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Tour de Trump/Tour DuPont routes?

The Tour de Trump (later Tour DuPont) was run from 1989 to 1996 on the East Coast. Information regarding the details of these events seems to be sparse, especially the...

Asked on 02/18/2021 by Altom

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Can I use a Shimano RD-M735 rear derailleur with road shifters like the SL-6400 (7s) or the SL-6401 (8s)?

I'd like to set up an old school touring/rando bike.Do Shimano road and mountain bike components of that era (7 and 8 speed) share the same cable pull ratio?...

Asked on 02/18/2021

1 answer

Plastic rims and brake pads

I have a pair of 16" plastic wheels on a scooter-bike that is slowly being refurbished. The brakes have been tweaked to remove slop, and I have fitted new...

Asked on 02/18/2021

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Does anyone know what brand and model is the bicycle in photo?

This photograph is from early to mid 1960. Any ideas as to what this bicycle is? This has been bothering me for decades. Can't find anything like it anywhere....

Asked on 02/18/2021 by Richard Dybowski

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How can you remove markings from a headset?

I'm trying to remove logos and markings from a headset, but I think they're laser etched. Does anyone know if it's possible to remove them?...

Asked on 02/18/2021

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Brake only touches rim occasionally when brake applied

On a new mountain bike, the brake pad seems to touch the rim only at some parts when I apply the brake, not the entire rim. It still stops the...

Asked on 02/18/2021 by foxinsocks

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Identify my rear aero brake

I'm looking to buy a new aero brake, after the noodle holder on my old set has snapped (and apparently i need to replace the whole thing). Problem is that...

Asked on 02/17/2021

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How does fork offset affect bike handling?

Some forks come in a variety of different fork offsets for the same model. How does replacing the fork designed for the bike with:A fork with smaller offset, everything else...

Asked on 02/17/2021

2 answer

How do treads affect traction?

I've read that treads don't affect traction very much. This is why NASCAR cars have smooth tires. But, the road is not clean. They say you can't hydroplane...

Asked on 02/17/2021 by user1833028

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Should I replace my 10000km Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour with a 2000km Schwalbe Marathon Winter Plus?

Background I have one Schwalbe Marathin Winter Plus tire that is in good condition (used for 2000km, 10 months old). Below the winter tire with spikes removed....

Asked on 02/17/2021 by pivehif802

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