| 2007 Ant Basket Bike (Vol. 5, No. 3) |  Click photos for full-size images |
| 2004 Berthoud Epervier (Vol. 4, No. 1) |  |
| 2007 Bilenky 650B Randonneur (Vol. 6, No. 1) |  |
| 2007 Bilenky 650B Constructeur Tandem (Vol. 9, No. 2) |  |
| 2009 Boulder Bicycles Randonneur (Spring 2009; Vol. 7, No. 3) |  |
| 2009 Box Dog Pelican (Winter 2009; Vol. 8, No. 2) |  |
| 2009 Boxer Randonneur (Winter 2009; Vol. 8, No. 2) |  |
| 2009 Breezer Finesse (Vol. 8, No. 1) |  |
| 2006 Breezer Uptown 8 (Vol. 5, No. 3) |  |
| 1957 Cinelli Supercorsa (restored; Vol. 5, No. 4) |  |
| 2009 Civia Hyland (Vol. 8, No. 3) |  |
| 2007 Coho Randonneuse (Vol. 6, No. 3) |  |
| 2004 Co-Motion Nor'Wester Co-Pilot (Vol. 3, No. 3) |  |
| 2007 Crumpton Carbon Randonneur (Summer 2008; Vol. 6, No. 4) |  |
| 2006 Ebisu All-Purpose (Vol. 4, No. 4) |  |
| 2010 Electra Ticino 20D (Vol. 8, No. 3) |  |
| 2011 Ellis 700C Randonneur (Vol. 9, No. 4) |  |
| 2008 Frances Smallhaul (Vol. 7, No. 2) |  |
| 2006 Gaansari Van Cleve (Vol. 4, No. 3) |  |
| 2007 Goodrich Randonneur (Vol. 6, No. 2) |  |
| 2008 Grand Bois/Toei Urban Bike (Vol. 7, No. 1) |  |
| 2004 Heron Randonneur (Vol. 3, No. 1) |  |
| 2010 René Herse 650B Randonneur (Vol. 9, No. 2) |  |
| 2007 Jamis Commuter 3.0 (Vol. 5, No. 3) |  |
| 2006 Kogswell Porteur/Randonneur (Vol. 5, No. 2) |  |
| 2006 Kona Jake 2-4 (modified; Vol. 8, No. 4) |  |
| 2008 Lyonsport Randonneur (Vol. 7, No. 2) |  |
| 2010 MAP Project 650B Randonneur (Vol. 9, No. 1) |  |
| 2008 Moulton New Series Stainless (Vol. 9, No. 1) |  |
| 2009 Pegoretti Love 3 (Vol. 8, No. 4) |  |
| 2007 Pereira Randonneuse (Vol. 6, No. 2) Click here to read the test report (pdf file, 500 kB). |  |
| 2011 Pereira Gent's Bike (Vol. 9, No. 3) |  |
| 2008 Rebolledo Randonneur (Vol. 7, No. 1) |  |
| 2010 Redline Conquest 20 (Vol. 8, No. 4) |  |
| 1974 René Herse Démontable (Vol. 3, No. 3) |  |
| 2005 Rivendell Quickbeam (Vol. 3, No. 4) |  |
| 2007 Specialized Hotrock 16" (Vol. 6, No. 2) |  |
| 2009 Surly Long-Haul Trucker (Vol. 8, No. 1) |  |
| 2011 Surly Big Dummy (Vol. 9, No. 3) |  |
| 1980s Jack Taylor (Goéland) trailer (Vol. 7, No. 1) |  |
| 2010 Terraferma 650B Super Randonneur (Vol. 8, No. 3) |  |
| 2007 Terraferma Race (Vol. 5, No. 4) |  |
| 2008 Toei Randonneur (Vol. 7, No. 4) |  |
| 2009 Tout Terrain Silkroad (Vol. 7, No. 4) |  |
| 2009 Trek Madone 5.2 (Vol. 8, No. 4) |  |
| 2006 Trek 2100C (Vol. 4, No. 4) |  |
| 2006 Tournesol 650B Sportif Titanium (Vol. 5, No. 1) |  |
| 2007 Velo-Orange Randonneur (Vol. 6, No. 1) |  |
| 2005 J. P. Weigle Randonneur (Vol. 4, No. 2) |  |
Showing posts with label Object. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Object. Show all posts
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Object: Bicycle - Vast range of bikes
I came across a website which gave a directory of every bike it sells, which was a brilliant way to get an idea of how many different types of bike there are, for many purposes.
