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Used Bicycles: Sustainability Anyone?

So you're thinking about finding a used bicycles shop? Way to go. Buying a used bike will save you money, keep the environment cleaner, as well as encourage the recycling process in general, which leads to more people being able to helps themselves and their environment.

Used bicycles are a win / win proposition. I've heard people voice their concerns that used bicycles are not likely to last as long, that they'll break down sooner just because they've been used more.

But anyone that rides bikes regularly knows that there are just going to be repairs to have done from time to time, whether the bike is second hand or brand spanking new.

If you live in a larger city there are whole sub-cultures of bike riding enthusiasts and these people can be some of your best allies in finding out where the best bike shops are, which bike shops deal in used bikes and / or offer reasonably priced and quality bicycle repair services.

If you live in an area that has some independent publications next to the major newspapers, pick up a few. Chances are you'll find some ads for some of the cooler bike shops.

And nearly every town or city has Salvation Army centers and other resale shops like that. These are wonderful places to find used bicycles. Just be sure to call ahead and find out if they have any bikes. Sometimes, especially in larger cities, certain types of items will all be at one particular location. It's better to know ahead of time if you're going to the right location for the best chances of finding a bicycle.

There are also online auction websites where you can search auctions by location. This way you can search all the new and used bikes for sale from auction sellers that live close to you. When you take shipping costs out of the online shopping experience, many viable items and options come to light.

Then there's also the good old classified ads in the local newspaper. If you don't see something right away, keep checking back every week and you're sure to come across some used bicycle ads eventually.

Scott Byers is the owner of Bicycle Info, a complete bicycle resource with articles on cycling and tips on riding.

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Moving from the US to Europe?
I am a junior in high school so I still have plenty of time but I would like to know some information in advance so I have goals to work toward. I would like to live in a European nation for several reasons. I love the diversity of culture in just about any European nation, not to mention the beautiful landscape. The European Union is another thing I'm a big fan of and would like to live under. I find the European culture to be one that is more accepting and even appreciative of diversity and the arts. I also like how many of the countries, such as France and Italy off the top of my head, are much slower paced. They use bicycles and public transport instead of constant car usage and you are more likely to find a European that is concerned about environmental issues than you are to find an American. There are many more reasons and I could go on forever about it. However, I'm concerned about cost of living (which is considerably higher in many European countries) and how to get on my feet living in another continent. So what country would you recommend and what tips would you have for a future immigrant?

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Good Idea or Bad Idea?
I picked up a used bicycle that has had the original bolt on rear wheel/axle replaced with a new wheel (freehub & cassette). That's not the problem. The problem is, the bike has no eyelets or 'braze-ons' to mount a rear rack. Using 'P'-clamps, the rack sits up really high. My other thought that does work...place the coned shaped skewer springs between the frame & the rack, then run the skewer straight through the bottom two holes in the rack. It does work & looks better this way. However, will it actually hold any kind of weight, even 20 lbs. or so? Good idea or bad idea. It's a Wald rack as on this link... http://www.amazon.com/Wald-Rear-Bike-Rack-Chrome/dp/B000C129JM/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1296850148&sr=1-1 John...either way the P-Clamps go, the rack sits up kind of high. Remember, this type of rack fits best on an old school road bike with 27" tires. This is a mountain bike - 26" tires. Mounting it the way I described, about an inch of clearance to the tire. With the P-Clamps, about 3" or more. I'm just wondering if the skewer can take any weight at all.

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Is there a photographer that only photographs bicycles?
I need a photographer that only uses Bicycles as i would like to use it for my A-level graphics project, please help as soon as! taa xx

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