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Can this bike be saved from the rust?
So, I'm buying a bike to use during a summer before I go back home. I found this bike that I'm interested in buying however it's extremely rusty. I'd like opinions on whether this is a DIY clean up, ...
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Bicycle crank is wobbly
My bicycle's crank is sorta wobbly - it tilts left or right, according to pressure applied to pedals.
How do I fix it? What tools do I need?
Video showing the wobble.
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Minimalist setup for a "travelling bike mechanic"?
I have very little living/working space of my own and so, in order to keep my personal bike in working order, I need to be able to transport "bike mechanic stuff" (e.g. tools, screws, cables, inner ...
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Wobbly wheel/hub even when I tightened the cones
The wheel has a sideways wobble eminating from the hub. I tried adjusting the cones to the point its too tight but the wobble continues. Upon closer inspection there is play in the point where the ...
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Can 'Zefal All in 1' really doall of those: cleaning, degreasing and oiling?
Can someone tell me if 'Zefal' All in 1 Spray is good for: degreasing, oiling and cleaning? Link
It seems suspicious because it covers 4 very distinct functions in a single spray; eg: Degreasing, ...
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How to assemble '70s-era center-pull brake
I've (supposedly) got a 1976 Motobecane Le Champion with what appears to be the original center-pull rim brakes, which unforunately are not in one piece and need to be re-assembled:
As you can see in ...
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Ease of servicing brifters
How easy are "brifters" (e.g. Shimano Total Integration or Campagnolo ErgoPower) to maintain and adjust as a hobby cyclist at home?-- Although quite a lot of road bikes have them (including even light ...
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Are all vintage bikes difficult to work on?
I have had a couple of vintage bikes (from the '80s and earlier) and all have been absolute nightmares to work on: They always seem to have weird dimensions which aren't available anymore or in the ...
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How to get this dustcap off?
I have this problem where my pedals seem to be able to be able to rotate on an axis perpendicular to the straight travel of the bike. To take off the cranks, I need to get past a dustcap. ...
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How often do you need to bleed your Avid Elixir 1
I have a Trek bike with Avid Elixer 1 hydraulic brake. Not sure if it's a manufacture defect but I have returned to the shop 3 times since I bought the bike this April, for them to rebleed.
The ...
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Dahon Folding bike, seat came right off!
I was adjusting the seat on my Dahon Vitesse D8 when the seatpost quick release simply fell off (yellow piece in the images I supply)
The piece that bends to stop the seat from moving came off ...
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What is the name of this type of bolt for the front crank on my bike?
I recently had to take the front gear off of my bike and had some difficulty undoing the bolts. Because of their poor condition, I have decided to replace them. However, I have no idea what they are ...
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Cyclocross tyre patching problems, bulging inwards
I bought a new cyclocross bike, very good very handsome. 2 days ago I rode it on quite a rough road composed only from rocks. Two punctures (slow leaking ones, cause only realised after coming home 2 ...
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What is the necessary equipment on longer bike rides?
Let me provide some context to the question. I mostly cycle alone and cover distances in the range from 45 km to 65 km; depending on the route, these rides last from less than 2 hours to well over 4 ...
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What's in this patch kit?
I have a patch kit (from Bike Hand) and it includes:
Rubber solution
Metal rasp
Patches
Along with the aforementioned supplies there are two small rubber tubes, hollow, and about 1cm long. What ...
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