Vietnamese Commuter's Edition

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>>2046029
This would only work if someone happened to need all those parts exactly. And even then, they look so bad they'll detract from the look of any bike you'd put them on.

im searching for a front baskets. which should I get for my 27.5" mtb anons?

I dont know shit I'm afraid of buying one that can't be installed on my bike and unable to refund it

>>2046052
I mean, I know the one with the handles can be used without installation. but there seems to be so many wide gaps for that basket/pannier I probably would need to find something to fill the surface gaps.

I like the one that basket just dont know if can install on my bike?

>>2046054
>I probably would need to find something to fill the surface gaps.
you put a backpack or bag in the basket and take it out when you stop.
please don't take this the wrong way, I'm just legitimately curious, but how are you able to tie your shoes in the morning all by yourself?

>>2046055
for backpack and some big bags it would be fine but trust me there'll be small items that get dropped between those gaps. the ones that I don't always have a bag for.

of course u can say I should just always have a bag or backpack if that's the case. but it ain't always so

I'm indeed smart enough for some things just kinda clueless and unsure about many others.
I usually wear slippers by the way. only shoes when exercise or dress up a bit

>>2046052
I know its you Nguyen what do you think of the OP being themed after you this week?

>>2046055
Based brainless Nguyen. He really should give up on women and just become a crossdresser already

>>2046056
>of course u can say I should just always have a bag or backpack if that's the case. but it ain't always so

Ordered a hitch for my Kia soul and a 1up quik rack, pic is someone else’s photo.
Should have it all in a week or so but is there anything special with racks like this to look out for in terms of security? I intend to lock and chain through both hoops and the bike to make theft a pain in the ass while traveling with a fuckhuge long thick wrapped chain I have, think that will be good enough?

>>2046082
Kinda pointless IMO.
A thief could just saw through the flimsy aluminium rack, or take off the hitch.
Don't leave your bike on there unattended unless you're driving or in secured parking. Use a cable lock that's just enough to keep someone from taking the bike without tools in a second.

>>2046064
at first I was honored but then I remember during rainy season some roads literally look like OP pic and I have to pedal though like OP pic and people keep telling me I will never have a cyclist gf. reality is disappointing
>>2046065
IM not gay I will NEVER touch anyone else's penur as long as Im alive. I would rather pay money to touch my friend's little sister breast (she 19 and already hoeing on tinder so it's legal)
>>2046066
I'm unironically too poor to afford the lavish lifestyle of having a SMALL BAG in a BIG BASKET. I thought 15 mins yesterday before deciding a basket. now I wait for sales day to buy it as cheap as possible

this for the other hand, is only 90 cents. I'm happy with this

I still can't get over how some bike repair shop charges at least $22 just to replace the rubber parts on the dropbar. they say the rubber can't just be taken out by force because they have to take out all the inner wires first, that makes it similar to assembling a brand new bike.

is this shit true? I was thinking of saving for a road bike in some year but I don't want to be EXPLOITED like this. $22 just for labor cost only, the rubber is another $22. what the fuck
fucking scamming fucking industry

out of curiosity, what makes this bike 10 times more expensive than mine? thehre are indeed some brand names component and I think this bike should be way better than mine, but this is price for used bike. mine was brand new $97 (from $174)

what do you guys think about me faking as an interested buyer and give it a test ride just to experience it? then I pay him coffee and make up some excuses then go home

>>2046102
you mean bar tape?
22 doler is okay for changing it, unless you are in a shithole like vietnam or something
>>2046104
its diminishing returns, you get lighter frame, better shifting, better brakes, better rims, better tires, softer ride, faster bike, better control, reliability, tubeless probably

>>2046101
what if a westerner bought you a cool gravel bike with campy ekar, would you put on the maid outfit then? you wouldn't have to suck anything just lay face down on the bed, relax, and enjoy :)

>>2046101
You're too poor to own a bag???
Listen, maybe offering up your bussy to American tourists actually would solve all your problems.

>>2046104

kek i made one rape joke about Nguyen and now the official meme is that since he’s asian he’s a femboy in training. which is technically true really, asians are always good at being weird with gender.

when are you gonna post your daily squats video nguyen? also.

EVERY THREAD.

SAVE MONEY SAVE MONEY SAVE MONEY SAVE MONEY FUCKING IMPATIENT FEMBOY FUCK! JUST RIDE UR SHITBIKE! I DO THE SAME THING! FUCkkk! EVERY COFFEE MEANS IT TAKES ONE MORE YEAR TO GET THAT SPECIALIZED! RAPE IF YOU KEEP BUYING BULLSHIT! RAPE IF YOU KEEP WINDOW SHOPPING FOR THINGS YOU CANT AFFORD ANYWAY! CHRIST

>>2046048 (OP)
https://youtu.be/1s0XsulDXtk?si=n_sET3C6YmH1xu6_

>>2046132
no idea what this was but it was kino

>>2046132
>road tax
started off cool but I stopped watching right there, that's how you can tell it was made by cageoids

>>2046136
>Redditor that pays Strava to tell him how fast he’s going can’t laugh at himself in a 30 second YT video

Off my board

>>2046138
I will laugh at things that are funny, like the first 30 seconds before the retarded road tax part

>>2046048 (OP)
QUICK
Should I get this used Topstone 105 with hydraulic discs for CAD$1700? I'll try and offer CAD$1600. Either this or I'm going to get a new Da Vinci hatchet 16S for CAD$1550

>>2046147
Buy it only if it's in like-new shape and you can test ride it before you buy.
Still goes against the rule never to pay more than half the new price on any used bike cause you lose the warranty, free bike fit and access to a shop that prioritizes you over bikes not bought there.

>>2046147

Too much money imo.

>>2046147
canyon endurace allroad

the little chubby asian femboy was going to ride with strava to proove he can sustain 30-40kph on his shitty hardtail

what happened?

Did I overpay for this $350? I like it way more than my trek 1000 or trek 2120.

KHS FLIGHT 500 54cm Alloy Road Bike Complete Ultegra 27 speed
MSRP $1199
Frame is 54cm 6061 Aluminum
Fork is Carbon Threadless
Rear Derailleur is Shimano Ultegra 9 Speed 12t -28t Cassette
Front Derailleur is Tiagra
Shimano 105 3x19 Shifters
Cranks are Truvativ Elita 30-42-52 front rings
25.4 Stem and 42cm Bar Alloy
Front Wheel Alexrims B450 Road Hub and Rear Wheel Sunrims MZ14 700x25c X 700x23c Tires
Come with Bottle cages

>>2046161
you already bought it, you like it, you obviously try to advertise it as good, fishing for a "worth it" answer. the money is gone, enjoy the bike.

>>2046161
fit looks wonky with the low saddle and long stem unless you're an ape.
23mm tires on non-tubeless-ready rims are slow, uncomfortable and puncture-prone.
3x on a road bike is kinda useless.
For a little more you could have gotten something more modern with 2x11 and 28mm tire clearance.

>>2046106
$22 is not ok. never fucking ok. just for your information, a pair of novatec hubs only cost me $44. why do we even eed rubber anyway, just do it raw.

I really hope that bike is superior since other people haggled his price alot

>>2046115
prostitution is NEVER the answer. selling one's soul away for mortal values and earthly desires will put one's soul to HELL and SUFFER FOREVER. I also prefer JK (high school girl outfit) way more than maids.

>>2046120
do NOT vouch for prostitution and other ill-minded practices. it could damage one's soul and integrity. this is why onlyfans is at it's peak... people don't contemplate about spiritual values anymore....

>>2046130
its NOT technically true its only true for some asians that have sketchy appearance that can look both male or female. the ones that do crossdressing cosplay or tuck their small penis in on Twitter and ask for money. some of them are cute though

anyway the plan failed bigly. I contacted the $1000 bike user and he just told me "this bike is in pristine condition, no need for a test drive". I could never afford it anyway. maybe I should consider selling drugs, or just steal bikes from now on.

