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Why does the rear brake bowden have no housing below the frame of the bike?

I observed that the bowden of the rear brake calipers runs "naked" below the bike frame. (Also the gear shifting cables, but let's focus on brake cables for this question.)...

Asked on 04/23/2021

3 answer

Hydraulic rim brake with racing bike levers

I came across the picture below which claims to show racing bike levers of a Magura hydraulic rim brake (source). According to the source website the displayed...

Asked on 04/23/2021

1 answer

Trying to identify vintage English bike maker

I’m trying to figure out the maker of my great grandmothers bike thanks for any help ...

Asked on 04/23/2021 by Mary DeSoucey

1 answer

Neck pain and handlebar adjustment

I have a medium size Scott Scale 40 (2009) and my height is 1.73m. Whenever I ride this bike I feel that something about my posture is...

Asked on 04/23/2021 by pror21

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Dirt jumps with wood

I am looking to build a dirt jump track and after realizing how much dirt is really required for a proper jump I am exploring using a wood frame to...

Asked on 04/23/2021 by MPB83

2 answer

Impossible to index front chain ring!

My chain is struggling to get onto the big chain ring and when it does it has quite a bit of chain rub. The limit screws are quite literally on...

Asked on 04/23/2021 by Sam Jefferies

1 answer

What is the difference between 9sp and 10/11sp cranks/chainrings?

I have a 9sp setup I’m very committed to, mostly because I can’t find 10/11sp indexed downtube shifters (Dia Compe makes a non-indexed 11sp and that seems to be it)....

Asked on 04/23/2021 by wesmw

1 answer

Slotted or unslotted crown race with tapered carbon steerers

Does a tapered carbon steerer (40mm at the crown) typically require a slotted crown race if the steerer lacks an integrated bevel on which the lower bearing can rest? I...

Asked on 04/22/2021

1 answer

Shimano SIS rear hub offset question

I'm a beginner bike mechanic and am working on a used project bike I got cheap. I was just switching out the rear tire and tube for some new 700x25c...

Asked on 04/22/2021 by Dent7777

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Advice on what to buy for someone who snaps rear axles often

To start off, I have snapped my rear axle on my current bicycle four times already. Usually the wheel never "dislocated", so I was fine, but the last time I...

Asked on 04/22/2021 by Twiggeh

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