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my wrists hurt

>>2045105
level your saddle

My state has only one trail on railtotrails and it’s barely even in the state. Am I just doomed to never have gravelkino? I like the not-paved path nature-y aspect of dirt and rocks but dont really want to go down mountains at 30 mph with a helmet and a dream.

>>2045109
I'm betting there's probably trails and dirt roads in your state that aren't on railtotrail. From my experience every place has little paths here and there that you wouldn't find unless you looked in person.

never sell bikes on buycycle its a trap
selling my mtb and the thing doesnt even fit in the box they sent me
its 100% going to destroy itself during shipping

>>2045102 (OP)
>pic
thanks I hate it lmao

>>2045125
i dont get it it looks like…a axle for a wheel? and some glue? explain

I was tightening my chainring bolts to try to solve a clicking issue and when I was applying pressure they made a really loud SNAP and jumped forward about an eighth of a turn. Did I damage them or what could it be? They are still on the chainring and feel tight.

>>2045150
Its fine, the male and female halves are just turning together

>>2045156
Yeah I didn't realize until now that there was a bolt and a screw, I thought it was just the screw. I wasn't holding the bolt steady at all so I guess maybe it was the entire assembly rotating?

bike noob here.
I have two bicycle boxes that came with the bike. can I actually sell them for money? do you guys think anyone will buy it?

I searched price for brand new bicycle box and it's around $10. I plan to sell each for $5.

>>2045164
yeah I would put them on FB marketplace. you never know what people are in the market for. it will either sell or it wont. no real downside

I have been riding for a few years now but my average speed barely improved
Am I missing something? Do I need to lose weight?

>>2045164
maybe, if there's no bike shop near you.
If there is, people can just go there and get them for free.

>>2045168
I've been walking every day for decades and my average speed barely improved.
(You need to actually train.)

>>2045170
Isn't cycling training? My leg muscles always get sore

>>2045171
depends on how you cycle.
If you're halfway fit and just putter along, it does nothing.

>>2045168
The unconvenient truth about every sports, ncluding, perhaps especially even, cycling, is:
Physically you plateau after a surprisingly short time.
Perhaps there is very slow and marginal gains in the physical departement after the plateau and perhaps there is some tricks to coax out just a bit more. But the plateau is real for everyone and wont go away unless you hop on the juice and even then thsre will be another very soon.

I keep reading that road levers with v-brakes have to position the pads really close to the rims and I'm worried about tire clearance (406 rims with >30mm width tires).

Mini v-brakes or v-brakes+travel agent?
if mini v's, I'm thinking about tektro's RX1 or 926AL.
Full v-brakes, I have no idea which one to get.

>>2045182
Even mini-V's have shit rim clearance. Speaking from experience.

If you're stuck on v brakes, go mini. But strongly consider cantilevers

>>2045102 (OP)
Hey anons, I need help choosing a gravel bike from facebook marketplace, as it's my first time buying a bike.
I'm Currently looking at the following bikes (if you want pictures or details please ask):

Giant Contend AR3 - CAD$1000
Giant Revolt 2 - CAD$1300
Giant Anyroad 1 - CAD$1000
CUBE Nuroad Race FE - CAD$1390
Trek Domane AL 2 - $1000

Thank you!

>>2045195
Please post pictures and whatever details are known. Buying a used bike is alot about the condition.

>>2045196
Giant Contend AR3 - CAD$1000
Aluminum
The distance from cross bar to the ground is 859mm or 33.8 inches.
Front and rear disc brakes.
Shimano Claris components
Brake lever shifter system.

>>2045195
Giant Revolt 2 - CAD$1300
Aluminum
Bought new in 2022
Upgraded Selle Italia Gel Flow Max saddle
Aluxx-Grade aluminum, composite fork
Shimano Sora Shifters and Derailleurs
Tektro MD-C550 disc breaks
Giant Rims with 700x38c tubeless tires
Bontrager Trip 4w

>hands a little uncomfortable when riding
>maybe its my handlebars?
>drops look cool

any friendly anons able to offer some advice? just a casual rider, short ride to work and back and around town for pleasure. live in japan so bicycling is relaxed. riding an old fixed gear road bike. handlebars are currently riser bars, about 420mm or so. bike shop measured and recommended i go with something 400mm.

the question now is- why do my hands hurt? will changing the handlebars help? drops, bullhorns, something else?

please help

sincerely,
anonymous

>>2045195
Giant Anyroad XL - CAD$1000
Shimano Tiagra 2x10
Mechanical Disc Brakes
Has a scuff on the Right Shifter and needs a new bar tape.
Tubeless Gravel Kings on it.

>>2045195
CUBE Nuroad Race FE - CAD$1390
Lightweight aluminum frame, carbon fork, Shimano GRX, hydraulic disc brakes.
Fully equipped: fenders, rear rack, dynamo-powered lights, kickstand.

>>2045195
Trek Domane AL 2 - $1000
"Hardly used. Getting rid of it as it's not used much."
Not much details on this one.

>>2045191
I wanted to go with cantis at first but after seeing my friend fiddle with his for 3 hours and not fixing it, I just decided I'm not doing that and go with v-brakes. I heard they also have better braking compared to cantis.

>>2045201
Personally I like this one a lot but I don't know what's going one with the shit on the bottom of the rear wheel

>>2045200
Well don’t buy this because HOLY fuck thats an ugly bike

>>2045199
did you level your saddle?

>>2045201
Id get this one

>>2045205
That's what bikes look like when they have to accommodate a 6'9" beanpole freak

>>2045206
i haven't adjusted it yet. looks pretty level to me

>>2045207
Don't I have to get special shoes with the pedals it has

>>2045211
nta but you can get flat adapters you can clip onto those
then you have 1 side thats a normal flat pedal and the other side is still usable with clips

>>2045211
So get literal $5 flats to stick on it, maybe the guy even has them if you ask
Or adapters like anon said
Tbh clipless is actually pretty fucking good like it’s worth having the option later down the road, grab some cheap flats and throw them on. Experiment with clipless one day if you actually enjoy riding
Some of these bikes you linked just aren’t gravel bikes also, what do you want it for

>>2045208
>gay swooping top tube
nah i dont buy it its just ugly im tall as fuck and my bike looks fucking sexo

>>2045209
i would just put some different bars on it where you can actually change hand positions, kinda annoying on a fixie with no hoods tho, there are still options. i dont like flats at all. when i had a mtb with flat bars and ergo grips id get wrist pain on my short commute, now i ride a race geometry slammed stem retard bike and its literally so much more comfy

>>2045214
lanklet cope
bikes are for short kings

>>2045182
>road levers with v-brakes
you'll have slightly less than 0.5 mm of pad to rim clearance, and as the pads wear down the hand lever starts to have over an inch of dead travel.
that and the only braking modulation available is using two fingers, else the wheel is too easy to lock up.
only advisable if your wheels are perfectly true and your brake cables have barrel adjusters at both ends or at least inline.

Mini V brakes are kind of wooden, still likely better performance than low profile cantilevers. pad clearance is about 1 mm
cantilevers provide a bit more pad clearance (1.5 mm) and smooth post pads can be adjusted asymmetrically.

the tektro 926AL looks like its arms are stubby and slightly short, I this could be set with a bit more pad clearance.
tektro RX1 arms being a bit longer and thinner will bend and be relatively spongy.
both have metal barrels for adjusting the return spring, briddy good as they will retain their thread for much longer.

>>2045203
>3 hours and not fixing it
kek, type of pad adjustment contributes to this allot
cantilevers require absolutely perfect set up to work well, esp the low profile ones.
imo medium profile cantilevers and the best, easy to set up.
wide profile cantis tend to be flexy and get caught on things / easy to damage

>>2045217
ill absolutely smoke you and then fuck your bitch idc

>>2045214
Anon here is kinda right. Bicycle frames scale pretty well. A horizontal TT and just longer SS are perfectly viable for freak bikes.

>>2045220
but that bike looks awful too. the head tube should be an afterthought, if it's the same length as the fork you should stop riding and just save up for bone shortening surgery

>>2045220
See id fuck this bike. the other one is just ugly
You get it

>>2045218
Where's that picture from?

