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Why offset the rear rim to the hub and not the hub in the frame?
I'm currently reading The Bicycle Wheel by Jobst Brandt, and I'm reading all of the issues with offsetting the rear rim toward the drive side of the hub...
Asymmetry in a rear wheel built for a ...
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Rear wheel slipping out under load
My commuting/cyclocross bike (a Surly Crosscheck) has a problem.
If I tighten the quick release skewer to a normal level, sort of firm to close it, then if I step on the pedals hard at some point, ...
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Front tire and downtube are extremely close
I bought a brand new Oolter Torm S
The distance between the front wheel and the frame looks normal. However the bike that I got looks like this:
I did buy a bike that is slightly too small (...
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What are the most basic parts of a bicycle which cannot be upgraded over a period of time?
After reading this question: Cheap MTB with future upgrades v/s costly fully ready MTB, I myself had a question.
What are the most fundamental parts of a bicycle? What are the things which we have to ...
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26" vs 28" wheels for touring
I was told by a friend that 26" wheels are better than 28" wheels for touring. Is this true? What are the pro's and con's?
I'm told that 26" wheels are stronger for their spoke count. What are the ...
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