❓ Got a Question? – Read This FIRST!

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Welcome!
Whether you're asking about bicycle repairs, sizing, upgrades, compatibility, tools, or even website hosting and email setup - this post is here to help you get faster and better answers.

Before starting a new thread, please take a moment to:

• Search the forum or relevant BikeGremlin site (full website search)
• Check if your topic is already covered
• Read how to ask for help effectively

This saves time for everyone — including you.
Let’s make this forum clean, helpful, and easy to browse for all.

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Search Before Posting​

Start here:

• Cycling/mechanics content → bike.bikegremlin.com
  (full Table of Contents)
• IT, hosting, email & WordPress → io.bikegremlin.com
• Video tutorials archive → www.bikegremlin.com
• Books, reflections & satire → blog.bikegremlin.com

Use the built-in search or Google-powered search on each site.

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Want to Buy a Bicycle?​

Start here first:

Buying a Bike – Read This Before Posting

Covers:

• New vs used bikes
• Frame sizing
• How to inspect used bikes
• Bike types for different uses
• Helpful videos & tested builds

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Repairs, Adjustments & Maintenance​

How to Ask for Bicycle Repair Help

Additional useful guides:

• Bicycle Maintenance Service Intervals
• When to Replace a Chain
• Bicycle Makes Strange Sounds?

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Compatibility Questions?​

Compatibility Overview – What Works With What

Includes:

• Chains, cassettes, derailleurs
• Cranks, BBs, brakes, shifters
• Full compatibility series

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Fit, Sizing & Comfort​

• Bike Fit Basics
• Uncomfortable Saddle?
• Choosing the Right Frame Size (Adults too)

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Tools, DIY & Standards​

• Tools for Bike Repairs
• Lube & Cable Housing Tests
• Standard Sizes & Specs

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IT, Hosting & Website Help​

BikeGremlin I/O Knowledge Base

Popular articles:

• Secure Your WordPress Site
• Cloudflare Setup for WP
• Cloud Storage Options
• Backups 101

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Prefer Watching?​

Browse Videos by Topic

Includes:

• Repairs, tools & maintenance
• Wheelbuilding, brakes, lighting
• Safety tips & riding skills

Also see:

• BikeGremlin US channel
• BikeGremlin RS channel (Serbo-Croatian)

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Reflections, Satire & Books​

Not everything is about bikes and servers. For the deeper (or weirder) stuff:
blog.bikegremlin.com

Recommended reads:

• Logical Fallacies
• Born to Be Fishing
• Chicks Can’t Rock

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Help Us Help You: What to Include in Your Question​

Written in the cycling context, but applies to any question: article about how to ask for help/assitance.

Briefly put, to get useful replies, please provide:

• Bike make/model (e.g. “Cube Aim Race 2021”)
• Component name/model (e.g. “Shimano RD-M531”)
• Clear, specific description of the problem
• Photos if possible — or detailed descriptions
• Riding conditions: rain, mud, heavy loads, hills?

More detail = better answers.

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Looking for a full overview of BikeGremlin resources (articles, videos, tools, and how to ask for help)?
Visit the main Start Here page

Thanks for reading before posting.
This helps keep the forum helpful, searchable, and enjoyable for all users.

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