>>1336110Congratulations on your shitheap hybrid. Get that fit tuned in and ride it like your life depends on it.
>>1336197No. The basics of building a bike, working with carbon fiber, and working with direct Chinese sellers aren't different, and you need to know that before you go further. ALWAYS use a torque wrench. Understand what the hell carbon fiber paste is, and don't try to use normal grease instead. ALWAYS buy from a reputable supplier, and not from some randoms on ali express.
>>1336239Kryponite named their top of the line locks for NYC for a reason.
>>1336240If you go new, entry level shitheap hybrid, or commuter bike.
If you go used, which you should seriously consider because of the size of NYC's bike market, throw in mountain bike conversions and 90's steel road bikes. Try not to buy a stolen bike.
>>1336577>>1336585Escape 2 is a reasonable level shitheap hybrid. You've got the big used market. Might as well at least give it a shot.
>>1336620>SPDsThey do. Many don't because they're throwing down huge watts and need all the attachment they can get, and clipping out unexpectedly isn't a priority.
Quite a few are using SPD SL AND straps.
>3 piece cranks>cup and cone bearingsThink about the priorities. Weather seal isn't an issue on the track.
>>1336628This is also important, particularly in Keirin.
>>1336656It felt like a blockage right? Possibly dirt in the valve. or the valve isn't properly open when you started pumping.
>>1336658500 ml.
