How to fix viewing angle on liquid crystal display?

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Koos

I have a problem with the display of my spinning-bike.

It used to be like this:
http://i47.tinypic.com/30kexsn.jpg clearly visible letters and numbers from many angles

but now the viewing angle has gone down to this:
http://i48.tinypic.com/5bqkgk.jpg unreadable text, only visible under a very small angle

I've tried putting in different batteries, but that didn't help.

Is there any way to fix this?

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I do not think there is a adjustment for this... Hey, I enjoyed your question, I have worked as a technician most of my life, I hope I have helped you...
Good luck...

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Will a bike computer work on an indoor trainer?

me

I am planning on buying an indoor bicycle trainer so that i can ride my bike it my house when it is too cold out. I want to keep track of my speed and how far i am going, so figured i would get a cheap Bell one. I am just curious is it will work since it is a different set up. Thanks for your help!

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It will work, but you have to install the sensor on the rear wheel, the only one that spins. The wireless computers sometimes don't get the signal from the back, so get a wired one. A cheap one will work but get one with cadence counter. That is a very important tool for your training. It will tell you cadence, current speed, average speed speed, max speed, distance for the ride, distance for the week, total distance (odo), and time. I use a cateye. since there are two sensor, one for the wheel and one for the crank, you may want to see if the shop will install it for free or a small fee. If you don't have a trainer yet, I recommend the Kinetic by Kurt fluid. It mimics going in a slight incline. I paid less than that at my local bike shop.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/essex_deluxe.htm

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How do you maintain a bike?

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smiley

I'm very new to cycling and plan on getting a fuji absolute 3.0 for fun and fitness. I will most likely be using the bike 4-5 times a week mainly on roads. How often do I get a tune-up? How do I clean it? (I heard some parts get bad if water gets on it). If anyone recommends any specific items I should get, like a good chain lubricant, that would be great. Thanks!

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If I could give Julian's answer 10 thumbs-down, I would! lol. Please don't follow that advice. At all.

Bike maintenance can be a simple thing, but of course bike mechanics is a complex thing...and they go together a little bit. The basics are to try and keep your bike dry...if it gets wet, just dry it off as soon as you can and you might want to wipe it off with a damp sponge or towel. Don't use a hose or a car wash/pressure nozzle...that can force water into places you don't want it to go, and can totally ruin bearings causing them to rust or fail. If you want to use waxes or polishes, have at it, but that's something I've never felt the need to do and today's bike paints/coatings are really durable.

Your biggest maintenance area will be cleaning and lubing the chain. Use a good quality bike lube. If you're in a wet and rainy area, the "wet" lubes will last longer and protect better, but they're oily and dirty and cleaning your chain will be necessary more often. "Dry" lubes are the favorite choice...resistant to picking up sand, last a long time, and with some you can just reapply lube without needing to clean the chain so frequently. There's no way to tell you how often to lube the chain, but before it gets dry and squeaky...or after it gets wet so it doesn't rust. My favorite by far is the ProLink Pro Gold lube, but there are several good ones available. Ask your bike shop and see what the locals prefer...sometimes your local environment dictates what's best. Don't balk at the higher price of bike lubes compared to other stuff. If you use it properly and don't waste it, it's not that expensive and it does the job the best.

Other than that, most "tune-ups" will be very infrequent. If your gears and brakes and all the other bolts and bits are set up properly, then they'll often go a long time without needing anything at all. The cables will need to be replaced occasionally (every year or two, give or take, depending on how much you use them). When you first get your bike, it's more than likely that the cable adjustments will need some attention once or twice during the first 100 miles or so...that's normal, but after that they should be mostly attention-free. At some point you'll start wearing out the chain and gear teeth, but that will take a long time.

Other parts of maintenance get more complex and you can either learn to do them and buy some tools, or have a shop take care of it for you....things like changing the grease in the wheel bearings and/or headseat bearings, adjusting those same bearings, replacing brake pads and/or adjusting them as they wear. Your wheels should spin nice and smooth, without wobbling. Hopefully your new bike comes that way. lol. If that changes over time, have the bike shop "true" them for a few bucks.

Best new bike accessories include: helmet, bike pump, spare inner tube, patch kit, and chain lube.

Any advice for someone trying to learn how to mountain bike?

st_louis_c

I recently bought a Diamondback Coil EX mountain bike. It is a mid level priced bike, around $500. I didn't want to spend $1000 or more because I haven't ridden a mountain bike in 7-8 years and the bike I had before was a top of the line Wallmart bike...LOL...so this is officially my first real mountian bike. I bought it because there is a group of people at my church that go out riding every week and I want to join them. I was a BMXer from age 4 until I was in my 20's so I feel that mentality is going to be my first big obsticle. I went riding yesterday and I had some difficulty on the hills. I would gear down to the lowest gear on the steep hills and would be doing real good about 20-30 feet and then my wheel would spin. Going down hills I am hard on my brakes. Any advice on how to get better as a new mountain biker?
Sorry I usually don't make smart remarks but to the person that said I should get a good brand of bike...I posted in my question/comments that I bought a new Daimondback bicycle around th $500 price range. It's not the best one made but it is better than anything you find at Wallmart, K-mart, or Sears. Trust me it is a GREAT BIKE.

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stick in there moutain biking is great.

well practice makes perfect the more you ride the better you will get

be confident

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I just bought a new spin bike and it seems to be quite loud how do I fix this?

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KarinMyanm

It is a proform 290 spx if that helps. I just bought it today and when operating it seems to be quite loud in the chain area or the flywheel I am not quite sure but I have been on spin bikes before and they are pretty much silent and this one is not. Is there anything I can do to fix this?

