Bob in CT wrote: On Sat, 09 Sep 2006 21:12:05 -0400, Dave Stallard wrote: I was hoping to ride the full 100 to Hollis NH...

Steve Sr. wrote: Fellow Cyclists, I had a professional fitting done to in anticipation of ordering a custom geometry bike. With the fitting I found out...

So, my bike now has shiny new combo platform/clipless pedals, since I had it in getting some work done anyways and my transportation budget had room for some...

So, two or three weeks after the LBS told me `The best estimate we can give you is "when our supplier ships them", so please stop harassing us', my new sandals...

So, today riding home for lunch (normally I walk, but I had the bike with me because I made some stops on the way to work this morning), I turned too wide...

An acquaintance of mine has asked for suggestions for what to look for in a new bike to add to her current electric one (currently her primary transportation);...

Random stuff I learned this afternoon. Comments/agreement/disagreement welcome (why else would I be posting it?). *Doubling my normal distance (and then...

One of the upgrades I'm considering for my bike is to get clipless pedals and a pair of shoes (or sandals, if I can find them) for them. But, I only have one...

Help!!!!! Can any one give me tips on removing a crank from my MTB. the problem i've got is that, my old school MTb seems to have an unconventional setup. The...

I would have added this to the "bike registration" thread if it was still going. Last summer I had a bike stolen from my garage. I made a police report but...

On Monday, 12 August 1996 08:00:00 UTC+1, D Thomas wrote: Has anyone else been having problems with bad welds on Mavic SUP rims? I I built a matched pair...

Marzocchi service manual shows special slide hammer with washers that fit lower end of the old bushings to remove the bushings. Anyone found a way other than...

What's the seat tube diameter on a early-mid 90's Zaskar LE? I can't find it anywhere, my frame is elsewhere, and I'm being offered a good deal on a nice...

R. hub, Shimano "XT Deore". It has a spline at the non-drive end for disc rotor attachment. This is not the 24-spline type but the many-more file-pitch...

I found a great price on a pair tubeless tires. My spoke wheels probably won't like them without tubes. Is there any reason not to use tubeless tires on...

I'm large (5-11"; 210 lbs) and am re-building a mtb (GT Zaskar), including replacing the forks, stem, & bar. What should I be considering when it comes to...

Posted to MTB enthusiasts as a matter of general interest. The well trodden and well ridden route between the UK's Land's End and John O'Groats has been given...

I have an 87 Schwinn Super Sport. Looking for an upgrade, I've ridden the following new models. These include: Raleigh Competition Fuji Roubaix Pro Lemond...

After years of a truly horrendously unhealthy lifestyle, wife and I are cycling regularly and eating well. But I have a weakness for Macadamia nut cookies and...

Please share your favorite bicycle maintenance links. Books? Dave