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Old 02-05-18 | 03:07 PM
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Please help a guy out. I’m trying to figure out how to post specific questions on 2 bikes I just acquired and I have no idea where to start. Any and all assistance is appreciated. Thanks
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Old 02-05-18 | 03:13 PM
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Well... What are the questions? Just ask. But don't forget to tell us what kinds of bikes we're talking about. Better yet, post pics*.

* You can either link to pics hosted elsewhere, or you can upload them here once you have 10 posts.
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Old 02-05-18 | 03:15 PM
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Welcome. Just read the rules and ask your questions right here.
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Gotta start somewhere.
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Old 02-05-18 | 03:57 PM
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Ask away.
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Old 02-05-18 | 04:59 PM
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Pretty much, some people will help no matter what you ask or how you ask it ... and some of us will castigate you for no reason and under any circumstances. you can't win ... might you might earn a draw.

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Old 02-05-18 | 05:37 PM
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Go ahead and ask away, if I don't know the answer I'll make it up,,,,,
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Old 02-05-18 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexanderLS



Knowing the part names might make it easier for you to get the right answers.
Hmmm... I suppose it depends on the details.
Cones, Cups, Races, Lock Nuts.... and all those little round thingies that fall out when one takes the hubs apart.

For the OP:
There is a Mechanics subform that is good for general mechanical issues.

Otherwise, first think if it is a general question or specific question. General questions can go here under General Cycling. Something specific to bike type (road, MTB, etc), or bike use (road, MTB, touring, commuting, utility, etc) can go under a more specific forum. Also Advocacy and Safety for safety issues, accidents, and etc. There are also regional subforums for more local issues or events.

If the discussion seems to out of place, someone will help move it for you.
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Old 02-05-18 | 10:23 PM
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Start by .... asking the questions.
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Old 02-05-18 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Maelochs
Start by .... asking the questions.
You mean like people who ask.... "Can I ask a question"?

I suppose it is trying to be polite, but really... are they expecting an answer?
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Old 02-05-18 | 10:49 PM
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You mean like people who ask.... "Can I ask a question"?

I suppose it is trying to be polite, but really... are they expecting an answer?
Exactly, they have one question and squander that on "can I ask a question?".
Too bad, you only get one question to ask for free and wasted that one already.
Stealing my time is not polite, get to the point.
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Old 02-06-18 | 06:40 AM
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Please help a guy out. I’m trying to figure out how to post specific questions on 2 bikes I just acquired and I have no idea where to start. Any and all assistance is appreciated. Thanks
Whats the question? are you asking where you could post your questions? you can do it here in general cycling discussion, be more specific next time
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Old 02-06-18 | 09:55 AM
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Well, first you turn on your PC, then open your browser and navigate to Bike Forums. Then you go to Start a New Thread .......
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Old 02-06-18 | 11:11 AM
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This is a pretty busy forum with lots of traffic. Never leave your posting for more than an hour or two without a second response from you, the OP, or your thread will get blown off track by all of us supposing what your issue is and then arguing about something you aren't even wanting to know about.

Be responsible, lead the discussion you started.
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Old 02-06-18 | 11:14 AM
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Maybe his/her questions have been answered.
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Old 02-06-18 | 12:16 PM
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Hmm look at that,, looks like Fire fizziled out,,,,
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Old 02-06-18 | 01:25 PM
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Exactly, they have one question and squander that on "can I ask a question?".
Too bad, you only get one question to ask for free and wasted that one already.
Stealing my time is not polite, get to the point.
It’s annoying, though not as bad as the “is this still available” e-mails on sale ads.
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