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try bike sites like http://www.2wheelbikes.com for info.

Do chains on a spin bike affect anything?

Chris P

Hi.

I just bought a spin bike that's chain driven. Do chain-type spin bikes have any bad effects, like noise, friction etc?

Thanks!

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You'll just want to keep the chain from squeaking, which means you've worn the lubrication off. The best way to care for it is a light coat of oil, just enough to keep it from making noise. 3 in 1 was the original chain lube, but motor oil and chain saw bar oil will do as well.b WD-40 is not adequate.

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Would you buy a refurb LeMond or a BH SB2 Spin Bike?

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Tracy J

Hiya, I am looking to buy a Spin Bike and am trying to get some recommendations. I have used a LeMond Spin bike at my local gym and know they are brilliant however I can't afford to buy a brand new one. I have found a website who sell them refurbished for £349. I don't know if i'm better off buying one of these of a brand new BH SB2. Can anyone help?

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From the looks of them there is not much that can go bad. The resistance is a manual friction device that looks like it would last forever. I would go with the refurbished one if the company has a guarantee.

Can you recommend a make/model of a good indoor spinning bike?

mrmagoo

Any advice on a good make/model for an indoor spinning bike? thanks

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Hands down the best indoor bike is the CycleOps with a PowerTap for $1900:
http://www.rei.com/product/736225

Without the power meter you can get it for $1100:
http://www.rei.com/product/736222

Another one that's good is the Lemond RevMaster, also $1000 and up:
http://www.lemondfitness.com/products_info.php?id=5

I would recommend a trainer or rollers though, to use with a regular outdoor bike. Much cheaper!
http://coachlevi.com/cycling/pros-cons-stationary-trainers-and-rollers/

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Motorcyles that fit tall men?

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The Big Ma

I'm 6'7" tall, new rider, looking for a cruiser that would fit me, or at least a very customizable bike.

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the only real answer is to put aside some weekends and go to some dealerships and sit on some bikes. the ones that you like, take for a spin and see if you still like it.
any other suggestion (like this one, and not that one) denys you the experiance of seeing whats out there and possibly getting an inferior bike.

How to lose 30 pounds in 4 months starting today (March,4,2012 to June 1, 2010)?

TBD

Hello, my question is very important and i thought why not use yahoo answers. where there all of you geniuses to help my problem. My problem is that i have high cholesterol and i thought i needed to lose some weight. But i don't know how and i see other people do it but they make it look so easy but its so hard for me to do that.
Well here's my basic information
I am 15 years old and
i am 5'10'' tall and i weigh over 175lbs
and i have them man boobs too lol.
But what are some advices. i would love it if you would help me by giving me really effective workouts to start losing weight fast and also would really help me if you included a nice effective schedule.I do have a gym , i have a treadmill, bench workout , leg workout, Elliptical Trainers, dumbbells, and a spin bike. and i would also love it of you would tell me what type of foods i should eat everyday. also one very important how do i lose the man boobs?
well that's all i have to say and thank you for reading all of this, this would really help me so much and my crisis moment.
Thank you so, so much and have a wonderful day :) !

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I find that drinking water helps a lot in shedding weight. It isn't so much the water but the lack of sugar that's in drinks that does it.
I also walk whenever I can. Walking is very good for losing weight, so is eating less,.. Try it.

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Need help looking for a BMX bike?

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anonymous

Hi guys, i'm looking for a BMX bike, but i'm just starting out.

So on previous bikes, which were regular mall store bikes, i could do some tricks and basic stances. Now that im into BMX riding i need help looking for a bike that is for tricks and stunts, but can also be ridden normally.

So these are the things that im looking for in a bmx:

1) Lightweight so you can do air tricks on it.

2) One that you can spin the frame around (like spin the frame around and the handle will stay in the same position - for tailwhips)

3) You can spin the handle around and the frame/body of the bike would stay there

4) One which you can attach pegs to (4 pegs)

5) One which you can pedal backwards

6) With brakes

7) Hopefully a complete bike, because i suck at putting together parts and because im a beginner

8) And hopefully cheap :S

I live in Australia btw, just in case you can refer me to some good online stores that ship to australia :)

Also, can someone tell me the main differences between a flatland and a street bike? Can you do flatland tricks on a street bike?

Also, can someone tell me what type of bmx bikes the guys in the X Games Street BMX use?

Thank you! :)

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Hey Go To Ebay.com Australia ( under Sport-full BMX bikes) contact PHIL a good dealer with positive feedback --- 0421 052 961---he's selling this cool Custom BMX for only $125 ( AU $$$ !!! )---it was advertised and didn't have much time for buyers so YOU may be the lucky dude for the great bike!

When is the 3DS update time?

Christian

For me it;s 7:45 and I was wondering at what time today the update will me?

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IT'S 9:35PM PST!!! UPDATE DOWNLOADING, well that or it's taking forever to tell me my 3DS is already up to date. GO UPDATE NOW!!! :3 I like how I got a thumbs down for having the right answer. XP Not my fault you guys assumed Evening Pacific Standard Time was the same day and time all around the world...

I believe it will be around 9:00 pm pacific standard time. Right now it's 7:30pm so approximately 1 hours 30 minutes to go, but if they decide to, it could take up until 11pm, so that would be 3 hours and 30 minutes to go. Just be patient, it'll be here soon enough. Keep in mind, that if you are further East, 9:00pm could be 1 or more hours ahead. Pacific standard time equals the time in California, Washington, Oregon, etc. The left side of the US, for those who have problems with geography. Just because you live further East, doesn't make your update come sooner, it'll be available to everyone at the same instance, no matter where you live in the world. Otherwise people would fly to Hawaii to get the update 2 hours earlier than evening PST. So, while it's Monday here in California, it's Tuesday Europe, Asia, Australia, etc. That's why some get the update a day later, it's not really a day later, they're just living in the future. haha

I don't think people understand what pacific standard time is...Nintendo should have just said it would be available on June 7th and 8th. That way everyone would be happy thinking it was released early.

