Shit Cyclists Say

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My older son just moved up to a 20" bike so I no longer have room in my car to take the boys bikes anywhere. Plus it would be nice to be able to take my bike out without having to plan ahead and switch cars with my husband for the day. I have a Honda Fit Sport and I have only found two 'trunk' bike racks that say they will fit my car (with the ( Read more... )

I've been working hard to get faster on my bike. My legs are there but my lungs are seriously lagging behind. Anyone have any tips to make your lungs stronger? This is unbelievably frustrating.

My old '80s Raleigh that I use for a commuter bike has developed a crack in the frame, at the very top of the left-hand seat stay right where it's welded to the seat tube. The seat stay is completely cracked in half. Does any of you have any experience with getting old steel frames welded? I'm trying to decide whether I can repair this bike or just ( Read more... )

I'm looking to buy a road bike. I live in the Salt Lake City area...anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

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I have been riding for a few years, but pretty much casually.  I have no interest in racing or anything like that.  But at the same time, I want to get better and more efficient.

To that end, I have been thinking about cadence.  I'm not sure exactly where I'm at on a road bike, but I don't think that I'm in the 80s, which I have read is optimal.

I ( Read more... )

Is anyone else riding this Saturday?

So kinda missed this group in my first mention of this contest, and for that I apologize -- there's still time to win a free custom rear rack for your bicycle. Registration closes tonight at 11:59pm Central Standard Time. If you want to sign up, details about the prize and the sign-up form are here.