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Dictionary of regional vocabulary differences (US vs UK)
Given that we appear to be about evenly divided between UK and US folks (and given that "Britain and the United States are two countries divided by a common language"), there should be a dictionary of ...
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What kinds of brake designs exist, and what are their general pros and cons?
Here are the ones I'm aware of:
Center Pull Cantilever
Slightly better braking than side pull brakes.
No recentering problem.
Relatively rare
V-Brakes
Cheap to produce.
Similar in braking power to ...
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Different kinds of Handlebars
What different kinds of bike handle bars are there? All kinds welcome, the common and the nameless.
If possible include the pros and cons of the bar
One bar per post
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What's your most useful cycle accessory?
What is the most useful accessory you got for your bike? By useful, I mean something that improved the enjoyment or functionality of using your bike.
Note - I know this is a subjective question, but ...
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Terminology index - a list of bike part names and cycling concepts
This question and its answers list the names of bike parts and cycling concepts.
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Make sure you only put one term per answer!
Try to include an image if applicable
Include sources that ...