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Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 10:35:51 No.1727026 View View Reply Original Report

AbsolutelyBlacked edition

https://www.youtube.com/c/parktool/videos
https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help
http://sheldonbrown.com/

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Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 10:57:12 No.1727031 Report

Quoted By: >>1727035 >>1727103

>something squeaking in sync with pedals
>rule out pedals, shoes, front derailleur, chain, bottom bracket
>start trying random things
>clean jockey wheels
>holy shit it worked
>but now there's a faint rattle just rolling along the ground

The fuck did I do wrong? I'm 100% sure I didn't mix them up and 90% sure I put them on the same orientation they were, even though they look symmetric anyway and don't have any arrows. Did the gunk that used to be there muffle the noise and this is how it's supposed to be?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 11:08:05 No.1727034 Report

Quoted By: >>1727036

how often should I be cleaning my drivetrain in extreme dusty conditions (desert riding)

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 11:09:44 No.1727035 Report

Quoted By: >>1727037

>>1727031
Check if the chain isn't rubbing against rear derailleur, it's pretty common mistake to guide it through the pulleys the wrong way.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 11:11:55 No.1727036 Report

Quoted By: >>1727038

>>1727034
Depends how much you care about premature chain wear and tiny amounts of extra drag and general gunkiness. Anywhere between once every few days and 'just whenever it starts squeaking'.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 11:13:15 No.1727037 Report

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>>1727035
Did it without undoing the chain and it rattles even when the chain isn't moving anyway.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 11:14:02 No.1727038 Report

Quoted By: >>1727040

>>1727036
its been like 2 months and the shifting is starting to get slow (assuming the dust has got into the cables?)

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 11:17:36 No.1727040 Report

Quoted By: >>1727042

>>1727038
Yeah two months is pushing it probably...

Lots of potential reasons for bad shifting, might just need adjusting. If the cables are gunked up it's more trouble than its worth to try and clean them, just replace them instead. If the derailleur is gunked up blast it with piss.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 11:25:41 No.1727042 Report

Quoted By: >>1727051

>>1727040
automotive degreaser and then ptfe spray? and should I expect to be changing cables at that very frequent interval because I'm in such a dusty environment?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 11:42:34 No.1727051 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727042
Have you tried just adjusting it? 99% of the time that's the problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY

Cables shouldn't need to be replaced more than once a year even with heavy use. If you want to check them properly you can detach the end at the derailleur and check that it slides reasonably freely through the housing. If it feels gunky or whatever you can try squirting some lube (chain lube or oil or anything) down into the housing and see if it helps before replacing them.

It's probably not the derailleur itself, but if you want you can try flexing it in and out with your hand to free it up and maybe shooting some chain lube into it.

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Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 14:03:50 No.1727075 Report

Quoted By: >>1727080 >>1727081

Is saddle angle this normal fellas? Any straighter than this and it puts pressure where it shouldn't.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 14:21:34 No.1727080 Report

Quoted By: >>1727106 >>1727113

>>1727075
No. Get it flat. Make sure you're actually sitting back on it and not on the nose. And you see how the saddle is all the way back on the rails? Some of that is because you're having to constantly keep yourself from sliding back because it's tilted downward. Make sure you're putting enough torque on the clamp bolt, most people don't use enough. And raise that saddle. If you actually have to lower it that much to ride the bike, then it's much too large for you. If you're putting your feet flat on the ground while on the saddle, then that's way too low.

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Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 14:22:51 No.1727081 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727075
You need a cutout saddle like picrel

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 14:24:24 No.1727082 Report

Quoted By: >>1727083 >>1727363

>>1727026
this is why people think cycling is for homos

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 14:34:19 No.1727083 Report

Quoted By: >>1727086 >>1727363

>>1727082
because an obsessed cager keeps pushing it? yeah

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 14:37:36 No.1727085 Report

Quoted By: >>1727087 >>1727099

want a bike so I can explore areas around me that are difficult with car (for photography). it's moderately hilly, and I will be taking park paths with it too. don't care about biking for exercise or sport, so I'm definitely considering an e-bike.
any recommendations?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 14:41:08 No.1727086 Report

Quoted By: >>1727282 >>1727363

>>1727083
an obsessed cager is making these threads?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 14:48:43 No.1727087 Report

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>>1727085
I should also mention that if I were to get an e bike I would want at least 50 mile range. And the ability to add back tire racks to carry shit

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 15:13:19 No.1727099 Report

Quoted By: >>1727120

>>1727085
this isn't the /n/ purview for autism or brand loyalty
you won't get any real recs.

It's also pointless because you should buy something from a local shop which will support it so what you even have available is far narrower than what anyone who did have opinions could recommend.

If you find real options and are on the fence between them post those and we could give opinions and maybe that would be helpful.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 15:22:17 No.1727103 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727031
jockey wheels don't have orientation
the top one has float, to correct slightly out indexing, the bottom one doesn't. That's the difference. Easy to tell if you mix up by mistake.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 15:28:44 No.1727106 Report

Quoted By: >>1727113

>>1727080
The saddle is at the right height, it's a vintage road bike, 57cm and I'm 181cm. AFAIK it's period-correct sizing. I haven't noticed that it's all the way forward in the rails, I'll move it. Thanks.

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Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 15:40:20 No.1727113 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727080
>>1727106

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 15:55:30 No.1727120 Report

Quoted By: >>1727123

>>1727099
I'll def do more research, but from the bike shops near me what I could find that meets my distance demands are the Verve+ 3, ET.CYCLE T1000, and the Yamaha Wabash. everything else I found was either a 35 mile bike or a 10k mountain bike.
the trek Verve+ 3 looks nice with the extended battery you can add. being able (based on their calculator) do 20mph on turbo for the distance I want seem really really nice, or even so much longer on lower settings.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 15:59:08 No.1727122 Report

Quoted By: >>1727124 >>1727125

how come my gear always goes back to the smallest ring? vintage bike btw.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 16:03:51 No.1727123 Report

Quoted By: >>1727128

>>1727120
>ET.CYCLE T1000
>fat tires
>suspension fork
you don't want these things. They're gonna make it inefficient and heavy. E-bikes are already fucking heavy.
It's 35 fucking kg. By contrast that Trek is 25kg and a regular bike is like 10kg

The trek actually I think is perfect, in terms of having peak value for money spec, not excessively cheap or gratuitously expensive. And a reasonable degree of utility value without bullshit features.

The drop bar e-road meme bike is a joke. The other end of the spectrum from the fat tired suspension one and equally stupid.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 16:04:43 No.1727124 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727122
Your FD is most probably misaligned and not set up properly

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 16:05:37 No.1727125 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727122
The small chainring?
Post a picture of bike.

If it's a friction shifter is the shifter slipping back? Not enough tension. Tighten it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 16:09:11 No.1727128 Report

Quoted By: >>1727129

>>1727123
yea, I was mainly sorting out what would meet my range, but the trek def looked the best for me. the drop bars i didn't know about so that's good to know.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 16:12:23 No.1727129 Report

Quoted By: >>1727147

>>1727128
the piece of spec on the trek that I like is it has shimano hydro brakes
when you spend less money on an e-bike you will probably get chinked on the brakes and want to spend hundreds upgrading em sooner rather than later.

It's something to look for.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 16:46:50 No.1727147 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727129
didn't know that. well, I guess I might look at heading to the shop that has it some day and see for myself.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 19:42:28 No.1727248 Report

Quoted By: >>1727278 >>1727290

Any advice on riding with hemorrhoids? Like a particular saddle?
Reclining bike an absolute last resort

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 20:28:44 No.1727267 Report

Quoted By: >>1727277

I didnt kill that cagie after all, he lived

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 20:39:10 No.1727272 Report

Quoted By: >>1727276

can i lube the chain using regular grease? i already have a tub and don't want to buy a can or one of those overexpensive bottles

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 21:00:26 No.1727276 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727272
Never grease a chain, you need lube. Grease collects dirt, then you get friction and a chain full of grit eroding the metal from your cogs and chainsrings.
I turned my chainrings into shark teeth by doing this for a year

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 21:01:27 No.1727277 Report

Quoted By: >>1727320

>>1727267
finish the job

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 21:02:15 No.1727278 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727248
put them back inside your bum

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 21:15:59 No.1727282 Report

Quoted By: >>1727363

>>1727086
yep

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 21:19:12 No.1727286 Report

Quoted By:

>ride bike with suntour arx group
>shifts precisely and smoothly

>ride bike with shimano 600ex group
>shifting feels imprecise
>shifter likes to move by itself unless tightened to where it's unmovable
>slips constantly
>chain keeps riding on top of cogs
>continues to shift up after being placed in gear under hard pedaling

What gives? I've serviced everything on these bikes(they're the same age), but I just cannot get the shifting dialed in on the second bike at all. Really sucks since I wanted to use it as a comfy commuter.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 21:30:05 No.1727290 Report

Quoted By: >>1727310

>>1727248
Rido R2, only your sitbones touch the saddle. There are other noseless options but they seriously degrade bike handling which we do with our thighs on the saddle nose.
There is a strange trekking option on the sq labs site but I've never tried it

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 21:33:23 No.1727291 Report

Quoted By:

Which lock should I get for my bike? The ones I buy always become a pain in the ass to lock and unlock after a few months, even though I use lock lube preemptively, and the locks claiming the locks have "weather protection". I understand you can't 100% prevent rust and the like, but surely some brands are better than others in this regard?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 22:24:32 No.1727306 Report

Quoted By: >>1727313 >>1727334 >>1727335 >>1727386 >>1727396

>>1726973
I actually have that model of Shimano freewheel. But mine is the 14-28t version. The 34t one just has the bigger first gear, and the rest of the gears are unchanged.
So... that option seems unappealing.

