Cycling

I'm a big boy, 6'6" tall 300 lbs. I would like some advice on my first bike. I plan on road and light trails to see what I like and I don't want to spend alot on my first time out. I'll probably get it off Ebay unless someone has other suggestions. Any advice you could give would be great.

2007-05-21 18:15:10 · 4 answers · asked by big_scott_larock 2

(spare the lecture on locking). I have a schwinn varsity 2006 (walmart). Retail is $199. I could buy new wheel set and cassette from the local bike shop for about the same; $200 (albeit, likely higher quality) OR I could buy a new bike. If I decide to buy the wheels/cassette, what should I look for in the cassette (ie will any cassette work for my bike)?

2007-05-21 17:34:20 · 8 answers · asked by Henry B. 3

2007-05-21 15:01:59 · 6 answers · asked by Michael A 2

We recently bought a fifth wheel camper and want to take our bikes along. Someone told us that the bike racks that slide into a 2" hitch are not designed for the bouncing that occurs on the back of a camper. Is this true? We'd hate to get to a campsite and be missing 4bikes.

2007-05-21 14:47:54 · 4 answers · asked by dolmer68701 1

I have moved several times and have lost the owners manual. I have tried the bolt that goes down the stem, but it does not budge.

2007-05-21 14:23:49 · 6 answers · asked by Denise M 1

Hi I have a Gt Bike that is 17 years old. It has a few paint chips but the frame is in good shape. I just want to give it a little clean up because sand is stuck between the wheel axle, and frame. Do you think that a power washer would make it look brand new and shiny.Would the power washer chip off all the paint? What is the best way to clean the gears, and metal parts? Should i put them in a bucket of mineral spirit to get rid of all the sand? Thanks

2007-05-21 12:01:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend of mine told me that you can negotiate with a bicycle salesman. I was told, on average, that bike shops can discount up to 15%. The usual mark up on a bike is 30% - 40%. What is a reasonable offer on a $550 bicycle?

2007-05-21 10:47:41 · 7 answers · asked by BobbyPeru 1

I definately want to buy a bike with gears.
I am a 13 year old teenage girl.
What would be a good choice for me?
Do you have any tips for me?
(I have to buy it myself, so I'm low on budget)

2007-05-21 10:06:03 · 5 answers · asked by . 4

2007-05-21 09:10:18 · 6 answers · asked by aamir451079 2

I have an exclusive license to sell a line of uniquely designed and safe children bicycle helmets. Would like to now what is the best approach or channel to distribute these helmets. Any information appreciated.

2007-05-21 07:07:56 · 5 answers · asked by ppchen_2000 2

I also don't have a lot of money right now, is it better to go with a mountain bike or a cruiser. I'll ride it on pavement and some gravel crushed rock areas. I used to have a mountain bike and it was hard to ride, I want something that's going to work my muscles but not kill me. Thank's for any advice!

2007-05-21 05:47:02 · 5 answers · asked by gen 1

I drive a 2002 Ford Focus ( I know it sucks) and I have NO racks up there now. I want to add a bike rack that can carry 2 mountain bikes. Is this a simple task? Is there anything I need to do or know before buying a rack? Is it easy to install? Thanks in advance your best answer will be appreciated.

2007-05-21 04:38:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am riding and the left side keeps creaking near the pedals. if i do need to tighten them more, which parts and i have already lubricated it with a lubricant spray that contains teflon. help??!!

2007-05-21 03:17:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

will the back screw at my mountain bike become loose if i place a stand for people to stand on?

2007-05-21 00:21:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i like putting captions on my bike ..... can u give me some captions ? or the sites on which i can find it ?

2007-05-20 21:44:06 · 6 answers · asked by mehwesh n 1

2007-05-20 20:16:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I ride in chilly weather (not below freezing, but getting there) and I find it hard to keep my extremities warm.

Also, I alternately boil and chill due to sweat. What can I wear that will keep me relatively comfortable when the temperature drops?

2007-05-20 19:11:33 · 5 answers · asked by V2K1 6

Biking, Diwnhill, Freeride

2007-05-20 16:15:31 · 4 answers · asked by dnvr_boy_15 1

2007-05-20 14:39:46 · 4 answers · asked by family gambler 1

Which bike is the better bike of the two? A Gary Fisher Wahoo Disk or a Giant Yukon? What are the pros and cons of each bike?

2007-05-20 13:52:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Were is a good place to meet Mountain bicyclers around the Tempe, AZ area? I'm new to Mountain cycling and looking for a good place to ride and meet others near me. It doesn't have to be just Mountain biking either. Any information would be great! Thanks

2007-05-20 12:35:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend recently took up cycling and he's trying to figure out how to comfortably ride with the "twins". Do padded shorts really help with that situation or is that only for padded longer rides? I got him a ergonomic seat for men but he said that it only helped slightly from a regular seat? Any men cyclists have any advice for him?

2007-05-20 11:51:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 21-inch (Adult Size) Mountain Bike "Mongoose -DXR". (bought at Wal-Mart). However, mostly I ride on road, which gives me lots of resistance due to wide tire (26 X 1.95)

If I put a ‘Slick Tire’ (26 X 1), will it help in the following aspect?

1. Will it make my ride Faster, with 'Low Rolling Resistance'?
2. Does ‘Slick Tire’ (26 X 1) go "Flat" too often? (With rubber "wore out" too quick?)
3. Whether putting ‘Slick Tire’ in a Mountain Bike causes me 'discomfort' in riding (since mountain bike are made with different frame geometry, not for road but for ‘off the rode’ riding)?

Please advise me, since I have very limited knowledge on this.

2007-05-20 06:26:23 · 6 answers · asked by Friend 2

2007-05-20 05:04:16 · 6 answers · asked by M M 1

2007-05-19 10:28:07 · 17 answers · asked by euges116 3

2007-05-18 11:48:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going to be moving closer to work and will be within 11 miles if I take the back roads. If I were to bike to work, how long should I plan for this trip to take (the ground is mostly level)?

Is there a definitive advantage of a road bike to a mountain bike?

Where can I get a decent bike for less than $100?

How should I train for this prior to attempting it?

What are the "rules of the road" for a cyclist?

Is a helmet mandatory?

How should I change my eating habits so that I am not injuring my body?

2007-05-18 06:13:43 · 10 answers · asked by uncletoon2005 3

Some days, riding my bike to work seems to take more effort than others. Even when I'm just coasting down hills, it seems like I go significantly faster on some days than on others. It's not the wind. Could a higher air pressure cause this noticable difference?

2007-05-18 05:18:03 · 6 answers · asked by Jack 2

2007-05-18 04:00:53 · 16 answers · asked by Abel C Prince 2

I signed up for this MS bike tour, its 2 days 75 miles each day. Its not until September, so I have time to train. Its for a good cause, so I want to do it but I'm not an experienced bike rider, in fact I don't even own one! Can anyone give me advice as to what kind of bike I should get? Any training advice would appreciated too!

2007-05-18 02:04:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous