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1,900
Are there any scientific studies proving the benefits of clipless pedal systems?
Matt Sherman
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1,901
Safest way to slow down a bike quickly if both sets of brakes fail
null
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1,902
Why ride a single-speed bike?
Gup3rSuR4c
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1,903
Is it possible to measure your sit bones at home?
null
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1,904
Are mountain bikes good for urban riding?
netvope
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1,905
Are slick tires worth it for commuting?
null
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1,906
Why do mens bicycles have a top tube while womens bicycles dont?
Dave Long
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1,907
Best type of bike lock (materials, style, etc.)
JohnFx
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1,908
How do on-road mountain bike speeds translate to road bike speeds?
Richard Sayakanit
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1,909
Toddler bike seat vs. bike trailer?
ashes999
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1,910
Why do bikes have their drivetrains on the right?
crasic
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1,911
Is commuting 10 km on an empty stomach harmful?
Dave
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1,912
About 20-30 people bike to where I work. What equipment/supplies should we have on hand?
endolith
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1,913
How do I know when to replace my tires?
Ian C.
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1,914
What do you wish someone had told you before your first commute?
codemonkey
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1,915
Ride with someone who is less trained
null
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1,916
Can I use a Presta tube in a Schrader rim?
kentchen
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1,917
How to achieve an always clean chain
pufferfish
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1,918
Whats the efficiency of hub gears compared to derailleurs?
Mike B
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1,919
How do I gear up a bike for winter riding?
theonlylos
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1,920
How often should I change road bike tyres?
maxschlepzig
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1,921
What is a thru axle?
ConsultUtah
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1,922
Alternatives to buying a repair stand?
Spidercat
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1,923
What is a narrow wide chainring and what are its benefits and drawbacks?
sss4r
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1,924
What are the disadvantages of puncture proof (or puncture resistant) tires?
aroth
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1,925
Why is the front brake lever on the right if you drive on the left and vice-versa?
JaneTaeKwonDo
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1,926
Why are license plates for bicycles no longer used?
fredley
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1,927
Why is it easier to follow a cyclist up-hill
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1,928
Creaking from cranks/spindle. How to fix?
Evan
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1,929
Different kinds of Handlebars
Timothy Michael
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1,930
How often should I lube my chain?
Anthony K
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1,931
How do I make my rim brakes stop squealing?
Steed-Asprey
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1,932
Why do e-bikes need dedicated tires?
Silver Light
{ "views": [ 13632 ], "score": [ 43 ], "answer_pids": [ 227946, 227948, 227951, 227954 ] }
1,933
Is it considered rude to draft other random cyclists?
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1,934
What cadence should I aim for?
Jay Bazuzi
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1,935
How to do a track stand?
Kibbee
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1,936
Why do the majority of people on an ebike ride at a fairly low cadence?
null
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1,937
What do I get by paying more for a bicycle?
themirror
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1,938
Leaving lock on the parking rack - is this rude?
luser droog
{ "views": [ 9965 ], "score": [ 42 ], "answer_pids": [ 223914, 223915, 223917, 223944, 223961 ] }
1,939
Building from scratch vs. buying new
Matt
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1,940
Is it better to have a slightly big or slightly small bike?
kzh
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1,941
Pros and cons of single-sided forks (Cannondale Lefty)?
kzh
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1,942
At what time of year can I buy a bicycle for the best price?
kzh
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1,943
Bicycling apps for Android
TungstenX
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1,944
How much does bike price correspond with maintenance needs?
Catija
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1,945
What pressure should I run my Road Bike tyres at?
Marlo Olonso
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1,946
Why would one ever buy a 12-25 cassette when an 11-25 is available?
kagali-san
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1,947
Do I really have to replace the cassette when I replace the chain, or is this a scam?
Erica
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1,948
How to move a bicycle by bicycle
Code Jockey
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1,949
Should I change both tires when I need to change one?
WOPR
{ "views": [ 22011 ], "score": [ 40 ], "answer_pids": [ 207415, 207416, 207417, 207438 ] }
1,950
How to ride when the weather is hot?
Phil Hale
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1,951
My bike got stolen a second time (in Amsterdam) - what should I do?
steevc
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1,952
Best ways to avoid getting hit by cars?
Peter Bridger
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1,953
Are bananas still a good food to carry when cycling?