Excite bike will be free to download until July 6th, so you have 1 month after the update to get it, for those who are wondering.

If you want, you can just imagine that the update was delayed until June 7th for everyone in Canada, US, and Latin America, and June 8th for everyone in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica. lol

P.S.
OMFG PEOPLE!!! They said, EVENING PACIFIC STANDARD TIME!!! If you are too stupid to know what "evening" and "Pacific Standard Time" are, then you should stop playing with your 3DS and go learn how the world isn't flat and that there are different time zones. Go read about how the days and years and seasons work. It has to do with the world spinning, orbiting, and the tilt. If you live in Eastern United States or Canada, your update won't be available until 12am or later...so yes, that's June 7th for you people in the East Coast. Sucks to live in the future of the Pacific, doesn't it? haha

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What makes/models/year of auto have alternators with magnetized rotor, internal regulators?

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dinotheori

I would like to make an electric exercise bike that produces 12 volts and allows me to adjust the resistance simply by increasing/decreasing the electical load. Driving the right alternator via a belt from a back bicycle rim should be the simplest way to make that.
Thank you Tony and Bruce, these answers are very helpful. I'm most interested in being able to use an as-is alternator without internal modification. I would be going with the motorcycle battery idea. I would use this bicycle to get exercise because the traffic is too bad to keep up a good cardio rate. It seems ridiculous to not capture that energy if it is technically possible to do so. I would running an air compressor, water pump, a hydrogen generator or whatever will store the energy... maybe even just a car battery, but if I could vary the power setting on a compressor or a pump and change my resistance that way... yee ha!

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I understand what you are trying to do. However I've never heard of an automotive alternator with permanent magnets. They USED to have generators that had perm mags but that was a very long time ago and they don't make them that way any longer.

Being a Power Generation & Distribution engineer, I know a little about alternators. They work by sending a varying voltage to the coil (rotor) that is spinning within the outer coils (stator). The AC is rectified by diodes and then is sent to the cars electrical system, recharging the battery and powering other electronics.

To make what you are describing I have seen videos of people who remove the rotor (inner coil of wire) and replace them with speaker magnets. That's the only way I believe you are going to create what it is you are looking for. Now, if you don't want the expense and trouble of doing all that work then you can go to most any bicycle shop and buy this same generator you are looking for. I don't know how much they cost but they're out there.

OR you can just hook up a regular alternator to a car battery (or motorcycle battery) and build the circuit the same way as it is in the vehicle and make the same thing. The only drawback with that is you need to do some wiring and have a battery hanging around. But building a generator on your own, you still have wiring to do.

And you haven't even considered how you're going to meter the load. You may accomplish that by several switches that turn on different wattages of light bulbs. Using a little "Diode Logic" you should be able to create a varying load to suit your desires. However, isn't it just easier to get out there and ride? That's what I do.

Hope this helps.

'av'a g'day mate.

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Can you recommend a make/model of a good indoor spinning bike?

mrmagoo

Any advice on a good make/model for an indoor spinning bike? thanks

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Hands down the best indoor bike is the CycleOps with a PowerTap for $1900:
http://www.rei.com/product/736225

Without the power meter you can get it for $1100:
http://www.rei.com/product/736222

Another one that's good is the Lemond RevMaster, also $1000 and up:
http://www.lemondfitness.com/products_info.php?id=5

I would recommend a trainer or rollers though, to use with a regular outdoor bike. Much cheaper!
http://coachlevi.com/cycling/pros-cons-stationary-trainers-and-rollers/

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What happens to tire slime after its expiration date?

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Colin

Hi,

Some while ago I bought some slime/tire sealant for my mountain bike. The tube it came in says it lasts from two to six months.

I was wondering: could I put some new slime into an inner tube with expired slime? What happens to the slime when it expires? Does it become like a paste or evaporate?

Thanks.

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I have had Slime tubes in my MTB for over 2 years. Same tube, same slime. Every week or so they lose around 10 psi if left unchecked (maybe it's time for some new slime tubes) , but this is no problem if you regularly check and change your tyre pressure for riding different conditions/surfaces. Around 2 or 3 times in this time I have got a flat tyre. All I did was spin the wheel to re distribute the slime and then pump up it back up and it is fine.

Sure it was a bit messy when it was time to get a new rear tyre (it gets slimy between the tyre and tube!) but it was clear that after inspecting the tube, it had in fact sealed quite a few small punctures (got bored and gave up counting after around 10). Once in the new tyre I gave it a nice spin and spread the slime out and it is fine.

So no need to fix a puncture during the whole life of an MTB tyre used all different conditions/surfaces.

All the nay sayers who say Slime does not work, you must have only had experience with cheap products and not proper Slime ( http://www.slime.com/ ) or not used them at all and just going by a few bad reviews. And yes, the valve would clog up if you let the air of of your tube tooo fast!

So yeah, to answer your question, don't worry mine are keeping my tyres full of air and stopping puncture after 2 years, maybe I will get some new tubes and slime when I wear out these tyres...

