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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-24-09, 04:40 AM

Replies: 6

Too small frame?

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Posted By Paul_

Too small frame?

I'm in the process of buying a new bike and I've seen one that I really like (it has a good price too). It's going to be used for commuting, training and mountain biking. The only problem is that...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-15-09, 10:17 AM

Replies: 8

Luggage rack on a mountain bike

Views: 5,722

Posted By Paul_

Hmm, maybe I just didn't see them then. I was...

Hmm, maybe I just didn't see them then. I was among others looking on the Scott Scale 70 (http://scottusa.com/gb_en/product/7932/44741/scale_70) and I got the impression that it didn't have any.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-15-09, 10:10 AM

Replies: 8

Luggage rack on a mountain bike

Views: 5,722

Posted By Paul_

Luggage rack on a mountain bike

This is probably like swearing in the church, but I'm going to buy a mountain bike and I'd like to but a luggage rack on it! :) I need it to attach my pannier when biking to university. It can't be...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-14-09, 09:14 AM

Replies: 29

Number of gears

Views: 3,138

Posted By Paul_

Thanks for all the replies, I'm getting a lot of...

Thanks for all the replies, I'm getting a lot of good feedback here.

Interesting. Would you say that it's worth getting a bike with less gears (say 27 vs. 24) if the rest is equal?

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-14-09, 08:08 AM

Replies: 29

Number of gears

Views: 3,138

Posted By Paul_

Number of gears

I have a bike with 21 gears while my girlfriend has one with 24 gears. I see that some new bikes even has 27 gears. The difference is (of course) the number of gears on the rear derailleur. My...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

10-12-09, 11:58 AM

Replies: 11

Mountain bike vs. hybrid

Views: 872

Posted By Paul_

That one looks interesting, I'll have a look for...

That one looks interesting, I'll have a look for something like that in my local store. Thanks!

njkayaker: Currently I'm using 622 mm tires, can't remember how thick they are, but I'd guess...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

10-12-09, 06:52 AM

Replies: 11

Mountain bike vs. hybrid

Views: 872

Posted By Paul_

Mountain bike vs. hybrid

Since my current bike is falling apart I have to start looking for a new bike. Currently I have a hybrid, but from time to time I feel that the tires are a bit thin for what I'm using it to. On the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-16-09, 04:29 PM

Replies: 9

Crank gear won't shift down

Views: 738

Posted By Paul_

It's getting quite a few years old now and it has...

It's getting quite a few years old now and it has defiantly no warranty anymore :)
I've been trying to lubricate it without much luck. It seems like I can't to the problem area with the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-16-09, 08:12 AM

Replies: 9

Crank gear won't shift down

Views: 738

Posted By Paul_

I can't see how tightening the cable would help....

I can't see how tightening the cable would help. When shifting down the tension in the cable is released so the derailleur can move freely down to the position below and is then stopped by the cable,...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-16-09, 05:37 AM

Replies: 9

Crank gear won't shift down

Views: 738

Posted By Paul_

Crank gear won't shift down

I'm having some problems with my crank gear. When I'm trying to shift down the wire just gets loose and the front derailleur doesn't move. If I push it hard with my foot it usually shifts down....

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