Object: Bicycle - Primary research

All questions and answer posted on Yahoo Answers

Using my account I asked a few questions...

Which place is best to get a bike maintenance check?

"LBS

local bike shop
google 'bicycle shops'
if it rolls, stops and shifts, and the tires are hard, that is 99% of it right there
though the chain can wear and bearings can get out of adjustment without noticing
and rust loose spokes"




"Google "bicycle shop" including your zip code. Brings them all up in your area. Use other websites like Yelp! to find reviews. Find one you trust - not necessarily the cheapest one."


"Google bike shops + your zip you will get a map with all the local bike shops."


"REI would be another place."

Which country uses bikes the most?

" China"

" China"

"France, have you seen the race..."

" Bermuda"

"china because of the large population, moterbikes that is. Netherlands has more bycicals than there population"


" India"

"China"

What are the rules / laws when riding a bike on the roads?

"You must try and stay in the cycle lane if any. If not be 1 meter away from the pavement.You are not aloud to cycle on the pavement"

" There may be specific rule that apply (varies with country and even city), but BASICALLY, the rule is to follow the rules of the road (i.e. you are a vehicle and must obey the traffic rules). You CAN'T (legally) ride on sidewalks, must have a light and signalling device (e.g. bell or horn), must obey stop and yield signs, ride on the side of the road in the direction of traffic, etc. In general you can't ride a bike on a controlled access highway (e.g. Interstate). In some areas you must ride in a bike lane if one exists. To be sure look for the local traffic laws ... usually avail;able on-line for the applicable department of transport/highways."


" In most locations a bicycle is a vehicle. The same rules and laws that apply to an automobile apply to the bicycle. This means the cyclist has the same rights and responsibilities as the car driver.

Some states have recently enacted a 3-foot rule. The law where I live states that automobile drivers must give cyclists 3 feet of clearance. The same law also states that when a usable bike like exists that cyclists must use it. Laws and regulations vary, so check with your local authorities to be certain what applies where you ride."


" Simple way to find out... Google "bicycle regulations" or "bicycle law" with your states name. Want to do it right? Read EVERYTHING on the link below - Bicycling Street Smarts."


" They are the same as any other vehicle except you must stay to the right to allow others to pass when it is safe."


" Your local traffic laws can usually be found on the web. Your state's Driver's Handbook will tell you everything you need to know about safe and legal driving procedures.It also can't hurt to read some handbooks on vehicular cycling, such as John Allen's Cycling Street Smarts."

What is the best road bike to buy?

"The best bike for you will depend on how you are going to ride, your budget, and the best fit. There is no single best bike, if there were, all the other companies would go out of business"


"This same question comes up every few days - if not very day. There is NO "best". The term "best" is highly open to interpretation. What's "best" to you may be junk to me & viceversa. Then there is the question of what type of "road bike". What do you plan to do on it - race - commuter bicycle - touring bicycle? Within the same price range they all be of the same or very similar quality. Some using the exact same components from Shimano or SRAM. The differences lie in how the bike "feels" & rides to you as an individual. Extensively test ride several from local bike shops. When you find the one that just plain feels & rides the best to you - you've found the "best" road bike."

"Get one from the local bike shop. The best one for you will be comfortable to ride and within your budget. All of the bikes use the same components from a few suppliers. The biggest difference will be the frame and the way it feels."

"The best bike for you is the one that fits your needs. Go to your local bike shop. Tell them where and how you want to ride. Tell them how much you want to spend. The people who work in the bike shop are qualified to match you up with the bike that best meets your needs. Then test ride the bike. Go to other shops and do the same things so you can compare bikes. Bikes at the same price are very likely to be equivalent values because the business is so competitive, so don't worry about that. Worry about how the bike fits and feels. Buy the one that fits and feels the best regardless of the name on it. That is the bike you will ride and enjoy the most."


"If you are looking for a good deal, I suggest buying used. Ever since my semi-custom cyclo-cross/touring bike was stolen, I've vowed to never again buy a bike brand-new. I once bought a high-end, handbuilt French bike for $75. The bike I'm currently riding would've ended up in the dust-bin if I hadn't resurrected it. It's a Nishiki touring bike with Tange #2 tubing, which, back then, was top-of-the-line."


"This one is the best
GMC Denali Pro Road Bike (56cm Frame)
Product Features
- High-quality road bike with lightweight 22-inch aluminum frame
- 16-speed Microshift drivetrain with integrated brake/shift levers
- Dual-pivot brake system helps you stop on a dime
- Aluminum rims with stainless-steel spokes; 700c x 25 tires
- Recommended height range of 5' 9" to 6' 1"

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I can see the topic of Bikes being really quite popular, my questions had many responses. Which just goes to show the increasing interest and knowledge about them. I gained a lot of knowledge from the answers, many of them unexpected.