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Is it better to convert a road bike or a mountain bike into a commuter bike? »

Radman asked: I want a bike that I can actually use for transportation. My road bike is very light and 3-4 mph faster, but my mountain bike already has flat handlebars, sturdier, and has disk brakes. …but converting the mountain bike makes it worthless in the dirt since switching out rims is not [...]

How long does it take to get used to a road bike seat? »

stevelad1853 asked: I just bought my first road bike, do you need to have the padded shorts or do people eventually get used to the seat. It is really limiting my rides, I can only go about ten miles before I have to get off.

Can a mountain bike be used more easily for riding on road? »

ahe03 asked: I intend to ride about as much on trails as on roads but don’t know which way type of bike to get. Or is it easier to use a road bike for trail biking?
Also can u suggest some intro type bike names that range from low to mid-range price. I am trying to [...]

How to Keep Your Road Bike in Proper Working Order : Learn the Parts of a Road Bike »

expertvillage asked:

Learn the various parts of a road bike in this free video series that covers the basics of how to become a knowledgeable road biker.

Bicycle Maintenance Tips : How to Tape Handlebars on a Road Bike »

expertvillage asked:

To tape handlebars on a road bike, peel back the hood cover and expose the clamp to begin applying adhesive. Tape handlebars on a road bike with tips from a bike mechanic in this free video on bicycles.

Electro Road Bike »

okram69 asked:

E-Bike Kit fitted on my road bike

I am gonna start cycling, wants a road bike, but has a small budget, any ideas? »

LUVH8 asked: I have become super interested in cycling. I want to begin purchasing a road bike. I dont have a very large budget but I am in search of a road bike that will be perfect for beginners. Any ideas?
Okay, Road Bike as in fitness cycling, not motorcyling….But thanks!
The bikes I [...]

Can I convert my Moutain Bike to a road bike for a triathlon? »

Handsome 3K asked: I enjoy doing sprint triathlons, but only do two a year. I like to Mountain Bike more than I cycle. Instead of buying a road bike, can you give me some tips (hopefully cheap tips) on how to convert my biek for the road. I just put road tires on my bike [...]

Road Bike? »

Corey asked: What road bike should I get for $1,200 i want to get the best for my money. I want a road bike from only these companies, trek, specialized and giant (thats it).

road bike downhill »

crislrb asked:

Downhill on a road bike at Jaú-Brotas highway (SP225), Brazil