Where to buy a cheap mountain bike in London?

mael

I wanna buy a cheap (below 100 pounds) men mountain bike in London. I precise that I don't need top quality, simply a basic one. The only stores I could find with real cheap prices are Halfords and Sportsdirect.
While I could find online many bad reviews on Halfords, I have no idea about sportsdirect.
Anybody has experience with one of those? Are the bikes decent? Alternatively, do you know any other store?

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The bikes in halfords the cheaper models are very heavy and the brakes go out of tune very easily and the gears. They all have shimano gearing which is a good start but they would be one of the lower grades of derailleurs made by shimano. If you could spend a little bit more go for a carrea bike in halfords I have there racing bike and it's fantastic for the price apart from the seat and pedals in which I changed for about 50 euro.

Not all the bikes in halfords are bad some are very good but as with everything you get what you pay for if you buy a cheap model you get cheaper components which will not perform as well as other bikes. look into the hybrid bikes which will give you a faster speed on roads compared to mountain bike tyres and an important thing as well you don't want to get a bike with suspension as you will not get your full power with every spin of your pedals the suspension will bend taking some of the power.

Best of luck in finding your bike.

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how much will a cheap but working ninja 250 (or similar) cost?

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Wesley D

i just want a bike that will last a few years and i can drive for the summers around campus.

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Depends Entirely on where you are. People have gotten them for free over the past 7 years I've been active in the online community. I paid $600 for the first (a 2001 bought in 2004) and $1000 for the current bike (2005 bought in 2010), the first one needed a good bit of work and about $300 in parts. The second needed nothing but tires.

You'll have to watch your local market to see what they're going for. It takes watching a LOT though, I called on my 2005 when it was the very top post on Craigslist. In the 15 minutes it took to get to the sellers house he had 8 other calls, and 3 more when I was inspecting the bike and took it for a quick spin.

Check out these links:

http://forums.ninja250.org/
http://faq.ninja250.org/

Ok, im am really wanting to get into bmx. Any suggestions on brands for starting out?

Roger

I am just starting and have been looking at stuff like danscomp.com and im thinking about gettin like a cheaper dk. I wanna learn to do tricks and i want the bike to have a gyro on it (thing that lets you spin the bar 360 degrees without tangling wires) and so far im looking at a DK Ordinate Bike 2009 for $224.99

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NO.
never, ever, ever buy a dk.

when buying a bike you want 3-pc cranks, as much cromo as possible in all of the parts and double walled rims. Those are expensive however, so if you're tight on budget go for a "we the people" bike. incredible bikes for the prices of them.

WTP reason 2010 bike on danscomp has a gyro and is pretty nice.
WTP versus bike on danscomp is incrdibly good, doesn't come with a gyro but you can buy one and get it put on.


Fit bikes and kink bikes are also great choices.

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What is the best BMX bike for street and park for under 450$?

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Patrick

I am looking into starting BMX and i dont know what bike to get. I want one that can handle jumps and gyro brakes so I can spin the handle bars.

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2013 Black Eye Renegade/ also SuBRosa Arum/GT Power Series Expert XL Race/ 2014 Kink Launch/ SE Ripper Race/ Stolen Heist MANY MORE on danscomp.com---

Is the Eastern Bikes Nightwasp 2013 Edition BMX Bike a bmx freestyle?

Juan

I want to know if the Eastern Bikes Nightwasp 2013 Edition BMX Bike is a bmx freestyle, in which i can make tricks on the street and spin al around the bike. Thanks

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It is NOT a freestyle. It is a dirt jump/park bike. If you want a freestyle bike find one with a detangler (gyro) installed from the factory.

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Where can I order a spinning bike for my home online?

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Justina

I am not looking for anything over the top expensive or overly fancy. Just something that I can hop on and do my thing if I can't get out for a run. Any suggestions on brands etc would be very much welcomed.

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Google spinning bike and you can find all kinds of places.

Equipment and how much money to start biking on road?

tpsullie

Hi, I'm 54, used to be an avid runner but had hip replacement 2 years ago. Have gotten into spinning and would like to start cycling on the road . How much money should I expect to pay for carbon frame bike? What brands do you recommend? What other equipment do I need? Any safety tips?
thanks!

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So why do you need a bike with a carbon fiber frame? R U racing? Didn't think so. A bike with an all aluminum frame or steel frame or maybe aluminum with carbon fiber forks would suit you just as well. Why spend $3,000 to $4,000 when can spend around $700 to $1,500 for a good "entry level" road bike?

There are NO "best" brands. They are all going to use similar & sometimes the EXACT same components anyway. If you're looking for opinions on the best "bang for the buck" - I'd suggest a Giant or Raleigh or Fuji.
http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/road/endurance/revenio-1-0-13/ - $700 even
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.5/11498/55823/
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.3/11498/55822/
http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/sportif_15_c

Equipment? A good, well ventilated helmet with a mirror. http://safezonemirror.com/ An under-the-seat bag storing a spare tube, tire levers, folding hex-head tool kit and a good frame pump. http://www.topeak.com/products/Pumps/RoadMorphG And naturally a water bottle cage & bottle. Camelbak Podium Big Chill.

Safety tips?
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/
http://cyclingsavvy.org/ If any classes in your area - take them all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw - see also parts 2 & 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU

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What is the best type of bike to get for (more details inside...)?

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Emanuel

...for outdoor cardio? I'm a big fan of spin classes (cycling classes) but I want to purchase a bike that would come close to duplicating the workouts of a spin class outside on a trail or track. I have no idea of what would be the ideal wheel size but I'm sure that I would need a bike that does not allow the rider to coast but also add additional resistance if needed. Can anyone help? I'm trying to look for something under $500...
If it helps I'm around 5'9" ....220 lbs...

