Frame Size?
Dewey Thiessen in Dallas is experimenting with different frame sizes and has gone for a smaller frame than he has been using. He wants...
Store a Bike in the Garage Or Basement?
Todd G wants to know if he should store his bike in the garage or the basement? We give him our thoughts on bike storage, but I’ve...
Mountain Training
Joe lives in the Midwest of the U.S. and has done some long hilly rides but doesn’t think this will be good enough training for riding...
A Wheel Question
Tommy Luck in Florida is upgrading his wheels and would like our opinion on rims and spokes. Should he go for aero rims and spokes,...
Which Pedals to Choose?
Thomas who lives in Norway and Spain is considering a new set of pedals. He has had a look at pedals from Mavic and Shimano, but wants...
Flat Bar Or Racer?
Fred in Australia wants a more up-right riding position, he was thinking of buying a larger frame to lift the stem higher. We also...
Brake/Gear Cables
Steven A in California has a strange question about using gear cables instead of brake cables, we don’t think this is a great idea...
Weight Limits on Carbon Frames
Brian Jackson is worried that a new carbon frame won’t take his weight or the punishment that he wants to put on it. We put his mind...
Bicycle Chain Length?
David has a very good question on how to know the correct length of your chain. We have been asked this before, but it’s a question...
Changing From a Triple to a Double
Tim Trogdon in Cleveland, Ohio where he says he gets 4 seasons and very cold winters. He doesn’t think he needs the small chain ring...
Hanging Up Carbon Wheels?
Joe M from Minneapolis has a Trek Madone 6.9 fitted with Bontrager Aeolus 5.0 carbon wheels. He hangs his bike up on a hook and wants...
SRAM RED Or Dura-Ace 7900?
Jonathan Partridge has been ridding SRAM Force on his best bike and now wants to up-grade to either SRAM RED or Shimano Dura-Ace 7900....
Carbon Seat Post
Steve Kouba in Carlsbad takes his bike in the back of his SUV, but he has to lower the saddle to get it in. His question is whether...
Bike Components?
Fabrice le Bourhis in Ireland is building up his own bike and was looking at the Centaur group set from Campagnolo, he wants our opinion...
Carbon Frame on a Home-Trainer?
Normand Drolet has the top quality Kuota Khan Carbon framed bike and wants to know if it is OK to use it on his home-trainer during...
Pump Problem
Steven A in California is having problems blowing up his tires with his floor pump, well with all his pumps. We give him some suggestions...
Next Bicycle?
Bill B has been riding his Giant OCR 3 for a few years now and wants to trade up. He thinks he can convince his wife to spend a good...
Carbon Bike Fork?
Karl Stadtmueller does his cycling in Rural New York City on a “Classic” alloy Vitus, but he damaged the forks and wants to know...
Stem Bolt (for Saddle)
Ben Willett in Louisville, Kentucky has just got himself a bargain of a bike from e-bay. His only problem is that he needs a seat clamping...
Wireless/Strapless Heart Monitor
Jorge rides spring and fall in Indianapolis and he wants to keep track of his pulse. He is considering a strapless heart rate monitor;...
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