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What lacquer coat use with Montana Hardcore? 27 Aug 2013 | 07:57 pm
I painted my bicycle frame with Luminous Green Montana hardcore spray paint. The result is amazing! I would now want to put a clear lacquer coat on top of the pain to protect it. I tried three diffe...
Are Shimano R440 road flat bar shifters compatible with a mountain bike front derailleur? 27 Aug 2013 | 07:08 pm
The Shimano shifter flat bar series have the same cable pull length than the mountain bike shifters. Is this series compatible with a mountain bike front derailleur, Deore, for example?
From which slope on should I better go by foot? 27 Aug 2013 | 07:01 pm
Consider covering a distance of 100m: Flat surface: It is much more energy efficient if I take the bike. Vertical rock, uphill: It is much more energy efficient if I climb without carrying a bike wi...
Shoaling etiquette 27 Aug 2013 | 04:04 am
Is it rude to stop in front of bikers stopped at a red light if you're generally slower, which will probably mean they will pass you again? What if you are generally faster so it saves you having to p...
What is the minimum tire width for a 18 mm disc rim? 27 Aug 2013 | 02:21 am
I have a Croix de Fer cross bike that I purchased for touring with luggage; for commuting to work, lighter touring and some mild offroad riding. While it is nowhere stated officially, I can see on th...
How can I reduce back pain on a shared bike with poor shock absorbers 26 Aug 2013 | 10:18 pm
I ride a bicycle to work every day for several months now. I use a bicycle sharing system that my city offers, and it's very convenient: I don't have to worry about locking the bike or maintenance, I ...
What is the difference between different types of disc brake pads 26 Aug 2013 | 06:57 pm
I've seen several different descriptors for disc brake pads: Metallic, Semi-Metallic, and Organic. What is the difference between these types of disc brake pads?
Grinding sound on new disc brakes 26 Aug 2013 | 06:54 pm
I have a new bike, probably a month old, which has Hayes cx 5 disc brakes. I've noticed that the front brake pad is making a grinding sound when I brake at low to moderate speeds. What could be causin...
Soft "Thunk" in the crank 26 Aug 2013 | 11:52 am
I have a one month old Citizen foldable bike and I have noticed a soft "thunk" when turning the crank. It sounds the same whatever gear I am in. It also seems to go away for a short while if I stop pe...
MTB Conversion For Lighter Commuting 26 Aug 2013 | 10:35 am
Just want some opinion. I have a MTB bike, but I want to make it lighter. So here are some of my thoughts currently on what I think I should change: 700c rims and tires Cantilever brakes Rigid fork...
