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    Cycling Gear RATIO ?! 53/21 on the VELODROME ?

    I'm thinking about riding this gear ratio 53/21 on the velodrome in san diego. I'm a noob but, hey... I don't really care. Is this too high ? Should I get a lower COG ? ALSO.... would 53/21 be good on the streets too ? I don't want to constantly change my COG after riding in the velo and then...
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    Please, any information on my symptoms I have would help ! My chest and heart stings

    ?! Hospitals are closed !? I slept at 9:30 and woke up right now.... it's been couple of minutes, my heart stings and I have shortness in breath and I am having trouble breathing. This symptoms been going on since Monday and my chest behind the bone keeps hurting and I feel really weak since...
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    What's the difference between a track bike and a fixed gear bike ?

    Can you name some examples of VELODROME TRACK ONLY FRAMES ? Like is the fork curved or straight ? Whats the main difference ?
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    A sharp material went through my nails, what do I do ? I think I punctured a vein?

    I was cleaning out my chain on my bicycle, then my dog peed on the floor and I lost focus on cleaning the chain for a moment and my hand moved to the right a bit. The rear COG on my bike ( it has sharp teeth ) went through my thumb nail and punctured my skin. I had a tetanus shot on Feb. 2nd...
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    Should I bicycle in the rain ?

    I have tried before, but isn't it easier to catch pneuomia or somethung >
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    Is the U.S behind most of the war-crime and Tyrant leaders ?

    Is the U.S the one who is appointing Tyrants, and then killing them ? Is U.S the reason why so many people are killed ? @RayHere You dummy, I'm from the U.S too, you old fart.
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    Bicycle : What wheel should I buy for my bike ?

    So I have a variety of choices right now. I have 800 in cash.. so... yeah.. 700c Rear Campagnolo White Disk tubular wheel with blue campagnolo decals - 800 SRAM S80 Front 700c Clincher ( new ) - 600 HED JET 4 700c Clincher wheelset - 750 Planet X 101 front tubular 700c - 375 Any Ideas what...
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    Is having a stiff bicycle chain bad ?

    I recently changed my chainring from a 46t to a 48t. I have D.I.D pro racing track chain NJS stamped, and the chain got pretty stiff, but its bendable. I ride a track bike, with brakes. I was just wondering if it would snap on me ?
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    I need some help with my track bike gear ratio ?

    I'm sorta experienced with track bikes, but i don't know a huge deal about Gear Ratio's. I currently running a 46/18, which is really hard when going on flats because i don't gain speed. Here are some gear ratio's that I'm thinking. And please help me choose for which is good for me skid...
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    No lights while bicycling ?

    Is it safe ? I ride a Track Bike that I used to only ride at the track, got bored of it and wanted to ride on the streets, switched up the chain ring from a 59t Chainring to a 48t Chainring, I also swapped up my rear COG from a 10 to a 15. I'm not a big fan on riding the streets, hardly ever...
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    Are having these bicycles too expensive for my age ?

    I am 16. I have 3 built up frames. First, I have a Cinelli Mash Grey 53cm Second, I have a Cervelo T1 55cm Third I have a NJS panasonic from Japan 53cm I have 4 different wheelsets.. First, I have a HED-3 H3 700c Clincher wheelset Second, I have a ZIPP 808 Tubular 700c wheelset Third I...
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    Should bicycling give me a good work out ?

    Hi, I ride a fixed gear, the ratio is 46/15. I don't have brakes, but I usually ride 10-15 miles a day. Is this a good work out or a bad one ? Should I be doing this everyday or every other day ? Please let me know what you cyclists do. Also I'm in LA so the roads are fairly flat and couple of...
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    Is 30 miles a day on a bicycle a decent workout ?

    I have a Track Bike that my brother gave me... The Chainring has 46t and the rear cog has 15t. If I bike 30 miles a day average with 60% downhills and 40 % uphills and flat. Understand that with a Track BIke I have to keep on pedaling no matter what... I usually go around 40mph on bombing the...
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    For cyclers only ! Is my bike a good set up. If it isn't, what can I upgrade on it ?

    Yes I have a track bike.. but It didn't start with all that Fixed Gear and Single Speed craze. I had a track bike in the late 80's to the early 90's. I recently bought myself a Cinelli Mash, with Profile Cobra Wing Bullhorns, a Front HED-3, a rear Mavic Ellipse with a 15t COG, a Thomson Elite...
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    How much do bicycle wheels cost? Spinergy ?

    I was wondering how much the spinergy rev x cost ? I cant seem to find the ORIGINAL prices of these spinergys.
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