Tom W
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1,954
What is the optimal cadence?
Seth Spearman
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1,955
Why do cyclists shave their legs?
Imago
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1,956
What is the difference between folding bead and wire bead tires?
jakev
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1,957
New chain is pre-lubricated, should I clean it before use?
null
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1,958
When should I not use my front brake?
null
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1,959
Why are emergency inflation cartridges filled with CO2?
matt wilkie
{ "views": [ 10831 ], "score": [ 39 ], "answer_pids": [ 228009, 228011, 228012 ] }
1,960
Group riding etiquette
null
{ "views": [ 6524 ], "score": [ 39 ], "answer_pids": [ 234020, 234021, 234024, 234076 ] }
1,961
How do I separate hydraulic disc brake pads after pulling the brake while the wheel is off?
Jessica
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1,962
What does the c in bicycle tire size mean?
theonlylos
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1,963
Is it safe to ride a racing road bike in very wet weather?
Byron Whitlock
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1,964
Does the chain direction make a difference?
John Batdorf
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1,965
Why are both Schrader and Presta valves still used on tubes?
NimChimpsky
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1,966
Whats the purpose of cycling gloves?
ConfusedNoob
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1,967
Should I buy this (gently) used, 15 year old, helmet?
SF.
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1,968
How to know when to change a chain?
Captain Claptrap
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1,969
Why dont road bikes use v-brakes?
Sanjeevakumar Hiremath
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1,970
Using a ski helmet for winter biking
virtualxtc
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1,971
Are there advantages of dedicated bike computer instead of smartphone apps?
Cascabel
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1,972
How can you recognise a quality steel frame?
berry120
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1,973
How much do components really matter for a non-competitive rider?
Torben Gundtofte-Bruun
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1,974
Perfectly setting up gears - how?
ronald voights
{ "views": [ 12119 ], "score": [ 36 ], "answer_pids": [ 205710, 205711, 205775, 206340, 206361 ] }
1,975
Threatening swerving by driver - should I report it? (Canada)
Code Jockey
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1,976
What should I look for in a good pair of cycling shorts?
orange80
{ "views": [ 2751 ], "score": [ 36 ], "answer_pids": [ 206970, 206975, 206979, 206989 ] }
1,977
Difference between Cyclocross, Touring, and Road Bikes?
null
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1,978
What is the difference between a horizontal top tube and a sloped one?
Hendy
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1,979
Any experience with shaft driven bikes?
null
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1,980
I wish to get fit, therefore should I have a heavy bike?
endolith
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1,981
How to keep my testicles from freezing on a recumbent
endolith
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1,982
Whats your most useful cycle accessory?
DustinDavis
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1,983
Theft deterrents (in addition to locking up a bike)
Jay Bazuzi
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1,984
Tactics for riding in strong winds
James Jenkins
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1,985
New to bicycle riding. Questions about adjustments and upgrades
Mike Baranczak
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1,986
How can I be visible in the dark when Im signalling a turn?
Sparafusile
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1,987
What is the preload setting on the front fork suspension?
Mike B
{ "views": [ 217297 ], "score": [ 34 ], "answer_pids": [ 210622, 215515 ] }
1,988
How can I check tire pressure without a pressure gauge?
Tea Drinker
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1,989
Why are regenerative brakes uncommon on e-bikes?
Brian Beckett
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1,990
Why do bike tires suffer from frequent punctures whereas car tires dont?
Brian Beckett
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1,991
How to get a bike from one city to another in the U.S
Robbie
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1,992
How to choose a bike for a very tall and heavy person?
null
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1,993
What is the maximum or minimum tire width I can fit on my bicycle
hari
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1,994
Triple vs Double chainring?
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1,995
How do I open a master link in a chain?
Steve Jackson
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1,996
What headset/radio products exist for bike-to-bike communication?
Aequitas
{ "views": [ 32411 ], "score": [ 33 ], "answer_pids": [ 207104, 207105, 207110, 210729, 221560 ] }
1,997
Can your rims wear down from too much braking?
Ian
{ "views": [ 24849 ], "score": [ 33 ], "answer_pids": [ 208313, 208314, 208320, 215034, 222765, 222766 ] }
1,998
How to climb a hill as a beginner
Mike Baranczak
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1,999
What should I look for when buying a used bicycle?
Ian
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