>>2046132
the visual is cool. though I doubt whether cyclists really look like this

>>2046159
the GPS on my strava simply doesn't work. I dont know why. I will take some time to try again. I wish my smart band came with GPS so I can just skip all this bullshit

>>2046161
why do bikes never specify their BB and hubs too? and wheel materials or brand too. I always thought 1x7 or 2x7 is enough for most urban needs

>>2046171
kek no need for a test drive.

surely mr banh mi didnt fall for it right

>>2046151
The thing I'm worried about is the quality of the topstones and that the Hatchet I'm looking to buy new would need new gravel tires cause they have some kind of all road tires on.
>>2046157
Out of stock

>>2046171
if the wheels are hand built (or at least built to order like some china carbon wheels) then it can make sense but if it's a factory wheel the hub can be determined by the wheel (if it matters) or the hub is so low end that it's not worth mentioning (which is true in this example)

the bottom bracket also barely matters for most bikes, certainly not an old alloy frame. some press fit frames will inspire autism that gets people to start sperging about third party BBs but if you mention your BB when you're selling a bike like that you're basically advertising that there's something questionable about the fit or the facing or the tolerances, because why else would you have replaced an invisible part? let alone spend that kind of money. so yeah you could say oh I replaced my factory token ninja lite with a hambini or a wheels manufacturing BB for $200 extra wow just think of the improved tolerances or the increased off-axis stress limits, but it's like saying oh sure I've got HIV but my viral loads are so low as to be undetectable thanks to the cocktail of antiretrovirals I'm on. sure, on paper, that's reassuring, but in practice it just frightens people away

why are marathon pluses out of stock on the website i cant RIDE on my NEW BIKE without getting CUT UP BY ALL THE GLASS IN THE ROAD please god RESTOCK THEM NOW. NOW NOW NOW

buy 5 sets of conti ultrasports and replace them as they fail

I'm exploring the idea of getting a front wheel with a dynamo hub, for running lights and maybe charging my garmin.

It looks like most modern dynamo hubs are for disk brakes and wheels larger than 26'', what options are there for 26ers with rim brakes?

>>2046181
Shimano Alivio DH-T4000-1N
Wheel size doesn't matter, only spoke count does. It's available for 32 or 36 spokes, fits 100mm width (standard for forks on 26 inch MTBs), quick release axles and rim brakes.

>>2046187
Thank you anon, will look into it.

What's the lore behind the baconrider schizo that shows up in random threads?

>>2046190
He posted in a moot thread back in the day and moot said something that appeared positive (may have been sarcastic) and after that all the redditors decided they need to suck his cock to get max updoots

>>2046102
>rubber parts on the dropbar
the hoods?
yeah, you can cut the old ones off but the new ones you need to route the brake cables through the hood again. some integrated shifters might need the shift cables through them, too, but mine don't, at least. anyway, that means the brake cables have to be unbolted (or whatever it's called for hydro) put the new hood on, bend it over to get at the lever and run the cable through the brake lever again. so when you reattach the brake lever with your new hood, you have to do a brake job on the caliper at the other end, too.
so, $20 sounds like a deal to me but if you're too cheap for that click the park tool link in the op and do it yourself, crybaby.

>>2046161
between that kooky adjustable stem and the hoods pointing at the sky, prev owner didn't know how to fit a bike.
otherwise it looks pretty cool.
the price seems a little high at first just because it's used but it seems to have pretty good components so it's probably ok? I wouldn't feel ripped off if I'd bought it, at least.

>>2046190
he had a stroke and his legs don't work anymore so he rides everywhere on a hand-cranked tricycle. his posting style is supposedly from the stroke but some anons call that into question. I don't care either way because he posts interesting pictures about what life is like where he is , which is good enough imo.

>>2046215
it is absolutely not from the stroke, it's an affectation that he uses because it's recognizable and "quirky", he sometimes schizoposts in plain english without the trip. picrel is from his greatest hits album but it's on a variety of topics.

