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ADVANTAGE BICYCLE PRO SHOP ~ Cycling Tips

Frequently Asked Questions
Accessories
   What's the best way to prevent bike theft?
   What type of lights are best?
   Do horns and bells make sense?
   Why don't bikes come with chainguards?
   Should I add bar ends to my off-road bike?

Bicycles
   How do I know what type of bike to buy?
   What's a hybrid bike?
   Do I need a dual-suspension bike to ride off road?
   Aluminum, steel, carbon, titanium; what frame material is best?
   What are those long, low bikes that you sit on in a chair-like seat? Are they any good?

Bike Fit
   What size bike/frame should I get?
   How do you find the right seat height?
   What's the proper seat fore-and-aft adjustment?
   How high should the handlebars be?
   How do I determine stem length (the reach to the handlebars)?

Clothing
   Is it okay to ride in sneakers?
   Are special biking shorts really necessary? I don't like to wear skin-tight clothes.
   Which helmets are safest?
   What do you wear if you ride in the rain a lot?
   I wear glasses. Can I get prescription cycling eyewear?

Components
   Do those off-road bike tires with almost no tread really work?
   Are clipless pedals great or dangerous? I've heard both.
   Do suspension seat posts really work?
   How do I pick the right seat?
   What advantages do disc brakes offer?

Injury Prevention
   As soon as I start riding regularly, my knees ache. Any suggestions?
   Is sitting on a bicycle seat bad for the prostate?
   I get a numb crotch while riding. What's the cure?
   How can I prevent numb hands when riding?
   What can I do about poisonous plants when riding off road?

Maintenance & Repair
   What can I do to prevent flat tires?
   How do I prevent my chain from jamming (my friend called it "chain suck")?
   How do I learn to fix my bike?
   When do you replace brake pads?
   How do I keep my chain clean?
   I chipped my bike's paintjob. What's the best way to touch up the damage?

Riding Skills
   What is the right way to shift?
   How fast should I pedal?
   Do you sit or stand to climb, or both?
   How do you ride over small logs?
   Steep downhills and dropoffs scare me when I'm off-road riding. Any tips?

Safety
   As long as you buy a good helmet and take care of it, does it last forever?
   I'm afraid to ride in traffic. Isn't it dangerous? Any safety tips?
   Do rear-view mirrors make sense?
   Are there any special safety recommendations for biking off road?
   I want to join in on some group rides. What do I need to know?

Technical
   What do I need to know to buy new chainrings for my crankset?
   How do I get the right bottom bracket for my bike?
   When do I need to replace my chain and how do I get the right one?
   Should my derailleur(s) be replaced and which should I get?
   When do brake pads need replacing and how do I get the right ones?

Training & Fitness
   What's the difference between rollers and indoor trainers?
   What features are important in a heart-rate monitor?
   Can I lose weight by biking? If so, how?
   How do I climb hills faster?
   Are Spinning classes a good workout?

Trail Issues
   How can I minimize the effect my riding has on the trails?
   Is it okay to create log-pile ramps to get over fallen trees?
   Is it okay to rake leaves off trails?
   How can I get a new trail established in my local park?
   How does one design a new trail system?

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