>>2045218
926AL it is then? I would've gotten tektro cx 8.4 specifically for campy ergopower brifters but they're no longer being sold anywhere afaik.

desu, it seems like cantilevers are too much work for a noob like myself that can only do basic maintenance work.

>>2045201
Yeah I might pull the trigger on this one but I'll ask to see if he'll sell it for less

>>2045195
the nuroad beata evertthing because od the hydro brakea

>>2045226
Tektro is king of enshittification. I mean I'm still anal about CR720 heing discontinued and now we get that irganic shape low profile shit instead. Just one of several cases.

>>2045225
dont know, but it looks like a workshop manual, iirc allot of them are never digitised and the paper copy's get thrown out when bike stores close down
>>2045226
yea its pretty hectic, at one point they even made special tools to help make it easier. (TL-CB10 Proset )
but for the most part so long as the straddle wire is at around a 90 degree angle when the pads touch the rim things should be ok.
iirc its about 70% efficient, ie 10 kg of grip force at the hand lever should deliver 7 kg of braking force to the pads.
>926AL it is ?
some further investigations seems to point to this mini v brake having arms 80 mm long,
where as the RX1 has arms 85 mm long, so its a very minor difference,
the main difference between the two is the 926AL has thicker stronger arms.
>noob like myself
the parktool youtube channel has some good instructional videos, nice and clear procedures.
I'm self taught so my methods are a bit hacky, main thing is to take your time and keep calm,
sometimes its better to walk away and fix things later with a more clear mind.

will this shifter fit SRAM spectro S7 IGH?
do I need something specific?
mine is a bit busted

>>2045232
U gotta turn up and then lowball him by complaining about normal wear and tear

>>2045237
Thinking of asking $1200 initially

noob anon here. redpill me on the whole cup and cone vs cartridge bearing. as well as hub brands and hub quality please.

I often see "semi-pros" or just dedicated cyclists (that are also doing well financially) buy DT SWISS components like wheelsets. they are several time more expensive than my deadend bike. are there such massive differences?

can I ride with less effort but way more acceleration and speed with them?

>>2045202
lol, 1k? you can get this one brand new for way less
>>2045201
this is the only one that's remotely worth the money
>>2045240
cartridge bearings are easier to fix/replace as they're a single unit, with cup and cone they last longer but you have to trash the whole hub/wheel if the cup is worn out.
DT Swiss is pretty good in general, they also make cheaper hubs/wheelsets.

Can anyone recommend a cheap torque wrench for working on my bike

>>2045248
something from AliExpress maybe

>>2045249
Will anything be good enuff or is a cheap piece of shit going to wreck my bike

>>2045209
>looks pretty level
yeah, but it is higher in back. try nosing it up one notch (or two) on the pivot. if I'm wrong then I'm wrong, but one notch up has worked miracles for me, and it's standard fit advice. if that doesn't solve it you can always put it back

>>2045248
If it's properly calibrated, it's not cheap.
If it isn't, what's the point?

>>2045255
Well if I have a cheap bike are the tolerances wide enough that it doesn't need to be exactly calibrated? I'm not working on a carbon frame here. I just want something good enough that I don't have to take it to the shop for every little thing.

>>2045125
>>2045129
respond and explain it you bastard bloody benchod bloody

>>2045252
I mean I never used a torque wrench in my life and my 4 bikes are alright.
is your carbon or something

>>2045259
I just fed chatgpt the previous thread and asked it to generate a picture for the new thread.

here's its explanation

>>2045261
hah. thanks for context, was wondering why it was so neat and clear with the yellow/black text instead of random image of random cyclist. now i know

the OP should be pics of female cyclists with fat asses

>>2045258
if you're not wrenching carbon, you don't usually need a torque wrench. snug your bolts and then give them ½ turn or so more to tighten them down. unlike with carbon, you aren't going to break the bike. as long as you don't strip or break the bolt, you're good.

>>2045262
yeah btw this was the entire prompt. didn't give it any design cues, was curious what it would come with.

>>2045261
>shows a hub with grease to service the bearings.
>the hub obviously has cartridge bearings that are not user servicible
>"grease" looks like anal lube not bike grease
I assumed it was just some weird chinese stock photo but I should have guessed something this retarded could only be ai

i kinda like it, i dont wanna scroll thru mountains of threads from 1993, pepes, ebike thread #12,394,926, and other irrelevant shit (sorry trainposters). this is eye catching and simple

>>2045266
ur seething over irrelevant details. dont be pic related

>>2045267
pointing out retardation is not the same as seething.
I'll give you that it's eye-catching and simple.

>>2045266
>pop seals
>wash
>add grease
>pop seals back in
being tistic isnt hard anon

Was ist los mein /n/iggers. Is it true that all biketards are flaming queers?

>>2045271
bouncing on dick trains your legs

>>2045271
Actually most people assume I'm straight

>>2045271
Weakling cant even move using his own bodies power and minds will, instead relies on ((( ))) and other petroscum to provide him with a foreign source of power, perfectly fit for the most lazy, weak, ((())) and degenerate people.
Faggot then goes on to celebrate his disdain for his fellow man. Can't make that shit up. TMD

>>2045271
how many young American men have died to secure arab oil fields so (You) could purchase the refined product to move your fat ass?

>>2045271
Idk let me ask the bitches i pound relentlessly for ages due to my superior cardio
>>2045274
Fukken saved

>>2045274
Jesus CHRIST give me this latina jungle spirit’s NAME

>>2045280
reverse image search

>>2045164
$5 is a good price, bike shops sometimes give them away for free but not always, some will only provide a boxing service

I think I just found the BEST mtb for $200 (brand new or 99% new too). what do you guys think?

https://www.dienmayxanh.com/xe-dap/merida-duke-600-xanh-duong-size-s

it's MERIDA. this is BIG BRAND I can rely on. same specs but Giant (locally distributed here) x3 or x4 price.

I think I might be mentally ill because I've been thinking about bikes so much while im fucking unemployed

>>2045291
forgot to say this is special price. originally it was $400 or something.
story is: supermarket imported those bikes. but there are bike sellers who imported them illegally too. then supermarket sold badly (cuz lack of dedicated, good bike salesmen) and other reasons. they then discarded batches of those bikes to those individual bike sellers at sweet price -> those sellers then bumped the price up. that's why this bike is around $200 now.

it was $140 or so a month ago when supermarket sold the last batch. fucking unbeleivable right?

with this bike I can finally FLIRT with female cyclists. they will NOT see me as some obese poor ugly cyclist-wannabe anymore.

I will get a gf and a good bike. and we will bike every night and have sweet tender passionate sexx

>>2045291
>>2045292
>>2045293
the link doesnt open, post pic with specs you fucking twink

ok sorry I don't know why link no worky:

Ultra-light ALLUX aluminum alloy frame
Smooth oil suspension fork with Remote Lock
Shimano ACERA M3000 rear derailleur – 9-speed (Japan)
Shimano ACERA M3000 shifters – 27-speed (Japan)
Shimano ACERA front derailleur – 2-speed (Japan)
Shimano CS-HG200-9 cassette (Japan)
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes (front and rear)
Hollow axle aluminum crankset DUKE 22/32/44T170mm
CST tires 27.51.95
NOVATEC aluminum bearing hubs
Wheel size: 27.5 inches
Rider height: 1.60m – 1.80m
Weight: ~12.5kg

it's a suntour fork too.

>>2045295
>27.5
>that geometry
>the fucking stock bullbars
>a kickstand

>>2045297
I dont get it. what's wrong with any of them. especially the geometry. I don't know much about it.

one MUST have kickstand. I will never use a bike without one. I'm not one of those "finding a fucking wall to lean your bike on while you're outside"

>>2045298
It looks fine, if it's a good price go for it, it's got entry level gear but at least it's name brand so you can ride it for a few years until shit breaks and then upgrade or get a better one if you actually like cycling.

>>2045299
Should add just make sure it's actually the right size for you, a lot of the time good deals on bikes are shit like size S or size XL that they're trying to get rid of

>>2045298
>>2045293
>they will NOT see me as some obese poor ugly cyclist-wannabe anymore.

its a good bike for 200 doler, but you will still be a poor ugly cyclist wannabe

27.5 inch is obsolete
the geometry is old as well
bullbars are old and actually dangerous on a mtb
kickstands are for filthy commuters
you will still be outed as a poorfag tryhard at a glance
but hydro brakes are nice, and if its thru axle it will be a huge bonus

also the S being from 160 to 180cm, I highly doubt that.

your current bike looks MUCH better

>>2045299
ok anon. thanks for the advice. I will maybe ask for more details and go take a look. best case scenario = this bike twice better than my current one. but I only pay an extra $100 if I sell my bike now.

>>2045301
damn. so it's also about aesthetic and other factors too. I thought bullbars and butterfly(?) bars are good for longer ride. they look comfy. I will ride city only no go forest. why do people talk so much about thru axle, boost and non-boost and whatever? so many fucking things in a fucking bike.

oh and I think I never actually knew what size I truly fit. I bought a 700c bike that said 46.5cm and it was fine. my current bike doesn't even say what size but it was advertised for 1m65-1m8 height. weird

>>2045298
A kickstand is fine. But not on a mountainbike. Wegen you ride off road, it can get snagged on branches or rattle loose from a jump, then wedge itself into your rear wheel, make you crash and destroy your entire bike.

And if you don't ride off road, then a mountainbike is the wrong bike.

>>2045271
I, for one, am not gay. I just like looking at men in spandex a lot.

>>2045291
retarded viet i tried to help u and u insist on spennding money ogod luck

>>2045305
no anon bro I was just merely asking. I'm just so addicted to bike now but I don't think I will buy anything soon.
I just cant put my mind off bicycles, riding and stuff for whatever reasons. right now I even want to try take off the wheel and try to dissemble the rear hub for knowledge & experience. but I'm afraid it will end up costing me money becuz I will 100% fuck it up

>>2045306
Stop fucking with it! Stop buying shit! Just ride your fucking bike! Goddamn you make me mad!! I swear to God if you're trolling I'm flying to Vietnam to beat your ass!

its so weird that I bought my brand new bike for 2.4m. but this fucking groupset (half of them already on my bike) is 2.5m? the fuck

are they selling at a massive profit or what

>>2045307
I swear I will NOT buy anything until at least 1/1/2026 anon. I swear on my own grave. I'm just so uh curious and addicted. it's like I'm being caught in a vortex of BIKES.

they keep poppin' up in my mind. so weird. I was jogging for the whole year and I barely cared about shoes or any running-related items. in fact I still havne't bought any new shoes.

I replaced my gear shifting cable and now I can't get my gears to work properly.

It goes 1,2,4,5 where 1 is the largest cog. Does this mean my derailleur hanger is bent?

I'm a bit confused because in some guides, the L screw determines how far the derailleur can go. But you'd need a tonne of tension for that to be true, enough tension to press against the L screw internally. I only gave just enough tension to get into the largest cassette cog.

>>2045308
If you bought 1000 groupsets at a time, you would get them much cheaper too, like the bike manufacturer.
If you buy only 1, you pay half the money for overhead, cause half a dozen companies who do shit between the assembly line and your house also need to pay their employees.

>>2045317
Release the cable and adjust the high and adjust the low gear limit screw such that it shifts to that gear and doesnt make noise when you crank.
Choose the lowest gear on the shifter and connect the cable without tension or excessive slack.
Then try shift a gear up. Doesn't shift? Only makes noise? Adjust the barrel adjuster until the gear shifts.
Then shift to the smallest cog and adhust the high gear screw. Doesnt go to that gear? Screw out. Shifts too far and drops thr chain? Screw in. Adjust so that no noise again.
Then test all other gears. Find a good compromise for the barrel adjuster where all other gears shift acceptably.

>>2045306
Those bits and pieces, like anything on a bike, is absolutely trivial stuff and unless you're totally inept you can't fuck it up. But it begs the question: Why? Go and ride your bike, something wilk eventually need work and you'll be forced to do it then.

Shall i start a drt im sick of no drt

will people laugh at me if i get shoes with velcro

>>2045331
Yes if you don’t have boa dials you are a faggoty poorfag LOL!

>>2045332
i'd still be riding flats but i cant get the pedals off my old bike

>>2045317
>skipping 3rd
does it do this when shifting down from 2 ? if so there may not be enough cable tension.
when first fixing the cable in place have the barrel adjuster maybe only two or three turns away from its lowest tension setting
if you fixed the cable too tight this should still be enough adjustment to loosen it
where as you'll need plenty of adjustment to add more tension as the cable gets old and stretches

>L screw
setting the upper limit screw setting can be made difficult by the presence of cable tension.
I loosen the cable all the way using the barrel adjuster, then slowly move the derailleur by hand pushing on the outer parallelogram plate.
(while also using the off hand to pedal very slowly)
to change gears the guide pulley has to over shift past the next cog.
and then re trim so that the pulley is better aligned with the selected cog.
(modern systems like shift triggers do this automatically)
you'll need to run the limit screw so that the derailleur has enough movement to over shift from 2 to 1
its important to set this by moving the derailleur with you hand, as it accounts for looseness in the pivots.

the lower limit screw is easy to adjust, since there is no/very little tension on the cable the guide pulley rests farely well on the smallest gear.
only thing to do is screw in the lower limit screw so that the derailleur shifts up one gear, then loosen the screw till the derailleur shifts down to the smallest gear.

>>2045332
I have lace-ups and speedplays, what does that make me

>>2045331
>>2045332
ok i found aliexpress shoes with those faggy dials for 30$

>>2045337
stop you slutty little femboy

>>2045337
>aliexpress cycling shoes
Please dont

>>2045348
ive been riding in converse up until now
surely it'll be an improvement

>>2045353
You will just buy shoes that aren’t from aliexpress eventually why not just do that now
Get some on sale
Try them on first if possible

>>2045354
im a neet and i spent a whole months worth of money on the bike
was planning to use flat pedals on it but god himself installed them on my old bike and i cant get them off
didnt plan this and i will have to buy another pair later yeah, but that's just how it is
being poor is expensive

>>2045326
No. You're a fag and obsessed if /n randomly comes to your mind when out riding prompting you to snap a picture of a random ride for drt
Also. whats the point
todax i commuted to work and back. Weather was shit enjo your grey pic.
Yestedsay I commuted to work and back weather was shit enjoy your grey pic.
...

>>2045356
nothing wrong with a place to post occasional ride pics but those threads just ended up being a schizophrenic boomer's personal blurry horse blog photo dump while a bunch of coronacycle redditors go OMGOMG IT'S A TRIPFAG MASHING ITS KEYBOARD POSTING 100X OF THE EXACT SAME PHOTO THIS IS SO UNIQUE WE NEED TO SUCK ITS COCK

Got a new MTB
Putting some new bars on it, 12 degree back sweep and 50mm rise from 15mm.
I have very long legs and my bike has relatively low stack. I have had a lot of wrist pain from regular riding.
Hoping it makes it more fun to do wheelies and tricks on

Will keep you all posted

vietnamese bike noob here:

just went back a roughly 1 hour ride. it feels pretty good. I did some squats + calf raise + deadlift this week (all relatively low weight) and it helped my pedal uphill (when going up bridge) alot. I'm actually having quite much fun with my current chinese bikeslop.

thank anons that stopped me from buying upgrades and whatever other bikes I've been tempting. it took me some time to appreciate what I have

oh and tonight marks like the 4th or 5th time someone asked me why I still use cup-and-cone hubs and why not upgrade to cartridge bearings (especially the ones with loud zZZzz sounds).

is it a worldwide phenomenon? as far as I know, more expensive or reliable, best-selling models here use cartridge hubs (like DT Swiss for example), and many models have loud ratchets and stuff. but they can't affect the performance right?

