Cycling

I have a small frame bike - a raleigh venture
- the top tube comes up to about 3 or more inches below my crotch area
- the seat, when i stand over it, is in just the right place

the guy who was trying to sell me bikes told me that this would just not do, that a person my height (5'10.5", 29 inch inseam) would be crazy to ride the small frame over a long distance... but me riding it around now, i don't see the big deal... someone tell me why it would be such a problem if the seat is in the right place.
i mean, he took one look at it and said "take it back, get rid of it, get a large frame bike, this won't work"

do i need to go out and pick up a new 400 dollar passage or can i ride this venture i have now?

2007-07-10 09:31:23 · 4 answers · asked by Steve C 4

Hi. Looking to add a carbon crankset to reduce weight. Anyone have any history that they want to share about any of the following:

1. Deda D-Power Compact Carbon Crankset
2. Ritchey WCS Carbon Compact Crankset
3. FSA SLK Compact Carbon Crankset

Thanks in advance.

2007-07-10 07:38:00 · 1 answers · asked by Ronnie 2

I read on Wikipedia that they have standard 20" tires, but that's all it said about it. My 9 year old son has a bike and has been trying to turn the one he has into a bmx bike. He removed all the breaks so that the front steeringwheel now freespins. Is that normal. He now has no breaks. (Doesn't really matter because we live way out in the country where it's flat). Anyway, do bmx bikes have rear breaks? I'm thinking of buying him one for his upcoming birthday, but don't know anything about them. Which is a good brand to buy that's not too expensive ( $100 or less)?
Any answers will be much appreciated!

2007-07-10 06:27:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been riding 20 miles a few times a week on hilly roads. I rode 50 once, but felt it. I want to ride 100 by the fall, if I keep riding and work up, will I have enough time to be ready by then?

2007-07-10 04:48:08 · 25 answers · asked by Reece Judicata 3

In Mountain Bike Action magazine's first test of the Santa Cruz Nomad back in 2005, its head angle was 68 degrees, seat tube angle was 71 degrees, and wheelbase was 43.6 inches. Now in the February 2007 issue of Mountain Bike Action, the Nomad's geometry has changed: head angle is 67 degrees, seat tube angle is 70 degrees, and wheelbase is 44.1 inches.

Does it mean that '07 frames are different from those made in '05? Do these differences in frame geometry affect the Nomad's versatility as "the one bike" (the bike that can climb and descend equally well)?

2007-07-10 00:22:15 · 5 answers · asked by yourfriendlyneighborhoodme 1

I'm planning a 340 mile pittsburgh-to-D.C. bike trip along the allegheny/c&o canal bike trails, and i'm planning on camping most or all of the nights --- i'm getting a super lightweight tent to carry with me...

what advice do the experienced riders have for a newbie? the longest trip i ever made was 72 miles in a weekend when i was 13 from cumberland to DC... and it was a great time, so i want to do it again, only this time -- a longer trip, now that i'm 23.

advice for safety, morale, how to carry supplies (light backpack a bad idea in addition to bike pack? what sorts of bike packs are best for weight distribution and carrying things?), advice regarding safe diets, safe travel, and anything else you can think of as "basic" and important for me to know.

i want to leave in 2 weeks and i'm planning now. there's only so much time before i have to get a new job.

2007-07-09 20:33:31 · 3 answers · asked by Steve C 4

I've heard some bikes referred to as having stiff frames or flexible. What does this mean, and is one better than the other? Are there certain types of bikes you'd want to be stiff or to be flexible??

2007-07-09 10:35:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anomaly 17 4

Ive been thinking to buy a bike for some time now, But always get a cold feet! of not knowing what to buy!

Any how, recently Canadian Tire, has a %50 off on Schwinn bikes for $299, reg price is $499. Aluminium frame with shimano pieces on it. Now, i may occasionally go off-road or may be a bit mountain as well. One thing that confuses me is that, there's no shock on the body, only on the front wheel. As you have noticed, i don't know much about bikes, so is this going to give me a bad rid? ALSO, what is your input on the whole thing? Price, Schwinn, condition,...THANKS.

2007-07-09 09:41:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have cable. Anyone got any good channels to follow the Tour?

2007-07-09 06:06:59 · 13 answers · asked by Jose R 1

2007-07-09 02:14:51 · 4 answers · asked by Dawsy 2

I need help with a road part. Can someone remind me whether the 9 speed generation Ultegra bottom bracket is compatible with Dura Ace. I have a bike for sale with Dura Ace but the bottom bracket is shot and I'd rather just throw an Ultegra unit in there.

Thanks.

