Because there are no stupid questions, get answers to everything you’re afraid to ask your LBS or fellow group riders.
Chris: I damaged the chain stay near the chain rings when the chain got wedged between the two (from the bottom up, not the top down). There is a “chip” missing from the carbon, no hole and no crack that I can see. What are my options for repair? Hey […]
Updated 9-7-2016! Tony: “I found a good deal on a bike on Craig’s List, and I’m going to check it out in person, but I don’t know what I’m looking for. I am pretty sure the bike is the right size for me, but I want to make sure it’s […]
Stephen: I have a pair of Speedplay Zero pedals, and I heard from a friend that I should put grease in them. How do I grease them? How often do I need to grease them? Oh, and what type of grease should I use? Hey Stephen. You’ve remind me of an […]
Tim: Hey Alpha Ninja! What are all the categorizations of the mountains in the Tour de France? I keep seeing numbers thrown around, but I don’t quite understand what they mean. Hey Tim: Welcome to the world’s most confusing question. OK, not that the basic classifications are confusing, but when […]
Matt: “I’m making the jump from workout shirts to a bike jersey, but I don’t know what size to buy. How should cycling jerseys fit? Do you have any recommendations for brands?” Cool. I like your question, Matt. Because it shows a couple of things: you’ve got guts, and you […]
Michael: “I’ve been training with just a heart rate monitor for a while, but I’ve been reading about power meters. What is the difference, and why would I need a power meter?” All right Michael, now this is a serious question. While you can certainly make great strides training with […]
Reese: “I’ve been watching the pro cyclists in the Tour de France this year, and I’ve heard some speeds thrown out here and there, but I can’t seem to figure out how fast they’re really going. What is a rider’s average speed in miles per hour?” This is a popular […]
Bethany: “I have no clue what tire size to ask for at my bike shop. What do all those numbers on my sidewall mean?” The great range of mysterious numbers on your sidewall are only complicated by the weird numbers you’ve also got on your wheel rim. Plenty of people […]
Jared: “I’ve never changed the tires on my bike, and I’ve had it for two years. How do I know when I need new ones?” Jared: Back in college, I had a teammate on the triathlon team whose tires were practically leaking threads–always. One ride, we all went through a […]
Becky: “I bought an old bike from a garage sale, and I want to know what size it is. I have no clue how these things are measured or where to find this out. Can you help me?” The answer is Heck Yes! Measuring a bike frame is actually super […]
Jerry: “I ride a lot. I rode this last summer in several 100K events and one 100 mile event. I am in shape. But I am frustrated that I seem to do fine on the flats but I always seem to be the be the slow guy on the hills. […]
Amy: “I seem to be getting dropped on every group ride I go on. I just can’t keep up with the guys in my group. How do I get faster like them?” Such is the age-old question, Amy! In fact, your question brings up so many answers that I’m left with […]
Ryan: “I was riding with my buddy, and he said he doesn’t use tubes in his wheels. So what the heck is a tubeless tire, and why doesn’t he need tubes?” Great question, Ryan. Lately, there’s been plenty of debate on the pros and cons of tubeless tires. But I’ll […]
Jimmer: “I have stable angina. Can I still cycle up steep hills?” Hey Jimmer! I’m really glad you asked this question because it seems that many people are too afraid to even try engaging in physical activity when they have a condition that may prevent them from doing so. Fear […]
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