>>2046048 (OP)
How come nobody has made a bicycle that's designed to handle shit like in that pic? I know it can be done, just make a bike with larger wheels and a bit more ground clearance, it would be a niche market sure but it would be a deciated market

>>2046216
Nta
I like him at least he goes outside and posts it on here. schizo or not rather see what bacon is up to than see another fag argue about shit poor people bikes

>Use chain checker on my 12 speed chain I changed earlier this year
>Already have close to 6k miles this year on it, chain checker slots right inside with no resistance showing it's time for a new chain so I order one.
>Get new chain in the mail, same as old chain, trim it to same number of links and put it on
>As soon as I start riding on the highest gear it starts skipping every second

What am I doing wrong? My cassette is around the same milage as my chain, only the highest gear is skipping the chain works normal on every other gear and the derailleur is adjusted properly. I'm sure if I just get a new cassette too It would stop but I don't want to spend another $70 on a new cassette when I just installed this one back in February.

The old chain still rides fine too, no skipping or anything on the highest gear. What is the general way you deal with new chains and cassettes anyways? Is it best to change the chain and cassette at the same time, or multiple chains on the same cassette? I've always thought that you could go through multiple chains before needing a new cassette and have done that many times in the past.

>>2046220
If you go too long before a new chain you're better off just riding the whole setup until it starts failing and then replacing all of it at once

If you're diligent about chain checking sure you can do many chains first before a cassette, it seems you may not have done so though.

>>2046222
I ride on almost entirely flats, so I'm almost always riding on the highest gear since the only "hills" where I live are going over the levees and bridges, that and a strong headwind are the only times I don't need to ride on the highest gear. I'm guessing it just wears out my top cog very rapidly as it's always kind of been an issue with it starting to bounce on the highest gear very early into a cassettes lifetime. Usually changing the chain fixes it for another few thousand of miles before I change the cassette again but this time the cassette was changed just under 5k miles ago and it's already really worn down I guess.

I think I'm just going to start buying a bunch of 11T cassette cogs for mine and just replace those every time I change my chain.

>>2046217

What does /bqg/ think of my new bike? I think it's a cheap Walmart Cruiser, was just given to me for free. First thing I did was take the fenders off. What else should I do with it? Kinda thinking about adding a derailleur to make it more practical even if I have to take it into a shop but that probably wont be worth it and I almost prefer the simplicity of the single speed. I have this vision of slowly upgrading this into more of a utility bike, but what do you guys think?

>>2046224
Stop mashing and start spinning.
Shift down at least twice from what you now think is the correct gear, then use that one. A cadence of 90 is optimal.

>>2046226
>First thing I did was take the fenders off
why the fuck would you intentionally gimp your bike?

>>2046229
I dunno, I thought they looked kinda gay and I noticed it rides slightly better without them but that might just be placebo

>>2046226
you can't feasibly put gears on that bike.
also, "slowly upgrading" a cheap bike doesn't work. just ride it as is, and if you get frustrated with its low quality cause you actually like riding, buy something better. Only thing worth upgrading are saddle, tires, pedals, and adding a rack/basket/lights. you can migrate those onto any future new bike, too.
also, put the fenders back on, that's not a race bike.

>>2046231
>you can't feasibly put gears on that bike.
What if I did something like a kick shifter instead?

>>2046232
You'd have to replace the rear wheel (assuming it would even fit inside the frame width and dropouts) and add a front brake (assuming the front wheel has a braking surface). Then you'd have 2 gears, which doesn't make a lot of difference.
For that money you can already buy a better bike used.

>>2046233
Fair, although these are 26" wheels and it already has a coaster brake on the rear wheel for what it's worth so I don't know how much modification to the frame would have to be involved, I'm just asking if its even worth it, and it seems like it isn't. I think I prefer having it be a single speed anyways, these thicker tires make it a solid single speed gravel rider.

