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Anonymous Wed 18 Jun 2025 20:48:39 No.2045102 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>2045951 >>2045976

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Neutral Support News on Youtube

previous thread:>>2043590

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 24 Jun 2025 18:20:51 No.2045908 Report

Quoted By: >>2045910

>>2045895
Shimano SM-SP18

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 24 Jun 2025 18:23:38 No.2045909 Report

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>>2045898
but... it says you can ride brakeless if it's fixed gear.
not that I advocate for that.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 24 Jun 2025 18:24:46 No.2045910 Report

Quoted By: >>2046023

>>2045908
thanks bro
amazon didnt have these in stock and i need these overnight so i bought some cheap knockoff instead
hope it fits

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 24 Jun 2025 19:16:27 No.2045915 Report

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>>2045855
I commute 22km on a bicycle. It takes 1 hour.
With a car, I could theoretically make it in 30 minutes. But realistically, during rush hour, it's 45.
So I'm slower on a bike. But I ride through the countryside, with green meadows and a view of the mountains. In a car, I'd be surrounded by other cars and pavement. Even if it was the same route, I'll always prefer the bike, even if it takes twice as long.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 24 Jun 2025 20:03:33 No.2045929 Report

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>>2045904
Looks fine, I wouldn't overthink it

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 24 Jun 2025 20:04:09 No.2045930 Report

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>>2045904
that's normal, stop sperging

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 24 Jun 2025 20:51:05 No.2045940 Report

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>order a neco h179 headset for triban rc500
>crown race doesn't fit the bottom bearing
am I having a brain fart? the crown race should go into the bottom bearing without any effort, right?
currently the crown seems to be a bit too big.

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Anonymous Tue 24 Jun 2025 21:28:24 No.2045942 Report

Quoted By: >>2045995

>>2045855
>100% of bicycle commuters [...] work or go to school in roughly 5km
Weird.
My uni was like 11 km. My work is a bit more than 16 km. Many of my colleagues live more than 10 km from work too. And I've met plenty of people who commuted more than 30 km for a whole carreer.
Maybe youre just lazy and looking for excuses?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 24 Jun 2025 22:52:53 No.2045951 Report

Quoted By: >>2045952 >>2045978

>>2045102
Ok I need help picking first gravel bike:
Marin Gestalt - CAD$1199
Devinci Hatchet Claris 16S R-Spec - CAD$1394
Kona Rove AL 700 - CAD$1149
Salsa Journeyer 2.1 Claris - CAD$1099

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 24 Jun 2025 23:17:32 No.2045952 Report

Quoted By: >>2045964

>>2045951
none of those since theyre all cable disk brakes

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 24 Jun 2025 23:54:13 No.2045955 Report

Quoted By: >>2045957

I am building up a bicycle for my mom who hasn't ridden a bike for half her life. She for the most part has similar height and proportions to mine (I have looong legs for a guy), so I can measure it out by myself, but I'm not sure what kind of seat I should go with to make it comfortable for her. It's an upright-ish commuter, with an NCX seatpost because her back has seen better days so the seat probably doesn't have to be a springed up Brooks or something.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 00:22:15 No.2045957 Report

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>>2045955
Get one of those big comfy women's seats

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 01:17:42 No.2045964 Report

Quoted By: >>2045969 >>2045978

>>2045952
But I don't know what else to get at that price point. Besides cable disks can't be that bad.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 02:00:25 No.2045968 Report

Quoted By: >>2045977

would it be too autistic to put friction shifters on a drop bar bike? For a 1x11 or 1x12 setup

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 02:30:10 No.2045969 Report

Quoted By: >>2045972

>>2045964
Unless they’re high end cable disc brakes which are only cable brakes at their price point because of some appeal to the cable itself, on anything else it’s just an indicator of cost cutting.
MT200’s cost like $50 for a pair at OEM volume pricing. Basic 2 piston hydraulic disc brakes that smash any cable brake.
When you see cable brakes, especially basic ones, it’s just the company in question scraping cents off their product and trying to convince you it’s just a normal option to have an objectively worse brake technology on a certain type of bike.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 02:38:29 No.2045972 Report

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>>2045969
So should I buy one of those bikes and get hydralic brakes put it?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 03:02:51 No.2045973 Report