2007-07-09 01:36:55 · 3 answers · asked by Jay P 7

i'm not dissing cycling but all I hear is failed drug tests and doped up cyclists. i used to take interest but have been put off by this bad press

2007-07-08 17:33:05 · 5 answers · asked by mp01 5

Do they stop and pee or do it on their bike etc.?

2007-07-08 11:15:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would it be more effective to do HIIT on a stationary bike in the morning for 10-15 mins or doing regular speed stationary bike in the afternoon for 40 mins? In terms of burning fat and maintaining muscle.

2007-07-08 10:26:35 · 4 answers · asked by johnstevens 1

one time me and my friend were biking in the sidewalk (we were both wearing helmets) and then two other guys went past us and he said to us "safety first" in a mocking way. so, basically, will a helmet make you look more like a geek??

2007-07-08 09:50:53 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

And how old do you have to be to sign up?

2007-07-08 08:45:01 · 5 answers · asked by Nadia A 1

I am looking to buy a Honda Magna v45. I have $1500.00, and would like to find a bike within 4 or 5 hundred miles of 83201, which is Pocatello, Idaho. Thanks

2007-07-08 07:50:22 · 1 answers · asked by mykd4sound 2

heres a question yes I know its legal to ride your bike on the sidewalk in Los Angeles,(as per LAPD)but not in Culver city
but in some area of the culver city are the adddresses
are in Los Angeles,(ie Washington Blvd and Centinela)
the address are los Angeles zip code 90066

so am I riding in culver city where its illegal or in Los Angeles
where its legal to ride on the side walk
how can you tell?

2007-07-08 06:41:29 · 2 answers · asked by mobilemark 7

How about lawn mower oil?

2007-07-08 06:07:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-08 04:00:12 · 4 answers · asked by snorerms 1

2007-07-08 03:40:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have direct tv, know that Le Tour is no longer on OLN.

2007-07-08 02:10:05 · 3 answers · asked by jaggy_233 1

Hi, I've just bought a Apollo xc26s cross country bike which i had to build for myself but after finishing we realised that the front wheel was shacking, so do you know how to tighten a quickrelice wheel???

2007-07-08 00:27:10 · 8 answers · asked by PJ 1

Apparently 500,000 lined the route for the start in London. I can't believe there would be 5,000 people in England who even care about cycle racing let alone half a million. Not knocking it but cycling isn't really our thing is it? I would expect a bigger crowd at the World Conkers Championships to be honest.

2007-07-07 21:53:25 · 15 answers · asked by massadaman 4

2007-07-07 14:31:56 · 3 answers · asked by bcummings_2 1

How to select what height bike to buy? I'm 6 ft, 160 lbs. If it's a road bike or mountain bike, what height should I buy.

2007-07-07 12:10:08 · 6 answers · asked by . 4

GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc 2007

Fork
Suntour XCR

Crankset
Truvativ ISO FLO, 42/32/22

Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Power Spline Cartridge Sealed

Pedals
ATB Resin body

Front Derailuer
Shimano Altus

Rear Derailuer
Shimano Deore

Shifter
Shimano Altus EZ fire shifters

Rear Cog
Shimano Altus 11-32 ratio

Chain
IG-31

Rims
Alloy double wall ATB

Tires
Kenda Nevegal, 26 x 2.1

Front & Rear Hub
Alloy 8 speed Cassette with QR for Disc

Spokes
Stainless steel 14 gauge

Nipples
Brass CP

Front & Rear Brake
Tektro Aquila

Brake Lever
Shimano ST-EF50

Handlebar
Alum. 20 mm Rise, 6 degree bend, anatomically sized

Stem
GT ATB

Grip
GT Dual Density ATB

Headset
Tange Seiki system for 1 1/8"

Saddles
WTB Speed V

Seat Post
Alloy Micro adjust

Sit Clamp
GT Forged Alum QR


I am going to upgrade the rim, hub and pedal
any reccomendation on what brand rim and hub below $150?
and anything else need to be changed?

2007-07-07 05:28:38 · 8 answers · asked by ivan_up_down 2

2007-07-07 04:28:39 · 12 answers · asked by winter d 3

I am looking to start up cycling. I will probably start out riding about 100 miles a week and work my way up from that. I want a bike on the cheaper side, but not so cheap I am coughing up money every week on parts. Any suggestions?

2007-07-07 01:48:47 · 8 answers · asked by thetman31 1

my rear derailleur on my bicycle bobs around when i come off curbs or drops and makes a kind of like a ringing bell sound. is this okay??

thanks =]

2007-07-06 20:41:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous