10月5号什么星座
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Where in the world can I find a replacement schwinn cup-holder as used on many cruiser bikes for decades? [closed]
As recently as 2018, schwinn catalogs had a “cup-holder series” of cruisers, with a plastic and foam cup holder fitted at the front between the twin top tubes. It degrades under UV, sunlight. I think ...
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Sub-zero cycling water bottles that fit regular cages
What winter cycling water bottle designs have been produced that enable a cyclist who rode two hours in sub-zero (°C) temperatures to drink without finding that the spout, or the entire bottle, froze?
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From the perspective of a cyclist, what is a common way to hydrate throughout the day?
A couple of nights ago, I went for a ride. My destination was only about 4 miles away from my house, and it was a downhill journey. Of course, I had to ride back up many hills to get back home, and ...
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How much hydration is enough hydration during long rides?
I have been doing some experiments to see if I'm hydrating enough during rides of moderate length and intensity. Basically, I weigh myself (naked) and my water bottles before and after a ride, to ...
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Why do cyclists use thin bottles?
I got very frustrated when shopping for bicycle bottle holders because I almost wasn't able to find thick ones (ie, larger, longer, or higher capacity). I just found some and immediately ordered them, ...
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Is there a standard for water bottles?
It's prudent to use water bottle cages that will adapt to bottle diameters within some range, to allow using multiple bottles in the same cage.
Naturally, this flexibility is to be hedged against ...
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Why is my abdomen much cooler than the rest of my body after a ride?
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Not having ridden more than a few miles each day in over a year, I wanted to start exercising again with a short-medium ride (~15km/~9.5 miles). I did so over the course of an hour this ...
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Good way to stop electrolyte tabs from turning into powder?
I carry electrolyte tabs on multi-day bike rides, especially in hot weather. I use a container like this (though not necessarily this brand —?the picture is just for illustration):
What I find is that ...
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Map of water taps to fill bottles [closed]
Are there any maps of taps where I can fill my water bottles (bidons) on long rides. I live in Scotland, but would be glad to learn of the existence of such resources worldwide.
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Storing clip for Pro Design Aero Bottle
So I keep my bike in the garage, in Florida where there are plenty of critters. This would include lizards and frogs including the expected insects. Heck the other day there was a bird trapped in my ...
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How to take a drink while riding?
How do you drink while riding? What would you tell a new rider who is having difficulty getting a drink without stopping or slowing a lot?
Assume the bike has bottle cages in the usual places, and ...
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Bottle on frame alternative
I've been riding with a bottle filled with isotonic drink + hydration backpack with plain water for quite awhile. Recently my bottle stated to fall off on descents (not the best frame design + ...
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Rubber washer in camelback Antidote Reservoir 1.5L
I've got this camelback blue waterbag for my bike rucksack. I removed the black rubber washer from the opening wheel for cleaning and now i cannot put it back properly. Could you send me close up ...
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Floor pump blowing wet air?
I have a Lezyne Sports Drive floor pump. It has worked fine for a couple of years, and it lives in my garage. The handle is stored in the down position, so the cylinder is mostly empty. The pump ...
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Ride a Century Without Stopping?
Under what circumstances would it be advisable to ride a century without stopping?
If a person had: 100% daylight; no mechanical failures; and, no stop signs or lights to deal with, it would seem ...
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