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    What do I need if I want to ride a bicycle in London?

    a bike, and to live in London!
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    Can you get BMX bikes with gears and wheels bigger than 20"?

    a bmx with bigger wheels and gears is a mountain bike! BMX's have 20" wheels and one gear!
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    Need advise on getting electric bike that goes at least 20 mph, 40 mile range?

    in the UK electric bikes are legally limited to 14mph; don't bother converting an existing bike. £1000+ will get something good, the cheap ones are over weight dogs. P.S. if you don't mind pedalling then why not just buy a bike, it's a sight 'greener' than a bike containing heavy metal based...
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    Could I use this bike for "freestyle" riding or doing tricks?

    I wouldn't, it's a race bike designed for racing, not freestyle. They are 2 different things and the design differences are subtle but definite. Race BMXs simply aren't designed for the abuse/hard life of a freestyle BMX.
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    What's a good casual bicycle for $150 or less?

    "is there anything around that price range that doesn't totally suck?" NO! If that is your top budget then look for something as simple as possible, the less gears, disc brakes and suspension a bike has then the better quality it'll be...
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    is the barracudaa a good brand of bmx bike?

    no no no, they are an extremely poor budget brand. Their bikes are more like BMX shaped toys and will not cope with proper riding
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    I am looking to buy an Orange G2 mountain bike but can't decide what size to buy!?

    your legs say 19" but your height says 17". The 19" may be a bit of a stretch in the top tube length, but running a 17" will mean a lot of seatpost out, a tough one to call. You realy do need to 'try before you buy' or at least sit on them. Did yyou measure your inside leg without shoes on...
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    Ideal bike for 5 feet tall girl?

    can't go far wrong with a Specialized Myka HT.
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    What do I need to be concerned about for my first mountain biking experience?

    I don't know that concern is the right attitude, it's meant to be fun. Take it easy to begin with and don't expect to do 30 miles on your first trip. Wear a helmet, take it easy and enjoy.
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    how do u start training for a bike tour?

    ride lots, enjoy it, go touring! If you're on about a tour in a tour de france way I'd suggest you've started late, ride every day.
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    should i buy a 'fixie' road bike?

    borrow your mates bike and ride up and down a hill, you should be able to answer your own question.
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    another bike question :D xx?

    E-bay for old parts and accessories. If the rust is on chrome try 'autosol' or any other chrome polish. If the rust is elsewhere (frame etc) then short of touch uppaint or a full respray there is little you can do other than paint 'rust inhibitor' onto the affected areas, that'll stop it getting...
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