As a different question:
I'm getting anterior knee soreness. After some reading into the matter, I'm allegedly sitting too low. But then... how the fuck do I end up setting off? Like, setting the seat post higher would make mounting and dismounting more difficult.
Like, I'm told that when sitting on the saddle, you should be able to put at least the balls of your feet on the ground - but... then if I've set my seat post to a safe height, and my knees are getting sore and the advice is to set the seat post higher... what the hell do I do?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 22:32:13 No.1727310 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727290
Thanks anon, this looks like it's worth a try

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 22:49:03 No.1727313 Report

Quoted By: >>1727331

>>1727306
Set your seat height to interact properly with the cranks first. Then worry about how to put a foot down.

Worst case is you just have to slide off the saddle before dropping a foot, or plan on leaning the bike over before putting a foot down from the seat.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 23:07:53 No.1727320 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727277
>dubs
shit I have to do it now

How do I sneak past hospital staff?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 23:32:37 No.1727331 Report

Quoted By: >>1727334 >>1727340 >>1727397

>>1727313
>slide off the saddle
I did this once, accidentally.
I don't want to do it deliberately.

Is it possible to have legs long enough that they cause knee issues, but not long enough to safely touch the ground when needing to stop/dismount?

I don't want to end up in a situation like a track cyclist, needing someone to hold the bike upright or even being held in a timing gate. Or like a time trial cyclist, being held on the starting ramp.

Surely there's a nice in-between?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 23:47:18 No.1727334 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727306
>>1727331
absolute nonsense. correct saddle height almost always means your feet won't touch the ground, or at most the very tips. when you're on the bike and not riding, you slide forward so that both your feet are on the ground and the bike's top tube is between your legs. most people put one foot on the ground and the other on a pedal, so that when you start riding that same impulse both propels you forward and into the saddle

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 01 Nov 2021 23:49:33 No.1727335 Report

Quoted By: >>1727340

>>1727306
>I'm told that when sitting on the saddle, you should be able to put at least the balls of your feet on the ground
If you can do this your saddle is probably too low.

>But then... how the fuck do I end up setting off?
Straddle frame, push down on pedal with foot to get rolling, once rolling use pedals as platforms to get seated. It's really not difficult.

>Like, setting the seat post higher would make mounting and dismounting more difficult.
>then if I've set my seat post to a safe height
Lear proper bike handling and stop being a wimp.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 00:06:56 No.1727340 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727335
>probably
definitely*

>>1727331
How long your legs are is irrelevant since you're supposed to adjust saddle height for proper leg extension reaching down to the pedals not the ground, regardless of leg length.

If you insist on being a silly goose you could get a dropper post that you can drop before stopping and raise after takeoff.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 00:07:27 No.1727341 Report

Quoted By: >>1727344 >>1727348 >>1727376 >>1727407

Im about to go to a bike shop by myself and look for my first bike. I’m gonna get a fixie since they’re cheap and simple, any brands or features I should look for or ask about? I’m new to this. Any tips or arrive regarding shopping would be appreciated.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 00:08:48 No.1727344 Report

Quoted By: >>1727346

>>1727341
>advice regarding shopping
don't buy a fixie

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 00:09:38 No.1727346 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727344
What do you suggest then?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 00:12:18 No.1727348 Report

Quoted By: >>1727349 >>1727351

>>1727341
I have never in my life seen a cheap fixie in a bike shop.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 00:14:10 No.1727349 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727348
7-8 years ago you could still find shops stocking shit tier fixies to sell to idiot one-time customers who were just learning about mid-2000s fads.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 00:14:47 No.1727351 Report

Quoted By: >>1727364 >>1727372

>>1727348
I want something I can ride on the street and reliable that can last for a few years, how much should I expect to spend? I don’t want to go over 600-700 dollars

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 00:34:04 No.1727363 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727082
>>1727083
>>1727086
>>1727282
homophobes

Not Your Dad REEEEE !!OS7PxlLkFR/

Not Your Dad REEEEE !!OS7PxlLkFR/ Tue 02 Nov 2021 00:36:17 No.1727364 Report

Quoted By: >>1727373

>>1727351
I don't know where you got your ideas about fixies, but you're not going to make it 7-8 years without basic maintenance on any bike, derailleurs or not. One year would be a miracle. Bikes have to be maintained.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 01:22:34 No.1727372 Report

Quoted By: >>1727374 >>1727748

>>1727351
Unfortunately, bikes are getting more expensive (expect a 20%+ jump next year) and $600-$700 for a new bike seems to be in a weird no-man's land between shit and decent. The only thing that I can think of that fits your budget is something from State's 4130 line, which is somehow still under $700. Kinda suspicious when even the Fuji Feather is over $700 now, but who knows, maybe they got a sweet deal on frames and Sunrace parts. I honestly don't know if they're much good.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 01:24:44 No.1727373 Report

Quoted By: >>1727379 >>1727392

>>1727364
time isn't a good service interval for bicycles

a bicycle could easily do 7 years with only air in the tires and oil on the chain if it's only occasionally ridden short distances in dry weather

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 01:25:57 No.1727374 Report

Quoted By: >>1727392

>>1727372
not him but should I get a bike sooner rather than later (looking at Verve+ 3) if thats the case?

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Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 01:31:09 No.1727376 Report

Quoted By: >>1727387 >>1727389 >>1727390 >>1727418 >>1727452 >>1727834

>>1727341
https://www.statebicycle.com/collections/bicycles/products/4130-road-state-bicycle-co-x-national-park-foundation-glacier-8-speed

buy this anon

Not Your Dad REEEEE !!OS7PxlLkFR/

Not Your Dad REEEEE !!OS7PxlLkFR/ Tue 02 Nov 2021 01:34:16 No.1727379 Report

Quoted By: >>1727380 >>1727390

>>1727373
t. never seen a bike with 7 year old tires and brake pads

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 01:41:47 No.1727380 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727379
tires and brake pads can last 7 years unless it's kept in the sun

the brake pads won't work that well but they will work

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Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 01:55:09 No.1727386 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727306
>touching the ground from the saddle

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 01:55:54 No.1727387 Report

Quoted By: >>1727389 >>1727400

>>1727376
I've had this brand reccommended before, can I find this bike at a local store or will I have to check multiple places? I want to buy it from a shop so I can sit on it first and take it back for tune-ups.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 01:59:03 No.1727389 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727376
>>1727387
>state bicycle
https://www.statebicycle.com/blogs/news/state-bicycle-co-x-rick-morty

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 01:59:41 No.1727390 Report

Quoted By: >>1727420

>>1727379
I've had bikes with pads that seemed to be original(~36 years old) that were totally usable. great/optimal? of course not.
>>1727376
>chromoly frame for $75
>sold out
fuck! that purple looks really cool.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 02:02:25 No.1727392 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727373
eh would still replace tires, tubes, and brake pads after that long because they'll all be dried out and shitty at best, flush shifters out with your favorite degreaser, then some t9 and regrease, maybe recable just for the fun of it
>>1727374
yeah, don't fomo into a shitty bike but if you know what you want and it's available and you can afford it, I'd get it now because of how messed up the supply chain is for raw and finished materials, especially aluminum. But even if availability isn't as bad as I'm fearing, prices will still be up. for instance, the 2021 Kona Unit X was $1,399, the 2022 will be $1,599, although at least it gets a spec bump from Fucking S(u)X to Shimano Deore. I dunno how Kona avoided a bigger price increase. Maybe Shimano is giving their stuff away for free, or maybe the bike is a paper release and only 20 of them will make it out of Taiwan

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 02:08:51 No.1727396 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727306
https://vimeo.com/112725801

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 02:11:19 No.1727397 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727331
If this bothers you, what you need is a frame with a low bottom bracket and long cranks and pedals with little stack.

These things can all vary significantly.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 02:12:44 No.1727400 Report

Quoted By: >>1727402

>>1727387
If you want to buy from a shop you have to go look at what is available in said shop retard
don't ask us what to buy

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 02:14:02 No.1727402 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727400
Cute boy, shame about the AIDS tattoos though

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 02:27:13 No.1727407 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727341
If you have a bike coop, go there instead. Make a fixed gear or single speed from what they have laying around. I guarantee the kind of people that volunteer there know what to do.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 03:02:14 No.1727418 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727376
why don't these cool cycle companies exist in my country

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Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 03:30:18 No.1727420 Report

Quoted By: >>1727433

>>1727390
are they really out of stock? Because I was able to add a couple different 4130s to my cart. I don't even get how they're able to offer those for that price because even just a basic bitch crmo frameset is that much anymore, and the components don't totally suck or anything. I kinda want to buy one as a beater, but their gravelmeme frame looks like something I could build a really nice bike out of too, and it's fucking cheap so I can justify campy ekar and blingy wheels. am I missing something vital here?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 04:11:45 No.1727432 Report

Quoted By:

>bikes that i want not in stock
>send everyone hate mail

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Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 04:14:35 No.1727433 Report

Quoted By: >>1727439

>>1727420
It looks like it has smallpox

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 04:42:12 No.1727438 Report

Quoted By: >>1727464

where can I buy a good chromoly road frameset in Australia right now? I don't even care what it costs anymore.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 04:50:58 No.1727439 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727433
yeah the fork is ridiculous but I'd upgrade to a carbon fork anyway to shave 2 pounds and make it look a bit sleeker. steel is just a shitty material for disc brake forks. and if I build it up with campy shit and go semi weight-weenie I can bring it in under 10kg easily. at least it doesn't have any mounts on the top tube or internal routing, I hate that shit

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 06:02:51 No.1727452 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727376
this one looks decent, I'm considering this one, the fuji feather or the fuji declaration (i like japanese stuff)

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 06:28:20 No.1727457 Report

Quoted By: >>1727458

Do you like this video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTBPGZs5khs

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 06:39:18 No.1727458 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727457
He is over the weight limit for that bike and the sea water will ruin the bearings.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 06:47:14 No.1727461 Report

Quoted By: >>1727469 >>1727471 >>1727474

Absolute bicycle beginner here. About to buy a Tern Link B7 second hand for half the price. What should I ask the seller in particular? I'd like to make sure that the cost of restoring this is less than what I save buying it second hand.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 07:31:00 No.1727464 Report

Quoted By: >>1727468

>>1727438
maybe Prova or Llewellyn have one sitting in a backroom somewhere for $5k lel

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 08:00:03 No.1727468 Report

Quoted By: >>1727479

>>1727464
christ a Llewellyn frame is literally 6 grand

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 08:11:06 No.1727469 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727461
1/2 price of new is too much for a bike that is rusted out from being left outside.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 08:16:22 No.1727471 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727461
I think you're probably looking at a new chain, cassette, brake pads, and recabling.
If you do the work yourself it could be under $100.

