Cycling

when i was little, my family was very poor and we could never afford to purchase a bike, and i just never learned. and i really want to now... i can afford to buy one. thanks to all for your help.

2007-06-20 12:42:52 · 8 answers · asked by VIPERDAVID 1

Most of the time I ride the mountain bike on paved street but once in a while need to get over some dirt hills. And I want tires that almost never go flat. The latter has actually been a trait of my existing tires - they've been on there for over a year and no flat.

Please don't answer "get a road bike". Thanks.

2007-06-20 11:32:33 · 4 answers · asked by HomeSweetSiliconValley 4

I want to get into the sport of cycling but I don't know very much about it. I want to be able to ride in trails and rugged terrain but I think that I might also want to get into some long distance riding on paved roads. Is it possible to buy a mountain bike and just put hard road wheels on it if I want to do street riding? As a broke college student I don't have a whole lot of money to spend. Any suggestions....

2007-06-20 11:28:19 · 10 answers · asked by sjwarren1278 1

Mine mysteriously is missing and the air won't stay in the tire, but I don't know if the tire is damaged of if the cap matters. Can anyone help?

2007-06-20 11:22:18 · 8 answers · asked by eclectic 1

I really want to get out on my new bike more often, but its been so dang hot out lately (in the 90s with high humidity). I try to go early in the morning or just before it gets dark, but that doesn't always work with my schedule.

Of course, I bring water with me, but is there anything else I should keep in mind if I am going to bike in the heat?

2007-06-20 08:59:39 · 5 answers · asked by mistaken4sane 4

I would like to take down my bike and start riding again since I need to exercise. I knew the tires were low, but when I go to put air in them the valve stem goes into the tire. Is it time to replace the tires?

2007-06-19 14:45:30 · 8 answers · asked by AColling74 2

2007-06-19 09:47:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm brand new to the sport and have no idea no idea where to start on buying one of these things, but i badly dont want to shell out alot of money on something thats going to let me down

2007-06-18 17:25:10 · 11 answers · asked by Aaron B 1

I just got a bike today and i really like it, but i noticed that there's no kickstand for it, and I'm just curious as to why there's not one, its just one of those things that I assumed was there, and it wasn't.

2007-06-18 14:46:44 · 11 answers · asked by Fangirl ♥♥ 5

I Have A 26×1.95 Tire and I'm Going To Buy A 26×2.5 Is It Gonna Fit ?
Thanks.

2007-06-18 13:54:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-18 09:54:42 · 7 answers · asked by luke dawson 1

Should I get clipless pedals, race tires, make other adjustments, or just practice more short of buying a road bike? I was the only hybrid in the race. I finished a hilly(for me)12 mile race in 55 minutes. Most everyone was at least ten minutes faster. I wasn't planning on buying a road bike until next year. What one step will make the most difference in speed?

2007-06-18 08:30:53 · 4 answers · asked by Joe 1

2007-06-17 05:26:40 · 8 answers · asked by Llinos D 1

2007-06-17 03:40:14 · 4 answers · asked by cowboy (1) 1

is a good rear suspension suppose to move 'suspen' alot when you sit on the bike?
my suspension coil state 750LBS/IN
what does that mean?

2007-06-16 22:59:38 · 3 answers · asked by ivan_up_down 2

In warm weather if I bike for a while my *** cheeks will get chafed. What the hell is this about and what can i do? This isn't a joke.

2007-06-16 14:59:18 · 8 answers · asked by hello1 2

It's a new bike and I'm just learning to ride again. Am I too far forward on the seat? Am I going to get used to this?

2007-06-16 13:37:25 · 6 answers · asked by galaxor, destroyer 5

I have a bike that I got from Canadian Tire years ago, still works fine, however, the seat is too low for me. The bike was intended for a youth, probably target age early/mid teens, and while I am now an adult (approx 5'5" tall), the frame doesn’t seem to be terribly small for me (though I am by no means well-informed in the area of proper bicycle fit). The main problem seems to be the seat height. I have raised the seat as far as it can go, but the metal tube that the seat is mounted on (sorry, I don’t know the technical term) is very short and doesn’t allow me to raise it very far. My question is – does anyone know whether it’s possible that simply replacing the seat with a taller one would be enough to allow me to keep using this bike?
And if so, does anyone know the approx. $ this might involve?

