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How can I fix brake pads being too tight even after pushing the pistons back in?

I just got delivery of a road bike with SRAM Red disc brakes. It was delivered with little inserts in the brake pads to prevent accidental squeezing of the lever...

Asked on 05/07/2021 by Salvatore Iovene

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Can I use V brake levers for U brakes (side pull calipers)?

I accidently bought a V brake set instead of U brake set (side pull calipers) for an old bike I'm fixing.I really like the levers and would like to...

Asked on 05/07/2021 by Herr Derb

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How are the categories for climbs decided?

In cycle racing, there are five grades or categories for climbs - Category 4, 3, 2, 1 & Hors (Above Category or HC). How do they decide what is...

Asked on 05/06/2021 by Anthony K

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Are rusting screws a sign of cheap/bad material?

I noticed rusting screws at a ~ 1 year old bike and rusting screws at another bike after a few months, where the screws were part of a replacement (front...

Asked on 05/06/2021

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Mountain Biking And Clipless Pedals

I have never been seriously off-road on a trail with a mountain bike. I am curious; for any mountain bikers, do you ride clipped in on trails, and when if...

Asked on 05/06/2021

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Hybrid bike - would like to switch to a single front chainring, what are my options?

I have this bike (19" size): http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/elite_trail_x4.htm I'm doing some things to it to simplify it and reduce its weight for my city commute I've been doing for...

Asked on 05/06/2021 by jimmy0x52

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Motorising a bicycle.

Can anyone advise on the best way to motorise a bicycle apart from electric motors? I think I would like to fit a small two stroke engine. ...

Asked on 05/06/2021 by Jon Edwards

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Gears shift perfectly when suspended on rack, but not on the ground?

So I had recently solved some issues I was having thanks to the community. I re-tuned my bike on a suspended mount and everytning looks great. On the ground, all...

Asked on 05/05/2021 by BrettH

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What type of pedals are these?

My brother bought a second hand bike. He’s now looking to buy shoes. But we are uncertain what type of cleats he needs. Is there some sort of guide on...

Asked on 05/05/2021 by Volsk

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Any drawbacks in using long-travel forks with huge sag instead of regular XC fork?

There is a trick which some cyclists use. Instead of the regular fork, let's say 100mm, they put a fork with bigger travel (140-160mm). Then they pump pretty low pressure...

Asked on 05/05/2021

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