The big ticket item and will push it over that will be if the wheels need truing (that's a skilled job, probably ~$20 a wheel). So ask if the wheels are true and if it has any loose spokes. This is a difficult question to ask really though because many many people will not know how to answer it. It's easier to check in person. Spin the wheel, watch the brake pads, and grab pairs of spokes together all the way around to test they're all vaguely even. If wheels aren't true on a bike you look to haggle $20-40 off the price for it. The other thing would be if the hubs spin smoothly and don't have any play when you grip the rim and try to wiggle them laterally. That's another $20 a wheel imo if they need overhauling. Actually it can mean the wheel is fucked because some bearing surfaces are not replaceable. Or if the braking surface is badly worn, that's a pass on most bikes.

Those are the most critical parts. Is there any bad frame damage, cracks or bent frame/fork or are the wheels bad. The rest of wear imo is a good chance to upgrade/service.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 08:27:34 No.1727474 Report

Quoted By: >>1727475 >>1727509

>>1727461
if you're a beginner don't buy a meme thing just buy tried and tested. folding bikes are awful unless you have a large manual section AND a required public transport section in your commute and even then largely inferior to a D lock and bike rack. you're looking at buying pure misery

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 08:29:34 No.1727475 Report

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>>1727474
they're fun to cruise around on and last mile type stuff
the lack of top tube makes them comfy in ways

Anonymous

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Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 08:38:57 No.1727479 Report

Quoted By: >>1727480 >>1727610

>>1727468
yeah, and he makes one for almost 13 grand, a model with custom oversize tubing, custom lugs, and insane details. it takes hundreds of hours per and the craftsmanship is fucking mental so it's understandable to a point. I don't think he's made much more than one or two of them because of how much work it takes, but here's the porn anyway: https://cyclingtips.com/2018/08/bikes-of-the-bunch-llewellyn-custom-bicycles-lugged-colossus/

there's also a guy in australia who makes insane wood/carbon bikes where he makes the tubes by layering wood and carbon somehow. no idea what the frame costs but I suspect that it's also upwards of 10 grand. then there's prova and bastion who are slightly more sane and just have
locally-wound carbon and ti joined together in weird places.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 09:09:38 No.1727480 Report

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>>1727479
really cool honestly especially for the fat lads but I hate the looks I can't lie

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 11:26:47 No.1727509 Report

Quoted By: >>1727511

>>1727474
What's a manual section?
From what I've read the main cons for folding bikes are that they tend to cost more, have smaller wheels (this one is 20 inches), are more bumpy, and are harder to find parts for. I do need to ride the train otherwise I'd take too long on my commute, and there's no bike rack downstairs in my apartment (not like I'd keep one down there even if there was).
I think I can deal with the cons but if there's bigger deal breakers I'd like to know.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 11:29:28 No.1727511 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727509
a section without powered vehicular assistance is manual

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 11:46:54 No.1727514 Report

Quoted By: >>1727517 >>1727522

i'm new to cycling and i got gassed right away on my first ride. is there a certain cadence that a newbie cyclist should be pedaling at? and am i supposed to be in the big ring or smaller ring in the front sprocket?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 11:52:15 No.1727517 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727514
probably got some cheap piece of shit bike. expect to spend about 5k US. don't bother if you aren't. it's a waste of time.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 11:56:35 No.1727518 Report

Quoted By: >>1727695

Based janny nuking that pedo faggot filth in OP.

Not Your Dad REEEEE !!OS7PxlLkFR/

Not Your Dad REEEEE !!OS7PxlLkFR/ Tue 02 Nov 2021 12:01:14 No.1727520 Report

Quoted By: >>1727534

>>1727026
Corona janny hasn't been active for a while, I wonder why it came back

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 12:05:59 No.1727522 Report

Quoted By: >>1727529

>>1727514
> i got gassed right away on my first ride
git gud
>is there a certain cadence that a newbie cyclist should be pedaling at?
Bare minimum 60 rpm, good target is 80-90, higher is better (within reason). If you try to spin faster and start involuntarily bouncing up and down it's because you're pushing down for too long on each stroke and end up pushing yourself up when the pedal's at the bottom already. Just practice until you get used to it.
>am i supposed to be in the big ring or smaller ring in the front sprocket?
Wherever you need to be to get the right gear for a good cadence. If you're in the region where it overlaps and you could be in either ring and find a good gear then it doesn't really matter, but if you want to be mega-autistic pick the combination that keeps the chain straighter. Main thing is to try to stay out of the combinations that make the chain cross over the most, i.e. outermost gear on one with innermost gear on the other.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 12:27:49 No.1727529 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727522
this was helpful, thanks.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 13:06:31 No.1727534 Report

Quoted By: >>1727536

>>1727520
holdup
are you the one trolling /n/ with faggotry?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 13:11:16 No.1727536 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727534
>tripfag
>is a faggot
imagine my shock

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 14:19:36 No.1727558 Report

Quoted By:

guy looking into maybe getting the verve+ 3 here. on an online marketplace someone is offering a 52V 20ah 1500W Sidar S-800 that he built. he says it can do 40mph and over 100 miles. but all for $1700(though cheaper than the verve+ 3). should I even consider this? the specs of distance are def reached for me. but what are the chances that I'll have major issues with it?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 16:39:46 No.1727610 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727479
>With the promise of a little extra compliance—and more importantly, a unique aesthetic—he opted for the latter. “I’m not a racer,” said Wayne, “so the thing’s got to look nice. And different, you know.”
Hipster buys overpriced turd. More news at 11.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 16:52:34 No.1727615 Report

Quoted By: >>1727632 >>1727709

Do any of you use bike rollers for inside when its too cold? Is there a best one to buy? They all seem pretty expensive and I was wondering if 1. Theyre worth it and 2. If there are any that arent so expensive but are still good

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 16:57:46 No.1727619 Report

Quoted By: >>1727623 >>1727679

I like riding on paved roads, shitty paved roads and dirt roads. Should I go for:

1. Cr-mo frame and fork
2. Alu frame and carbon fork
3. Alu frame and alu fork (why tho)

Currently I ride rigid memetb with tange prestige frame and I'm happy as fuck.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 16:59:08 No.1727623 Report

Quoted By: >>1727923

>>1727619
>Currently I'm happy as fuck
whats the issue then ?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 17:47:27 No.1727632 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727615
get a hamster wheel LMAO

Anonymous

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Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 18:00:34 No.1727638 Report

Quoted By: >>1727687

What's the opinion on wabi cycles? I like this geometry.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 20:40:02 No.1727679 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727619
alu frame with suspension fork, so you can actually take it on gnarly trails
keep your current steel rigid of course, put slicks on it

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 21:23:20 No.1727687 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727638
looks good but not as good as a peugeot

BaconRider !yuA7eZE8l2

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BaconRider !yuA7eZE8l2 Tue 02 Nov 2021 21:59:53 No.1727695 Report

Quoted By: >>1727704

>>1727518
yearsago,,clean highway thru scenicanyon.,,cans,brokenbottles,,McDs,,,cigpacs,,,,,theworsthingiving mefits?,Diapers,,,,USEDiapers!,often rippedopen by rats,,,last bits.,EeeewwwWWW!,
,,,there was once,,Cager did oilchange roadside,,,,THAT realy sucked.,,,give me a deadeer todragoff!,rabits areno challenge.,
,,pityandpraise,,Jany.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 23:00:09 No.1727704 Report

Quoted By: >>1727715

>>1727695
god, stop typing like this

Anonymous

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Anonymous Tue 02 Nov 2021 23:33:56 No.1727709 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727615
I got one of these hybrid rollers from Minoura. I like it because I only ride indoors when it's *really* shitty in the winter, so when a nice day pops up I don't have to fuck around with changing from a trainer tire.

I tried full rollers, mostly to see if I could, and the fun wears off pretty quickly since there's no real resistance.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 00:21:56 No.1727715 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727704
lmao

!kvQT1WewOo

!kvQT1WewOo Wed 03 Nov 2021 00:27:40 No.1727716 Report

Quoted By: >>1727750

i now own a bianchi eros, i believe it's a 96 model or thereabouts? it's mint, except for both stock wheels being bent. recs on replacement wheels? idk anything about bikes but ik theyre rly narrow for road bikes

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 00:47:21 No.1727720 Report

Quoted By: >>1727723

can you take a fuji feather and put hub with cassette on it after a few years to convert it into a geared bike?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 00:55:14 No.1727723 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727720
no, it has horizontal dropouts and no derailleur hanger, no cable bosses for the shifter cables, probably narrower hub spacing
there are conversion kits but eh

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:10:44 No.1727727 Report

Quoted By: >>1727731 >>1727739 >>1727740

redpill me on tourney

Not Your Dad REEEEE !!OS7PxlLkFR/

Not Your Dad REEEEE !!OS7PxlLkFR/ Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:27:02 No.1727731 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727727
Tourney has paired up with JFK Junior to abolish the international hollywood sex pedophile ring that uses 5G to force the white man (simultaneously the best and smartest but also the most oppressed and emasculated race on earth) to learn about liberal lies such as critical race theory, evolution, and algebra, which I have reason to believe was invented by muslims.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:33:45 No.1727734 Report

Quoted By: >>1727735 >>1727745

what is this type called?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:34:37 No.1727735 Report

Quoted By: >>1727737 >>1727742

>>1727734
small pox frame

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:39:02 No.1727737 Report

Quoted By: >>1727738

>>1727735
I mean the type that holds the rear tyre, see the red arrow

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:40:38 No.1727738 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727737
rear wheel*

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:41:49 No.1727739 Report

Quoted By: >>1727741

>>1727727
The least-shitty cheap shit. Alright if you don't give a fuck about bikes and probably won't ever actually use your shifters anyway.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:42:56 No.1727740 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727727
lowest tier mtb groupset

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:43:36 No.1727741 Report

Quoted By: >>1727743

>>1727739
well they shift so whats the problem

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:43:50 No.1727742 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727735
I mean, does that frame allow the quick release type?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:44:09 No.1727743 Report

Quoted By: >>1727744

>>1727741
For now...

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:45:25 No.1727744 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727743
they shift on my very old bike too

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:52:25 No.1727745 Report

Quoted By: >>1727749 >>1727780

>>1727734
surly retardation
it's a holdover from the fixie craze when frames signaled they were for running fixed gear/ singlespeed but didn't commit to it.

there are 2 downsides
1: makes running fenders much harder
2: mechanically it's just not sensible. Theoretically if your wheel slips back it slips back out of the frame. This is not a real problem but inelegant in terms of things being done sensibly.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:54:09 No.1727747 Report

Quoted By:

>finally get a campag curved rear skewer in good condition for under 10 bucks

who in the FUCK is paying upwards up $50-60 for these things??? i can understand paying this much for an fd/rd, calipers, or levers but come on.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:56:35 No.1727748 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727372
redpill me on the fuji feather bros, is it worth the 700 or would the declaration be better?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:57:22 No.1727749 Report

Quoted By: >>1727751

>>1727745
I knew it looked shady, could the wheel be attached with the quick release?
instead of fixies.. nuts?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 01:58:44 No.1727750 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727716
Post some pictures of it.
Is it campagnolo ? That means you need specific wheels or to do other modifications first.
7,8, 9 speed? What?

Is the axle bent or is the rim out of true? If it is the rim, is the hub smooth, very rough, is there play in it? I would try and get the rims trued by a shop and service the hubs before replacing the wheels. Unless they are -very- badly bent with many loose spokes, and even then, let a shop say it's a bad idea. Or if the rim braking surfaces are worn out, then you'd replace.

Also when you say the rims are narrow, do you want to re-use the tires you have? How much clearance do you even have?

Really bicycle wheels are quite expensive, and it's probably best to find a decent condition used set than buy anything new. So it depends on what you have available locally.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 02:00:51 No.1727751 Report

Quoted By: >>1727752

>>1727749
Yeah. It's just harder to get it in and out if you run a derailer. I've never used a bike like that but I can only imagine. Find a surly model which does it and you can google owners crying about it no doubt and gauge how big a deal it is in reality.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 02:02:48 No.1727752 Report

Quoted By: >>1727753

>>1727751
Thanks for clarying. I wanted to assemble a touring bike

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 02:03:56 No.1727753 Report

Quoted By: >>1727754

>>1727752
I can see you wanting to commit suicide on the roadside considering how annoying changing a flat is with a loaded bike already

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 02:06:04 No.1727754 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727753
yeah, but I already made my mind, and that frame is a no no.
just wanted to know to confirm that thing which I was very unfamiliar

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 02:49:25 No.1727758 Report

Quoted By: >>1727760

Lets say I have a vintage bike with a mid tier groupset, would I gain anything by "upgrading" to something higher end from the same era? Like, what could I possibly gain from going from a suntour ar/arx group to a superbe/pro? or campag victory to super record?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 02:55:10 No.1727760 Report

Quoted By: >>1727768

>>1727758
all things being equal, not much
however if the bike is not in perfect condition, upgrades can be an opportunity to overhaul cabling or bearings or stuff like that which can make a huge difference.

Generally, the level of service, and setup and consumables used, are far more important than the actual components themselves.

In terms of modifications the most important things for a classic bike imo would be making it fit you better/improving the ergonomics, modifying the gearing ratios to suit the riding you do, upgrading to a ramped cassette and upgrading the brakes.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:18:56 No.1727768 Report

Quoted By: >>1727771 >>1727775

>>1727760
well, i suppose i worded my question incorrectly as to the answer i wanted. There seems to be an absolute clusterfuck of information to go through considering how often stuff was changed, introduced, etc. over the matter of so many years.
My bike is set up very well, everything has been serviced very recently and everything is in good shape and shifting well. I even did upgrade the brakes to a pair of dual pivots and changed the freewheel, tires, saddle, wheelset. Absolute night and day difference. I was considering getting different rims since the Mavic MA40 seem to be pretty heavy and I'd like to keep my record hubs. I don't really understand how my bike could be any better than it is now(other than changing the levers/hoods? i mean it is nearly 40 yo rubber), I'm very pleased with it.
I suppose you did answer it in a way, but if stuff like changing mechs to something supposedly higher end makes not much of a difference then I'll just leave it at that. I was really just curious if there would be any sort of performance yield between something more mid range and higher end in that regard, and if so, then what exactly.
All of these components around the late 70s into the early 90s with suntour and campag can get kind of overwhelming and confusing, plus I would expect to run into all kind of compatibility issues at some point or another.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:21:26 No.1727771 Report

Quoted By: >>1727774

>>1727768
Post a pic dude.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:25:33 No.1727773 Report

Quoted By: >>1727779

If I'm buying my first bike online, how reliable are the measurement scales? It says a size 52 is best since I'm 5'6. Should I still go to a bike shop get one that I've tried on for size personally?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:26:23 No.1727774 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727771
It's really nothing special, i would but I'm not at my pc. It's a recent post in the pybt though.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:28:27 No.1727775 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727768
>I was really just curious if there would be any sort of performance yield between something more mid range and higher end in that regard
Generally no
It will be -slightly- lighter, and probably finished nicer and possibly have a slightly smoother action or durability, but also likely, not.

Kinda pointless to generalize though.

Most of the time, I don't think you could even pick the difference between a mid range and a high end derailer cut from the same cloth on a blind test riding each one.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:39:12 No.1727779 Report

Quoted By: >>1727786

>>1727773
I think you can generally make it work. Bikes are very adjustable.

Fitting isn't an exact science either. There's no right or wrong. Bike sizing methods and geometry differ and so do people's bodies, both proportions and flexibility and preferred riding position.
Also your ideas and instincts about what fit you'd like are probably wrong to begin with, so letting them dictate what bike you buy might actually be unhelpful some way down the line if you decide to fit the bike 'correctly' to ride distance.

https://vimeo.com/112725801

have a look and this and note the seat height to allow near full leg extension near the bottom of the pedal stroke, and how that means she cannot stand on the ground when on the seat.
You want to be testing a fit like that. The important thing and what your instinct will be better on is how much reach you want. You want to be leaning forward somewhat, with an arched back and shoulders rolled forwards, but to be able to reach the brake position on the bars comfortable with slightly bent elbows, and not straining for it. Bear in mind you can probably change the stem about 2-3cm forward or back but if it feels wrong it's probably very wrong. And very often if a bike doesn't fit it's not the wrong size it's the wrong bike. The most helpful thing you might get in person at a store is someone who cares and has opinions about bike fit but just as likely you will get someone who doesn't and just wants to shill you whatever which is not helpful at all.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:41:08 No.1727780 Report

Quoted By: >>1727782

>>1727745
Does any other company do something like Trek's Stranglehold thing? It's something you can ignore (and most people do) but it lets you tension chains for SS usage.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:47:09 No.1727782 Report

Quoted By: >>1727787

>>1727780
yeah lots of people do a sliding dropout type thing like kona for ages. I think adjustable wheelbase is more useful really than SS compatibility.

SS is cool and all but not making everything needlessly complex to accommodate it. Seems like bringing an anti-SS ethos (simplicity) to geared bikes.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:47:28 No.1727783 Report

Quoted By: >>1727791

what's in the box /n/

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:48:38 No.1727784 Report

Quoted By: >>1727785 >>1727791 >>1727800

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:49:31 No.1727785 Report

Quoted By: >>1727789

>>1727784
oh shit

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:50:33 No.1727786 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727779
>Fitting isn't an exact science either. There's no right or wrong.
There's definitely wrongs.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:51:43 No.1727787 Report

Quoted By: >>1727788

>>1727782
>I think adjustable wheelbase is more useful really than SS compatibility.
How is that useful?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:55:46 No.1727788 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727787
If I had a unit or a bike like that i'd have it as tight as possible per the tires for normal fun riding and whippy handling and then max it out for touring on

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:56:50 No.1727789 Report

Quoted By: >>1727790

>>1727785
oh shit?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 03:57:21 No.1727790 Report

Quoted By: >>1727793

>>1727789
what is it son

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 04:09:05 No.1727791 Report

Quoted By: >>1727793

>>1727784
>>1727783
bigger cushion for your lard ass

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 04:10:06 No.1727792 Report

Quoted By: >>1727794

redpill me on square taper

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 04:11:06 No.1727793 Report

Quoted By: >>1727795

>>1727790
u have to guess
>>1727791
no but I am fat so good attempt

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 04:19:40 No.1727794 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727792
Performance is worse than a modern outboard system (heavier, flexier), but the bearings on a good bb can last much longer.
It's more difficult to deal with the whole system and often takes some tricks/experience to handle well.
It also can fail in bullshit ways, when dicking around with it, but when installed well with a good BB, is top tier bombproof.

