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Why optional studs on MTB shoes?
I have (mainly for road riding) these Giro Ranger MTB shoes. They have screw holes for optional studs near the toes, which I've seen on other MTB shoes. I've just made some studs (3d-printed from 95 ...
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Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub shifting gears problem
Here’s the bike issue: I have a Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub. The following happens almost never in warm weather but frequently when it drops below 0. When I try to shift with a thumb shifter, it doesn’t ...
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Recharge battery when it hits 50% or 5%?
For my normal commute (way in and way back), I use about 50% of my e-bike's Ni-Li battery. I always have safely enough charge for two commutes, because somehow the 0-5% interval certainly has an extra ...
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Specialized Venge Bottom Bracket replacement
I recently brought a specialized venge disc 2018 frame. It arrived without a bottom bracket, but uppon closer inspection there appear to be two ridges (C cups) suggesting that there might be part of a ...
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Rebuild Thule Strolling Kit
I want to sell our trusty Thule Chariot Corsaire 2 kids trailer from 2014. However, the two strolling wheels on the left and right need a rebuilt as they won't turn around the vertical axis any more. ...
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Shimano xtr wh-m959 wheel
Hi all brought shimano xtr wh-959 wheels, with understanding that my 11-42T cassette would fit, but having issues seems like the free hub sits to far in the hub and can't for life of me get locking ...
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I need help with bmx serial number help [closed]
I need help identifying this BMX bike that has the serial number of 08 c a m p 206 a
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Seatstays join the seat tube lower than the top tube - why? [duplicate]
In the classic "diamond" bicycle frame, seat stays join the seat tube at the same point with the top tube. This makes sense mechanically, as the seat tube does not experience side force ...
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Wanting to identify this bike labelled "Specialized"
I wish to identify this bicycle. The serial number on the bottom of the bike is ICSP7E01390
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I have a semi recumbent "Day 6" bicycle, which drifts off-line
My bike tends to drift off the drive line when turning while not pedalling. How do I compensate? The seller told me it is because my weight is mostly on the back and the front tire is not as weighted....
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Why are my chain links seizing?
About a month ago I replaced the chainrings, chain and cassette on an old bike I am using to cycle to work. The chain is a Shimano 8-speed with a quick link. After a couple of weeks I began to notice ...
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Murray Tricycle Replacement Parts
I am interested in finding replacement parts for a 1960's vintage Murrray tricycle, specifically replacement front and rear tires. Front wheel 12 metal spokes 7 inch inside diameter (178 mm) 10 inch ...
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Diagnosis of a skipping/jumping drive train problem
I have an old 1990s Kona Lava Dome 3x7 speed which has developed a nasty jump/skip under load across a wide range/all gears. On inspection, the chain was past its 1% limit and the jockey wheels (...
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Extra thick tubes and rhino liners?
I ride for Über eats in the high desert where the thorns are like nails and the temps extreme. I keep getting flats(at least one a week) and slime doesn't work always and it's a mess. Would combining ...
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Do hub bearings have to be adjusted on both sides?
After noticing a bit of play in the front wheel of my mountain bike, I decided to adjust the front hub (standard QR-type), something which I hadn't done before. Ths issue was definitely play in the ...