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How Do I Remove Chain Links From My Bicycle Chain With House Hold Tools?

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I want to remove a couple chain links from my brand new bicycle chain but I don't want to buy the propper chain tools. What house hold tools would I be able to use to complete this (ex: hammer, screwdriver, etc...)? Tags: brand new bicycle chain, propper chain tools, chain tools, propper, Ice Cream and [...]

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Where Can I Buy a Bicycle for Taller People?

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I'm 6'4 tall, and weigh around 240 pounds, I've tried ever Bicycle they have at Wal-Mart and my knees hit the handle bars on everyone, and I'm just too big to ride it. Is there a company that manufactures bigger bicycles for taller people? Tags: Bicycles, wal mart, Mart, Paco Underhill, everyone, Consumer Goods and [...]

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Is It Possible to Turn a Three Speed Bicycle Into a Ten Speed?

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I have a bicycle frame and the gear/chainguard that came with it but it was originally meant for a three speed. Is there some way to convert it to a ten speed? I have a bicycle frame(a 2008 Karma from Electra bicycles) and the chainguard that came with it (It was a trade) but it [...]

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How Much Can I Get for a Female Bicycle?

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I purchased a bicycle more than 10 years ago for over $600.00. It was never used. It's in perfect condition except for one small tear in the seat. The gears all work right. I rode it and it rides great. The bike is an Express Giant. I was hoping to ask $400 for it. What [...]

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What Are the Carb Settings for a 80cc Bicycle Motor?

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I purchased a Jet motor kit from online to put on my 26" bicycle, just need to know the carb settings? If anyones knows please help! Tags: Hospitality Recreation, carb settings, Sporting Goods, motor, jet motor, Jet

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How Thick Are the Brake Pads on My Bicycle?

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I was wondering how thick the disc brake pads on my bicycle were, when they were brand new. The brakes that are on my bike are Avid BB5 mechanical brakes. I am wondering what the total thickness of the braking material and the backing plate are? Tags: Parts and Accessories, plate, Hospitality Recreation, Avid, disc [...]

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How Many Days a Week and for How Long Should I Bicycle For?

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I want to start bicycling to get in better shape and I was wondering how many days a week and how many minutes a day should I bicycle for? Also how do I avoid getting big muscles? Tags: United States, muscles, Shape, bicycle, Bicycling, day

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How Does the Foot Brake on a Bicycle Work?

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I got a used bicycle here and it uses footbrake. The thing is, the brake is really weak so when I reverse-pedal to brake, it takes too long. How do I tighten it or if necessary, replace it? Thanks! Tags: foot brake, work, Sporting Goods, Parts and Accessories, foot

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How Can I Find Out the Maximum Weight That a Bicycle Wheel Can Carry Without Failing?

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I am trying to determine what the maximum weight that a bicycle wheel can carry without the wheel failing. Specifically i plan to attach a trailer to the rear of the bicycle and want to know exactly how heavy i can make it. Also if it will fail i would like to know what will [...]

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What Would Cause the Chain to Slip on a Relatively New 18 Speed Bicycle?

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I purchased an 18 speed, 26 inch bicycle a little over a year ago. I did not ride it much at all. Now when I exert any pressure on the pedals the chain slips on the sprocket for approx. 1/2 of a revolution. Why? Tags: speed bicycle, pressure, inch bicycle, Sporting Goods, electric bicycle, inch

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What Are Some Things of Which to Be Aware When Purchasing a Used Bicycle?

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I need a bike for daily practice (15 km per day). I thought I would buy a used bike because it's a lot cheaper, but I have no clue what to look for because my last bike (now stolen) was from a garage sale and it worked well. What brands should I look for? My [...]

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How to Increase the Suspension on a Bicycle?

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Hi, I have a dual suspension Salcano Spider bicycle and I was wondering how to increase the suspension. Tags: Spider, Parts and Accessories, Human Interest, Suspension, dual suspension, bicycle

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How Do You Work the Left and Right Shifters on a 10 Speed Bicycle?

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What does the left shifter do and the right shifter do? The bicycle is from the 80s. Tags: Sporting Goods, 80s, left shifter, left, Technology Internet, speed, Mark Cavendish

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How Do You Balance on a Bicycle in the Stationary Position?

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I'm curious as to some techniques used for balancing stationary on a bicycle, not in motion. I am getting better than what i was able to do in the beginning, no duh, practice, but do you have some hints to help? Thanks Tags: balance, stationary position, Consumer Goods and Services, Sporting Goods, position

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What Are Those Things on a Bicycle Wheel?

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What are those little rubber hair-like things, attached on the wheels of my bicycle? What are they called? What do they do? Tags: Wheels, little rubber hair-like things, Consumer Goods and Services, bicycle, bicycle wheel

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What Was Transportation Like Before the Invention of the Bicycle ?

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I know Baron Karl Von Drais was one of the first to invent the bicycle (but there was no pedals) in 1817. And Pierre and Ernest Michaux were the first to invent the bike WITH pedals (1860s). So I'd like to know how people got around and their main transportation before the invention of the [...]

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