I actually hate the sound because sometimes it can really provoke stray dogs on the streets and they might even attack u for it

>>2045361
cup and cone vs cartridge has nothing to do with how much sound the freehub makes, there are quiet cartridge hubs, but there are no loud cup and cone because there's only 2 brands making cup and cone and those designs predate loud hubs being prestigious

>>2045362
a brand new $200 chinese bike now actually comes with shimano mt200 + ARC loud ratchet 4 cartridge bearings now. it's not that expensive even when I compare to my useless unemployed neet ass's standard.

so that's why I really got curious ppl keep fucking asking me about it. the shop who repaired my bike few weeks ago told me "just upgrade it, nobody uses cup and cone anymore"

anyway. are good cartridge hub models THAT good?? I tested like 6 bikes this year 4-5 of them use cartridge hubs but only cheap/unknown models.

I wanna try out a road/fast bike with a highly-acclaimed hubs combo

>>2045364
theoretically cartridge is slightly "worse" but this is all splitting hairs and it's more about the long term ownership experience. expensive hub brands tend to favor cartridge because if you fail to service your cartridge bearings for way too long the worst that happens is they make screeching noises, whereas if you do that with your expensive cup and cone dura chad hubs you need to buy new hubs, also if you have money for nice wheels you probably don't mind the extra annoyance of needing special bearing presses and bearing punches and stuff, or paying someone who has those tools

shimano and campy will have their diehard fans no matter what so they can get away with anachronisms but peter wood's carbon tioxicut $500 hub needs to convince its fred that it's a bifl item and a hub that self destructs if you forgot to service it for too long is a unsettlingly impermanent

>>2045366
hmm.. I see now... I always thought the reason why I can't pedal up to 50km/h with my current mtb bike is because of the hubs + big tires. but maybe it's just tires and gear ratio.

so in short:
cartridge hubs = durable, just need to replace bearings.
cup and cones = also durable, cheaper to maintain, but up to a point the hub will break and need buy new hub?

I also just learnt yesterday that the rim brakes actually damage the rim/wheel and up to some point you gotta replace the wheel just because of that? I know it's like the most traditional and common design but why the fuck did it have to be like that? what's up with self-destructive patterns in bicycle? I don't see it as often in scooters or motorbikes

>>2045367
the tires probably have a lot to do with it, also aero and gearing and how strong you are/aren't. the hubs are extremely unlikely to be a factor. but try just spinning the wheel when it's off the ground and see how long it takes to spin down. to do this properly with the rear wheel you need to remove the chain. an expensive wheel in top condition will spin somewhat longer, but that's not going to be the weak link here. and an expensive wheel can have a cartridge with a more waterproof seal, and that will be higher friction, but we're talking a couple of watts, not enough to measurably limit your sprint on a bike like that

>>2045360
Based. Now keep biking and squatting and soon you will have a nicely shaped bubble butt for american anons to colonize

>>2045370
I was able to ride up to roughly 50km with my previous 700c bike. so maybe you're right. it's the tires and different position. all the bikes I ever owned in my life are all very cheap/beginner stuff so the hubs couldn't be that different.

that sounds complex so I think I will skip that until I need some repair or something. once my tires are worn down I will 100% install slick tires for MTB. I hope I can fit something narrow like 1.5"

>>2045371
I'm NOT gay and americans should never do that to other countries. just buy tesla eat mcdonald now the world is at peace.
I think the only accessories I have to buy is a basket or more storage. and maybe padded underwear or something that further help me feel comfy while riding. what's your strategy to max out comfyness?

>>2045355
So stop buying shit rn nigga
>>2045356
Oh you commute? Thats gay. I hate when people like you post on /n/ nobody wants to see or hear about it you are right
i take pics anyway to send hoes, might as well post them on /n/ to remind the shitbike commuters their life sucks
Why are you even here

>>2045358
Lol imagine being triggered by bacon rider

>>2045326
Yes be brave
Fuck da h8rs

>>2045375
This
>>2045376
Ok

>>2045374
>So stop buying shit rn nigga
but i wanna bike :(

>>2045374
>>>/o/ negro

>>2045204
>>2045207
>>2045232
>>2045247
Ok so the frame size of that bike (56) might be a bit too small for me (I am 6'2) after I went to a bike shop to try to sit on a couple. Not sure if I should keep looking on fb marketplace or buy a new one. Shop I went to had a Marin Four Corners 1 for CAD$1349 and another had a Specialized Diverge E5 for CAD$1699.

is there a cheap bike computer that does real time gradient

>>2045393
if you have money for new go for it but dont buy a bike with cable disk brakes

>>2045317
first thing I'd check is it sounds like you didn't clamp the cable properly.
click the shifter until the spring is detensioned all the way, to the smallest cog/furthest outboard.
make sure your barrel adjuster is not screwed all the way down nor all the way out, you want it towards the middle so later you can turn it a few turns either way if necessary.
unbolt the cable. grab the end of the cable and pull out any slack in the line. you're going to re-bolt it here, but don't pull it tight, just make sure it's not going to give any more, and only pull it enough to keep it steady while you tighten the bolt. make sure the bolt is tight.
now run through all the gears once quickly, just to get the system evened out. if it's not hitting or if it's overshooting the smallest or biggest cog , adjust your limit screws. you might have to reclamp the cable if this was necessary.
go through all the gears slowly and make sure each click = one gear. go big to small and then small to big to see which gear is the worst shift. whichever gear has the worst engagement, turn the barrel adjuster towards it aka the direction the chain should go from the last good gear to the problem gear. use small increments and recheck the whole system. usually if you fix the worst example the whole thing evens out.

>>2045367
cup and cone are less friction and therefore "better"
the remote possibility exists that rim brakes and loose bearing hubs can eventually wear out the rim or hub, but it is not something that actually happens to anyone who is paying attention and not completely clueless about maintenance. you already think about your bike too much so you don't have anything to worry about.

>>2045303
mountainbikes are the normie bikes aka the new cruisers

>>2045393
>(56) might be a bit too small for me (I am 6'2)
more than a bit, pal

>>2045198
sexo

>>2045372
underwear, padded shorts, new padded saddle

since i know u love spending money i KNOW u will watch vietnamese youtubers and they will all say BUY BROOKS SADDLE NGUYEN U NEED IT ITS SUPER COOL

and yes its super cool but its also half the cost of a new bike dont FUCKIGN buy it

just google "bike saddles/seats near me" and look for one that says "comfort" or "touring" u shouldnt be spending more than 50 dong

whats ur discord i need to groom you into being gay

>>2045402
Don't know if it is worth the price desu

This is rad
Problem is the crown isn’t threaded
And I can’t run 25 or 30mm bolts all the way through it because I won’t be able to get a long bolt into the front holes of the stem since they have to go through that triangular side gap to be in there
So I have to use bolts from the bottom and nylon nuts on top
it seems weird that the crown isnt threaded? Is that normal for some old forks like this? Modern ones it seems they just bolt straight to the crown

>>2045455
Pardon the sideways, I blame 4chan at this point
I even did the thing where I rotated and saved the picture on my phone to force it to have rotation metadata and it’s still sideways

>>2045393
the new canyon endurance allroad is pretty good
you get the new shimanos cues with hydro brakes, thru axles, carbon fork, tubeless ready rims, for 1000 euros or 1600 CAD
get it instead, its insane valuez only problem is crank/dropvar sizing is one up

https://www.canyon.com/en-ca/road-bikes/endurance-bikes/endurace/allroad/endurace-allroad/4164.html

>>2045463
How do 1000 € road bikes today still weigh more than the steel frame road bikes you could buy for 100 Deutsche Mark in the previous millennium?

>>2045473
Steel bike with hydros, carbon fork, tire clearance and a great groupset under 10kg in the 1990s?
Doubt it anon.

>>2045474
No that's not what I said. I was talking about the weight of the bike, try to keep up.