Many of the cranks are extremely sexy.

Modern pressfit outboard bearing systems however introduced their own variety of bullshit so it's not like we've wholly progressed.
Many bike nerds I've found including me rejected square taper and then came back around to it.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 04:20:55 No.1727795 Report

Quoted By: >>1727798

>>1727793
Cowchippers

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 04:54:52 No.1727798 Report

Quoted By: >>1727800

>>1727795
no. come on have a guess or I won't tell anyone

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 05:29:24 No.1727800 Report

Quoted By: >>1727802 >>1727812

>>1727784
>>1727798
>FJIMG...jpg, 4032x3024
Is it another picture of your ass?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 05:38:34 No.1727801 Report

Quoted By:

if I have a fork with IS mounts and a calliper off a post mount fork how do I make them have brake sex

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 05:39:42 No.1727802 Report

Quoted By: >>1727803

>>1727800
rude doxxing

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 05:50:26 No.1727803 Report

Quoted By: >>1727804

>>1727802
heh it's that faggot again

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 05:52:26 No.1727804 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727803
its not another picture of my ass anyway so you need to have another guess

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 06:08:22 No.1727807 Report

Quoted By: >>1727809 >>1727815

this made me embarrassed to be a cyclist... but he's right
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBm1RPGUx7U

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 06:33:32 No.1727809 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727807
>new york
>riding on the bike path
It's like he's asking to get mad. Homeboy should step up his game and ride with the big boys, but that would mean he has to actually go fast.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 07:01:36 No.1727812 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727800
this is clearly a pair of men's calves. doesn't look ANYTHING like an ass.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 07:12:52 No.1727815 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727807
>wake up every day to go to your job as an unpaid traffic janny
>yell at random strangers without even the excuse of being a homeless junkie
>fucking merch store
>patreon ($39/month)
>all social media accounts private
>face diaper emoji in every video title
If I was rich I'd buy this wonderful human being an SUV just so he'd do something in it that'd get him thrown in jail. Also, thanks for the daily reminder of why I always keep at least 1,000 miles between me and New York.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 08:43:06 No.1727829 Report

Quoted By: >>1727917 >>1727925

Are there any major downsides to steel? I'm tempted to get a Genesis Equilibrium.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 09:20:59 No.1727834 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727376
I have a State Bicycle fixie. All the parts on it were pure shit and I replaced almost everything by now except the frame, fork and stem and wheels. You get what you pay for but for $300 you get one fast fucking bike with a nice steel frame. Can't really beat that.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 09:24:02 No.1727836 Report

Quoted By: >>1727842 >>1727843 >>1727918

My bike has 2 gears in front and 9 in back and the gears don't shift smoothly sometimes. How hard is it to learn how to tune derailleurs yourself for someone who's never messed with them? Should I just take it to a bike shop to get it fixed?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 09:44:01 No.1727842 Report

Quoted By: >>1727845 >>1727847

What was the OP picture that triggered everyone so hard that they spammed the report function?

>>1727836
You literally just follow this video and mess around with tightening and loosening a couple of screws. It sounds complicated but it's easy as fuck and a good skill to have because derailleurs go out of adjustment sooner or later.
Any time you think your bike needs something it's better to look up Park Tools mustache man on YT before paying someone else to do it for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNG7g83lI-s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 09:46:10 No.1727843 Report

Quoted By: >>1727846

>>1727836
And it could also have something to do with not shifting properly. Like, if you're already going up a steep incline and you decide it's time to drop 5 gears at once while hammering on the pedals, the shifting won't be smooth no matter what you do.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 09:47:50 No.1727845 Report

Quoted By: >>1727860

>>1727842
Thanks, i'll give these a watch. Does it matter which derailleur to start adjusting first? Also I think my bike has cable adjustment knobs at the shifter. Should I be leaving these alone before I start messing with the adjustment screws?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 09:49:55 No.1727846 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727843
It struggles even when I'm going at an easy pace on flat road. It also struggles while on the repair stand

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 09:55:07 No.1727847 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727842
>What was the OP picture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOO0l2r3uJ4

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 09:58:43 No.1727848 Report

Quoted By: >>1727850 >>1727855 >>1727866

i accidentally pressed the brake with the front wheel off on my hydraulic disc bike. the brake disc did have enough clearance to go between the pads, but now the disc rubs against the pads. can i just get a screwdriver and push the pistons back in or will this damage the brake pad material?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:08:20 No.1727850 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727848
>Disc brakes
Not even once.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:15:16 No.1727855 Report

Quoted By: >>1727858

>>1727848
how to fix literally anything on disc brakes:
spend $10 on some new pads
fit them
its fixed

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:19:33 No.1727858 Report

Quoted By: >>1727861

>>1727855
the problem has nothing to do with the pads. it's a hydraulic brake which means fluid pushes the pistons out. on a motorcycle you just push the pistons back in by hand, but the materials used on motorcycle brakes are much stronger so they can take the force of a screwdriver used as a wedge to push the pistons back in.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:23:48 No.1727860 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727845
>Does it matter which derailleur to start adjusting first?
no
>Should I be leaving these alone before I start messing with the adjustment screws?
yes, they're two different things. first you adjust the limits while there is no cable tension, then you adjust the cables and fine-tune with the knobs (better known as barrel adjusters)
just watch the videos

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:25:00 No.1727861 Report

Quoted By: >>1727862 >>1727864

>>1727858
lol while you're not pulling the lever there's no hydraulic force you mechanical retard. if the construction is like motorcycle brakes, what will have happened is the square cross section seal will have gotten wedged a millimetre of less further than it should for that particular state of wear on the pads. embarrassed to be u

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:26:25 No.1727862 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727861
chill anon, this is a nice board

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:30:21 No.1727864 Report

Quoted By: >>1727865

>>1727861
i'm not even sure what language you're speaking, and i don't think you really know how hydraulic brakes or brake pistons work.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:33:12 No.1727865 Report

Quoted By: >>1727867

>>1727864
self adjustment on a motorcycle or car brake is taken care of by the flexing of a square cross section seal against the bore and piston. the seal has slipped a little further than it is supposed to. you're welcome.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:33:48 No.1727866 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727848
*update*
Just pushed the pistons back in with minimal effort and no damage to the pads. No more rubbing, problem solved.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:36:22 No.1727867 Report

Quoted By: >>1727869

>>1727865
>the seal has slipped a little further than it is supposed to
yeah, no shit. that's exactly what happens when you push the brake without a wheel inserted. that's quite literally what i said happened. all i was asking was if it was okay to push the pistons back in by hand (like you do on a motorcycle when changing to new pads). but i went ahead and did it and it was fine. you were of zero help to me lol.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:39:02 No.1727869 Report

Quoted By: >>1727870

>>1727867
you understood the system and still didn't know it would be fine to use a hundredth of the pressure its designed to encounter in use? ok cool. no worries.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:42:04 No.1727870 Report

Quoted By: >>1727875

>>1727869
you're the one who suggested to do nothing and let the pad sort itself out. when in reality the rubbing was significant enough to create drag.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:49:14 No.1727875 Report

Quoted By: >>1727876

>>1727870
I said to change the pads because you are clearly a retard who wouldn't have been able to understand why you were pushing the piston back without that motivation

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:51:36 No.1727876 Report

Quoted By: >>1727880

>>1727875
why would someone change the pads if the actual answer was to push the pistons back in? also your suggestion of buying new pads is retarded considering new pads are thicker, meaning you would have to push the pistons back in to fit the new pads regardless.
no offense but you're clearly a wrenchlet. please stay far, far away from mechanical work.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:53:43 No.1727877 Report

Quoted By: >>1727879 >>1727898

ffs I can't ride no handed even if my life depended on it. No left hand: perfectly fine (I'm right handed), right hand off: a bit wobbly but OK. Now, if I try to lift the other hand it all goes to shit. I may just take both off and crash until I figure it out or die below a 16-wheeler.
Bike is straight, a fiend tried to ride it no handed and it handled perfectly. Bike is the correct size for me, etcetera. I'm just retarded apparently.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:56:01 No.1727879 Report

Quoted By: >>1727881

>>1727877
You may have a weak core or balance issues. Are you trying to pedal no handed or just coast no handed, or both?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:59:46 No.1727880 Report

Quoted By: >>1727882

>>1727876
you almost worked it out then. you have to push the piston back to fit new pads. you ALMOST worked it out. you'll get there

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 10:59:46 No.1727881 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727879
I tried every variation: coasting fast and slow, pedaling fast and slow. I have pretty good balance I believe. I have good control at slow speeds and can trackstand for a couple of seconds no effort. It may be core stremght then, if there's no other variable.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 11:02:20 No.1727882 Report

Quoted By: >>1727885

>>1727880
you quite literally thought that swapping out new brake pads would sort out an issue with the pistons. tell me how i know you've never owned or worked on a bike or motorcycle with disc brakes. wrenchlet alert.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 11:04:08 No.1727885 Report

Quoted By: >>1727887

>>1727882
it would solve the problem because you would have to push the pistons back. and I would avoid 10 posts explaining systems you don't have the capability to understand to you

