Questions tagged [mountain-bike]
Mountain bike (MTB) can mean almost any kind of off-road bicycle. Wide knobby tires, flat handlebars, maybe shocks, probably a sturdy frame...
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Power pedals on a fully MTB (riding flat roads), later on road/gravel bike
(Before closing as duplicate, this question is somewhat related but not the same at all: Pedal power meters on off-road / MTB).
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I am an avid runner, and am pondering whether I will branch ...
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Warped MTB Tyres
I recently bought a used Canyon Spectral, which came with Maxxis minion and highroller 27.5 x 2.3 TR tyres. Both tyres appear to be warped. The rims are fine and I’ve tried installing with several ...
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How often should I replace my tires on my mountain bike?
I ride a Canondale mountain bike that I bought 20 years ago now. It is in mint condition becuase after every muddy ride I clean it up. There have been periods of time, years, when my bike simply ...
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Is the framed cracked?
I have noticed this scratch/crack on my canyon exceed cf6 frame. Can I get someone else’s opinion on what they think about it?
I have never overtightened the seatpost bolt to more than specified and ...
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Why only one front chainring for MTB? [duplicate]
Why only one front chainring for MTB ?
Is it a short-term trend or it is a must for MTB (XC) ?
Is it better than 3x8 or 3x7 (3 front and 7 rear cogs) ?
UPDATE:
Later I found a very similar question:
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Unlocking iPhone while cycling: face id vs touch id
I currently own an iPhone SE, and have to purchase a new one soon, and costs aside I always preferred touch ID for unlocking the iPhone while on the go, it's one-fewer eye contacts with the phone for ...
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Help me identify Italy frame
The frame has a Campagnolo carriage. The continuation of the upper pipe is also characteristic. I would be grateful for any advice.
The text on the frame is extraneous, ignore it.
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Technique for Riding a Hybrid Bike on Trails and Switching to Knobbed Tires?
I've been riding a hybrid bike on some intermediate mountain bike trails(at least according to MTB project), and it's been really fun. While I'm not able to "send it" as hard as some of the ...
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My MTB has slightly longer reach for my size
I'm 175 cm (5′9″) tall and have a 26" hardtail MTB. This bike is apparently small for my size because bike manufacturers do not recommend 26" bikes for my height. However I had gotten this ...
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Is a 0.5-1 cm buckle/bend in a rim repairable?
I have a wheel with about 0.5-1 cm of buckle in it. Is it repairable if I get my LBS to true it?
It’s a DT Swiss EX 1700 wheel, so it is a sturdy material, no cracks, one tiny flat spot, barely ...
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Im trying to bid on this auction and i took a picture of the storage of the bike and im trying to figure out what it is and if its worth bidding on [closed]
This isnt my storage.this is a bidding unit.what do you think this bike is and its worth?
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Occasional weird sounds from rear of bike
Usually when not peddling and going fast (road, downhill) this sound happens
It usually stops after peddling (forward or backwards)
Any ideas what might be wrong?
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How to diagnose and fix a mechanical disc brake rotor that is bent
I have a 2022 GT Aggressor with mechanical disc brake rubbing on the rear wheel. I tried realignment of the caliper several times and I got the wheel trued. But my brakes still rub in one spot. Does ...
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I think my MTB chain is modified ( shortened )
I have a 2x9 crank and cassette system. And I can't get it to go on the last cog because my rear derailer is maxed out. I bought a used and altered MTB and I can see the chain is short.
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How to upgrade Scale 930 to reduce weight and gain speed?
I need to upgrade Scott Scale 930 (2022) with the following properties:
fork: FOX 32 Float Rhythm Grip 3 (100mm travel)
bottom bracket: Shimano BB-MT500 / shell 41x92mm
rear derailleur: Shimano XT RD-...
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