>>2045362
I have record hubs and they're pretty loud

>>2045455
You could always cut some threads into it

>>2045372
Things that affect your speed on flat ground, in descending order of importance:
>your fitness level
>nothing on your bike should be broken or grinding
>aggressive seating position with correct saddle height
>skin-tight clothes
>aero helmet
>aero bars
>tire width (30mm), quality and correct pressure
>Clipless pedals
>aero frame
>everything else

>>2045486
where does stiffness of bike rank i.e. road bike vs bouncy mtb (the two extremes for example)

>>2045487
Everything else.
Mostly relevant for acceleration, not top speed.
But on a MTB you won't get into the right aero seat position without weird modifications, and if you have full suspension without a lock-out, that'll sap some watts.

>>2045486
forgot, pretty much at the top with your fitness level is riding in a tight group with others.

>>2045403
I just googled brooks saddle. I saw them a few times but didnt look into it. why tf is it so expensive? and made from leather too? so u have to buy extra thing to make it more water-resistant and shit?? the fuck???

that and the seatpost dropper. are they just extra luxurious items made for comfort? those two items can equal an actually nice bike's MSRP. wild

sorry I don't use discord at all (or other western based platforms) and I will NEVER gay. I love vietnamese women and will marry one and have 8 children if government supports me.

>>2045486
very cool. I think I will make checklist:
fitness improving steadily. though I need a longer ride (2 hours+ to determine)
-there's some sound on bike but not sure normal or not
-Idk about best seating position. maybe I will take a picture
-no skin tight clothes. too expensive.
-I say no to aero products for the same reason
-my tires are currently 2.1" and have so many knobs
-I use flats. idk if I will ever use clipless
-im too peasant for aeroframe
-fuck everything else

>>2045399
thanks. I feel ok with cup and cone now. I dont feel so inferior anymore

the days that I can effortlessly pedal 35km/h or upward without sweating much shall come. I will replace my scooter for most daily uses. I will save money. I will increase fitness. I will help environment.

>>2045498
you sound like a nice girl. if I lived closer to vietnam I'd buy you a pretty maid outfit and cat ears

>>2045498
If you can pedal 35km/h alone for an hour on your poverty bike, you're fit enough for the Tour de France.

Brooks saddles are a meme. Heavy, high maintenance, bleed color onto your pants, and make a proper bike fit impossible. They used to make sense when tires sucked and suspension didn't exist cause the leather gives a bit of cushioning, and they can look nice on the right bike.

>>2045476
Ok show me those cheap steel framed bikes that weigh less.

>>2045485
Unfortunately the holes are wider than an M6 bolt, slightly
I’m going to swing by the hardware store today to get some m6x25’s and nylon lock nuts and see if that works, it just won’t look great

>>2045508
i would just size up the bolt and cut threads if i was being autistic about if

Ideas so far from best to worst
>get a different stem because these are incompatible without mods
Just taking the L on a $45 stem and the looks of a cool direct mount stem and getting a regular stem
>broach the inset holes on the bottom of the crown to accept a hex head lock nut, effectively setting a nut into the inset instead of trying to lengthen the bolts and bolt past the inset
I don’t want to do this one because it would work but I don’t have a broach or a press so I would be doing this by either buying several hundred dollars worth of tools, paying someone several hundred dollars to do it for me, or doing it by hand with a file.
>longer rear bolts and spacers with a lock nut all on the bottom of the crown, the front bolts would be flipped with the nut on the stem side
This would look like dogshit and be questionably safe with the bolt length and spacer
>fill the bolt holes with weld, drill and tap it as M6, heat treat the entire top crown
I want to do this but the heat treat aspect of it is the part im concerned over, realistically for what I ride it will be fine, until it isn’t and the crown cracks because of the heat stress.

Pic related is me wasting $1.35 at ace hardware trying out this flange nut and 25mm m6 bolt only to realize it would interfere with the curved bottom of the crown, but this also shows me basically anything would interfere with the curved bottom of the crown. The bolts should go through this way because it would look the best but then you can’t get a nut on here even without a flange because of the curve

Is there any alternative to integrated handle bars if I want some aero and lighter weight compared to stock round alu handle bars?
Been wanting to tinker with my bike and make it a bit lighter, have already changed wheels and tyres and saved 2.5kg overall there.
Thinking about carbon seat post and maybe saddle too

>>2045517
Yeah you can pick up all kind of non integrated carbon bars
Integrated is so sexy tho

>>2045499
im NOT girl I have tiny elephant in my crotch please don't misunderstand. also visit therapist for your japanese obsessions

>>2045500
I don't mean I can reliably ride over 35km each hour though. I mean reaching the speed of roughly 35km and keep it consistent for most of the time (maybe just 20 mins is fine). that would be roughly the same speed I use scooter to commute, or just ride in general.
so if brooks saddles have so many downsides, why are they still so popular and wildly acclaimed? not that I will ever have enough money to buy one soon, nor I want to buy one, I'm just deeply curious in the $100+ grips and saddles. how comfy are they? how much are we paying for brand name and abstract values?

btw... will this make me ride faster? it's pretty cheap. roughly $6 or $7. my only concern is probably about balance and whether I can brake immediately.

>>2045522
there's a reason veloGODS use those bars

>>2045236
can anyone help a guy out?

>>2045371
nta but what do I do specifically to get a big butt

>>2045522
>>2045523
imagine subjecting yourself to being bent triple while riding

>>2045522
Yeah but i honestly would not trust putting my weight on something that costs 6 bux and im not even fat
>>2045526
Imagine going slow and not being a ripped chad god like me

>>2045236
Look for a sram mxr comp, it’s a twist 7 speed sram shifter that costs about the same as that
Shimano and sram have different shift pull ratios so mixing shifters and derailleurs doesn’t work

>>2045211
Just put regular pedals, no real difference unless you are a pro rider

is it safe to pee in a bottle while riding? I mean if I cant find a toilet? what if I pretend it's just a bottle of tea (but dont drink it)? will other people notice it?

>>2045532
do you live in north korea? no one cares if you take a piss on the side of the road

>>2045497
>seatpost dropper
it's not for comfort. it's so when you're bombing downhill your ass is now the top of the bike, you can drop the post and lower your ass so you can absorb hits with your fully bent knees instead of the bumps throwing your ass even higher up and throwing you off the bike. then when you're back to pedaling flats and uphill, you pop your saddle back up to get proper pedaling extension.
it's extremely useful for extreme off-road downhills which is why people pay those prices, and extremely useless for anything else.

>>2045533
no one cares if a white person takes a piss on the side of the road. if you're brown you're likely to be charged with indecent exposure or something

>>2045526
what's the point of the blue tires front only? black always has best grip, and if they don't care about that, then why front only?

>>2045532
I've pissed off to the side before, but usually I just find a place to stop. dealing with the bottle while riding is more trouble than it's worth and just not necessary.

>>2045516
I think this will be ok
Spacers, nylon lock nuts, blue locktite

>>2045540
are you sure the stem is not missing two pieces that serve as nuts, or one joining both? After all there even is a weird ass scale with no matching pointer. It would be really fugly if the designer intended for the bolt or nut to assume the role of the corresponding pointer. Also as you've already pointed outanythibg else it doesn't really make sense.

>>2045528
>SRAM mxr comp
zero hits..

>>2045541
The side closer to the steerer is notched with 3 spots that correspond to the 45/50/55 adjustments
It didn’t come with nuts, nor would they have worked anyway if it did without longer bolts and spacers
I think this fork predates the standardization of direct mount stems so it probably expected some different type of stem or mounting or adapter to use the holes.
Or maybe flanged rivnuts? It’s weird, it doesn’t matter
The stem is way newer and expects the top crown to be threaded so it just came with m6x20 bolts
In the end it’s m6x25 upside down in the front with nylon lock washers, and m6x35 in the back right side down with 10mm OD spacers that fit into the inset bolt head hole on the bottom of the crown, and then a lock nut
I don’t think this is as strong as directly threading into the crown but it’s the best I can do here for $14 in hardware

>>2045542
If you can’t find this in particular any 7 speed sram shifter will do
But it does have to be sram compatible, it won’t work with a shimano shifter

>>2045522
not significantly, probably only useful on a closed coarse, and over many miles.
since you'll not be able to see anything ahead and will not have access to the brakes anyway.
it would not surprise me if it takes more than 160 yards to slow down from a speed of 25 miles per hour

getem!!!
>>>/508194211/

Also posted in mtb general

busted the front sprocket bash guard off my dh bike today hitting a big rock. The bracket itself where you bolt on the bash guard snapped off at the frame.
Do I find a welder than can work on aluminum? Or JB weld?