Object: Bicycle - Maintenace
Many stores offer maintenance when a bicycle is bought from a store. For instance halfords offer bike care plans which consist of paying for a plan, suited to the amount of time you will need it for and the style of bike you purchased. Here is an outline of the bike plan you can purchase:
HALFORDS BIKE CARE PLAN 24"+ - 1 YEAR
Please note - Bike Care can only be purchased online when buying a bike at the same time, for plans covering other bikes please contact your local Halfords Store
The Halfords Bike Care Plan is the perfect way to make sure you get the most out of your bike. It is important to maintain your bike with regular servicing so it can peform to its best at all times. Let our professional mechanics tackle your bikes servicing and repair for a one off annual charge... We can keep you cycling with:- Free labour on all maintenance, repairs & fitting**
- Free 33 point check over and component adjustment worth £49.99
- Extensive parts supply service
- Advice on maintenance between services
- All work guaranteed for a minimum of 6 months
- Plans available with new bikes or older#
SUMMARY OF SERVICE
Checking:- Frame and other core components for wear and damage
- Damage to hubs, bearings, spokes, rims and tyres
- That both wheels are true and running freely
- Stem alignment and security of it's clamping to steerer
- Security of the stem handlebar clamp and all controls are secure
- Operation, effectiveness and alignment of brakes
- Brakepads for wear and damage
- Front chainwheel, rear sprockets / cassette for wear
- Chain for wear & lubricate
- Bottom bracket for play & adjustment
- Alignment and wear of front and rear mechs
- Pedals for wear, damage & alignment
- Torque of both crank bolts
- Condition of suspension forks
- Brake & gear cables removed and new cables fitted
- Gear stops and adjust indexing
- Inflation of both tyres to correct pressure
#Older cycles are eligible for a Bike Care Plan however they may require a comprehensive service & parts prior to purchase
**Only parts and accessories purchased from Halfords will qualify for free fitting
This Bike Care Plan includes all bikes with 24" and above wheels.
Object: Bicycle - Stores
The most popular chain bike stores:
Corleys Cycles
Evans Cycles
Halfords
Argos
JJb
Sports Direct
Some stores listed here are more specialist than others, for instance Argos selling the product, but due to the size and rnage of the products within it's store, possibly won't be able to give you advice on the product. Unlike Halfords, which only sells bicycle products, so can therefore advise you on which product is best for your needs. They range in price and quality too. Sports Direct will sell cheaper bike products, so their target market. Unlike Evans Cycles who sell high quality products for those really interested in the sports, some of the bicycles can costs thousands.
There has recently been a new craze in the online age we can now buy bikes in the click of a button. There are a lot more online stores now, which sell bicycle products, They can offer you a lot of information about each of them, in some cases, better than if you were to go instore.
The bigger online stores:
Gumtree.com
Amazon.com
Ebay.com
Thecyclestore.co.uk
Corleys Cycles
Evans Cycles
Halfords
Argos
JJb
Sports Direct
Some stores listed here are more specialist than others, for instance Argos selling the product, but due to the size and rnage of the products within it's store, possibly won't be able to give you advice on the product. Unlike Halfords, which only sells bicycle products, so can therefore advise you on which product is best for your needs. They range in price and quality too. Sports Direct will sell cheaper bike products, so their target market. Unlike Evans Cycles who sell high quality products for those really interested in the sports, some of the bicycles can costs thousands.
There has recently been a new craze in the online age we can now buy bikes in the click of a button. There are a lot more online stores now, which sell bicycle products, They can offer you a lot of information about each of them, in some cases, better than if you were to go instore.
The bigger online stores:
Gumtree.com
Amazon.com
Ebay.com
Thecyclestore.co.uk
Object: Bicycle - Primary research
All questions and answer posted on Yahoo Answers
Using my account I asked a few questions...
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."
"china because of the large population, moterbikes that is. Netherlands has more bycicals than there population"
" India"
"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."
"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"
Using my account I asked a few questions...
Which place is best to get a bike maintenance check?
"LBS
local bike shopgoogle '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"
" India"
"China"
What are the rules / laws when riding a bike on the roads?
" 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?
"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."
"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"
.....
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.
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