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The closest bike to a spin class bike is a triathlon/time trial bicycle, but that is overkill for your situation. If you get a bicycle with gears, you can change the gear to keep you from coasting. A road bicycle will be close to the same cycling position as a spin bicycle. You could probably find a good used one for under $500 on craigslist.

A hybrid bicycle would be cheaper but put you in a more upright position. Anything with gears will allow you to vary the resistance easily.

Which Raleigh bike would be best for me?

martha

I've finally narrowed down my bike search to the Raleigh brand....mainly because I don't want to spend more than $500 on a new bike. I've now narrowed it down to a Raleigh women's hybrid bike but now my head is spinning as I am reading up on the different hybrids. There is the Route and the Detour and then each of those has different versions. And then there are some other options as well when I search ads for used Raleigh bikes in my area. I've heard good things about the Detour so I'm leaning that way...but not sure about the differences.

Can anyone out there help me narrow this down a bit? I'm looking for a good bike for the following: I'll mainly be riding around my neighborhood pulling my daughter in a Burley trailer. The roads here are mostly flat but I'd like to have something that is easy to ride uphill when the time comes for that. I might do some light trails now and again. I'm more interested in ease of handling and comfort than speed. I also don't want some clanky thing that is going to fall apart the first time I ride over a bump...and I'd like more than three gears.

Can anyone suggest the best Raleigh hybrid for me? Again..I'm trying to stay under $500.

Thank you in advance..

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I'm going to STRONGLY disagree with another. I LUV my Raleigh hybrid. Over 2,000 miles & my worst problem has been one flat tire. Big deal. I use this bike for everything because I have NO CAR. So, this bike gets loaded up with both myself & groceries & anything else I can fit in the fold out basket attached to the rear rack.

The Detour 4.5 will be faster on the streets because it has no suspension front fork. Suspension parts #1) weigh the bike down. #2) Suspension parts soak up energy from the rider. The Route 4.0 is a more relaxed bike. It may be a bit more comfortable to some because it does have the suspension front fork & a wider, softer saddle.

Speed or comfort? The choice is yours. Both bikes share many of the same components like the Weinmann XC260 Double Wall rims & Shimano EF-51 EZ Fire 8spd shifters & SRAM PG830 8spd (11-32t) cassette (rear cog - gear). Take them BOTH out for an extensive test ride. Which ever one feels best to you - buy it.

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What type of Weed Wacker engines would work to put a spindle on it and attach to my peddle Bike?

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Tyler H

i want to put a weed wacker on my bike for a fun project but i dont know which model and brand to use. instead of chain driven i want to put a spindle on it. The spindel is the part that sit on the tire and makes it spin. Most likely i will use a bike peg. Well, thanks i will also consider some chainsaw engines that would work. THANKS!!

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I have been looking into this myself. Lots of videos on YouTube about this. I would think a weedeater with a straight shaft would work best. There should be a clutch near the engine that will only allow the spindle to turn when you give it gas like a minibike with a centrifugal clutch. If you use one without a clutch,you will have to fix a way for the spindle to be lowered onto the tire and not slip.

How do I go about getting a thigh gap properly?

Dixie

I understand that diet has a lot to do with weight loss, and I've taken the necessary dietary steps, and I've been doing cardio every day at the gym for an hour or more with the treadmill, zumba, and spin classes. However, I keep getting mixed responses when it comes to getting a thigh gap. I hear that if you work it out (like exercises rather than cardio) the muscles will get bigger, and prevent a thigh gap, so cardio for burning fat is the best option. I also hear that there are exercises specifically for getting a thigh gap. So...I just wanted to get that cleared up. =p I understand cardio is fantastic for losing fat, which is what I want. But I'm not sure if that's the best way to get the thigh gap I want. I also know that not ALL people can get a thigh gap, but, if I CAN, I need to figure out how to do it. Toning my butt up wouldn't be a bad thing either, if there are any suggestions for that, as well. =p Thank you!

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A thigh gap is not a precise biometric. It's a vague concept with no clear definition. For example, do the feet have to be together and touching to properly measure the thigh gap or is shoulder width okay? Different people would answer differently. However, in general, everyone has the potential for a thigh gap because the muscles at the top of the thigh do not touch. If all the fat in and outside the muscle is stripped away, the thighs won't touch because there is something between them...the genitals.

If you don't have a thigh gap, you have thigh fat and you'll have to lose it. Your only choice is to lose fat and wait for the gap to appear. How long that takes will depend on your skeletal structure, pelvic width, thigh muscle size, and amount of thigh fat so there's no way to predict it. And, you may not like where else on your body the fat leaves as you diet down in body fat. For example, you could lose cup size as well. And you may have to lose so much body fat you will be at a dangerously low level of fat (<10%) in which case you can only reconcile yourself to a life with no thigh gap. Not everyone can have a thigh gap and still be at a healthy body fat level and that's out of your control and determined by your fat distribution and genetics.

In case you don't know how to lose fat, read my answer about how to lose fat ---> http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=As615QJM4X_3ID9_05qmmlXty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20111028185603AAVcP4D

There are no exercises which will help in any significant way because spot fat reduction is impossible without surgery. Where your body stores and removes fat is determined by your genetics and there is nothing you can do to change that short of radical procedures such as liposuction. And, in general, where it stores fat first is where it will lose it last and visa versa. The world of health and fitness has an unfortunate abundance of myths and spot reduction is one of them. There is no exercise, no pill, no supplements, no spa treatment, and no natural way to spot reduce. Your only choice is to create a caloric deficit with diet and exercise, burn fat, and wait for it to leave the desired body parts.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spot_reduction
http://www.exrx.net/WeightTraining/Myths.html
http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/the-spot-reduction-myth.html
http://scoobysworkshop.com/SpotRemoval.htm

Always remember that any exercise will burn calories but no exercise will burn fat unless your diet allows it. You can burn fat in your sleep or you can run all day and never burn any fat. It all depends on your diet.