>>2045565
JB weld, it doesn’t need to be super strong, it just needs to be strong enough to hold the bash guard on and provide enough resistance to not instantly give out upon the next rock hit
If there’s still 2 other mounts you’re probably fine for another hit

Think of it like this, the weld would cost you more than a chainring

I can't get my higher cassette cogs to shift properly. With more tension it will shift down easily and with less tension it shifts up easily, but in the middle it's kinda meh not working that well in either direction. ie it either takes too long to shift, or requires too much finessing on the shifter to get it to shift, or I have to skip a gear entirely (only on up shift). Tbh it's ride-able but could be better...

>>2045582
my guess is cables is worn or deraileur hanger needs to be straightened

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx3qcuvJxUs

if you dont have a tool, you can screw the axle of a spare rear wheel into the deraileur hanger
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/e0Cj4e8FdSQ?feature=share

tried out a group ride today. had to repeat myself two and three times because they all were afraid of my CHAD AURA pulling up to the meet with an mtb.

unfortunately i was left in the dust after the 2nd block and i gave up way early. didnt even make it to the first checkpoint. just went back to the lbs, bought a multitool and went home. im not gonna lie

that shit was way harder than i thought. fatbros, i completely get your reluctance now.
how do i get good so the dentists and lawyers on the good part of town dont SPEEDMOG me on the next meetup?

also, the good news, this thing rides over rail tracks and potholes like nobody's business. eats em up. EATS EM UP. it's a monster truck.

>>2045585
did you take this picture with your gameboy and upscale it

>>2045236
No it won't. You need a shifter specifically for your gear hub

>>2045583
>https://www.youtube.com/shorts/e0Cj4e8FdSQ
Thanks m8. Yeah I think the hanger is off.

>>2045587
no i took it with my phone and made it smaller to so it could fit in the 4chan limit but i evidently fucked that

>>2045585
>SPEEDMOGed by dentists and lawyers
going to be tough, an MTB is about 10 kph slower for the same amount of effort
especially the modern ones that have really wide handle bars and tires, along with gear ratios and ergonomics not suited to high speed.
well trained road bikers will be pedalling at 100 rpm whilst cruising at 50 kph
>rides over rail tracks and potholes
this is where you can gain speed vs the freds, even with bunny hopping they'll not keep up on a rough surface

>>2045610
sustaining 50 without a group
sure thing MTBlard

>>2045612
if you call four riders a group

which type of tape is best for putting on the bike frame completely? i like the bumblebee paint job but it looks TOO nice for my tastes, even the reflective co-op just screams “please get out of your car jump this guy and take his bike for crack money”.

i know there is a guy on the board that took his bike apart to enshittify it but i’m not that talented, so i was gonna get some black gaffer tape and just wrap the whole thing. no spray paint cause i feel like that’d damage it somehow. the liquid would get in between an important nut and bolt, or something.


any and all suggestions will be taken

>>2045627
It doesn’t look too nice I really wouldn’t worry about it
If you wanna turn it into a crackmobile then go for it dont worry about saving the paint underneath or some autistic shit

>>2045592
just screenshot the pic

>>2045631
he said he specifically doesnt want it to look nice lad


use electric tape

>>2045641
Yeah and it doesn’t so he doesn’t need to do anything it looks like a poverty bike already

How much of a risk is bike theft in general and around vancouver bc anyways?

Death to all cyclists.
>https://youtu.be/xJZlhECK0Ps
With undying hatred, from /o/.

>>2045649
I'm gonna be honest I actually watched the whole thing and it all sounds like a problem with how shitty London's layout and infrastructure is on top of having a retarded mayor

>>2045649
die degenerate motorist

>>2045649
clarkson is a hypocrite and nothing he says should be given any weight

chances of the anime drip being usable?

>>2045627
Hockey tape or electrical tape
Aluminum ducting tape if you want to look like you’re hiding rust


If you want to make your bike look shitty, only clean the drivetrain, put stickers on things, plastic bag over the saddle
Hide the logos and a shitty bike thief just sees a shitty bike

But a good bike thief knows parts and geometry and will take it anyway, have a good lock

>>2045676
My experience with bike thief deterrant:
I'm hanging with friends just outside of the bar, having smokes before parting ways.
A feral negro appears, does the nigwalk in th direction of the bike rack. Get's really close to my bike, probably has spotted the lock on it long before. But after being real close and after appearing startled the nigwalk continues along the rack to the next bike. It's some MTB, not chained, flat pedals. Negro hops on and rides off. This left me a bit mad and a bit amused.
Can't be sure what it was but: Locking your shit helps. Especially locking your shit next to more expensive shit and shit that's not locked.
Clipless pedals scare the casual negro. Probably less so the professional bike thief gang.
Got some practical stuff on my bike like two folding baskets. Maybe they just make it look shit.
Key takeaways:
Lock your bike.
Next to more expensive bikes.
Don't have flat pedals.
Make your bike look shit.

>>2045649
How does a bicycle get you so mad?>>2045645

2045681
nobody wants to read your non-greentexted shitty fanfic

your parents raised you and this is how you spend your time. embarassing

>>2045667
I hope a woman with an untrimmed, hairy bush wears this for 4 straight hours of cycling.

>>2045545
can't find any SRAM on Ali and that one on Amazon is 20 euros. damn.
I got the whole bike for 30

why are there no dynamo led lightbulbs that just work?

>>2045676
wouldnt elextrical tape just get too hot above 85 degrees and fall off

>>2045689
what kinda shit ass electrical tape are you using lmao

>>2045692
brother all electrical tape always starts leaking and then falls away as soon as it gets hot idk what u mean

>>2045688
led needs stable current
dynamos arent stable

>>2045711
capacitors exist

>>2045714
ok, make led lightbulbs that work then

>>2045717
???
What are you on about?
They do just work.

>>2045711
but it's 2025
solution can't be to use 1950s lightbulbs

>>2045724
use a 1920s lightbulbs then

>>2045688
>>2045711
>be me
>google led dynamo light
>many options
They even have built in batteries so not only do they just work, they work better

>>2045731
of course they work stop listening to these fags
while they do need a stable current they also need a lot less power than incadescent lights

>>2045732
I knew they worked idk why i go on /n/ and read this bullshit honestly the most nonsensical board
at least the other hobby boards have people that can afford to participate in the hobby I feel like /n/ is full of homeless schizophrenics who found a bicycle dumped on the side of a road

>>2045731
>that will be 80$ plus tax sir

>>2045734
I live in Germany. my bikes cost 30 euro.
I asked because I bought a couple led bulbs and one of them shuts off when I go fast

>>2045739
More like 300 anon
Nice bike parts cost money
People buy a lot of cheap shit and by the 6th time it breaks you think fuck i could have just got the expensive one

>>2045688
reading through this discussion i feel like you have forgotten about the old incandescent bulp. Everyone always carried one or two spares. The illumination was really really shitty and if one popped you had to stop and replace it to save the other one from following suit very soon after. Annoying but unproblematic in the front, often overlooked in the rear. There was no regulation, go downhill too fast *pop*, go slow and its dark.
In 2025 you just hop on your bike and ride with good illumination. Nothing to worry about. Lights last for years.
The only two things that make me mad:
Servicability is poor and lots of corners are cut in circuit design.
t. industrial engineer but work in electronics development
On a sidenote: Theres several hyper-tism websites and subforums out there, especially in the german / dutch sphere, that are concerned with homebrew dynamo LED lights and also chargers. Design is often good and bill of materials cheap.

What are some decent but not too expensive helmets for a road cyclist? In Canada btw

>>2045740
I'm an advanced cheap shit buyer, I haven't had my cheap shit break on me in a decade of using AliExpress.

