I still have POS 26" mtb that I still maintain, and it has some promax v-brakes that don't work anymore, unless you consider one pad rubbing on the wheel,...

I'm assuming with these slick-looking sub-$100 wonders at WalMart, there's a catch? I.e. compromises in basic quality? I was driving down the road a while...

On Jun 28, 11:21*pm, "Edward Dolan" wrote: "JimmyMac" wrote in message ...

I just got my first pair of cycling shorts, and well i have a few questions/concerns. 1) how often should it get cleaned? after every use? or less 2) Is...

Hi. I am pretty new to the board and want to know a good hardtail to bu for around $1000. I am 5'7, with an inseam of about 31". I will be usin the bike for...

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GWood wrote: This summer I was humbled and roughed-up by some steep, rocky, exposed switchbacks on a ride in Central Oregon. I'm admittedly a weekend...

I believe a search of the archives (rec.bicycles.*) will reveal at least one story of some biker getting chewed up. I remember seeing at least one over the...

I read Pete Fagerlin's web page for the first time tonight. Nice page BTW. Looking at the carnage update, it made me think what a good idea it is to bring some...

When I woke up this morning, the wind was blowing at 15 - 20 MPH and it was about 50F. Somehow, making my way to central Bucks County PA for a covered bridge...

Freeride Entertainment's Carey Bokser perishes in backcountry By Darren Davidson The well-known and well-liked Carey Bokser (pictured here with...

It seems the research and the researchers continue to offer further information showing it is the shrinking of the habitat, not the recreational use within...

I just promised Mr. Adventure I'd rebuild his drivetrain. Lot of chainring wear, cassette wear, broken teeth etc. This is beyond a new chain. So the question...

Well, cleanER, anyway. This was forwarded to me from another front wheel victim recently. I have cut out some personal details but the reply is quoted in...

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Hi All, I'm going to be getting a new hardtail soon after I get back from the Southern Hemisphere, and I'm starting to spec it up. I'm looking for some pretty...

Evolution in Action! Mike http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130503-NEWS-305030373 Donations on Web site don't aid injured biker May 03, 2013 2:00 AM

I'm trying to help out a local bike club to get a more prominent sign up to tell folks to wear their helmets. Can anyone point me to a good online image that...

I'm in need of some bits and bobles to finsih out my Van Dessel Buzz Bomb frame into a 29" Disc SS Since thiswill be a "beater" and I'm on a VERY limited...

"Paulus" wrote in message ... I'm trying to figure out the relationship between the IFP...