Monthly Archives: August 2011

Question: I am looking for a home gym. So far Weider seems to be the most reasonably priced. I am not interested in the bowflex and the total gym. Answer: -Elliptical trainers range from $200 all the way to $5000. … Continue reading →

Question: I’ve been shopping around the local fitness stores testing various ellipticals, but have yet to find anything that really stands out (I’ve seen primarily pro-forms, horizons, and nordic tracks). Online, I have been reading good things about the Schwinn … Continue reading →

Question: I’m deciding between two bikes, a 98 Schwinn Homegrown Factory XT and a 99 Gary Fisher Mt. Tam. Anyone care to a make a recommendation either way. The Schwinn seems like the better deal, but I’m still a little … Continue reading →

Question: I’m looking for a good cheap bicycle to ride back and forth to campus everyday. I live about 4 miles away, and may do some other riding in addition (though never more than 50 miles total in a week). … Continue reading →

Question: Why do bicycle tires have tread? Is it just marketing? Answer: -I assume you’re talking about road tires, since tread makes a big difference with dirt tires. 20 years ago, road tires had alot deeper tread than they do … Continue reading →

Question: The tires say 32-630 (27×1 1/4). Embarrassingly tire sizes have always eluded me. I guess it’s because I don’t know what parts of the tire the various numbers refer to. Nobody says “Are your tires 27 inches in diameter” … Continue reading →

Question: I’m sick of going to bike store every time I have the bicycle tire flat, could some one tell me what kind of tools I need to fix the flat tire and roughly how much time it takes to … Continue reading →

Question: I’m an intermediate cyclist that wants to perform more repairs on his bike and learn more about bike repair. I want a manual that goes well into every detail and part of bike repair – which book would you … Continue reading →

Question: You may recall that I bought a lovely large silver-gray Healthy Back handbag for either 50 cents or a buck a few months ago. It had a large black spot on it, which is probably why the original owner … Continue reading →

Question: Bicycle seat and helmet for 8 month old baby I have an 8 month old, strong necked, 24lb at least baby. I am seeking recommendations for the following: – Bicycle seat preferably rear rack mount – bike helmet for … Continue reading →