Identifying & Repairing Your Alfira Folding Bike (20in, Sacks Jet 28)

QuestionAlfira folding bike   QUESTION: Hi I just cleaned up a old folding bike my father in law had.  Its a Alfira with 20in wheels and I cant f

Vintage 1984-1985 Gazelle Champion Mondial AA Road Bike - Campagnolo Components

Question Gazelle pics Hi Michael, Im in possession of a 1984/1985 Gazelle Champion Mondial AA Special Frame bicycle with full Campagnolo components throug

Removing a Handlebar Stem: A Guide for Mountain Bikes

Questionhandlebar stem   QUESTION: my bike is Raleigh mountain AT20. I want to replace handlebar stem (for highrising shorter stem ). It is fixed wi

Setback Seat Posts for XC Mountain Bikes: Benefits & Considerations

QuestionI was wondering what the benefit would be to use a set back seat post as opposed to a straight. This is for a XC Mountain bike. Thanks for your inf

Conquering Headwinds: A Cyclist's Guide to Overcoming Wind Resistance

QuestionI am 6 2 tall and weigh 245 lbs.  I ride more than 150 miles a week on a Giant Advance SL Composite bike.  I eat well and use an E Motion

Is It Worth Rebuilding a Vintage Fuji Gran Tourer Bike?

QuestionI just received a used FUJI GRAN TOURER 12 Speed bike. It needs some work; tires/tubes, cables, brake pads along with a good cleaning and regreasin

Vintage Fuji Gran Tourer-L 12-Speed Ladies Bike - Silver/Silver Mist - Serial # 76L01736

QuestionHi Again George, The bike is a ladies model.  Im going to re do it as it is in pretty good shape.  The Serial # is 76L01736 and it is Sil

Choosing the Right Bike: A Buying Guide & FAQs

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I am looking into buying a bike and I have a couple of questions. 1) Do you want to have a 3 speeds or 7 speeds? 2) Do you want to h

Odometer Inaccuracy: Understanding Cycling Distance Measurement

QuestionWhen I go riding, I follow the same path every time. Based on my first ride this spring, the distance according to the odometer was 26.65 km. Over

Campy Ergo Lever Downshifting Issue: Chain Dropping to Lowest Cog?

Questionwhen shifting the right hand ergo lever thumb control down to change gears from the top cog,23 to the next cog 21, the chain is dropping into the b

Preventing Flat Tires on Long Bike Rides: Gear & Tips

Question Hello, Paul Plak I will be participating in my first long bicycle ride, which will last for roughly 8 hrs. Id like to know the best way to prev

Preventing Bike Tire Flats: Gear & Tips for Long Rides

Question Hello, Tad Hylkema I will be participating in my first long bicycle ride, which will last for roughly 8 hrs. Id like to know the best way to pr

B'Twin Puncture Repair Kit: Effectiveness & User Experiences

QuestionHi, I found in my cycling material a puncture repair kit for cycle tyres (Brand BTwin; it is something under pressure) that is supposed to to heal

Shimano Altus ST-CT90 Shifter Troubleshooting & Replacement

QuestionI was given a Huffy 21spd. Sledge Hammer bike. Everything functions except the handle bar switches (Shimano Altus ST-CT900). I took one of them apa

Replacing a Damaged Bike Rim: Compatibility & Options for Scott Speedster

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Ive been road biking for a couple months now so Im still learning, but I forgot to put my front tire in my car after a ride and accide

Choosing the Right Bike Size for Your Growing Child: A 24-Inch Guide

QuestionHi Tad - My daughter is a very tall 7 year old and is currently riding a fixed gear 20 inch wheel bike. (at least i think it is 20). Today at the

Best Hitch Bike Racks for Mitsubishi Outlander: Reviews & Buying Guide

QuestionHi, I am looking to purchase a hitch style bike rack for my Mitsubishi Outlander. I have done some research but there is too much to look at! My cr

Troubleshooting 3rd Gear Shifting on Your Mongoose XR250 Mountain Bike

QuestionI have a fairly cheap mountain bike, a mongoose xr250 and i cannot get it to shift into 3rd gear. I can shift into 3rd but the derailer will not mo

Wobbly Front Wheel on Bicycle: Troubleshooting & Repair

QuestionI have a 30+ yr old Raleigh 10-speed.  Front 27 tire has been wobbly at low speeds for a few yrs. Tire and tube are <1 yr old. Bike shop sa

Mountain Bike Rims and Tires for 100-Mile Tours: Expert Advice

QuestionHey mike! I will be doing a 100 mile bike tour in September (nyccentury.org)  been on it ever?  I just completed the nyc 5 boro bike to