I've noticed several road frames that have s-bend shaped chain stays. Is there any purpose to this other that looks? Ted

I'm trying to remove my rear cogs - Older Suntour® two notched- FR-2, I have this tool. as per instructions...

Every bike I remember owning had 27 x 1.25 inch tires. When my old Shwinn Continental frame broke almost 5 years ago I bought another used road bike -- a...

I was wondering if anyone had links to SRAM X-Ray grip shifters manual? These things are old but work well and the SRAM site no longer post the manuals which...

Want to buy an XT rear derailleur cheap? Want to swap? On 23 Jul 2003 17:11:22 GMT, (Chluu907) wrote: Hello: Will a Campagnolo triple...

ajames- Ten years ago it was possible by buying small lots of naked frames for a larger sized retail store to get OEM pricing from Shimano (and others)....

I get sharp shooting pains in the arches of my feet. I am using Carbon soled Shimano shoes, but have had the problem with Sidi Geniuses. I had a pair...

(Brian) wrote in : Has anyone had experience with wheel covers (lens shaped plastic ...

I am in the process of building a touring bike that will last me the ages. I have found my frame (www.vanguard.com). It has housings for both disc and...

My bike shop does not recommend this. Any comments or experience?

I've got a Daytona triple front derailleur with a 31.8 mm clamp but my frame has a 28.6 mm seat tube. Somebody a while back pointed me to www.bigwheel.com to...

Is there an easy way to edit Polar Data downloaded from your HRM using Polar Precision Software. I'm using the latest software and its editing is...

Howdy. i posted a couple days ago asking for tips and thoguhts on brake squeal. i was not, as i had naievely hoped, immediately inundated with secretive tricks...

I would appreciate it if someone could give me an idea of a price, or a place of availability, for a Cannondale, road, rear...

I just bought the Night Rider Evolution and Light and Motion bike lamps, both of which are NiMH. I charged the batteries as per instructions before my first...

Doug Huffman: All else being equal, longer chainstays remove weight from the rear wheel. Basic physics, center of mass, weight distribution. ALL ELSE...

Hi everyone, I just bought my first clipless shoes, and am wondering about fit. How snug should your bike shoes be? Is it an advantage to have stiff...

This might sound like a stupid question, but if you have a knowledgeable answer I would appreciate it. Is there any fundamental difference between brake and...

Here are some answers to the questions we're asked about the upcoming Northeast Bicycle Swap Meet on August 24, 2003 in Bloomfield, CT Q: Is this swap meet...

CandT wrote in message ... I've had good results with degreasing sprockets,...