>>2045742
do you know what the websites are called? I'm for now ended up using chatgpt and it suggested to build a voltage regulator to put into the light

>>2045752
https://swhs.home.xs4all.nl/
for example and rad-forum.de regarsing the charger.
I just have a feeling for how you're thinking and please consider the following:
There is a reason to why the economics works the way it does and you are not going to come out on top by doing the design, evaluation and production all by yourself for a one of bicycle light. The area in the optimization polygon of a product coming out of such an endeavour will always be less than what the commercial alternative offers.

>>2045753
the reason is that 99% of people are lazy and have no tech savvy.
it's a 1-2 1€ component job, don't even need to solder, cause you could get ones with terminals.
I'll just have to wait a couple weeks for delivery and fiddle with it.
but I'll also order some 3-12v range bulbs too to try anyway. even though they're dc.

>>2045751
the dirty secret is the cheap Walmart (or Canadian Tire) ones and the expensive brands all have to pass the same standard. well, I doubt it's different in Canada, that's for sale in the US.
the new technology is MIPS which the cheap ones don't yet have, it rotates some of the impact away rather than just crumple. afaik, there's no independent testing of mips yet, so you just have to believe the mfr.
I have seen new looking mips helmets at the thrift store alongside other name brand and cheap ones with cartoon characters on them. they all had the stickers saying they passed the test and they all cost $5. just gotta Lysol them down.
if you can't stomach buying used they're all the same except for mips and the expensive ones generally have better air circulation. buy the coolest one you can afford.

Just want to say, I was recommended these a while back earlier this year. Over 5k miles on them and they're still going pretty strong even after I rotated them around 3,000 miles.
Never got a single puncture until today, and it wasn't even a complete puncture, it self sealed while I was riding and I never even noticed until I got home and had latex on the frame.

I had heard mixed things about these tires but where I ride the roads are pretty rough and there's lots of bits of asphalt and small rocks that gave me tons of punctures in the past when I wasn't riding on something more resistant like these.

The rear tire has tons of these "cuts" in the outer rubber that never penetrated to the point of puncture which would have probably happened if I was just using p zeros like I did in the past which weren't the worst at getting punctures on but I definitely got quite a few when using those. Even though these things are heavier and slower it's worth it to just have the peace of mind never getting a puncture.

>>2045760
MIPS reduces rotational forces during a crash in test dummies, cause they have a bald plastic head.
If you have hair, MIPS is useless.

>>2045771
ok retard

any downsides to raising your saddle, except comfort? obviously high enough so you can pedal properly still

>>2045777
Saddle height affects power output
So if it's higher or lower than ideal you are losing power/leverage

>>2045751
https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html

>>2045771
This is the dumbest thing I've read in a while. Raise your hand and run your hand through your hair. Do you really think that shit is stopping your head from turning when it fucking slams into the ground?

>>2045777
You are literally supposed to raise/lower your saddle until you find a position that is the most optimal for pedal efficiency, but for most bike frames having your saddle in its lowest position almost always means pedalling is going to be extremely suboptimal and uncomfortable. Generally speaking you want your saddle to be the highest it will go while still being able to reach the pedals and/or have your toes touch the ground still

>>2045235
what about the litepro v-brakes? They seem ok (?) but look sketchy (flimsy) as hell. Do I even need to worry about flexing when riding a 20" commuter? Then again, maybe I ride too strong/fast sometimes.

>>2045757
okay you dont want to listen or think, noted. Please report back once you habe thrown the equivalent of a good light set into R&D. But please don't start out like >>2045688 because that wont 't be the root cause for dissatisfaction.
>>2045795
20"
you know about levers n shit, right? >>2045780
It may be funny but I have first hand experience. I did OTB from the aero bars, there was no time shifting weight back and maybe the situation didn't even have crashless outcomes anymore. Turns out I chose to panic brake while on the aero bars. I had the hoodie up and I swear while it did leave me properly confused I wasn't sick or badly hurt, it made the difference between night and day.

do you commute/go to work or school with your bicycle? how is it viewed in your country?

in vietnam, 99,99% people use scooters/motorbikes. richer people use cars. almost nobody use bicycle to commute. I'm actually a very rare breed here. all around me call me dumb or silly and I do agree, however I still just wanna pedal.

the real troubles that make it impossible to ride a bicycle for every occasion is when I need myself to be well prepared. all the sweats and grimes and whatever will ruin me.

also when it rains, the roads might be heavily flooded. like water up to my fucking knees. I cant pedal. drivetrain also quick to rust.

if only weather was colder and less traffic... it would be great

>>2045797
>20"
>you know about levers n shit, right?
yeah?

>>2045801
the 3rd trouble is I currently can't go so fast with acceleration on this bike. maybe i'm still not strong enough. maybe its mtb design. it's easy to pedal up to 30-40km and stay with it. but after stoplights or sudden brakes this bike just kinda suck at jumping up the speed. I can't wait to change to smaller slick tires (in 1 or 2 years). the speed should be better

will a road bike fix it? (ANY road bike, I cant spend big money)

>>2045780
I'm not saying the helmet is useless, just the movable plastic liner.

>>2045795
I'm not familiar with the lite pros, seems the short version is 82 mm long
>look sketchy (flimsy) as hell
kek, they do look spooky thin and have a few sharp corners.
plus the return spring tension screw threads directly into the body (no big deal, just make sure they dont go rusty)
but its kind of shaped like a truss and is probably strong enough so long as its forged.

>Do I even need to worry about flexing
likely not, when biking down hill 50 to 60 kph is not odd for me, so I'm a bit pessimistic about brakes.
I've not really had a v brake fail entirely on me, main thing is maintaining pad alinement during braking.
with the most dollar store pot metal vee brakes the trailing edge of the pad may rise up as the v brake arm is pulled forward by the wheel.
if the pad is too high up on the rim such flexing can cause the brake pad to rub a little on the side wall of the tire.
desu I think its mostly the barrel bushings being loose / worn down that takes this to the danger zone.

>side note
apparently tektro cx 8.4 are 84 mm long, so the tektro RX1 at 85 mm long is briddy close and should work well with campy ergopower brifters.

>recently got into cycling
>cycle about an hour a day, mostly flat, pretty casual
>secondhand fixed gear bike
>everyone telling me i NEED clips/straps
>never able to explain why

okay clip/strap/fixed gear nuts
im all ears- please convince me why i need foot retention!

my bike has these pedals, so i guess clips are what i need? i just wear skateboard shoes

>>2045809
these pedals: sorry https://www.mkspedal.com/?q=en/product/node/92

>>2045801
stop posting retarded depression image macros and get back to riding Pham

>>2045803
yes nguyen road bikes always faster than mtb slicker tires weigh less more aero position

>>2045803
I doubt you can sustain more than 30kph for a long time with your femboy physique

>>2045797
a "good" light set according to people here would be like 50-100 bucks.
how is dropping in two components with screw into the wiring translate to that?

though I'll probably not do that cause I'd rather do it well and weatherproof and I don't have a soldering iron currently.
but since my whole lamp is old and the arm for it snapped once already I'll probably just buy a whole cheap front lamp cause they apparently do have regulators and capacitors in it.

>>2045825
Go for it, then. Have fun!

>>2045809
>never able to explain why
It's just less safe to ride without, cause when you slip off, the cranks keep spinning. You won't be able to put much pressure on for reducing your speed, can't skid, and staying on the pedals gets really hard on a fast downhill.

I'd say you don't need for retention for casual cruising on flat ground. But without it, you need 2 brakes, and are missing out on everything that makes riding fixed fun in the first place.