>>2046234
You'd lose the coaster brake if you mount a kick shift hub. Also, it might change the chainline, then you need a different crank/bottom bracket...
I'd go the other way, mount a handlebar without rise, a sportier saddle, raise it to the correct height, and get better tires (e.g. Schwalbe Kojak or Kenda Small Block Pro). Maybe lower the gear ratio with a bigger cog in the back, to make hills easier (I like something like 2.5:1).
That'll make a world of difference.

>>2046220
If you change the chain at .5% wear, you should get 1 cassette per 3 chains.
If the chain wears to 1% stretch the cassette will be so worn that a new chain will skip on it
From my understanding anyway. I wax mine so I don't experience much wear, so idk first hand

What's the catch here? This is much cheaper than other brands.

>>2046254
nothing. It's a 2023 model and they're clearing their stock. If it's available in your size, go for it.

>>2046171
>the GPS on my strava simply doesn't work
yea sure

>>2046258
it works but it always shows wrong speed.
its lying saying I only go 20 but that's not true!

>>2046230
You're retarded

>>2046254
>carbon
Does he know?

Why are horizontal track ends open at the back and not at the front?
To get the chain off and remove the wheel, you have to unscrew the chain tensioner screws and then meticulously reset the chain tension when you put it back in.
If they were open to the front, you could just unscrew the axle nuts, remove the wheel to the front and put it back without losing your setting.

Why don't big bike companies sell framesets alongside bikes at least in limited numbers?

>>2046264
Trek chads winning again

Help me out with 90's mtb sizing. I want to build up one but only if it's remotely right size.

>177/84cm or 5'10/33''
>diamondback topanga frameset, mid 90's. 50€
>seller measured:
>Top tube 58cm
>seatpost CT 52,5-53cm
>seatpost CC 49cm

I guess it's a 20'' frame. Is this workable?

some catalogue from 1995.
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/145056-2/Scannable+Document.pdf

>>2046264
big bike companies get big by streamlining their logistics and selling huge numbers, which pushes the price. Few people buy framesets, so it would complicate logistics for no measurable increase in sales.

>>2046267
My instinct says the top tube would be 2cm too long.
I'm 172 with 80cm inseam and generally fair well with 54cm top tubes.
Those 90's MTBs are crazy long.
Nothing you couldn't mitigate with a more modern handlebar that curves back just a little instead of being broomstick-straight, a 1cm shorter stem, or putting the saddle 1cm forward, for a leg angle a bit closer to a road bike. You're in the right ball-park.

>>2046262
when they open to the front you can't have TITE GAPZ cause then you can't get the wheel in or out.

>>2046261
What?

>>2046283
its going to crumble to dust if you look at it wrong

>>2046172
yes. he can smell the poor coming out from my monitor. I need to rizz up in the future if I wanna test drive or steal some bike

>>2046174
I thought it'd be better if they brand or announce every component. reliable source and transparency is what helps customers in the long run. but maybe I dont know enough about bike yet

>>2046212
so like, every N months or years I will have to pay $44 just for the rubber alone? is it even necessary? I don't understand why it gotta be so costly and difficult to do maintenance. I'm not a crybaby im just poor and unemployed. maybe I should stick to flatbars

>>2046258
it really does not. it does not fucking connect. not even wrong speed. I will try again tomorrow but with different app (Zepp) then we'll see.

they delivered the $1 bag to me today and man it's so fucking SCAMMY the bag is smaller than my fucking asshole I cant even put my phone in it (not that I will). why do sellers do this? why do they lie to our face and get away with it? I'm sick and tired of this corrupted world

btw, should I worry about wheels not straight to the frame, after some sudden near-fall brakes? just moments ago I braked so hard it slipped and I almost fell. I don't know if this repeats many times my wheel gonna lean to one side?

