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    Squeaky bike..help:(?

    Stop using WD-40 for a lubricant. WD-40 stands for Water Displacement formula 40. It is a good general purpose solvent and rust preventative but *not* a lubricant. If you need to use a spray lubricant use some sort of spray oil such as Tri-flow. I much prefer a quality oil in a fine tip...
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    Will using an electric pedal bike help lose love handles?

    It's the quality of the exercise you do that makes the difference. An exercise bike is a good solid cardio workout that will use slightly different muscles than your dancing. It will help tone your legs and lower back. This along with a proper eating program will help you achieve your goals. I...
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    Road Bike Handlebar Replacement?

    Since there are too many set ups that match your description to give a definitive answer (I can think of 3 off the top), take the bike to your local bike shop. They can quickly save you a lot of hassle and in the end probably some money. It sounds like you need a clamp on type down-tube shifter...
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    Is it legal to use a flashlight for a bicycle light?

    As to legal or not, check with your local laws. They change from state to state, That said, many old bike lights were nothing more than a mounted flashlight. Flashlights are cheap, and there's the rub. Mounting is almost always a very mixed affair, heavy, and the patterns less than ideal. There...
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    Frozen bicycle cables... help?

    1st clean out the housing with rubbing alcohol. This will get rid of most of the water. You might get lucky and get away with using spray cable lube. Try it 1st and see if that works. Otherwise you will need to pull the cables and make sure they haven't rusted. If they have you will want to...
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