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 11:09:52 No.1727887 Report

Quoted By: >>1727889

>>1727885
nah, you got caught in a lie and now you're backpedaling. you literally thought a new set of pads would solve a brake piston issue. yikes bro. it's okay though, we were all wrenchlets at one time.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 11:15:46 No.1727889 Report

Quoted By: >>1727890

>>1727887
all I said was that it would fix it. I see we are now at the point where you admit it would fix it but move the goalposts. very sad. I hope you managed to save face in front of all the people who don't know you

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 11:17:58 No.1727890 Report

Quoted By: >>1727891

>>1727889
new brake pads would not fix the problem actually. retracting the pistons would fix it, but you made no mention of it because you're a wrenchlet. i know it can be embarrassing at times, but we were all once where you are now. watch some youtube videos or something, there are plenty of resources out there for the average wrenchlet to learn from.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 11:19:23 No.1727891 Report

Quoted By: >>1727892

>>1727890
fitting the brake pads would fix it. do you have a way to install brake pads without pushing pistons back? let's just hear it from you.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 11:24:35 No.1727892 Report

Quoted By: >>1727895

>>1727891
nope, i'm going to sleep. you can keep denying being a wrenchlet but we all saw what you said. i took your soul and publicly embarrassed you. you will spend the rest of your day thinking about how you got pwnd on an anime message board for transportation.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 11:36:37 No.1727895 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727892
good night young fella. sweet dreams. I'm glad u couldn't answer my last question.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 11:47:22 No.1727898 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727877
Start on a smooth, clear road, either flat or slight uphill. Pedal to about 10-12mph, and have a low cadence around 50-60. Tense your core, and while still pedaling smoothly, lift both hands off the bars for a second. Then go for a second and a half, two seconds, etc. As this becomes stable, you'll be able to lift your hands higher, and start shifting your weight back.

You're basically doing the same thing to your brain you did when you started riding; teaching it a balance point and autonomous movements to maintain that balance. Don't get discouraged if it takes a few hours/days. Just keep practicing.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 12:35:29 No.1727917 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727829
-heavy
-rusts
-bends relatively easily (can be bent back, for a price)
-looks old, which only appeals to hipsters and other losers
-distinctive thin tube shape gives off strong "hobo" vibe

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 12:40:02 No.1727918 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727836
Keep in mind other things can cause bad shifting like a bent hanger or old cables or cheap and/or chinese parts that work like shit even when they're set up perfectly (most of those are 7 speed though)

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 12:52:49 No.1727923 Report

Quoted By: >>1727934

>>1727623
I would like to try 28 inch wheels.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 12:56:35 No.1727925 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727829
not for you, steel costs more to machine.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 13:34:48 No.1727934 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727923
we call them 700c round these parts
or 29 inch wheels if they're big enough

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 14:11:34 No.1727946 Report

Quoted By: >>1727947 >>1727948

Link me the best rim brake pads on amazog right now that are under $25 for 2 pair.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 14:13:14 No.1727947 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727946
That's not a specific enough question

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 14:14:40 No.1727948 Report

Quoted By: >>1727949

>>1727946
post a picture of your brakes

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 14:16:44 No.1727949 Report

Quoted By: >>1727952

>>1727948
These except black.
https://www.amazon.com/SHIMANO-R451-Caliper-Bicycle-Brake/dp/B07C5PMCWC

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 14:22:32 No.1727952 Report

Quoted By: >>1727959

>>1727949
If you're a poorfag buy these and try score some old holders for cheap
https://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Brake-Insert-Salmon/dp/B003I9HOKO/

or push the budget.
https://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Bicycle-Dura-Ace-Ultegra/dp/B0014BRW6E

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 14:38:08 No.1727959 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727952
>or push the budget
>one left in stock
not him but god dammit, i actually need two pairs of these and there isn't anyone to my knowledge that has free shipping.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 14:46:30 No.1727963 Report

Quoted By: >>1728025

Has anyone ever tried Kenda's cross cyclo tires on dirt? Thinking about putting some on my touring bike(yes they will fit) so it's more capable offroad.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 17:12:07 No.1728009 Report

Quoted By: >>1728048 >>1728131 >>1728145 >>1728194

might be a stupid question but i'm the dude looking at the verve+ 3. do bikes usually go on sale during black friday? should I was a couple weeks, or do pricier bikes not go on sale like that?

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 18:23:05 No.1728025 Report

Quoted By:

>>1727963
I have these. I'm happy with them. In my experience they work perfectly well on gravel and dirt, as well as on asphalt. They are not great on the mud that the last few weeks rain has made the dirt roads into.
Don't know if that helps you but it's the only answer I can give you.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 19:30:08 No.1728048 Report

Quoted By: >>1728330

>>1728009
BUY NOW THERE WILL BE NONE LEFT IN EVEN 2 WEEKS

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 20:37:38 No.1728059 Report

Quoted By: >>1728063 >>1728086

I want to buy a bicycle but I know nothing about them. I want to buy one so I can ride to the Gym and off roading. I was thinking of a Mountain Bike but idk if that's an overkill.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 20:54:44 No.1728063 Report

Quoted By: >>1728065

>>1728059
Mountain bikes are good for off roading.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 21:00:13 No.1728065 Report

Quoted By: >>1728070

>>1728063
They're good for mountains, not off-roading. Completely different.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 21:10:44 No.1728070 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728065
go be an idiot somewhere else

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 21:34:18 No.1728075 Report

Quoted By:

I'm about to protect my 100€ bike with a 45€ lock.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 21:58:40 No.1728079 Report

Quoted By: >>1728081 >>1728090 >>1728110 >>1728138

Is anything diamondback bso tier? i can't really give any details since someone is offering me a trade and hasnt gotten back to me, but i've nevewr seen a non bso tier diamondback..

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 22:04:41 No.1728081 Report

Quoted By: >>1728110

>>1728079
ok he says he has a mens and womens sand streak 6. he called them mountain bikes, but most of these just look like bmx bikes, so i'm really not sure.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 22:18:00 No.1728085 Report

Quoted By:

>can't find a good bike under 400 let alone 300 dollary doos

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 22:22:28 No.1728086 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728059
If you're not sure what suits you best, don't waste money on a new bicycle, instead buy some used one. A 90's rigid MTB may not be an obvious chice, but it will be good for a beginner, it's cheap, reliable, and easy to maintain. After few months you will know if that's your thing, what pisses you off (like the weight, position, gearing, etc.), and what your next bike should be. Borrow some modern MTBs, gravel or cross bikes from your friends if you have that opportunity, try them on, and compare to your bike. When you get some experience, you'll know if you need a better MTB, gravel, or maybe a completely different bike. Meanwhile keep lurking on /n/ and read other cycling sites to gain some knowledge. And most importantly, enjoy riding!

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 03 Nov 2021 22:39:02 No.1728090 Report

Quoted By: >>1728144

>>1728079
Diamondback is one of those weird brands that produces bikes within a wide range of quality from BSOs to Pro tier bikes. It really boils down to what era/year and model. Imagine it like hand made Schwinn during their Paramount days

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 00:03:38 No.1728110 Report

Quoted By: >>1728144

>>1728079
>>1728081
just looked it up and yeah they're weird bikes lol, like a mix of a 90s rigid MTB and a beach cruiser
they look fun tho, I'd get them if they're cheap

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 00:59:57 No.1728123 Report

Quoted By: >>1728131 >>1728213

are there any non-plastic bike water bottles that can be drank from while riding, with one hand? I already have a regular stainless steel bottle but I have to unscrew the cap every time, not very convenient

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 01:01:50 No.1728124 Report

Quoted By: >>1728131

is stamp on a frame supposed to mean something

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 01:29:27 No.1728131 Report

Quoted By: >>1728233 >>1728330

>>1728124
The serial number? They're production codes that reflect when a frame was produced and a legal identifier.

>>1728123
Bota bag

>>1728009
following on from what anon said, don't expect to see any bikes on sale for the next 12 months at least, there's still shortages so retailers have no incentive to sell old stock at a discount

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 01:45:43 No.1728138 Report

Quoted By: >>1728144

>>1728079
diamondback is the 90s was a great brand
It wasn't just that they made a few real nice meme bikes, all their bikes basically were good, their mid-range is highly desirable now even.

Even the lowest end ones had chromoly tubing mixed in the frames.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 02:03:08 No.1728144 Report

Quoted By: >>1728231

>>1728090
>>1728110
>>1728138
I decided to pass them up, I really don't need two bikes lingering around even if I were going to re sell them. They do look pretty intesesting and clean, but it just isn't really what I'm interested in. They also look absurdly large and from one forum post they seem to be incredibly heavy, at around 40 lbs.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 02:04:09 No.1728145 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728009
Pre-kung flu there'd be 10% or 20%-off sales a few times a year, both in shops and sometimes on the Trek website, but that's not a thing anymore. Get it while you can and suck up the price.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 02:15:31 No.1728147 Report

Quoted By: >>1728148 >>1728156 >>1728222

For someone who is fat, unhealthy and out of shape and wanting to get into mountain biking, is it better to get a road/hybrid bike first and stick to paved roads first to lose some weight, before selling it and getting a mountain bike? Or is it better to just go straight into mountain biking?