>>2046285
I think it's an asian cultural trait to determine trustworthiness by expecting all possible information to be made available up front and letting the consumer decide what's relevant

up to a point western consumers want info too, but only up to a point, if it's done to the same degree as you would do for an asian customer, the westoid bristles at the perceived information overload and reads it as fast talking sales gibberish intended to overwhelm and deceive

the westoid asks "can I trust the person selling this, do they have prestige", the eastoid shops by facts and logic and the persona of the seller is expected to be subordinated to the facts

>>2046286
you posted that to /ck/ last week

>>2046289
wow... actually very deep answer from u, and maybe it makes sense too. but I think this is a bit wild. smart and dumb, cheap and genuine people everywhere. I'm just poor and cheap this why I wanna look everything at once. make best decision tat I can... sellers reputation can go from 100 to 0 very quickly though. even companies can be like that too.

>>2046298
yes I did. this dish superior to fast food fried chicken. I can't even eat this daily though. its fucking $2.30. I typically spend around $1 per meal

>>2046286
>>2046302
there's a lesson to be learned here. You bought cheap shit unseen instead of just using a plastic bag until you've saved enough for a proper one, and instead of saving money, you now wasted one days worth of food.
Same thing with bikes: Don't spend money unless you can afford something with at least basic functionality

>>2046305
well yeah. for $1 I'm just glad it worked only mad it seems smaller than the pics advertised. I can't use plastic bags due to a few reasons. I actually need a basket next too. gotta be smarter and control myself better I guess...

no bikes until 2028
no fancy restaurant meals (even with friends or family) until 2028
no paying for overpriced processed foods like smoked cheese until 2028
no drinking sugar slops like redbulls until 2028

by that time if I can fulfill all this I would be a healthier, slightly richer person. I CAN make up for what I wasted and lost and I WILL do just that

>>2046307
i forgot to add
no dressing like a maid until 2028

Got a new threaded fork for my bike. Put it in a vice, cut it down to size, everything assembled perfectly. But when I try to put a quill stem in it, it bottoms out just below its min insertion line. It's not a gradual tightening, the cutoff between moves freely and stops is pretty abrupt, I can push it just a bit deeper with a lot of resistance. What can cause that? Did I pinch the fork or something?

>>2046309
I couldn't help noticing that you didn't say no dressing like a catgirl

>>2046311
>quill stem

>>2046267
I’m the same heigth but with slightly shorter legs and longer torso and my 90s GT measures 55cm top tube and works well for me with a 100mm stem.

Pretty low and forward position with that setup, but maybe that can give you a reference.

Chances are the frame is a little too big unless you go with an awkwardly short stem

>>2046313
I mean, I could get me a new fork, a new headset and a new stem. Or just a cheap undesirable fork. Why would I splurge on a beer singlespeed?

>>2046315
cus some random retard like me marks 2 words from your post and makes a shitpost

What's the "good" chinkshit on AliExpress and what to avoid?

can someone tell me if it's possible to raise these bars, and how? cause I'm basically falling over forwards on the bike when I adjust the seat proper

>>2046323
it's a skill you learn
come to /csg/ on /g/

ok so im a fat fuck
I am thinking of getting lower gearing cus I got my shit fucked on a recent climb
but apparently I did more than 400w for ~20min, which is good for a beginner no?
and apparently copilot says gearing doesnt lower needed energy, just lets you run higher cadance for more sustainable power output. wtf?

>>2046327
The only thing you can try is a shorter stem.

>>2046329
ok so the fucker did an oopsie, my vertical speed is lower so I did like 200w not 400.....

>>2046327
not so much shorter, but buy a stem with more rise if you can. it's hard to see yours but it looks like yours is already has a pretty high rise. maybe look into the gooseneck stems that people use for dropbar conversions.
you can also get a riser stem.

>>2046329
Gearing also lets you run the same cadence you're doing now, at half the speed and power output.

>>2046327
Ergotec High Charisma.

