork leg...

I patch tubes often with good results, but it belatedly occurred to me that I haven't the faintest idea what I'm doing. "Glue" below is shorthand for "cold...

I have a Renn rear disk wheel and it is three years old. I notice at speed, plus 35 kls/hr, it makes a weird sound? I get the impression that it is swivelling...

I'm looking to buy a commuter bike for my son as he is off to college. The REI Transfer looks like a knock-out. It's an upright commuting bike with Shimano...

Glenn's Bicycle Repair Manual indicates liberal use of a white "multi- use lubricant' that appears in the photo illustrations as a grease in all the bearing...

Hi, I'm looking for replacement bearings for my Mavic 550 hubset. I've removed the original bearings but the markings are too worn/ eroded to see. All I can...

Recently a friend and I succumbed to bicycle advertising and bought Mavic Ksyrium ES wheels. In both cases, they seem to spin with less ease than our previous...

hi, i'm a certified graphic designer and I provide custom design vinyl decals / stickers on the internet and ebay. If you are interested please contact me at...

I have a Motobecane Team Champion from the late 70s from which all the decals were removed early on, except for "Team Champion" on the top tube. The lettering...

Quick question on external-bearing BBs: Are they all compatible? Are the shaft diameters and spacing of these integrated cranks the same? I haven't worked on...