2-Day Bike Ride Training Plan: Get Ready for Your MS Ride

QuestionWe are considering doing the 2 day bike ride for MS. Problem is,the ride is in October and we would all need to major training since we have not be

Authenticity Check: Schwinn Chicago Road Bike - Seeking Expert Advice

Question my schwinn i bought a Schwinn Chicago road bike, it has a custom paint job and parts. the head badge has 0399 stamped on it and the serial number

Firenze MT505 Review: Reliability & Parts Availability

Question I was just wondering if this would be a good reliable bike to buy? I know nothing about this kind of bike, but I know that it is supposedly in go

Best Bikes for Commuting and City Riding: Recommendations

QuestionHi, Tad, Ive been thinking of buying a bicycle since theres a chance Ill get hired for a job and the site is about 30 minutes away by walking. &nb

Haro 8-2 MTBK Front Shock Play - Troubleshooting & Repair

QuestionI had my bike broken down in a box so i could ship it and when i got home and put it togehter like i thought that it needed to, now the front shock

Mountain Bike Handlebar Options: Finding the Right Fit for Your Ride

QuestionThank you for your time, Michael. I was wondering if there are different configurations for mountain bike handlebars.  For my model (Trek 37D

Starting a Cycling Fitness Journey: Advice for Beginners

QuestionMy friends go every sunday out on the road and bike about 23 miles. My friends want me to join them and the one friend even said she will go 12 mi

US Bicycle Market Analysis: New vs. Existing Cyclist Trends

QuestionHi Tad, I understand there were something like just over 19 million bicycles sold in the USA last year. Thats an incredible number! Im interested

Choosing the Right Bike for Commuting & Fitness

QuestionI am riding a mountain bike every other day to work up to 22 miles..because that is what my friend and her family ride on sundays.  She tells

Shimano & Suntour Derailleur Compatibility: A Quick Guide

QuestionHi George, Just a quick question, couldnt find on internet: will a suntour derailleur work with a shimano cassette hub? The suntour component is ol

Rust Prevention & Repair on Raleigh Mojave Bikes - Expert Advice

QuestionHello, I have a bicycle maintenance question. I realize you arent in the bicycle repair category, but that category is empty and your description s

Shimano Groupset Upgrade: Choosing 10-Speed for Climbing

QuestionHi George, Probably a frequently asked question however.At the moment I have a Specilaized Allez Sport double with shimano tiagra groupset. I was

Cycling Laws & Regulations in South Carolina: Where Can You Ride?

QuestionI was hoping you could answer this question for me since Ive been looking on the Internet for a while and have not found the answer. Where can you

Is a Used 2009 Rocky Mountain Switch a Good Deal? Expert Analysis

QuestionHey my friend is selling me his 09 rocky mountain switch with fox 36 forks and a fox dhx spring rear shock along with other upgrades for 1700 is th

Low-Impact Workout for Back Pain: Lose Weight & Build Muscle

QuestionHello! First off my name is Karen-I am 38 mom of two kids. 8 years ago i was 165/170 and had 12% body fat. I NOW weight 200 pounds and body fat-??

Understanding Your Road Cycling Heart Rate: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Jerry I started road cycling about 2 months ago.  I have a question about my heart rate. My resting rate is about 62bpm, BP 100

Cambridge Bike vs. Batavus: Identifying Your Bicycle's Manufacturer

QuestionHi Michael, I bought a used bike recently that is labelled as a Cambridge, 3-speed commuter. For all the world it appears to be made by Batavus but

Chamois Cream & Lanolin for Cycling Shorts: Moisture & Hygiene

QuestionLooking for an over the counter product, easily obtained, inexpensive that can remoisturize my drived up cycling shorts without creating boils and

Cycling Average Speed: Sustainable Pace for Long-Distance Charity Rides

QuestionHello Im looking into cycling from the north of scotland to the end of england for charity. I have worked out a few approximate average. 70 mile

Campy Cassette Compatibility with Campy Hubs: Shimano vs. Campy

QuestionQUESTION: Hi ...and thanks for answering my last question on chamois lanolin. I recently bought a Giant Tcr road bike with a dura ace derailleur an