>>2046330
>>2046334
>>2046337
>want to raise it
>buy a shorter one
what?
so I can't just undo some bolts and pull the stick out more like normal bikes? why would they make something not adjustable? might as well not have a movable seat tube either

>>2046344
>what?
>so I can't just undo some bolts and pull the stick out more like normal bikes
look at your picture. you have a threadless headset where the stem clamps around the "stick" in the center. they can easily be adjusted, but yours is already at the top of the stick, there's nowhere else for it to go.
were not telling you to get a smaller one. were telling you to get a stem that clamps at the top of the steerer tube and then goes further up. look at how high away from the bike the handlebars are in >>2046337

>>2046226
Don't listen to the rest of the queers replying to you, fenders are for chumps or Br*ts who live in a rainy shithole and constantly have to slog through puddles

>>2046346
"oh, hey boss. yeah, I'm not coming in today because it's raining."

>>2046232
A wheel with an IGH is going to be more expensive than your whole bike was new.

I’ve got a 3x9 hybrid bike that shifts kinda shitty and I never use the small front gear.

Worth redoing the drivetrain to a 2x9?

>>2046345
okay.. i get it... thanks
why are MTBs so fucking weird

>>2046359
>buys old as fuck bike thats not his size
>"wHy ARe MtbS sO fUCkiNg WEirD"

>>2046365
I didn't buy it, its available for free but I didn't take it.
it seems too much effort compared to normal bike where you can just raise the bars.

>>2046368
Those "normal" bikes you talk about haven't been made for decades.
And the old quill stems sucked.

What's up with the wider tyre meme that I've seen in online discourses lately? Anyone swapped to widers and noticed gains?

>>2046377
It's been going for a while now but the quick run down on the physics of the phenomenon comes down to contact patch surface area and how that relates to traction and rolling resistance. The scientists are now believing that rolling resistance is a product of contact patch surface area. The old belief was that thinner tires were faster because it felt faster, now that we have the tools to measure the physics of it all, we're realizing that thinner tires have a long contact patch which is worse for rolling resistance when comfort is taken into consideration. The prevailing belief is that, a wider but shorter contact patch has a negligible loss in rolling resistance for a significant gain in traction and comfort which allows a rider to push harder for longer. This does not mean a wider tire rolls with less resistance than a thinner tire but that with the extra traction given by a wider tire, rolling resistance and comfort can now be tuned via tire pressure instead of tire width

>>2046377
Wider tires have less rolling resistance in real world conditions when the road isn't
Conventional wisdom was that wider tires have more rolling resistance due to lower pressure, more weight and more wind resistance.
In recent years, data-driven analysis has shown that wider tires have less rolling resistance on real world surfaces that aren't perfectly smooth, weight isn't an issue cause with modern materials you can build a bike that's 4 pounds below UCI minimum anyway, and 30mm tires are even more aero than thinner ones.
So 30-32 is the new meta.

>>2046377
Wider tires have less rolling resistance in real world conditions when the road isn't
Conventional wisdom was that wider tires have more rolling resistance due to lower pressure, more weight and more wind resistance.
In recent years, data-driven analysis has shown that wider tires have less rolling resistance on real world surfaces that aren't perfectly smooth, weight isn't an issue cause with modern materials you can build a bike that's 4 pounds below UCI minimum anyway, and 30mm tires are even more aero than thinner ones.
So 30-32 is the new meta.

>>2046377
Conventional wisdom was that wider tires have more rolling resistance due to lower pressure, more weight and more wind resistance.
In recent years, data-driven analysis has shown that wider tires have less rolling resistance on real world surfaces that aren't perfectly smooth, weight isn't a big issue anymore cause with modern materials you can build a bike that's 4 pounds below UCI minimum anyway, and 30mm tires are even more aero than thinner ones.
So 30-32 is the new meta.

while we talking bout tires
TPU inners have lower rolling resistance really close to tubeless, but arent that strong like bytul
would tpu+ tubeless ready tires be worth it for gravel? or will I get tons of punctures?

>>2046382
They aren't more puncture-prone.
They are more expensive, less heat-restistant (can blow on long downhills with rim brakes), age more rapidly and you have to pump them up to pressure before every ride.