Fat loss is determined by calorie control, not by exercise. Good exercises for burning calories are speed walking, biking, swimming, and ANY other physical activity which makes you move a lot of weight for a long time. But NO exercise is good for burning fat if you eat too many calories because you can always eat more calories than you can burn.

Too many people waste energy and time because they do not understand this one simple point. The result is too often giving up in frustration, abandoning gym memberships they continue to pay for, and many other unnecessary problems not the least of which is a lack of success.

An average person must walk about five miles every day of the week to burn the calories equivalent to a pound of body fat. So, unless you think walking five miles a day or doing that amount of exercise is for you, focus your fat loss program on diet.

Diet for fat loss. Exercise for fitness.

Here are some of the most fit girls on the planet. The "fierce five" US Olympic Gold Medal Artistic Gymnastic team --> http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/08/09/article-2185711-1473B4F1000005DC-760_634x356.jpg and you'll find very little in the way of thigh gaps among these girls. Gabby (center) has a thigh gap. The others, not so much. Yes, gymnasts have thigh fat too.

Now watch this video by a very bright 22 year old with your problem. --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEKBR9Q39a0


Good luck and good health!!

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Lose 45 pounds in 7 months how can i make this possible plz help:)?

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kayimani

Hi im 21 im 192 pounds id like to be 145-150 by the time my husband comes home from Afghanistan. I just started going to the gym im been there every day this week did 1-2 miles onon the tread mill and eating 1400 cal a day plus small wrkouts what else can i add to reach my goal thanks in advance.

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Well, you'll have some harder work to do but its possible... Go get a quick check-up with your doctor first to see if that could cause any damage to you (that's a lot of weight for 7 months) just check and make sure that you're ok to start with this workout plan cus I'm gonna give you an idea of one.

1-2 miles on a treadmill honestly won't do to much for you right now if you're going for more of a speedy loss. I suggest that you start using a spin bike at first to prevent any injuries until you get back into the groove of things seeing as you just started mild injuries like shin splints, rolled/twisted ankles, pulled muscles or other strains. Just until you get back up with your endurance.

There are tons of different exercises and different styles of exercising that you could try. For me personally I do about 40-60min on my spin bike, then 20+min of weights and some core and balance exercises so it's between an hour to two hours.
For you since you're beginning I'd start with an easy stretch, probably about 10min worth of yoga exercises, here's a couple pages of exercises:
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/yoga/poses/
http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/yogapractice/postures.asp
Then move on to about 30min of walking on the treadmill, you could go for 3-5min intervals of running every 8-10min, or you could try 30min on a spin bike switching between higher and low resistance OR you could try a rowing machine like this: http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/images/layout/custom/rowing/WaterRower.gif that would work your whole body, legs for pushing across the rail, arms for pulling, lats for pulling, abs for leaning back and around, overall body cus its cardio
The best thing to do would be to switch around your exercises every day, but still with a base of cardio. Ex. you could do the yoga warm up, then one of the 3 cardio options, then try working on your legs for one day, then the next will be arms to give your legs a bit of a rest, then core for another day, then take a relax day of 30min of yoga (15min before and after) and 30min of one of the cardio options.
Here's a list of basic weight machines that gyms have: http://www.fitnessbliss.com/en/screenshots/images/equipment.gif they usually have directions on the side, if you don't know exactly how to use it, make a list of machines at your gym, then look up how to use them properly so you won't risk injury. Just make sure you stretch after, the same yoga poses for about 10min will do fine.

Other things I'd try would be to cut gluten (no wheat) and dairy from your diet even if you're not gluten intolerant or lactose intolerant. Gluten can actually cause the layer of fat in your body to retain more water. The more water you drink, the better it'll be to flush your system. Try to cut down on sugar and high fat foods. Introduce lean protein into your diet, it'll help build up your muscle cus more muscle helps burn fat!

Good for you for getting back out there and setting goals for yourself! Oh and congratulations on your husband coming home :)

Mountain Bike Hydraulic front disc brake seems always on? Please help?

Charlie Mi

Hi,

I just got his bike today and it seemed fine when I picked it up, but when i got home and re-fitted the front wheel (quick release) the disk break seems to be engaged all the time, its only gently engaged but if you spin the front wheel in the air it quickly stops.

I checked the back disk break and it appears fine there is a very small gap at both sides of the disk. On the front break there appears to be no gap, and I believe there should be. What do I do to fix this?

This is the bike:- http://www.cube.eu/en/hardtail/ltd-series/ltd-team-black-anodized/
That was a quick reply! :O)

I checked earlier (took wheel off and blew compressed air into the brake) and there is no dirt. Its like the pad that comes in and presses against the disk is engaged even without pulling the break handle? It seems to be permanently touching the disk instead of retracing back a few millimetres.
(I keep spelling brake as break. DOH!)

Ok, just to let you know, it was ok(ish) when I got it home, but was making a rubbing noise and when spinning the wheel in the air it would slow very quickly. There was still a tiny gap on one side of the pads. When I pulled the brake lever then this gap would disappear as the pad moved in, so I think the disk was pressed against the pad at the other side permanently. As I was refitting the wheel for the second time I accidentally pressed the break leaver while lifting the font of the bike. I think this has caused the pads to virtually touch together even when the brake handle is released. How do I release the brake pad and make it back to like it was this morning. And what bad luck on my 1st day with my new bike :O(
hey,
thanks for the help so far.
Richie can you give me a contact email address please. I'd like to ask some more info but cant add much more by editing my original question.
I don't have the special plastic thing, I just used a small screw driver and pushed it in the twisted it and rocked it a bit, I think it might have worked but now the pad looks like its at an angle so I could have broke something?

