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Basics
Elementary things – terms, fitting, buying tips…
Where should I buy bicycle parts (and tools)?
A short list of shops where I buy bicycle parts and tools online – what I’m using and can recommend
Bike Team bicycle repair shop in Novi Sad (Serbia)
A few words about the “Bike Team” bicycle repair shop in Novi Sad (Serbia), run by my friend Miloš Radosavljević.
Is it the best one in Serbia?
Questions & answers “moved” from the website to the forum
Why did I “move” and redirect questions and answers from the website to the forum?
Is BikeGremlin a reliable source of information?
Is BikeGremlin a reliable source of cycling and mechanics (and computer-related) information?
Optimal bicycle cranks(et) length
This article answers the questions:
“What cranks(et) length should I use/buy?”
“Is 170 mm better than 175 mm, or should I get something in between?”
BikeGremlin’s Black Friday recommendations
A very brief (and exclusive) list of offers that I consider good enough to buy myself, or recommend to friends. Nothing more, nothing less.
Nonsense in the cycling industry
Why and how do nonsense and even unsafe patents and solutions emerge and remain in the cycling industry – with a few words about artificial intelligence
Buying a bicycle – new vs used
For a given budget, is it better to buy a new, or a used bicycle? Which one of those gives you more bang for the buck in the long run?
Mailing list and website monetization (adverts)
My thoughts about the mailing list (newsletter), and website monetization (adverts)
Buying a bicycle – how to ask for advice?
How to ask for help and advice when buying a new or a used bicycle?
Vintage bicycle frames with modern parts
Mounting more modern wheels, derailleurs and forks on an old, or vintage frame, in order to make a cheap, and durable bicycle that’s easy to maintain.
Buying a bicycle on Amazon, or another online shop
Is buying a bicycle on Amazon a good idea? What are the pros and cons? Do they offer a wide range of good choices?
Sheldon Brown’s Legacy
A homage to the late legend – Sheldon Brown. A great cycling and bicycle mechanics enthusiast, who was happy to share his vast knowledge.
Bicycle service prices
My thoughts on the prices of bicycle service – are they too high, or too low, how much should that cost?
Story of one bicycle, and 40 years
40 years long story about one bicycle, maintenance, upgrade, travels, and life…
Questions & Answers
Page dedicated to posting questions and giving answers to those questions – sort of an online consulting page if you like.
Bicycle service overload
What to know, what to look (out) for when dealing with bicycle services and shops during peak season rush (Spring/early Summer).
How to store a bicycle indoors
How to store a bicycle indoors, whether in a house, flat, or a garage. Different methods of hanging a bicycle explained and shown.
Accurate vs Precise
Explanation of the difference between the terms “accurate” and “precise”. They are similar, often used interchangeably, but technically different.
Bicycle mechanic’s job – my thoughts
My thoughts on the job of a bicycle mechanic. Inspired by a post on bikeforums.net, from a man asking about getting into the businsess.
Gear inches explained – bicycle gearing
Explanation of gear inch and other units for expressing bicycle drivetrain effective gear ratios.
Why the site uses Amazon on-line shopping links
Explanation why I use Amazon affiliate links and Amazon on-line shop for recommending products for buying over the Internet.
Pros and cons of suspension (shock absorbers) on bicycles
Advantages and disadvantages of suspension elements (suspension forks, seatposts etc.) on bicycles.
Which bicycle should I buy?
Help when choosing a bicycle – answering the question “what (kind of) bicycle should I buy?”
