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16-07.-2005, 05:13 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: newport beach, california
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some very basic newb questions
after digging around in these forums the past few days, i have some questions.
1. pedals. to me, pedals are the flat things that you put your feet on. i have seen ones with these sandal-like straps on them. and i have seen very small ones that you have to have special shoes for. what is the term 'clipless'? i would iamagine that any of the ones with the shoes required would be 'needs clips'. i just don't get it. 2. i see the term '9-speed'. to me, a '10-speed' was 2 sprockets in the front, and five in back. 2 X 5 = 10. these '9-speed' bikes look like they have three up front and maybe 9 in the back. 3 x 9 = '27 speed', to me. what gives? 3. what are some of the better online parts places in the USA? |
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16-07.-2005, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Re: some very basic newb questions
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1 - clipless = ones that use cleats and special shoes, the ones with the "sandal-like straps on them" are toe-clips so the others are clip-less  2 - most bikes now are 7-9 speed or 10 speed for some road bikes, thats the number of cogs on the rear, front is a different story because you can have 1-3 chainrings 3 - wouldnt have a clue, only one ive heard of a bit is cambriabike.com ?
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18-07.-2005, 12:39 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: THUNDERBAY ONTARIO CANADA
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Re: some very basic newb questions
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jensonUSA.com and beyondbikes.com have almost every product for freeride, they have great prices and im sure they have alot of xc and road stuff too |
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18-07.-2005, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Re: some very basic newb questions
Nashbar and pricepoint also have good prices.
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