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if you accidentally pulled the lever while the disc wasn't between them it will have made the pads touch the disc when you re-assembled.
you can get a plastic wedge to push the pads back into the caliper, it is specifically designed for this and you may need to use some force to ease the pads apart,once you have done this, without pulling the lever again, put the wheel back in, do up the quick release and with the bike right way up pull the lever a few times to re align both pads with the disc and try to spin the wheel, it should be alot more free

if not, you can try riding a bit and see if the pads bed in, this means they wear down slightly and seat themselves in the caliper properly, this should also ease some of the pressure,

if not, there are 2 mounting bolts that hold the caliper to the mount, you need to loosen these enough to allow the caliper to move, pull the lever a few times and with the lever pulled, re-tighten the bolts, this will self align the whole caliper with the disc, giving even space on both sides of the pads

please remember, if it is a new bike, the brakes will have been bled and adjusted properly by the manufacturer and there is no need to start bleeding again and if you do not know what you are doing, don't try, you may lose all braking power !!!!

try all the easy options first, it will save y

What are fun things to do around or in the Aspen Colorado area?

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Cookie777

Will have about 5 days to do stuff. On a budget but love western history.

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Indoor Climbing:
Aspen is the home of two great indoor climbing facilities:
Aspen Athletic Club and Aspen Recreation Department

On Horseback:
The T-Lazy-7 Ranch is the only place left in Colorado where you can ride to the world-famous Maroon Bells. They specialize in top quality lunch rides, unmatched in scenery. Miles of trails wander around the Ranch and through the mountains.
(970) 925-4614

Capitol Peak Outfitters offers a full range of horseback opportunities: from hourly rides, to all expense wilderness pack trips, to fully guided hunting and fishing expeditions.
(970) 963-0211

Ride a Bike:
Aspen Bike Tours does everything but pedal your bike.
(970) 920-4059

Aspen Velo is Aspen's kick-a-Roo bike shop. Located in "old" Aspen. They feature "next-day" service, a super-knowledgeable staff, and an attitude towards customer-service that would make your Grandma smile. (970) 925-1495

Go Rafting:
Blazing Adventures offers rafting trips on a number of local rivers, with everything from calm float trips designed for the entire family (including children as young as six) to hair-raising plunges through the awesome rapids of the Arkansas River, and just about everything in between. Blazing Adventures also offers bicycle, jeep, hike trips, and on mountain dinners. Blazing Adventures is permitted by the State and US Forest Service for all of these activities. (800) 282-7238

Since 1979, Colorado Riff Raft has brought the excitement of white water rafting not only to families and first time rafters, but also to veteran boaters looking for the ultimate in Class V thrills. (800) 759-3939

Go Fishing:
Aspen Trout Guides is a fly and spin fishing service based out of Stefan Kaelin Pro Shop in Aspen, Colorado. Offering one-on-one with specialized fly casting instruction on the Roaring Fork or Frying Pan Rivers, or take a family for a spin fishing trip to one of our local mountain lakes. (970) 920-1050

Whether you want to fish Drakes on the Pan, chase cuts in the high-country, or splash sofa pillows to pigs off the bow of drift boat, spend a day with the Frying Pan Anglers guides for the time of your life! (970) 927-3441

At Timberline Bicycle Tours, is in their 13th season of guiding mountain bike trips around Aspen and the Colorado Rockies. (800) 842-BIKE

Get Culture:
Aspen Art Museum is one of the few year-round cultural institutions serving the Roaring Fork Valley. They have a great rotating exhibition which is geared towards contemporary art, but also features work from other historical periods and cultures. (970) 925-8050

Aspen Theatre in the Park provides a professional theatre and school in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley that produces contemporary, classical and new works, offers educational programs, and integrates local and national talent. (970) 925-9313

The Wheeler Opera House presents the finest performers in the country in the 1889 Opera House. (970) 925-8043

You could also contact Aspen's Chamber of Commerce and inquire about other points of interest in their city. Enjoy and have fun!

What kind of bicycle would best fit my lifestyle?

mipy

I am looking to buy a bike, preferably a BMX although I do not do tricks, but I would like to cruise around the city with my pals. I don't really want to spend over $120, but I do want some quality. Haro? Redline? Mongoose? Also, does spray painting the frame of a bike totally mess it up? Thanks everyone! :)

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BMX bikes are TERRIBLE for actually going anywhere. They're only good for tricks. Why are they terrible? They're completely designed for tricks, with a saddle that doesn't get in the way during tricks (not fit for riding comfortably), bars that come high for more controls during spins (you'll be stuck upright in the wind, good luck getting over 15mph or so), etc. You'll be standing up to pedal the whole way (uncomfortable for extended periods) and it'll just be a generally unpleasant experience. If you end up sitting on the saddle, you'll be one of those funny guys I see commuting with their knees hitting their chin on the upstroke of the pedal stroke, hah.

if you simply want to trot along at a casual pace with friends, get a cheap beach cruiser, which might be the only thing you can afford with $120.

If you actually want to *go* places, and go places quickly, you want a road bike. Vintage road bikes can be had for cheap, within your budget, but you'll be put over your budget with accessories (helmet: 20, lock: 20, lights for night riding: 20, random parts you'll need for old bike repair: 20ish). Plus you need to know what you're doing when you're shopping for used bikes.

