Cycling

Ive been looking at mountain bikes online...but when they list it as a 26" bike or whatever, what does that mean? where are they getting that measurement from? Also, what size would you recommend for a 6'00" with a 32 inseam? Ive read on other sites that i would need a 20" - 22", but that seems tiny because my freestyle bike is 20", but then another site says I would need a large bike, which they say is 26"....im confused now, the only local place to buy a bike is the department stores...wal-mart and such....

2007-05-29 21:10:36 · 9 answers · asked by piecies_81 3

hello

what are the lightest wheelsets avaliable today?(for MTB)
for how much too?

2007-05-29 19:58:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is WD40 okay or do I need a specialty lubricant for my bicycle chain? I have a hybrid Schwinn if that makes a difference.

2007-05-29 15:39:23 · 12 answers · asked by Steve UMich 3

2007-05-29 12:30:27 · 5 answers · asked by andytheman8882003 1

I am planning to buy one Trek Race, some Aluminum series. How good are they? I know most of the racer uses Italian bikes or European brand. Is there anyone use Trek at all?

2007-05-29 10:32:16 · 15 answers · asked by Friend 2

I'm thinking about building a 1x9 mountain bike from Nashbar and don't know if it will work.

2007-05-29 09:31:40 · 4 answers · asked by PumaPepper 2

i have BG socks and they are comfortable, but are they worth $14? my hands get numb when im racing (mainly my right hand), maybe because i have a death grip on the bars a lot of the time, but i was considering buying the BG Radiator gloves. they look cool and they have a lot of padding. i have very thin racing grips so they dont provide much comfort.
do the BG products really enhance the blood flow like Spec says they will? i dont want to waste another $40 on gloves...

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=25608

2007-05-29 01:48:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does one slow you down and one speed you faster?

2007-05-29 01:22:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a bike to get to work and back. It's about a 5 to 10 mile ride. Would like a bike that's good for the road and mild hills and can also go off road if need to. (looks nice too)
Price doesn't matter.

2007-05-28 21:46:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-28 21:08:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 16, i hav been doing biking 4 about 4 and a half months 6 times a week. monday 2 friday i do a 10 minute hill climb and 20 min flat and 20 min on the wind trainer.. my hill climb time started at about 25 mins so i hav cut down a lot..but its getting harder..

sat is rest day
sunday i do a 6 or 7k hill climb not exactly sure how long.. i started out wif a time of 43 mins 32 secs and i am now at 40 mins 40 secs. and i hav been doing this the past 2 months.. i also do about 2 and a half hours of flat riding on sunday.....

i want 2 get a lot better really fast.. do anyone hav any ideas of wat 2 do.. do i do more training or wat becuz im not getting betta as fast as i used 2 its taking ages now. and i want 2 cut down about 2 and a half minutes on a 2.5k hill climb by next march.. but now its taking for eva 2 cut down time
any ideas on wat 2 do 2 get beta as fast as ossible thanks

2007-05-28 20:12:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the difference between lockout suspension and preload adjustment on mountain bike forks.

2007-05-28 18:08:36 · 5 answers · asked by twkc1 1

I DONT.BUT DONT LIE.BE HONEST.

2007-05-28 17:08:01 · 9 answers · asked by yari 2

2007-05-28 11:47:50 · 4 answers · asked by cmgain 1

when you pick the brand what type of bike is it

2007-05-27 18:28:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like to road bike. I recently moved to a rural area where people are inconsiderate and often do not secure their dogs within their own yard. I've been chased a number of times and was wondering what the best way, chemicals, or other to defend myself from these evil beasts.

2007-05-27 14:08:08 · 20 answers · asked by Mylo884 1

I have been looking at the Sandstone trail from Whitchurch to Frodsham.. does anyone know if you can cycle it? or has anyone cycled it?

2007-05-27 08:53:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Toyoto Matrix and I want to get a bike rack for it. What is better for the bike, car and gas mileage??

2007-05-27 06:48:46 · 6 answers · asked by Tyler L 2

i'm upgrading my mountain bike to a better speed
there's 2 choice for me
a thumb shifter or a grip shifter
which one is better?

2007-05-26 19:42:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-26 15:30:50 · 3 answers · asked by runningman 1

i'm using a normal brake now.
i' not sure what type is it
i wanted a disc brake as my current brake did not stop well enough
but, the bike frame does not fit a disc brake
any other brake i should use?
or should i change the fork and put a disc brake infront and normal brake at the back?

2007-05-25 22:30:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do too.

2007-05-25 21:32:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have seen Airnimal, but a bit expensive and am having difficulty locating alternatives!

2007-05-25 00:09:21 · 7 answers · asked by Will the cyclist! 1

2007-05-24 22:37:49 · 2 answers · asked by sparkplugfreak 3

I am a 42 year-old woman. I am considering riding my bike to work each day. Ninety percent of the journey is very quiet rural blacktop that has little traffic and few cars. I am a bit afraid, because I will be pretty vulnerable by myself out there. What things can I do to help prevent myself from being assaulted by someone or hit by a car? Thanks!

2007-05-24 17:23:11 · 7 answers · asked by BreadCollision 1

I'm wanting to buy a bicycle to get in better shape. I am considering the Trek Navigator 3.0. I also like the looks of the Schwinn Deluxe 7 Cruiser but afraid it may be to heavy and bulky. I'd like any suggestions.

http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike.php?bikeid=1216600&f=30

http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/bikes_detail.php?id=768

2007-05-24 16:26:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard one could get hit but nothing would happen cause of being on rubber tires.( Mountain Bike) Also thinking metal or aluminium would attrack lightening. Also riding in wide open spaces. Am I safe on the bike? Or What?

2007-05-24 16:24:54 · 8 answers · asked by Cary F 4

2007-05-24 03:29:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Getting into BMX racing and wanted to know some of the good bikes out there. I'm 22 standing at 5 foot 6in. Not looking to spend a lot of money on my first bike. Just looking for a good starter bike.

2007-05-24 00:15:20 · 6 answers · asked by megalo03 2

you know the seat of the bike? its got a long hard pointy bit.... where do boys put their 'thing' so it doesnt get squashed? do they swing it to the side? help!!!!!!!! i wana know, i gotto no, i cant sleep at night goddammit! a nizzles gotto keep it real! fooo shooooooo! fo shizzle ma nizzle!

2007-05-24 00:09:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous