Path to Pro: A Guide for Aspiring Mountain Bike Riders

QuestionHey I am trying to figure out how I need to go about possibly becoming a pro mountain bike rider. I grew up around bikes but I did alot of bmx raci

Mountain Bike Disc Brake Troubleshooting: Fix a Weak Front Brake

QuestionI am new to mountain biking so dont know how to fix everything yet. I just got my bike shipped from my home town in OH to CO and Ive been trying to

Best Comfort & Hybrid Bikes 2024: Reviews & Buying Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Michael Id really appreciate your advice!  I am looking for a new bike, and have seen the Fuji Monterrey (found locally here for

Mastering Mountain Bike Wheelies: Tips & Techniques

QuestionHey, I was just wondering if you knew anything on pulling a wheelie with a mountain bike. It seems to me that when I try it, My handlebars turn out

Fixing Bike Gears: Troubleshooting a Free Spirit Three-Speed

QuestionI have an old Free Spirit three-speed bike. The gears have always had trouble as one gear does not work altogether (the pedals move, but wont catch

SQL Query to Find Documents by Note - Database Assistance

QuestionQUESTION: Scott, I have a database with one table called Documents with the follwing fields : DocID, Dnote and an attachment field called Doc. I I

Troubleshooting Bicycle Shifting Issues: Motobecane Super Mirage Upgrade

QuestionGreetings!  I have been riding an old Motobecane Super Mirage for years now and have recently been doing some minor upgrades to it.  I ha

Troubleshooting Rear Shifter Issue: Right to Left Gear Change

QuestionQUESTION: My right shifter seems to have reversed itself. Is there a flip switch or something I may have hit? I remember that it use to shift from

Troubleshooting 7-Speed Bike Shifting Issues - Common Problems & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: i am having trouble with my 7 speed bike.I usually ride in first gear.(or the easiest to pedal)I went for a ride and noticed that it is o

Bike Gear Slipping & Knee Pain: Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionI have a Next 26 18 speed bicycle that shifts fine but when i am crossing a street from a stop or when i need to accelerate from a stop fast the ge

Insulated Panniers: Keep Food Cool on Your Ride

QuestionGrame, do you know if there is such thing as a pannier that acts like a cooler? I always pack my meals for the whole day and i have to figure out

Cycling in Winter Shorts: Staying Warm & Comfortable

QuestionIs it unhealthy to cycle in just cycling shorts and a short sleeved cycling top in Winter. I find I get hot very quickly on a bike. Where I live, m

Find Appalachian State Cycle Jerseys: Where to Buy

QuestionAny idea where I can buy an Appalachian State cycle jersey? Thanks AnswerJohn, Unfortunately, I do not know of any specific place that sells Ap

Amsterdam Bike Tours & Rentals: Plan Your Family Cycling Adventure

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Michael, Im planning a biking trip with my two teenage kids to Europe next spring/summer. I thought wed start in Amsterdam, bike

700x23 vs 700x25 Bicycle Tires: Speed & Performance Comparison

QuestionAll other things being equal, will you ride faster on 700X23 tires than 700X25 size tires? Thanks, Royce AnswerHello Royce, In theory it does, in

Understanding Overtraining in Young Cyclists: A Pro's Perspective

QuestionHi, sorry this is quite long, I have a few questions, but 1st heres a bit about me. Im 16 years old and have stopped school to become a professiona

Minoura VFS 3 Trainer Review: Is 590W Enough for Your Cycling Needs?

Questioni am looking at buying a new turbo trainer to replace my cats eye cyclosimulator cs1000. the one iam thinking of buying is the minoura vfs 3 traine

Winter Bike Storage: Protecting Your Bicycle from Damage

QuestionHi, is it important to store bikes for the winter off the floor? is so, why? Thanks! AnswerHello Diane, Mostly it is for the tires, because they

Mongoose EFX Fork Compatibility & Shock Recommendations (Under $200)

QuestionIm thinking about getting a new fork for my Mongoose EFX but i dont know the mm of the hole that connects to the frame. I jump anything i can get m

Finding the Unscooter: Where to Buy & Similar Options

QuestionI am looking for this or something like it.  Is there anything else like it? Where can I find it besides online?  Is it in department st