Anonymous

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Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 02:17:13 No.1728148 Report

Quoted By: >>1728149

>>1728147
How fat? Also, dieting is the key to weight loss, not exercise.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 02:18:41 No.1728149 Report

Quoted By: >>1728151

>>1728148
I think I'm roughly 185-190 lbs, 5'8"

Not super obese fat but I've been sedentary for more than a year due to getting laid off from the coof virus

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 02:22:26 No.1728151 Report

Quoted By: >>1728155

>>1728149
That's nothing, just buy what you want to buy. If you want to do straight cardio on top of that find a gym or something.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 02:27:25 No.1728155 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728151
ok thanks

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 02:30:05 No.1728156 Report

Quoted By: >>1728158

>>1728147
Get the mountain bike, a standard road bike would probably have too heavy gearing for you if you want to climb

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 02:34:43 No.1728158 Report

Quoted By: >>1728162

>>1728156
road gearing is pretty wide standard now
34-34
1:1

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 02:53:21 No.1728162 Report

Quoted By: >>1728163 >>1728222

>>1728158
how steep of a climb can 1:1 climb
>inb4 rider performance, tyres yada yada
i'm asking generally

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 03:07:50 No.1728163 Report

Quoted By: >>1728164

>>1728162
don't climb hills to lose weight
1 you would need a lot of power out
2 if your cadence slows too much your knees will explode (which is the opposite to walking up a hill)

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 03:11:27 No.1728164 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728163
i'm not OP i was asking that question independently in case i cannot find a bike with a gear ratio lower than 1
but climbing on low gears seems to put great stress on the lungs rather than muscles and i don't get the part about knees exploding

Anonymous

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Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 06:44:59 No.1728186 Report

Quoted By: >>1728188 >>1728195 >>1728222 >>1728247

>change brake pads
>takes 2 hours because I'm that ocd about aligning and toeing and centering them
How do I stop being like this?

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:12:29 No.1728188 Report

Quoted By: >>1728192 >>1728198 >>1728201

>>1728186
read eckhart tolle books and realize that you are not your mind/thoughts.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:20:30 No.1728192 Report

Quoted By: >>1728193 >>1728198

>>1728188
did a book club with some co-workers a couple years ago and one of them picked "The Power of Now". I couldn't get past the introduction because of the insane story of his spiritual awakening. plus he looks like this.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:23:56 No.1728193 Report

Quoted By: >>1728198 >>1728204

>>1728192
you missed out on a great book. his 2nd book "a new earth" was much better and easier to read though.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:25:02 No.1728194 Report

Quoted By: >>1728330

>>1728009
shit or get off the damn pot already

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:29:38 No.1728195 Report

Quoted By: >>1728222

>>1728186
>Tighten brake line till brakes are locked hold pad straight and torque to spec
Just stop being a faggot it's that easy

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:37:16 No.1728198 Report

Quoted By: >>1728203

>>1728188
>>1728192
>>1728193
fuck everyone shilling this faggot, he's selling a mix of gnosticism and eastern philosophy

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:40:12 No.1728201 Report

Quoted By: >>1728203

>>1728188
tl;dr please

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:43:30 No.1728203 Report

Quoted By: >>1728205

>>1728198
~t. someone who hasn't read his book
>>1728201
there's no real way for a TL;DR but in essence the book teaches you that you are not the thoughts that your mind produces. It also teaches you how to live in and stay in the moment at all times, because the "now" is the only real moment you will ever face. it sounds like pseudoscience but it makes sense when you read it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:45:04 No.1728204 Report

Quoted By: >>1728206

>>1728193
I still have it and occasionally think about trying again, but it's hard for me to take a book seriously when it starts off with an almost supernatural story. "Oh man, I was super depressed and then I had one thought and suddenly snapped out of it."

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:52:56 No.1728205 Report

Quoted By: >>1728207

>>1728203
>in essence the book teaches you that you are not the thoughts that your mind produces
You said that already. But how does it teach that? Same way your two post "teach" that; by making and repeating an arbitrary statement with no basis and argument?

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:53:02 No.1728206 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728204
yeah that part was kinda stupid but you just have to get past that and keep reading. mind you it was written in the 90s so it's dated. his other book is easier to follow.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 07:56:45 No.1728207 Report

Quoted By: >>1728209

>>1728205
It's like the final scene in Joker. You just wouldn't get it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 08:05:11 No.1728209 Report

Quoted By: >>1728211

>>1728207
Then fuck you for wasting my time with this bullshit recommendation. Glad I haven't wasted more time reading the bullshit book.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 08:13:08 No.1728211 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728209
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnlPtaPxXfc

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 08:22:42 No.1728213 Report

Quoted By: >>1728233

>>1728123
They sell sport caps for kleen kanteens, works great. There's like a one way valve to let air in and you just suck on it instead of squeezing the bottle.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 09:29:38 No.1728222 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728147
90sMTBslicks. Low gearing options will let you take it on mild mountain trails so you can have fun while learning bike control before you get to the wild stuff that full suspension helps with. But I highly recommend taking it on longer road rides as well, to build your cardio and muscles. Even if you do eventually move up to a more serious MTB, always nice to have an old rigid in the stable.

>>1728162
Rider fitness, watts over time, is everything for hill climb if you're talking distance. In the sense of just a short hundred meter punch, for average healthy rider, 15-18% is pretty doable 1:1 on 700c.

Knees exploding is from sitting down and grinding out high stress pedal strokes at low cadence. Which is why spinning up hills is the way, stresses the lungs and heart instead of the joints.

>>1728186
Buy better calipers that don't flex like hell so you can just do like >>1728195 says. But I'm the same way with trueing wheels, I'll chase a 0.2mm wobble for an hour on a shitter rim just because I find it comfy.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 10:04:54 No.1728231 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728144
yeah they look in great condition but they're really low tier, avoid

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 10:05:55 No.1728233 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728131
>Bota bag
thanks but that's not a bottle
>>1728213
cool, will check it out

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 10:40:50 No.1728247 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728186
buy a pad alignment tool or git gud

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 10:47:06 No.1728248 Report

Quoted By: >>1728249

How much should i list my Diamondback road bike for on craigslist and offerup? Not sure of the mileage but it's got shimano 105 groupset. I'm thinking I can get at least $400 from it

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 10:47:27 No.1728249 Report

Quoted By: >>1728252

>>1728248
post pic

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 10:53:25 No.1728252 Report

Quoted By: >>1728254 >>1728293

>>1728249
Dont have any yet but it's just a run of the mill Diamondback Century 2 road bike from like 2013 or 2015 or some shit. Carbon fork too. I bought it new and I am the only owner. No major damage, just superficial scratches from normal use

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 10:57:20 No.1728254 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728252
too many unknowns to help you, sorry. will wait for that pic

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 11:14:43 No.1728261 Report

Quoted By: >>1728262 >>1728264

>automobile gear oil as bike chain lube

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 11:29:24 No.1728262 Report

Quoted By: >>1728263

>>1728261
Mix 3:1 oil to kerosene, works great.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 11:33:48 No.1728263 Report

Quoted By: >>1728267

>>1728262
why is it too thicc
thicc is better no
have to say better alternative to bike chain lube which has hipster tax on it

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 11:36:07 No.1728264 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728261
Works on motorcycles, must work on bikes too!

t. gear oil enjoyer

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 11:49:57 No.1728267 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728263
Yes, even 5w is too thick to get into the rollers and pins where wear happens. It just sits on top of the roller like a fat fucking retard on the pony in front of the pharmacy. With kero it sucks right in. Just make sure to shake it up before use because the two don't stay mixed. Also make sure to wipe off the excess, motor oil is designed to suck up dirt and your shit will be BLACK in a few miles if you ride it sloppy wet

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Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 12:07:22 No.1728272 Report

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the FRIENDLIEST bike in the world

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 12:08:17 No.1728273 Report

Quoted By: >>1728299

I have a job so I just buy proper chain lube once every 4-5 years because you are not supposed to reapply it every day.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 13:02:46 No.1728293 Report

Quoted By: >>1728331 >>1728568

>>1728252
Holy shit, this atrocity?

https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/value-guide/product/3057244/

List it for $800 and hope there's a blind dude nearby looking to take up cycling. When you take your pictures do your best to avoid showing the frame at all.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 13:10:43 No.1728299 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728273
>Doesn't just buy a new chain when the old one gets dirty
Yeah it's clear you have a job, not an actual career.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 14:43:36 No.1728330 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728048
>>1728131
thanks, that's what I thought.
>>1728194
I called the shop yesterday and they are building it for me to try tomorrow.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 14:53:44 No.1728331 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728293
>bicyclebluebook
kys

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 17:07:35 No.1728373 Report

Quoted By: >>1728421 >>1728448 >>1728501

how autistic are you guys about bike buying?

i have the french equivalent of craigslist on auto alert for any bike in my city

and i'm still scouring the national peugeot bikes for a cool vintage moutain bikes, just to make sure i know what's available, at what price, etc.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 19:41:01 No.1728421 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728373
Checking the second hand bike section is part of my idle surfing routine, like browsing /n/. I've found a couple of really good deals that way, but mostly there's nothing interesting. It has been particularly boring during corona times.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 20:22:14 No.1728435 Report

Quoted By: >>1728452

what new 5-speed freewheel will work with my positron 400

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 20:54:17 No.1728448 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728373
I always check and never find anything worth buying

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 21:09:13 No.1728452 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728435
The 6-speed you can buy at your LBS

Anonymous

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Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 22:39:24 No.1728476 Report

Quoted By: >>1728478 >>1728498 >>1728551

I'm gonna do it bros. I'm gonna get the state 4130 8 speed for my first bike

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 04 Nov 2021 22:59:32 No.1728478 Report

Quoted By: >>1728499

>>1728476
I approve. Looks like it could be a pretty fun bike.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 00:20:04 No.1728498 Report

Quoted By: >>1728499

>>1728476
nice lad

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 00:23:06 No.1728499 Report

Quoted By: >>1728500 >>1728504

>>1728478
>>1728498
i didn't get any attachments but whats a good helmet under 35 bucks?

