I intercepted my in-law's bike on the way to a yard sale. It's basically a clone mtb circa 1985. The bike is in reasonable shape, except the rear wheel. It...

Two-time Xterra world champion Conrad Stoltz' new 2006 Specialized S-Works Carbon...

Pardon my ignorance, but is this a Uniglide or Hyperglide freehub? I have researched this a bit, but have found no conclusive evidence either...

HP wrote: Hi, I'm a noob trying to service a BB on a Klein Quantum and I need some help. First, here's a picture of the Klein: ...

I have noticed a few riders using Sidi shoes with the strap configuration (2 velcro straps closing towards the cranks) like the Genius 3s. The G4 and G5 are...

I have a borrowed bike for a TT this weekends race.. it has tubular tires. The sidewall says 13bar max ( about 200 psi) ... typically what do riders use for...

.....because you can do it more easily with a dishing tool. If , like me, you are prepared to take the best part of a day to build a wheel then you can easily...

Hello All: My rear light system will be "upgraded" to two small f-LED 2xAA battery blinkers (the really cheap ones -- thank goodness for yatching supply...

What is the effect of using an off center rim on the front? Rear? Mountainbike vs. Road? Disk vs. caliper brakes? -- DTW .../\.../\.../\... I've spent...

HP wrote: Hi, I've dabbled in some wheel truing and am trying to move up to wheelbuilding. Question: why would I need a dishing tool when I can clamp ...

Can I use a road derailer designed for a 52t large ring with a 48t large chainring? Or will I need to switch to a 'mountain bike' derailer? Thanks, -Mike

I've had some neck/shoulder pain, so I took my bike into the shop where I bought it. They spent a LONG time with me to get the fit just right. Made some...

wrote: I recently go myself a Mountain Bike but the saddle really hurts bad seating on it. It was a cheap bike but looks the part...

I have lower back pain only at the left side. It only happes climbing a long/steep hill. I can ride 100 miles without pain on a flat road. What could be the...

On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:05:27 -0500, "Jose" wrote: someone is calling me 5 times a day from +616045507000 This email was probably SPAM...

Does anyone know of a source for the extremely thin coax that's used to connect the reed switch and the mounting bracket on Vetta (and I assume other)...

All - bb shell width: 68mm threads: English Phil Wood BB: BRS-25 After test-installing a Phil Wood BB, the left-hand threads on the retaining ring stick out...

Hi all! A few random questions about direct-pulls ("V-brakes"). I'd like to upgrade both the pads and the brakes themselves: The bike in question is a...

how now brown cow wrote: someone is calling me 5 times a day from +616045507000 Here's an idea. Pick it up and say "Hello?" Then the person on the other...

My Sachs 7 speed hub began skipping in the higher gears,(5-7), so I disassebled to see was ist los. There seems to be a large amount of free play between the...