Questions tagged [regional]
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Where can I buy a radiused washer?
I recently bought a new set of Tektro R539 Caliper Brakes. These brakes are nutted (non-recessed). Each brake came with one curved (concave, radiused) washer and one flat serrated washer.
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Cycling in Africa [closed]
I know there are initiatives like World Bicycle Relief and Bikes Without Borders in Africa, but what else is being done in relation to cycling in Africa?
Aren't there any local initiatives to make ...
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How do people store bicycles in London?
I just moved to London. They seem to have a decent bike culture but I just spoke with a letting agent about renting apartments and she said that most apartments don't allow bicycles inside and most ...
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Does anyone know of a list of city roads with bad pavement ( NYC )
Is there a list/site out there that contains roads and pavement conditions?
I ride a road bike and some NYC roads are really beaten up, while some maintain reasonably smooth pavement. It would be ...
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Redmond bikers: Can you ride all year long?
I'll move to Redmond, WA in a couple months and since I was about to buy a bike, I have a few questions to see if I still should.
Is it possible to ride all year long for both commute/recreation (I ...
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Why do cycle paths always have to be bumpy?
In the UK there are cycle paths laid down with proper tarmac just like the stuff they have on the roads. However, none of them that I have come across are level enough to afford a comfortable ride at ...
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Crash-proof Laptop bags for MacBook Pro for Bicycle?
I'm thinking of getting a new bike, one with a Pannier or Cycle rack; my job requires me to travel with a Macbook Pro and there are several issues.
1). I am worried about crashing/wiping out and ...
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Mountain bike tires for rocky, steep, dirt trails? [closed]
I live in central Iowa and travel once a year to the Breck area (Breckenridge, CO) to do mountain biking. Since that is the Rocky Mountains, well they are rocky and steep. Very different terrain from ...
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How much should I spend on my helmet?
I'm finally going to buy a bike next month. And a helmet. I'm wondering how much I should budget for buying a helmet.
I'll be riding around New York City, so I want good visibility around me. And ...
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What's a good bike for daily use in New Orleans? A flat city with lots of potholes and bad roads
Something under $500 that is relatively unbranded.
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A month in Italy (May or June) on a bicycle - advice needed
I'm going to travel in Italy by bike for 1 month, from the north (Venice) to the south (Sicilian) and back to Rome.
I'm not professional, but also not a beginner. I need some help information about ...
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How should I alight from the pavement?
Whenever I'm exploring a new bike route or climbing a steep hill, I often need to get of the road and onto the pavement to avoid motorists, pushing my bike on the pavement until I feel it is ...
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Recommendation for panniers to carry a laptop for daily commute That's available in the UK
I've seen this question about Panniers, but as far as I can tell, the Arkel Panniers aren't available in the UK.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a good laptop holding pannier that converts ...
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Bike Repair Information in Germany
I have been riding a bike for many years now, but I am embarrassed to tell you all that I am an novice when it comes to repairing and maintaining bikes. I have always had a problem with repairing ...
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Useful and accurate mapping websites: United Kingdom
What are your favourite regional online websites or blogs relating to mapping or routing that you find useful and accurate.
See also: What are the most useful or interesting cycling-related websites ...