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 00:27:22 No.1728500 Report

Quoted By: >>1728504 >>1728541

>>1728499
go to a shop
fit matters most

what you find more comfortable depends on your head shape especially if you're on the edge of 2 sizes.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 00:29:18 No.1728501 Report

Quoted By: >>1728514

>>1728373
I saw a rusted out bad picture stumpy for $10 the other day and i didn't buy it immediately and someone else bought it

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 00:57:37 No.1728504 Report

Quoted By: >>1728541

>>1728499
This >>1728500 Go to all the shops, try all the helmets, buy the one that's most comfortable. There's no other way to recommend a helmet.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 01:26:44 No.1728514 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728501
Fuck, feels bro.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 01:38:12 No.1728523 Report

Quoted By: >>1728550

Is mullet a meme? My fork is for a 29er (26er frame) because it was cheaper and had more squish and was running a 26 wheel. Is it worth it to run a 29 on the front for sick motocross fitment?

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 02:29:52 No.1728541 Report

Quoted By: >>1728563

>>1728500
>>1728504
okay, does the quality really matter or should I just get the comfiest fit? How cheap is too cheap?

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 03:08:58 No.1728550 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728523
You're going to fuck up geometry doing that. increasing fork trail. this will mean a floppy front end that will be shit on climbs, shit on dodging rocks. but great for descending and riding with no hands

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 03:10:43 No.1728551 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728476
I support any bike with downtube shifter

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 03:35:44 No.1728563 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728541
>does the quality really matter
No. They get lighter and better ventilated and the strap hardware improves but by and large cheap helmets pass the same safety tests (well there's fancy mips and stuff now I guess). It's safe enough. If you find a cheap helmet that's comfortable and you like the look of, get it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 04:08:50 No.1728568 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728293
What's so bad about it? It was pretty fun to ride when I had it. It's the same as any other mid-tier road bike for the given year.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 04:16:01 No.1728570 Report

Quoted By: >>1728571

Noob question. When removing the rear wheel are you supposed to remove the entire axle skewer thing, or do you just loosen it and it should clear the dropouts? I had trouble removing the rear wheel for washing and I was scared that I was gonna break my rear derailleur from bending it back so the wheel could clear the chain

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 04:23:02 No.1728571 Report

Quoted By: >>1728578

>>1728570
Just loosen it. For the rear, you usually just have to open it, not even un-thread it.
https://youtu.be/hdjB_wHW0-Q?t=149

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 04:54:17 No.1728578 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728571
ok thanks. i think i was too scared to pivot the derailleur back enough which is why it was still too tight of clearance

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 08:13:27 No.1728595 Report

Quoted By: >>1728598 >>1728602 >>1728614 >>1728885

https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/qmyvrn/argument_ensues_after_parking_in_bike_lane/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 08:39:06 No.1728598 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728595
What's up with Nissan and people with more melanin?!

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 08:48:22 No.1728599 Report

Quoted By:

>$350 for a surly chicken pox frame

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 08:55:46 No.1728600 Report

Quoted By: >>1728601 >>1728612 >>1728614 >>1728635

dumb question but can you jump off curbs and bumps and whatnot on modern 700c thin tire bikes without causing damage to anything? the last time i rode a bike was when i was a kid on a BMX bike and the tires were fat and small. i used to jump curbs without a care in the world but i'm a little weary on my new bike because of the thin tires. i feel like the rim is gonna blow out or something.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 09:01:30 No.1728601 Report

Quoted By: >>1728603

>>1728600
For sure. I mean everyone's different though. I know a 6'3" big strong dude who is a super smooth rider and is really easy on his bikes and I know a 5'6" guy who beats the shit out of his. But yeah, I used to drop curbs all the time on my 700x23 tires when I was a courier.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 09:02:32 No.1728602 Report

Quoted By: >>1728604

>>1728595
The dude recording was obviously in the right, but he was pretty autistic about it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 09:19:12 No.1728603 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728601
thanks

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 09:21:20 No.1728604 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728602
I think he handled it well with all things considered. If someone is willing to chimp out on you and not even be phased by the camera mounted to your head, they likely give zero fucks and will kill you to prove a point. I'd even go as far as saying the white guy relaxed too much. To never relax is a rule, not a suggestion.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 09:51:08 No.1728611 Report

Quoted By: >>1728613

Is 'trail braking' a thing on bicycles like it is on motorcycles? If yes, are you supposed to trail brake with the front or rear? On motorcycles you trail the front when cornering but that's mostly to compress the suspension and load the front tire into the ground for a bigger contact patch, but on road bikes there's no suspension so is it even worth it?

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 09:52:04 No.1728612 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728600
most definitely, but you should run the right pressure

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 09:56:47 No.1728613 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728611
no

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 09:58:12 No.1728614 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728600
Smaller, harder tire = less shock absorption = more of the impact force transferred to the wheels, frame, and rider. If you're small and have strong wheels you might get away with it but it's not the same as doing it on a mtb.

>>1728595
>"I'll just be annoying then!"
He relaxed so hard he didn't even notice the Diverse individual gesturally threatening to kill him.

>Racist Freakout
I'm scared to ask which side reddit thinks was racist.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 11:51:31 No.1728635 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728600
you definitely -can- but there are pitfalls if you have the wrong technique or setup.

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Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 11:52:03 No.1728636 Report

Quoted By: >>1728661 >>1728663 >>1728725

So which one of these are you?

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 12:50:56 No.1728661 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728636
>pinarello
>saddle slammed forward
>backpack
>4t jockey wheels
>hoods too high

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Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 13:00:56 No.1728663 Report

Quoted By: >>1728669

>>1728636

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Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 13:06:43 No.1728669 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728663
Good job

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 13:17:41 No.1728678 Report

Quoted By: >>1728705

how do i bunny hop like a cheetah you guys

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 13:51:53 No.1728705 Report

Quoted By: >>1729148 >>1729153

>>1728678
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV29kIwqWd0

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Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 14:40:55 No.1728725 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728636
Remember to change the lighting to COLREGS compliant if you're towing a buddy up a hill.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 15:22:10 No.1728739 Report

Quoted By:

Is an old Raleigh Tourister with the rod brakes worth $550 even if the rims are rusted quite thoroughly? Handle bars also have some surface rust, but nothing that couldn't be treated. The frame is in nice shape, but the saddle will need to be replaced.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 15:53:32 No.1728748 Report

Quoted By:

jamis coda s2 with curved fork looks like one of those expensive hipster bikes
too bad they made it straight

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 20:39:42 No.1728807 Report

Quoted By: >>1728852 >>1728858

What can cause wandering at high speed? Not violent shimmying like with regular speed wobble, just sort of floatiness.
All I can really think of that applies to the situation I found it in is riding knobbies, maybe having too much weight on the rear wheel?

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 23:27:36 No.1728852 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728807
Protip: Hold the handlebars to steer.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 05 Nov 2021 23:42:58 No.1728858 Report

Quoted By: >>1728871

>>1728807
Check if your wheels are true, mounted correctly, and the bearings work properly. Also check your headset.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 01:16:37 No.1728871 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728858
Wheels and bearings are fine, checked right when I got home, so that's why I'm so puzzled.
It has only happened once in a twisty descent so far so maybe it was some weird crosswind since I had something baggy on.
I'll try later borrowing slicks from another bike to test if it is the cheap tires.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 01:59:58 No.1728885 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728595
>city dwellers

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 05:04:11 No.1728915 Report

Quoted By: >>1728918

why do brake pads slip on the rims instead of gripping

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 05:27:03 No.1728918 Report

Quoted By: >>1728940

>>1728915
They've dried/hardened, they have a glazed face, the rim sucks (i.e. it's painted or chromed), there's so much brake dust and grit and grime that it reduces friction.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 05:41:35 No.1728919 Report

Quoted By: >>1728920 >>1728921

what kind of road shifter will work with xt derail?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 05:56:52 No.1728920 Report

Quoted By: >>1728922

>>1728919
Any specific XT derailleur? And I assume you mean rear? 9-speed Shimano road and mtb used the same cable pull. Those were good times when you could put a big cassette and mountain derailleur on a bike with road shifters.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 06:02:17 No.1728921 Report

Quoted By: >>1728923

>>1728919
>if I keep asking maybe there'll magically be an answer other than "none"

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 06:03:26 No.1728922 Report

Quoted By: >>1728930

>>1728920
it's a rear that was on an 8 speed mountain bike. i'm building a hybrid. are you saying I can't go with a big cassette. Sorry I'm pretty new

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 06:04:58 No.1728923 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728921
This is my first question on this forum

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 06:58:55 No.1728930 Report

Quoted By: >>1728931

>>1728922
>i'm building a hybrid
But with road shifters?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 07:11:37 No.1728931 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728930
yea why not? I'm putting road bars shifters and rigid fork on it. I have the derail and rear hub from another mountain bike.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 08:57:33 No.1728940 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728918
well i did change the rim recently
should i sand it

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 13:37:23 No.1729006 Report

Quoted By: >>1729013 >>1729024

what's an urban adventurer bike

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 14:35:27 No.1729013 Report

Quoted By:

>>1729006
A made-up term to make you buy a particular bike over identical one but without the fancy name.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 06 Nov 2021 16:31:45 No.1729024 Report

Quoted By:

>>1729006
Hybrid BSO that made to look like but not particularly function like a MTB

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 07 Nov 2021 05:29:16 No.1729148 Report

Quoted By: >>1729153

>>1728705
how to lift the rear wheel? i tried to jerk my motion onto the front wheel but it just looks like i'm trying to fuck something on top of the handlebar

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 07 Nov 2021 05:49:25 No.1729153 Report

Quoted By:

>>1728705
>>1729148
embarrassing

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 07 Nov 2021 08:22:15 No.1729179 Report

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>>1729177
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