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re:the dreaded "theft" and a thief in for surprise.
In category Tech issues
Written by luxcars

So some asshole (forgive my french) stole the rear wheel of my fixed gear.
The rest of the bike and front wheel were u-locked to a large rack, so he could only get away with the rear. Whoever puts this on a bike will be in for a sufficiently fun surprise when they go to ride it, as it is a fixed hub.

The surprise part over with, what are good ways to prevent rear-wheel theft, but still allow for

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re:Parking Break - What are your thoughts on this?
In category Tech issues
Written by thor0298

I took the kickstand off of my bike. I found that I never used it because I always lock my bike to a post or bike-rack anyway. And if I did use it, I was always at some risk that my bike would get knocked over. I always think a bike looks better without a kickstand anyway. But, when parking, it is often times a hassle getting a bike situated so it won't flop to one side or the other. Think about i

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re:Bike lock advise and recommendation
In category Tech issues
Written by InStyle76

I am wondering if anyone can give me any advise or recommendation if my current lock system is more than adequate to secure my bike outdoors.

In my last job, I was fortunate enough to have a secure indoor bike parking facility. To lock it to the supplied bike post by my ex-company, I used a combination of a short Kryptonite Evo-Lite U-Lock (using Sheldon Brown's locking technique) to secure the

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re:Brakes pads...specific ones for alloy wheels?
In category Tech issues
Written by graa

that even the guys at the local bicycle store can't solve!
Last week i replaced the rear brake pads (original factory ones from
1998, cantilever system) with new ones from "Trace". A few days later, loud sqeaking sounds became to appear. Since, i can't find the solution.
When i first installed them, i even first thoroughly cleaned the rims with SOS pads and rinced well, as i always do. I installe

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re:Preventing rust on bicycle chain
In category Tech issues
Written by Woolridge

I noticed that every time I leave my bike out in the rain, a film of bright orange rust appears over the chain (and eventually sprockets), the very next day. Even though I leave it uncovered (by a tarp), to dry in the open air, the chain will still rust rather quickly. And this is after generous applications of Pedro's ICE WAX chain lubricating fluid. I don't want to have to re-oil the chain every

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