Defining fork rake, eliminating chainring rub and fixing a rusty cassette

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Various technical questions involving bicycles are answered. These include the terms 'rake and trail' for defining the stability of a bike, countering chainring flex and how to prevent the cassette from being corroded.

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Quick rim replacement

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An illustrative guide to replacing the rim of bicycle wheels is presented. The job requires three hours because it involves laterally truing the wheel, centering the replacement rim and tensioning the spokes.

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After the fall

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Crashes subject bicycles to substantial abuse so cyclists must regularly inspect their bicycles for small damages. A discussion of some of the common bicycle damages is presented.

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