Carbon Fiber Bike Frames & Cold Weather: Potential Impacts

QuestionI live in the Rocky Mountains it is cold here 7 months of the year. I would like to know the adverse effects of the cold weather on carbon fiber bi

Best Bikes for Forest Roads & Pavement: A Guide for Women

Question What is your opinion of a good bike for riding on forest service roads and paved roads. I do not intend to do much, if any single track mounta

Non-Brand vs. Brand Name Bikes: Frame Quality & Recommendations

QuestionI am really trying to make a smart and good investment, but I am having trouble deciding whether I should buy a non- brand bike from crosslakesale

Cycling and Erectile Dysfunction: Causes, Prevention & Saddle Recommendations

Question Hello,  Michael I know this question may sound a bit silly, but does bicycling really cause impotence?? if yes, how can i prevent it thank

Cycling and Erectile Dysfunction: Causes & Prevention

Question Hello,  George I know this question may sound a bit silly, but does bicycling really cause impotence?? if yes, how can i prevent it thanks

Best Folding Bikes with Suspension for City Commuting

QuestionQUESTION: I live right in the middle of the city, but I want to get back into cycling. I was planning to buy a folding bike that I could put in the

Minoura MAG500 Trainer Review: Is It a Good Value for Winter Training?

QuestionI bought my first raod bike in sept (Trek madone) and did my first century in oct. I live where we get a lot of snow and this year is no exception.

Optimizing Mountain Bikes for Commuting Speed

QuestionQUESTION: hello,i;am wondering if you could help me with a few things?first thing,i just replaced my back rim with a triple walled back rim, i know

Converting a Mountain Bike from Gears to Single Speed: A Guide

QuestionHow do you convert a five gear mountain bike to a single gear? AnswerDear Morgan, I have not so many experiences with returning geared bike into

Authenticity of Gazelle Bikes: Identifying Genuine vs. Counterfeit

QuestionHi Michael I saw a bike in ebay, the brand is gazelle dutch. When I went to the Europe site of Gazelle the bikes there look quite different to the

Upgrading Road Bike Components: Compatibility & Options for Your Giant OCR2

Questionlooking to upgrade componets on 2006 giant ocr2 has tiagra flight deck shifters tiagra front deraurilar 105rear 9speed cassete triple truvati crank

2006 Giant Sedona LX Review: Is $150 a Good Deal?

Questionhi I have a simple (i hope) question I have a chance to buy a used 2006 guessing the age by the mocha color giant sedona lx it has disk brakes the

Bent Sprocket Repair on Mountain Bike: DIY Possible?

QuestionI have a Mongoose Scorch mountain bike and I bent the sprocket.  I dont think the crank is bent and I was wandering if it is something that I

Hip Bursitis from Sitting & Cycling? Causes, Symptoms & Relief

QuestionI have tentively been diagnosed by a Physical Therapist and an Orthopedist as having hip bursitis. They say Its caused by my sitting too much ----s

Bicycling and Hip Bursitis: Can Cycling Help or Hurt?

QuestionI have a 52 year old male friend who insists that his every other day ( weather permitting as He likes to get outdoors occasionally, being an offic

Best Bikes for Island Living: Cobblestone & Sandy Paths

Questionhi- i wanted to buy a bike just for the summer.  I am moving to an island with some cobblestone streets and some sandy patches on bike paths.

Giant Sedona Shifting Issue: Chain Jamming & Paint Damage - Seeking Advice

QuestionI just bought a new Giant Sedona. When shifting from large chainring to middle chainring, the L chainring occasionaly will not let go and pulls the

Troubleshooting Rear Derailleur Chain Skipping - 21 Speed Bike

QuestionI have a 21 speed bike and the chain jumps on the rear sprocket in a hihger gear. I would say when the rear derailure is in the upper 3 gears. I re

Best Bicycle Brands Under $500: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHello, I have been riding bikes for years, but I never seriously put any thought into who makes quality bicycles. I usually ride bike paths and som

Backpacking Fitness: Training for European Adventures

QuestionHi! I realize that this question may not be an area you know about, and its fine if you cant answer this question. I am going backpacking through E