Quoted By: >>2045995

>>2045862
ur such a fucking retard

we tell u every thread stop buying shit

if u really wanna go faster u can buy road tires but thats it

just fucking WAKE UP EARLIER TO GET TO WORK have you ever THOUGHT ABOUT THAT

FUUUCXXKKKKKINGGG FAT FEMBOYYSSSSSSS PISS ME OFF

STOP FUCKKNG LOOKING AROUND TO RENT ROAD BIKES. YOU HAVE MTB JUST ADD ROAD TIRES TO MTB LOCK YOUR FORK NO I DONT JNOW HOW JUST FUCKING GOOGLE IT IF U HAVE ONE THEN RIDE YOUR BIKE
RIDE YOUR BIKE
RIDE YOUR BIKE
RIDE YOUR BIKE
STOP LOIKING AT FUCKING NGUYEN ON HIS BEEP BEEP MOPED

THE KTHRR GUY ALREDDY SAID U CANT CATCH UP SAME SPEED AS MOPED

BUT THATS OK U ARE SAVING GAS MONEY FOR YOUR FUCKING ROAD BIKE

NO RENTING
NO DRIVETRAIN
NO NEW BRAKES
ONLY NEW SADDLE NEW GRIPS AND NEW TIRE

RIDE YOUR BIIIIIIIKE YOU FUCK!

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 03:07:00 No.2045974 Report

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>>2045904
kek this cant be real
is that a 3XL

jesus christ spoiler that shit

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 03:29:44 No.2045975 Report

Quoted By: >>2045992

>need new bike lube finish line dry
>realize that the 32 oz jug is twice the price of the 8 oz bottle
>buy the 32 oz jug and refill my bottle with it and a funnel
>lose a decent amount of oil because it pours down the side of the bottle even though im trying to pour very fast
how do you bros do it? you dont just get the super expensive little bottles do you?

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 03:31:22 No.2045976 Report

Quoted By: >>2045979 >>2045981 >>2045991 >>2046350

>>2045102
Bike shop guy said my bike is worth $100 on Craigslist and $20 trade in

What is wrong with these guys? Steel frame and fork with all campy components. Do they just get off on disrespecting people?

But there are a lot of issues so I’m gonna get a new bike. Should I go single speed?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 03:46:45 No.2045977 Report

Quoted By:

>>2045968
11/12 is too tightly spaced for friction shifters to work well. You really don't want more than 9 gears with those, 10 can work, 8 are better.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 03:49:53 No.2045978 Report

Quoted By: >>2045980

>>2045951
>>2045964
canyon endurace all road

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 03:51:27 No.2045979 Report

Quoted By: >>2045982

>>2045976
$100 is being very generous, in that condition

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 03:54:31 No.2045980 Report

Quoted By: >>2045991

>>2045978
IT'S OUT OF STOCK

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 04:07:55 No.2045981 Report

Quoted By: >>2045983

>>2045976
get something less trashy this time

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 04:08:02 No.2045982 Report

Quoted By: >>2045988

>>2045979
what, the paint chipping off? purely cosmetic. in good condition otherwise

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 04:09:04 No.2045983 Report

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>>2045981
its utilitarian. i commute every day and bikes get beaten to shit where i live.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 04:33:24 No.2045987 Report

Quoted By: >>2045989 >>2046011

>Find a Diverge Pro Carbon 2023 in good condition for $950 on marketplace
>Is a size too small for me

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 04:45:06 No.2045988 Report

Quoted By:

>>2045982
>But there are a lot of issues

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 04:46:12 No.2045989 Report

Quoted By:

>>2045987
That just means it's even lighter!

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 05:33:08 No.2045991 Report

Quoted By: >>2046029

>>2045980
yeah.. not suprised, it absolutely BTFO everything you posted

maybe look at poseidon bikes?

>>2045976
explain to me why you think this bike is worth more than 100 bucks

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 05:34:47 No.2045992 Report

Quoted By:

>>2045975
How would you feel if you didn't use shitty lube?
t. wax master race

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 06:16:03 No.2045995 Report

Quoted By: >>2046028

>>2045942
im not lazy at all. I'm just wondering how people deal with it. like the fuck u gonna do if u come to work all sweaty and smelly? my city average temp range from 30-38c. no shower at work. I guess changing clothes work but what about the already damp and smelly clothes? no way im fucking hagning them on the bike or whatever. its disgusting

>>2045973
yes boss... I buy nothing now. please find a way in your heart to relax... im not femboy im only obese and weak. I actually like tomboys and sporty women so much...

getting up early so hard. what if work start at le 9am doe. me need to ride in cold weather to not sweat like piggy. sad reality is vietnam too hot. 7am sun burning my asshole crispy

In my life I actually got my bicycles stolen 3 times... I just want revenge. like why the stealers got away for free but I still suffer. I will not rent but maybe I will """borrow""" a road bike (must be cheaper than $99 so I don't get criminalized).

thank u for the sane advice. I actually save around $10-20/month thanks to no gas. I'm helping economy and environment now.