I pass BMX/cruiser guys all the time on my 1987 Japanese road bike I picked up for $100 on craigslist, in need of about $30 worth of repair. Sometimes, I see those I pass start sprinting in some manly, testosterone-driven spur of the moment competition, but there's no way they ever catch up to me on my road bike with thin, high pressure, slick tires (less rolling resistance).

Also, you said you want 'quality.' There's no way in hell you're getting that with $120 worth of department store bike. Either spend a few weeks learning about bikes, and then buying a used one that'll suit you, get a friend to help you find a used one to suit you, or go to your local bicycle shop (LBS) and tell them your requirements. Your LBS is going to be your best friend if you go in with enough money.

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How can I make my Marin Fairfax 2007 bike better for long distance?

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c_smith85

I recently purchased a Marin Fairfax 2007 hybrid bike for commuting around London, and I have so far been very impressed with it for commuting. Although I took into the country and found it to be exteremely slow for long distances. The sales man said this is due to the small wheels designed for acceleration. Is it possible to change the wheels to make it quicker on long distances? Are there any other words of advice to speed the bike up?
Sorry - the bike I have is an Marin Novato 2007 model with the following wheel specs:
Rear Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Front Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Spokes: DT 14 Gauge Black Stainless
Rims: WTB SX24, Double Wall, 32 Hole Disc
Tyres: Continental Sport Contact 26â x 1.6â with Safety System

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There are 3 approaches to having a faster bike:
1. Shave bike weight by using components of more lightweight materials like titanium or carbon fiber. This is an expensive alternative.
You can also lighten your wheels by using road tires. These are lighter. Matching the tires to your rims may need professional (local bike shop) intervention. A road tire that does not match its rim can slip off.
2. Alter the sizes of your chainrings and cogset. You can use a road bike's crankset. These are larger and thus will transmit faster linear speed, but will require more pedalling effort to accelerate. Also, these usually come with only 2 chainrings. You'd have to adjust your front derailleur accordingly. The shifter will then have one dead speed. Or you can replace your front derailleur and shifter set with an appropriate road version instead.
You can change your cogset to one with the smallest cog having 11 teeth. This will also make your rear wheel spin faster.
3. Become a stronger rider. Lose weight; strengthen your lower body.

Definitely you can't change the size of your wheel to a larger one without changing your frame and fork and chain and cables and...

The next larger wheel size is 29", the same size as that of a road bike. Maybe you need a road bike instead. But if you prefer the more upright riding position and the better standover clearance of a MTB (or an ATB as what it's usually called in your country), then it may make sense to purchase a complete 29-er rig.

I looked up your bike. The componentry is already very good if you only use it for commuting. If you are in a situation that limits you to owning only your current Marin, changing to skinny road tires is the best alternative. Or you can look at it this way: not going so fast on a country road affords you more opportunity to take in the sights.

Ride safely. (",)

How is it helpful to have a triple chainset rather than a double?

Emily

Most cyclocross bikes seem to have double chainsets. Why is this? Why don't they have triples? How could a triple get in the way?

Road bikes tend to have triple chainsets. Why is this?

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Double cranksets, both compact and standard size, are lighter and shift better than triples. For that reason the vast majority of bikes used for racing have double cranks. Unless you are going down big hills or are as strong as a professional racer, even compact cranks offer gears high enough for fast riding. learning to spin the pedals will make you a better, stronger rider, and reduce the chances of injuring your knees. If you feel the need for higher gears, choosing a cassette with an 11 tooth cog will be more than enough to keep up with anybody

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How is a regular exercise bike different than a spinning bike?

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Kimmy

The buzz lately is that you can burn about 500 calories, tone up and lose weight quickly by exercising for only 30 minutes on a spinning bike.

I have a regular exercise bike and cannot afford a spinning bike or classes. Would I be able to achieve the same results by exercising for 30 minutes a day on my exercise bike?

Please explain to me the difference between the two bikes and how they work differently to give different results?

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The primary difference is the adjustability and the quality that goes into the drive mechanism. Spinning bikes, as the name implies, spin a weighted flywheel using the power of your legs. The tension you set, in conjunction with the weight of the flywheel, determine the resistance you feel. This provides a much more realistic effect in terms of how it uses your muscles. A old school excercise bike isnt as good at effectively targeting the muscle used and doesnt provide as much of a realistic cycling feel.

That said, if your goal is just to get a workout in you arent going to miss much. A competitive cyclist would notice the difference but a casual rider just looking to burn some calories probably will notice only the terribly uncomfortable saddle of an old excercise bike.

Think of it as the diffference between running wind sprints vs. running parachute assisted acceleration sprints.... Unless you're a pro athlete working on dropping your 40yd times, wind sprints is just fine. Similar situation here. If you're gonna be heading to the races, start spining.. If you just want a workout save the money.

PS- If you get serious about riding and you really want the best set-up, IMO its using your road bike on resistance trainer like the cycleops fluid2 or something similar. It lets you keep your cockpit setup (duh, its your bike) but gives you the indoor training option for those shoddy days when you dont want to go outside and ride.

How do I stop the squeaking on my spinning bike?

Dan

The calipers and pads that provide the friction on the heavy wheel of my spinning bike squeak. How to I stop it from squeaking?

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Lube the pivot points on the caliper and don't get any on the brake pads or the suface the pads ride on. Use something like Finishline's Triflow in a drip bottle. It comes with a little straw and will be easier to apply and not make a mess than an aerosol. You may also check the pads that privide the resistance and make sure they aren't worn. (most are felt and will wear out).

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