Bikes and Gear link compendium
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Been in an ACCIDENT?! Go here!
One of the great things (of the many many great things) about this forum is the shear massive amount of information available. Everyone always says “use the search function”, and it’s great advice. However with such a wide range of information people come looking for, and with how hard it can be to wade through so much of it to find exactly what you’re looking for, it’s a bit daunting and even frustratinig at times to get that one little tiny question answered. So I thought I’d give back to the community that has given me so much (sorry, let me wipe this stuff off my nose here..).
These are links to some of the most informative threads on the forum by subject. You’ll still have to wade through a few opinions and a few fluffy posts, but hopefully this will be helpful to finding the info you’re seeking a little quicker.
Edits will be made as threads are found or suggested or information added. (Please help suggest other topics and threads to post!)
Choosing a Bike:
Bike shop shopping: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?2638-local-bike-shops-how-to-choose
Bike buying strategy: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?2597-bike-buying-strategy
Greenbelt’s bike Types Tips: http://www.proteusbicycles.com/jeffs-commuting-tips/#Types of Bikes
Folding bikes: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?1680-Folding-Bike-Recommendations
Lighting, and other safety stuff:What to do in an accident: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?3281-What-to-do-if-you-have-had-a-Bicycle-Accident
Article on general lighting: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?3052-General-Lighting-Tips-Article
Lumens vs. Watts: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?3154-Lights-my-conversation-again&p=33056#post33056
Various light suggestions and links for what posters use: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?2887-Light
More lights: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?905-Bike-Lights
Lighting tips and suggestions: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?1405-Any-Light-is-a-Good-Light
Bells! One ping only: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?2386-Bells
Lateral (side) visibility tips: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?2849-Lateral-or-Sideways-Nightime-Visibility-to-Others
MTBR Light Review shoot-out: http://reviews.mtbr.com/2012-bike-lights-shootoutTires and Wheels:
Commuter tires: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?1201-Commuting-tire-recommendations
Puncture Proof!: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?989-Too-many-flats!
Tire Levers: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?1472-Tire-irons-or-other-tire-changing-equipmentAttire:
Stinky clothing help: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?1108-Vanquish-stinky-cycling-clothing
Layers 101: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?312-Layers-101
Merino/Wool clothing: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?2963-Merino
Commuter shorts: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?2431-Commuter-Shorts
Cold weather gear discussions: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?2944-Never-too-early-for-winter-Snowboarding-Helmets
Moose Mitts sink ships! (or was that an iceberg?): http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?973-Order-your-Moose-Mitts
Pedals and Shoes: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?1797-Question-on-Pedals-and-ShoesMaintenance:
The Maintenance sub-forum: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/forumdisplay.php?8-Maintenance
Chain cleaning: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?1480-Chain-cleaning
Other Stuff of Interest:Gear In Review thread (best and worst gear bought by users): http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?3625-The-Gear-in-Review
Panniers a.k.a. bags (pan-years according to Tim): http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?3212-Seeking-Recommendations-Rear-Rack-Shoulder-Bag
Fixie Gearing opinions: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?3023-Fixed-Gear-Ratio-of-Choice
Flat bars or Drops: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?2884-Flat-bar-commuter-or-drop-bar-tourer
Weather!: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?1956-Commuting-and-coping-with-thunderstorms
More weather!: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?715-Thunderstorms-amp-Bike-Commuting
Forum Dictionary (For gits and shiggles): http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?2783-Forum-Dictionary
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