I vill ride with strava today. I will climb bridges only. I think I can be happy this way with my meager, subpar lifestyle

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 08:54:38 No.2046000 Report

Quoted By: >>2046002

Should I go for the cheapest carbon like pic or a better equipped aluminium frame?

I will buy brand new due to a tax benefit

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 09:33:52 No.2046002 Report

Quoted By:

>>2046000
105 is plenty well specced, and on a carbon frame that's a really good deal.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 11:56:24 No.2046011 Report

Quoted By: >>2046013 >>2046038

>>2045987
I keep having this
Whats worse is when a bike is listed for a great price but the size is just not mentioned at all
Prolly the universe telling me I don’t need another bike rn

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 12:02:30 No.2046013 Report

Quoted By: >>2046020

>>2046011
If you can't eyeball the size by the length of the head tube, you probably shouldn't buy used.
And when it looks like it might be the right size, go there and test ride it.
Asking the seller is usually useless.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 12:23:26 No.2046020 Report

Quoted By: >>2046026

>>2046013
I can eyeball enough to know roughly but i need a fucking big bike a standard large is no use to me i need an xl. Yeah asking them is pointless. Im not turning up and test riding it tho unless its local and its never local

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 12:40:11 No.2046023 Report

Quoted By:

>>2045910
they didnt fit... im killing myself

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 14:22:19 No.2046025 Report

Quoted By: >>2046027

strava didnt connect to phone today... gps loading not working.... maybe im cursed. I'm not meant to measure my speed and distance or something.

are there such thing as sweat-free backpack for cyclists? I tried using my normal backpack today but I sweated so much and both my shirt and backpack got drenched and became quite smelly

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 14:35:10 No.2046026 Report

Quoted By: >>2046031

>>2046020
Don't buy used bikes that aren't local.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 14:36:12 No.2046027 Report

Quoted By: >>2046033

>>2046025
>are there such thing as sweat-free backpack for cyclists?
Yes. They are called "panniers".

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 14:40:11 No.2046028 Report

Quoted By: >>2046033

>>2045995
get smooth tires
get new saddle if u need it or new grips if u need it
lock your mtb fork
of course get panniers and water bottle holder if u need it

then just ride for 1 year or u know what will happen

if its too hot at seven am get up before the sun is up (you may need to buy a light for this)

good luck

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 14:43:41 No.2046029 Report

Quoted By:

>>2045991
Frame - 50 bucks
RD - 40 bucks
Nitto stem - 40 bucks
Brakes - 30 bucks
Rack - 15 bucks

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 14:55:20 No.2046031 Report

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>>2046026
dont tell me what the fuck to do you stupid nigger

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Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 15:02:52 No.2046033 Report

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>>2046027
ok.... I need panniers now. maybe ones with locks or similar to a cage. someone might steal my fucking backpack on the pannier while I ride.

>>2046028
I've been locking it for some time now. when streets crowded (so less resistance from wind) I can go to 30-35km momentarily. turns out a 2.1" tires really help absorb many uncomfortable moments.

tires are so fucking expensive WTF. I searched. only find Kenda and other chinese/taiwanese brands affordable. Maxxis, Intercontinenal and whatever one pair + tubes = 70% my bike. it's ridiculous because my scooter tires way bigger yet somehow same price, and they're fucking tubeless. fucking bicycle industry fucking RIP OFF. no wonder why people complain about le $1500 "entry-level bike".

by the way, how do u know when it's time to maintain or give bike a look? ppl keep saying 6 months but I know it depends on how often we ride, the environment and what not. at the very least I'm thinking of checking the hubs once per 12-14 months.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 15:53:26 No.2046036 Report

Quoted By:

>>2045895
someone tell me how stupid my plan is
i ordered the right replacement part
when i get them im going to cut the retention tabs on one side, force the cable in there and weld the plastic back together with a hot needle or something
i really REALLY do not want to take the cables out of the frame

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 25 Jun 2025 17:04:40 No.2046038 Report

Quoted By:

>>2046011
Nigga I can't even find my first bike

Anonymous

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Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 28 Jun 2025 00:23:43 No.2046350 Report

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>>2045976
If those tires are new, they're worth more than the rest of the bike.

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