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Proper spoke tension when dishing to the side of the hub

I am building wheel with 7 speed freewheel so my rim dishing needs to be towards the side of the hub. Using 281mm spokes on both sides of the hub...

Asked on 05/29/2021

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Product compatability (bottom bracket and frame)

I love biking, but I'm really no mechanic. I currently have a Shimano M6100 groupset (Deore) with me. A friend is going to give me a good deal on a...

Asked on 05/29/2021

1 answer

Ultrasonic cleaner power requirements, for cleaning chains before waxing

This question is a follow-up to Ultrasonic cleaner advice, for cleaning chains before waxing. I plan to lubricate my chains by immersion in molten paraffin wax. The advantages and...

Asked on 05/29/2021

3 answer

Where to buy dust cap for bottom bracket for an old bicycle?

I need to buy replacement dust cap for the bottom bracket in the picture. Is it still available anywhere? Under what name can it be found? ...

Asked on 05/29/2021

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Fixed cup bottom bracket removal

I have a square tapered bottom bracket which I am trying to remove but the fixed cup is proving difficult to loosen. The bike is a Peugeout Princeton from the...

Asked on 05/29/2021 by Tom Vine

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How long should spokes last?

Trek Fx 7.3, 1 year old, 1900 miles 3 days short of my 1 year bike purchase anniversary I discovered some broken spokes on the rear wheel. The bike shop...

Asked on 05/29/2021

6 answer

Why do men's bicycles have a top tube while women's bicycles don't?

Bicycles intended for men have a top tube that always hits me on that embrassing part when I brake. Conversely, women's bikes...

Asked on 05/28/2021 by Tommy Knox

3 answer

Crankarm hitting frame - BB-R60 with GRX 1x11 Hybrid - Gravel conversion

Hope someone can help I'm converting a hybrid frame to a gravel/adventure bike and am using the GRX 1x11 rx600 cranks. I've got myself a BBR60 Ultegra bottom bracket but...

Asked on 05/28/2021

1 answer

Community Wiki: Which public transport networks allow you to transport a bike?

In the UK I have never seen a public bus system that allows you to take a (non-folding) bike on the bus. (There are long distance coaches that do allow...

Asked on 05/28/2021

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Are Park Tool products free of the P65 warning?

When buying bike tools from online stores, it is in general not possible to see the actual box that would be shipped, and hence it's not possible to determine whether...

Asked on 05/28/2021

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