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    Should I wait until after college to bike across the country?

    Only you can answer that question. You can easily cross the US in 60-70 days in the summer between terms. Do it now or whenever. No matter when, it'll be the experience of a lifetime. Probably a life changing experience. Check out the links in case you haven't already.
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    Whats the best way to deal with aggressive dogs when riding my road bicycle?

    The biggest danger is that one will run in front of you causing a crash. Just have to be careful to avoid that. As long as you keep pedaling, the chances of actually being bitten is extremely small. Most are just after the chase and quit when you are out of their territory. A loud shout will...
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    what will biking do for my body?

    Enough biking and a sensible diet will do wonders for your body. 4 miles is just a warm up. Up that to about 12 miles every day and you'll begin to see some serious results. Or at least every other day. The most important thing is to find an exercise regimen you can sorta enjoy doing. If...
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    what will biking do for my body?

    Enough biking and a sensible diet will do wonders for your body. 4 miles is just a warm up. Up that to about 12 miles every day and you'll begin to see some serious results. Or at least every other day. The most important thing is to find an exercise regimen you can sorta enjoy doing. If...
  5. J

    what are good upgrades to my road bike?

    As you're gonna race this bike, just go with the lightest components you can afford. Simple.
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    on those high priced bicycles that they race in the tour de france and similar races;?

    Light = $$$s in the cycling world. Racing cyclist are obsessed with the weight of their bicycles. They consider every gram. Bicycles for professional cyclist are custom built with carbon fiber frames fitted with the finest, lightest components. They usually have several. They get them bikes...
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    Do adult three-wheel bikes give people the same degree of fitness as two-wheel bikes?

    Probably more as it's heavier and harder to pump up hills. It's more comfortable so you might find yourself riding it longer and burning even more cals.
  8. J

    Was this a good deal on a bike?

    You did fine. If it breaks, take it to your local bike shop. They need your business.
  9. J

    How much pounds will you lose on an bicycle machine this?

    Every calorie counts. She should learn to count them and stick to 1500/day, plus 30 minutes on the exercise bike at mod resistance. By doing so, she might lose 3-4 pounds the first month, then a couple a month thereafter, long as she didn't cheat much. BTW, riding an exercise bike is about the...
  10. J

    What kind of bicycle should I get?

    A "dutch" style womans bike with multiple gears and suspension. Not likely. Go to your local bike shop and pose this question. Maybe they can find it for you.
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    What is the easiest way to see if a bicycle fits?

    This is for a road bike. Stand over it. There should be a little clearance between the top tube and your crotch, like at least 1/2 inch. Adjust the seat height so that when your foot touches the pedal, your leg is near full extension. Now ride it. If the top tube is too short for you, you'll...
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    What is the best bike to buy?

    Get yourself a hybrid. Good for light commuting and trail riding. Comfortable. Fit is First! If you get one that's too small or too big, you'll waste your money. Check with the local bike shops for this and other good info before buying anywhere.
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    Will the exercise bike make my butt smaller?

    It won't do anything to your butt except make it sore. But, not to worry. An exercise bike is such a boring way to exercise, you won't use it for long. Get yourself a real bike and experience the great outdoors.
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    Can someone explain bike tyre sizes because...........?

    Just be careful about the first number, the diameter of the tire. I recently bought a tire labeled 26" and it was too big for my 26" wheel. Turned out you gotta match the metric designation, given as so many mm's, out beside the English designation. Like (694.) 26" tires can have a number of...
  15. J

    Should US go to war over Neda Soltani?

    No, but if we (The US) are giving any aid to Iran we should cut it off right now.
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    what size tire for my bike rim?

    Be careful in selecting the tire. Just because the side wall says 26 x ?? doesn't necessarily mean it'll fit. The mm size, maybe in (), is the key. I bought a 26" tire, Bell, recently and it would not fit my 26" wheels. Went to the bike shop and got another 26" tire that did fit. The shop owner...
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    how to get this (military) job?

    Civilian companies get goverment contracts to build new weapons. I recomend studying Mechanical Engineering in College and then applying to one of the major arms producing companies used by the military such as H&K, Springfield Arms, Colt, or Beretta.
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    physical fitness question for army/military?

    What the military really cares about is your body mass index (BMI) and not so much your weight. If you are over your maximum allowed weight for your age, sex, and height (many soldiers are) then you must pass what is called a tape test to determine your BMI. I am 6'3" and weigh 260 and have to...
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    bogus awards in the army?

    I understand what you are saying but sometimes you just have to play the game in the Army if you know what I mean? By "end of tour award" I assume you mean an AAM or similar award. Do yourself a favor and just take the award and consider yourself lucky that your not getting a Purple Heart. My...
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    A user complains someone has placed malicious code in their computer...?

    How do we know whether he is the one that insert it himself or it comes from a remote hacker??
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