(Also, I don’t know if this is important or not, but the bike has a lowered crossbar (“girl’s/woman’s” frame), and is mountain-bike style).

Thanks so much!

2007-06-16 12:15:34 · 8 answers · asked by ?_? 1

My sister had one and she is giving me hers i don't know whether to sell it or ride for a couple years. Its a pretty good mountain bike but i don't really know im just starting to ride

2007-06-16 09:57:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Up until about 3 months or so ago - everytime I set foot on a bike (cycling) I'd come off pretty quick. Attempted to cycle a few times as a child but my Brother would give up with me crashing all the time & just stick me on his bike & peddle for us both.
I never really got the hang of it as an adult either, one of my sons (then age about 11) tried teaching me about 10 years ago - he says I was the only one he knew that could crash into a stationary car LOL :-)
Had another attempt about a year ago but just wasn't managing to drop the fear of falling off I guess, which is ironic, because that's all I seemed to do anyway.
Then about 3 months ago I thought "stuff this, it's not gonna beat me" so off I went & bought my very first bike - had 2 cycling lessons - so I wasn't a danger to anyone around me - went over the park early in the mornings & just practiced, practiced, practiced.
"Hired" hubby as my personal trainer & went out every single day for the past 8 weeks.
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2007-06-16 07:43:13 · 21 answers · asked by Funky 6

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2007-06-16 07:10:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-15 20:41:30 · 4 answers · asked by garom 1

2007-06-15 10:33:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are several numbers on the sticker by the crank. AMFL.R.ARK.
MO 2671-1-8-25
34-2026-2
BY THE WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY
KANSAS MISSOURI

2007-06-15 09:03:33 · 2 answers · asked by downey36 1

2007-06-15 07:18:42 · 6 answers · asked by Hot Emo Chick 2

my g/f wants to know if light road riding on a hybrid bike (nothing extreme) can compare to a very brisk walk (powerwalking) as far as burning calories. i would think a brisk walk would burn more because cycling on rd. doesnt have much resistance imo. thx.

2007-06-15 07:12:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi..
i'm doing XC and sometime cycle in mud and rain
so, i need a disc brake
but i need to change the fork and maybe wheelset
i can get a scott 100mm fork at 75SGD
and, i need to get a shimano wheelset compatible to disc brake (as cheap as possible) because of some problem
i'm currently using a shimano dual control V-brake lever

1)i don't know if scott suspension is good or not.. please give some advice

2)does anyone know how much is the cheapest i can get for shimano wheelset? (state country currency)

3)do i need to change the lever if i use mechanical disc brake?

2007-06-15 07:12:11 · 2 answers · asked by ivan_up_down 2

hi,
i am going to buy me a new bike and my price range is 1,100 to 1,600 dollars and i need advice on a new mountain bike. i realy like the gary fishers. i was looking at the HiFi and the ho ko bo ko hardtail. should I go with a full suspention or hardtail. i will be doing like trails and some downhill. and a little fireroading. basicly an all mountain bike.......

2007-06-15 05:26:47 · 5 answers · asked by 1337 Cyclista 3

100mm fork is the XC standard
can a 80mm or fork more than 100mm be used during XC competition?

2007-06-15 00:03:26 · 5 answers · asked by ivan_up_down 2

I just bought a bike and it feels like I'm sitting on a brick. Do you have the link for a site where I can buy a comfy bike seat for long rides. I don't like the cheap, bulky ones that looks like something is wrong with your *** and you need an orthopedic cushion. Thanks for the help.

2007-06-14 10:09:41 · 7 answers · asked by a11city 2