Cycling

From my experience in the gym, those bicycles don't seem to burn many calories, compared to the eliptycal machines and the treadmills...but I have a mountain bike now and after a good ride outside, I feel like I get a workout.....or maybe it is in my head?

2007-03-16 08:17:15 · 9 answers · asked by Courtney 3

2007-03-16 07:23:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

He was close to the end of the race & was riding with his grandson. Would like any info you can provide. His name was Richard Van De Car.

2007-03-16 06:33:24 · 2 answers · asked by annie 1

A friend has a 4 wheel bike from 1938. He was told there were only 25 made and they were made in Raleigh, AL. I can't find anything on this type of bike.

2007-03-16 06:13:40 · 3 answers · asked by Jingerelle 2

2007-03-16 06:07:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am buying a mountain bike, althought the top frame slants down at an angle away from the handlebars and so is not horizontal, making getting the right frame size difficult for this novice. I am buying the bike online, because of the price, and none of my local bike shops stock the bike so I cannot try it out for size.

I know that with mountain bikes vs road bikes, you need to get a frame which is a few inches smaller than the size you need for the road bike frame.

I have an inside leg measurement of around 740-750mm. I am 5foot 8 inches tall (177cm) and I have a well proportioned, slim/medium build.

The exact STANDOVER height of this mountain bike are as follows:

15" frame
716mm standover

17" frame
752mm standover

19" frame
784mm standover


Which size bike would suit me best?

Thanks!

2007-03-15 23:07:08 · 7 answers · asked by bobby t 3

2007-03-15 18:40:17 · 11 answers · asked by planting2lips 2

Recently my trek 7.3 Fx Disc got stolen from school and I now need to replace it. I was going to get the same one, but I went to a Specialized store and found a bike with carbon components that is a much smoother ride, the Specialized Sirrus Sport. I enjoed the ease and breaking power of the disc breaks, but am tempted with the smoothness and speed of carbon. Are disc breaks necessary on hybrids, I do live in a hilly area? Any suggestions?

2007-03-15 18:17:45 · 5 answers · asked by sdbiker 2

2007-03-15 17:35:44 · 2 answers · asked by Azndude2000000 1

I just bought a seat that looks comfortable but is not. Any suggestions???

2007-03-15 14:36:54 · 5 answers · asked by Myra G 5

it seems if i ride my bike everyday, the tires stay nice and full of air....but if i leave it in the house for a month or 2 then it seems to get too flat to ride. anyone know anything about this?

2007-03-15 13:57:21 · 3 answers · asked by Will P 2

ok, so i want to start riding a unicycle but before i even buy it, i want to know if there are any butt protectors ou there. if they exist, where can i get one? i mean, it seems pretty logical cuz if u fall backwards, CRACK!!! there goes your tailbone!!! and if they dont exist, what the hey do u do to protect your buttox???

2007-03-15 12:53:59 · 5 answers · asked by amallama 2

also who created it?

2007-03-15 12:08:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-15 10:08:58 · 10 answers · asked by Douglas G 1

We all know about the protection to the environment, health benefits...
What I would like to know is some facts, numbers or benefits that are not easy to discover. Personal experiences are also welcome.
I will publish the best answer in my blog.

2007-03-15 10:02:44 · 6 answers · asked by b4contact 3

I understand that mountain bike frames are generally sized 10-12cm smaller (for a given person) than road bikes? Is that because it is assumed that a mountain bike will be used for off-road riding? I am asking because I use my mountain bike 98% for road riding - perhaps I should size my next mountain bike as if it were a road bike?

thanks
Paul

2007-03-15 09:31:39 · 7 answers · asked by frumpy_uk 1

Only looking for domestic broadcasts.

2007-03-15 06:36:08 · 3 answers · asked by Roger P 1

2007-03-15 04:37:12 · 7 answers · asked by stephb 1

i have about £250 to spend on a bike need it for on and off road, want a good reliable bike was going for a mens carrera vulcan (me and allan wil both use it) does anyone have any opinions of better bikes for the money and reviews of the carera vulcan

2007-03-15 03:08:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My local bike shop dont mind if you barter the price down on their bikes, however, they dont stock the bike I am after.

Evans cycles on-line does stock the bike at a reasonable price. My question is:

Could i phone them up and negotiate a slightly lower price over the phone, or would they tell me to get lost?

Thanks

2007-03-15 01:00:04 · 3 answers · asked by bobby t 3

After some extensive research, i have decided the Specialized Rockhopper 2006 is the bike for me.

However, i cant devide on the colour. It comes in two: metallic silver or satin blue (which appears to have a metallic sheen).

Which colour shall i go for? Pics are below. Note the blue isnt as "solid" as shown in the below picture, it is more metallic/reflective.

Thanks for your help!

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEquipPopup.jsp?equipimage=/OA_MEDIA/2006/bikes/06Rockhopper_Sil_Int_KL_l.jpg&equipmodel=Rockhopper

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEquipPopup.jsp?equipimage=/OA_MEDIA/2006/bikes/06Rockhopper_Blu_Int_KL_l.jpg&equipmodel=Rockhopper

2007-03-15 00:44:37 · 12 answers · asked by bobby t 3

I have bought a bike pump, will i need an adaptor for it?

2007-03-14 22:28:26 · 9 answers · asked by uk.housewife 2

They have some common wheel factors listed and the closest to mine is 26" X 1.75" which = 2045.
How are they arriving at 2045?? thanks!

2007-03-14 20:53:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

always give diameter in inches? Dont the manufacters of bike tires also makes bike computers, and if so why not some uniformity? or am i missing something here?

2007-03-14 20:29:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

And why is it necessary to know the wheel width?? (seems irrelevent to tracking distance)

2007-03-14 20:25:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-14 20:11:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm getting ready to purchase a new stumpjumper, but I can't decide which one to buy. I definitely want a full suspension, but I don't know enough about bikes to decide if it's worth the money to make the jump from the basic to more advanced bikes. I'm not even sure what the difference is between the comp, pro, expert, s-works, and elite. Obviously, there is a weight difference, but what is the component difference? Is this difference worth the money to a novice biker who now has the time to start riding a great deal and hopes to be racing this summer?

2007-03-14 17:59:42 · 2 answers · asked by Scout 2

Hi, im getting ready for Summer and noticed that my Bike skips gears 5 and 6. I have 7 speeds. Any Help?

2007-03-14 16:37:31 · 5 answers · asked by evanincamo 2

I have had my bike for a couple of years, and my brakes seem to be weak. I am a teenager, and I admit I do a lot of "skidding" with my bike. I had the discs replaced once, and that was over a year ago. Do the pads need replacing? Do the disks need replacing too? Another problem I have is the left pedal falls off. No matter how hard I tighten the bolt, the pedal will eventually fall off. I have had that replaced too, and it has happened again. Is there something I can do to fix these problems? Thanks for you help and concern.

2007-03-14 16:30:01 · 3 answers · asked by J 2

Hi, I dont know much about bikes. Im looking for a mountain bike, Im 5ft 8 inches (180cm) and 80kg. What size bike should I get, I see heaps advertised on ebay saying 21inch frame or 26 inch frame? which would suit me more?
and does it really matter if I got a mens bike instead of a ladies? cheers

2007-03-14 16:17:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous