Answer by freiheit for Is there any rule of thumb for comparing lights rated...
I don't think you're going to be able to do any reasonable conversion, since lux without a distance is meaningless. It's likely that the manufacturer has picked lux specifically to make it sound...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Is a garmin oregon series GPS useful as a bike...
Yes, you should be able to use a Garmin Oregon that way. A Garmin Oregon can do almost anything that a Garmin Edge (GPS bike computer) can do. The exact details will depend a lot on exactly which...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Flat pedal road bike shoes
For flat pedals, here's my suggested preference order of shoe type:A skateboarding shoe. They have flat grippy soles with more stiffness than most shoes.A traditional bicycling shoe (intended for use...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Are flip saddle posts available
No, flip up bicycle seats are not common.For (probably) less than $10US, you could get a quick-release seatpost collar so that it's easy to move the seat up or down. Just make sure to mark on the seat...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Can cyclists legally ride on the sidewalk?
SafetyIn general, riding on the sidewalk is more dangerous than riding on the road. There's higher risk from cars coming out of driveways than cars overtaking you from behind. Generally cars aren't...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Group of Bikes: Is 3x1 an option?
I don't think you can make a 3x1 setup work.In order to have the chain change gears, there needs to be a mechanism to take up the slack in the chain. In a normal dual-derailer setup, the rear derailer...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for What does the "c" in bicycle tire size mean?
It doesn't mean anything, really. It's a historical relic.At one point in time, "700c" was a standard tire/rim size, where "c" indicated the bead seat diameter and "700" was the diameter, in...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Bike won't shift into 2 largest rear cogs (lowest gears)
After watching both videos, I believe that whatever bent the rear derailer also bent the derailer hanger, which has your rear derailer out of alignment.The rear derailer/derailleur is that complicated...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for How can I make myself and bike more visible during the...
1. Wear hi-visibility color on your torso.That really bright yellow/green color is best. The orange is pretty good, too. I've seen stuff that's striped in both colors or is primarily one with a some...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for How can I repair a tyre with a deep cut?
You should be able to patch the tire with a tire boot, which you should be able to pick up at your LBS. It's basically a rubber patch that you apply to the inside of the tire, where a gash is. Similar...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Why are disc brakes rare on road bikes? (circa 2010)
2016 UpdateDisc brakes are now common on road bikes, even racing road bikes in the professional peloton. Most of the major bike manufacturers offer disc and non-disc options for most of their bike...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Community Wiki: Which public transport networks allow...
San Francisco Bay AreaAnything in the 9 counties, including the cities of San Francisco, Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond. Making this community wiki, so please add the ones you know. For those...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Why do the front and rear brakes work independently?
I see several reasons:Redundancy of an essential safety feature is good. If there's a problem with one brake lever you still have the other brake. Being totally unable to stop could be disastrous.It is...
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Drop handlebars with drops that don't fit. Replace or adjust?
I bought a Surly Long Haul Trucker a couple years ago, and it has the stock handlebars. My hands don't really fit in the drops, and I sometimes would like a lower handlebar position where I can still...
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How do I keep my seat from tilting back?
When I first got this bike, I got the saddle adjusted almost perfectly. Recently it slipped back (so that the nose sticks up). I loosened the bolt under the saddle, tilted the saddle back into the...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Dictionary of regional vocabulary differences (US vs UK)
I think we can safely ignore trivial spelling differences like tire/tyre and curb/kerb, and concentrate on differences in terminology that tend to confuse people.Roads and surfacesUS: pavement:...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Explaining the effects of frame geometries
I see frame geometry having 3 primary affectsFitting the rider; which you're already addressing and I won't talk about here... But a lot of geometry stuff comes down to making the other stuff work with...
View ArticleAnswer by freiheit for Tandem for limited space?
It does sound like a tandem is a good option for you and your wife. A trike for her (many recumbents are trikes) might solve the balance problem, but not the speed issue.There are definitely folding...
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