>>2045813
its not le "retarde ddepression image macros" its a genuine look at the chaotic and hopeless reality we call "life"
>>2045814
that's just sad I guess. my bike now is 27.5" x 2.1 tires. what 700x tire size will give me the equivalent feel anon? I experimented this week and haven't used te suspension at all, turns out the tire size alone really made the ride comfy (suspension still helps alot in extra bumpy roads)

>>2045817
im actually pretty strong for my subpar and obese appearance. I just did 100 bodyweight squats yesterday

bikebag + 4 digits lock for only $2. I love chinese cheaply made shit. I kneel to my chinese-made overlords. I love my chinese slop bike.

meanwhile, a full groupset for my 1x12 mtb, even the cheapest + mix and match style still higher than the price I bought the bike ($100). I fucking hate the bike industry. I fucking hate being poor

>>2045837
Dude you need to stop asking about this and face it:
The Honda Super Cup everyone around you commutes on weighs 150kg with a full tank and an average Viet rider on it, and has 4HP. That's 3kW, or 20 Watt per kg.
Let's say you and your bike weigh 75kg and you are relatively fit so you can sustain 150 Watts.
That's 2 Watt per kg.
If you train and become a pro cyclist, doubling your sustained power output, you have 4 Watts per kg.
That's still only 20% of the power to weight that the most rickety underpowered scooter has.
Where I'm going with this: You won't ever match the speed of a scooter in traffic on your bike. Even if you're Tadej Pogacar on a $20k carbon race bike. It just isn't goint to happen.
So stop worrying about it and enjoy riding your bike.

>>2045843
it's not like I want to "win the speed race" with a scooter, I just want to be able to commute with roughly same speed as a scooter. my city has limited speed of 50kmh in most urban areas. so most people will just ride 30-60km I think.

if I go to work with scooter takes 20 mins. I want bicycle takes 25 mins or a lil later but not too late like 30-35 mins+. so this is really impossible?

how do ppl commute with bicycles in other countries though? TIME is surely a factor everyone must concern. I refuse to believe 100% of bicycle commuters just happen to work or go to school in roughly 5km

>>2045843
and also thanks for the pretty specific mini-analysis. I don't know shit about watt for cycling. if it's just for training, why do people care about watt more than cadence and bpm? cadence and bpm are universal metrics for any cardio-sports

>>2045837
post your strava rides, 100 squats is nothing, how many pull ups can you do?

>>2045855
Nta but yeah nigga you can commute on a bicycle fine. I used to do 20 miles on a cuck mtb
Now i could do it a lot faster on a road bike. Its fun
>>2045856
Other cardio sports dont have gearing. you could have cadence and bpm but be in an easy gear
Watts and cadence = speed
Cadence without watts = what are you doing nigger

>>2045857
im too poor the fucking strava and sport watch (garmin) is more expensive than my bike. my xiaomi smart watch doesn't connect with the GPS for some reason so I never "trained" with metrics.

I can't do a single pull up. not even half. but not sure how related is it to cycling. I can do 100 pushups (10x10) though

>>2045859
You have a phone bro just use free strava are u retarded

>>2045858
I will save up for as much and as long as I can. then maybe rent a road bike for two hours. $5 for 2 hours so fucking sad. maybe I should just steal a bike then return it so it's not a crime.

do in-door bicycle trainers have watts and such? I can go to the gym to find out my level, though that might not be equal to what I'd do on the roads with my own bike. I always thought training with the indoor bicycle machine is harder and the limit is higher though

>>2045771
I wasn't advocating for mips. as I said, you just have to take the mfr's word, there's no independent testing (?)
it's expensive and even if it works, the benefits are slight. otoh, if it does work may as well have it.
I was just explaining what was available.
I don't even wear a helmet.

>>2045860
I have the xiaomi app connected to my phone and xiaomi watch. it just never works. maybe I will try strava tomorrow and report back. I first need to find a route that will let me ride as fast as I can though. traffic so fucking jammed

>>2045777
the downsides are from having it too low, genius.

>>2045862
Just steal one and keep it lad dont be a moralfag fuckin embrace the niggetry
Yeah a good gym might have bikes that show watts but to be honest it doesn’t matter. Ride more
Thats it
>>2045865
>chinese shit not working
Wow thats so strange

>>2045869
there's a law in my country that any steal above $100 will be penalized and can be criminalized. I can face up to 2 years of prison. maybe I should find a $99 bike first. I will ride more tomorrow and post result. I hope I'm not so sluggish.

I also have 2 dumb questions:
how can I know the PSI of my tires? all my life I just wait for tires to be soft then go find some random scooter repair stall on the street and fill it full.

now I have a air bumper so I just bump but it doesn't have a fucking number on it. I just bump and bump.

and I just realized my bicycle hubs don't have a rubber seal that apparently many more expensive bikes have (to prevent water, dirt, etc...)

can I buy them and install them to my hubs? I'm watching bike videos again and the seller brags about it on one of his bikes. my city floods A LOT so I might get fucked in the next few months.

>>2045809
if your feet come off during a time you need to slow or stop, you either have to stomp down on the back wheel with one foot, or Fred Flintstone it.
most people panic in an emergency so doing either is extra sketchy, so most people ride foot retention so it's never an issue

>>2045831
>>2045876
okay good to know.

ive yet to run into any sketchy situations that led to a crash but my bike also has front and rear rim brakes (required by law in my country) for emergencies. that being said the added control sounds nice- slowing down with my feet is fun but i do feel kind of like i could easily lose the pedals from time to time. My pedals seem ready to accept toe clips so maybe i'll get some fitted when i take the bike in for maintenance. thanks anons

>>2045875
the word is "pump".
"bump" means something different.
buy a tire pressure gauge. if your valves are presta you need a screw-on adapter. both are super cheap.

post a pic of the hubs

>>2045881
>bike also has front and rear rim brakes
then you're fine. you don't need foot retention unless you just like it.
most who people ride fixed gear default to no brakes, so that's the assumption here when you say you have one. I see now your pic has them but it's a stock photo so it cannot be assumed it's your actual bike unless you specify.
do the police really stop you and ticket you for bicycle violations?

>>2045885
there's the video of the pumper I bought. the clock always start at 0 when I plug it in the valve and only seem to increase when I pump. I don't know if it's just me being retarded or what. so I just jork till it hard. I also just realized I used it wrong all this fucking time. I used my hands instead of feet.


I will take pic of my hub tomorrow. it's completely black and unbranded

bikeman PLEASE help me
the cable guide of my bike broke
are these cunts universal? can i just buy any??

>>2045195
CUBE support is trash if you care about that and the designs are uninspired and soulless. I do like the Trek Domane, but keep in mind that the AL 2 will have only a max tire clearance of 28mm with rim brakes. I would go with the Giant Contend or with the Trek if you can live with the tire clearance. I have the Domane AL 3 and it is amazing and with disc brakes I have more tire clearance but honestly low tier disc brakes are a bit worse than good rim brakes with alu wheels. Both of these bikes are "endurance" bikes but I personally much prefer those over gravel bikes because of more reasonable steering and more fun geometry.

>>2045889
>police getting on my ass
maybe? probably never get stopped but not worth the risk as an immigrant imo.

how much salt in sweat is too much?
does pic look above average its the back of the shirt? its a 2h20min ride total with 1300kcal burned and I am a fat fuck
I fucking love isotonic powder mixed in my water bottles, its like a drug, I bonk hard without it, could me sweating out more salt than average be the reason?

>>2045865
I got a xiaomi band 9 or whatever the fuck
connected mi app to strava
start outdoor cycling from band, then it syncs and uploads it to strava when I stop it
it just works

fix ur shit, stop coping, if you actually ride, the inaccuracy of GPS should be averaged out, and you could tell us your actual speed while riding, not le >im doing 40kph on my mtb
even with phone only strava should work, your watch should tell you your HR so you know how much cal u burn approximately

>>2045895
Shimano SM-SP18

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

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

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

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

>>2045904
that's normal, stop sperging

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

>>2045862
ur such a fucking retard

we tell u every thread stop buying shit

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


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

FUUUCXXKKKKKINGGG FAT FEMBOYYSSSSSSS PISS ME OFF


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

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

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

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

RIDE YOUR BIIIIIIIKE YOU FUCK!

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

jesus christ spoiler that shit

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

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

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

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

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

>>2045951
>>2045964
canyon endurace all road

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

>>2045978
IT'S OUT OF STOCK

>>2045976
get something less trashy this time

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

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

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

>>2045982
>But there are a lot of issues

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

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

maybe look at poseidon bikes?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will buy brand new due to a tax benefit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

good luck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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