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Are there any scientific studies proving the benefits of clipless pedal systems?

asked Jan 16, 2013 at 13:29

19 votes

1 answer

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What features of a mountain bike's geometry gives it different characteristics?

asked Sep 19, 2012 at 18:32

16 votes

2 answers

2k views

How to tell if a newly built bicycle wheel is safe to ride?

asked Oct 17, 2016 at 19:53

15 votes

3 answers

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How can you identify if a Shimano rear derailleur is medium or long cage?

asked Aug 5, 2014 at 18:38

15 votes

4 answers

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What are the disadvantages of more suspension travel?

asked Aug 11, 2013 at 10:02

14 votes

2 answers

10k views

Does helmet padding contribute to the safety of a helmet?

asked Mar 19, 2013 at 16:46

12 votes

2 answers

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Why are hand-built wheels considered to be better than machine-built wheels?

asked Nov 11, 2012 at 17:41

11 votes

3 answers

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Is it harmful to store a bike in a repair stand when held by the seatpost?

asked Sep 24, 2013 at 12:28

11 votes

2 answers

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Is it normal for a new Shimano hub to feel rough?

asked Aug 9, 2020 at 16:10

10 votes

1 answer

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How to install bicycle pedals without a notch on the spindle?

asked Apr 21, 2016 at 19:27

10 votes

3 answers

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Is it safe to use a spacer that reaches above the steerer tube?

asked Jan 24, 2013 at 19:29

9 votes

3 answers

10k views

Does rear-shock placement affect suspension characteristics?

asked Nov 27, 2012 at 8:40

9 votes

2 answers

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Asymmetric wheel. Which side should the "asymmetry" be on?

asked Sep 28, 2016 at 18:18

8 votes

1 answer

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Is there a difference between a Shimano 10-speed MTB small chainring between double and triple cranksets?

asked May 26, 2020 at 19:44

8 votes

2 answers

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What are the main improvements in suspension technology in the last 10 years?

asked Sep 14, 2012 at 16:53

7 votes

4 answers

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Can you use a SRAM 10-speed Powerlock with a Shimano chain/drivetrain?

asked Sep 7, 2013 at 13:10

6 votes

3 answers

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Is a pad spacer needed when installing disc brake pads?

asked Sep 19, 2012 at 10:08

6 votes

2 answers

388 views

Material chipping from fork dropout. Still safe?

asked Apr 27 at 13:51

6 votes

5 answers

3k views

What are these rubber rings on my brake caliper bolts for?

asked Jan 19, 2020 at 18:42

5 votes

3 answers

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Can I build a wheel with two different spoke types?

asked Dec 7, 2020 at 16:40

5 votes

3 answers

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Should a dent in an aluminium rim be bent back into shape or left alone?

asked Nov 27, 2021 at 16:02

4 votes

3 answers

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Do all stems have the same stack height for the steerer tube clamp?

asked Jan 10, 2013 at 18:38

3 votes

1 answer

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Can you add oil to a hydraulic disc brake reservoir without bleeding the brakes?

asked Sep 22, 2012 at 16:28

3 votes

2 answers

597 views

How fast does new technology "trickle down" to lower models?

asked Oct 28, 2012 at 13:05

3 votes

3 answers

1k views

Which is the most stringent bicycle helmet certification?

asked Apr 7, 2013 at 14:13

3 votes

2 answers

3k views

Can a 12 speed Shimano micro spline cassette be used with SRAM Eagle 12 speed components?

asked Oct 3, 2020 at 16:58

3 votes

1 answer

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Why do many full face bicycle helmets not conform to the ASTM F1952 standard?

asked May 29, 2016 at 9:52

3 votes

1 answer

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The piston on my Avid Elixir 5 brakes popped out. Does the caliper need to be rebuilt?

asked Sep 5, 2015 at 20:24

2 votes

1 answer

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What can my Shimano BR-M445 caliper be replaced with?

asked Aug 16, 2015 at 14:59

2 votes

1 answer

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Black threads are coming of my tire. Does it need to be replaced?

asked May 15, 2016 at 16:29

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41 Questions

Are there any scientific studies proving the benefits of clipless pedal systems?

What features of a mountain bike's geometry gives it different characteristics?

How to tell if a newly built bicycle wheel is safe to ride?

How can you identify if a Shimano rear derailleur is medium or long cage?

What are the disadvantages of more suspension travel?

Does helmet padding contribute to the safety of a helmet?

Why are hand-built wheels considered to be better than machine-built wheels?

Is it harmful to store a bike in a repair stand when held by the seatpost?

Is it normal for a new Shimano hub to feel rough?

How to install bicycle pedals without a notch on the spindle?

Is it safe to use a spacer that reaches above the steerer tube?

Does rear-shock placement affect suspension characteristics?

Asymmetric wheel. Which side should the "asymmetry" be on?

Is there a difference between a Shimano 10-speed MTB small chainring between double and triple cranksets?

What are the main improvements in suspension technology in the last 10 years?

Can you use a SRAM 10-speed Powerlock with a Shimano chain/drivetrain?

Is a pad spacer needed when installing disc brake pads?

Material chipping from fork dropout. Still safe?

What are these rubber rings on my brake caliper bolts for?

Can I build a wheel with two different spoke types?

Should a dent in an aluminium rim be bent back into shape or left alone?

Do all stems have the same stack height for the steerer tube clamp?

Can you add oil to a hydraulic disc brake reservoir without bleeding the brakes?

How fast does new technology "trickle down" to lower models?

Which is the most stringent bicycle helmet certification?

Can a 12 speed Shimano micro spline cassette be used with SRAM Eagle 12 speed components?

Why do many full face bicycle helmets not conform to the ASTM F1952 standard?

The piston on my Avid Elixir 5 brakes popped out. Does the caliper need to be rebuilt?

What can my Shimano BR-M445 caliper be replaced with?

Black threads are coming of my tire. Does it need to be replaced?