>>2046226
You'll learn that you should've kept the fenders on, I did. I loved my shitty Target Cruiser. Keep the single speed and put the fenders back on.

how the FUCK do i walk with cleats
im prancing on my tippy toes like a faggot

>>2046377
me come from 700x32c to mtb 27.5" x 2.1" big difference
slower smoother safer

I've got a wheelset with DT350 hub. Currenlty it's a QR one. How do I convert it to TA? Can you double check my reasoning?
>front wheel
remove the adapter HRCXXX00N4369S
install HWGXXX00S6885S endcaps
>rear wheel
remove existing endcaps, install HWGXXX0002193C endcaps

>>2046377
700x32 is shit for climbing because it's like 5 pounds extra per pair but for anything else it's faster because you have better grip and more comfort so you don't fatigue as hard

What tire pressure should I go for 20" (406) tires? I'm 85kg and bike is around 10kg.
I looked at the usual places (silca/sram) and they don't have 20" wheel configs for their calculators

>>2046420
Look at what it says on the tire as max pressure, put in 2/3 of that.
What, are you trying to maximize performance and comfort on your Dahon?

>>2046426
Comfort, yes. I'm trying to avoid pinch flats, over inflating, or bottoming out. Thanks anon.

I am new to biking. I got given a bike and after my first ride I tried to raise the handle bars. Now i cant screw the top cap back in. Anyone know wtf I did wrong?

>>2046402
Just embrace it. Cleats or no, it's the faggiest hobby there is.

>>2046432
You can't raise them on a bike with threadless headtube, after the fork has been installed and cut. You'll have to buy a stem that is sloped upwards, a stem length adapter (shit for anything but the most casual riding), handlebars with rise, or a new fork.

>>2046433
unironically based

>>2046402
You walk on your heels, you walk as little as possible, and you own it.
You're a cyclist, not a peasant pedestrian.

>>2046443
And when some guy tries to kick your ass you have to do your clicky clack waddle back on your gay bike because escape is your only option

>>2046402
just learn to tapdance and tapdance everywhere when you're off the bike

>>2046409
>5 pounds extra per pair
show me the specs of one single brand of tires where the weight difference between 23mm and 32mm is five pounds.
it's going to be closer to 50 grams or something. far less than even a single pound, except maybe the gnarliest offroad knobbies, which aren't available in 23mm anyway and probably not even 32

>>2046432
ya, previous owner cut the fork steerer tube to fit him and it's too short for you. what anon said about workarounds is all you can do unless you buy a new fork.

>>2046448
I'm sure it feels like nothing if you're an average amerifat

>>2046369
what are you talking about?
literally any bike other than mtb (which are pretty rare cause who would ride an MTB in the city?) has an adjustable stem

what about this thing?

>>2046453
you don't know what you're talking about. he's right. there's still old quill stem bikes on the road, but nobody makes them anymore.

>>2046454
what about it?
if you want to put it on your bike then go for it, but we're not going to vouch for such an abomination. maybe the short one is alright, but the long one looks like a trip to the dentist.

>>2046402
also i got dual purpose shoes
what do i do against the mount for the 2 hole cleats rattling around? i cant put the screws in cause they are in the way

wy don't more bike companies make this kinda design anymore? its so classic, so gentleman... so SOVL...

>>2046472
nevermind i managed to zip tie them in place

>>2046446
ever got hit in the teeth by a cleat?

Copped this for €100.
Did I do good or nah? I know Bridgestone has a cult following, but not knowledgeable enough to tell if it's warranted or just oldheads reminiscing the "good ol' days."

It's been ridden for sure but condition is good for a bike in its 30s.

Planning to put a basket on and use as a commuter.

>>2046480
Looks ok for a commuter. I can't tell if it's just the picture but the chain looks bad, and I'd probably change the configuration of the seat

>>2046231
>and if you get frustrated with its low quality
You've been mindbroken by the bicycle industry into being a consooomer that thinks you need some overbuilt $5k road princess just to not-ride anywhere. That's a single speed with a frame two wheels and a crank, there is so little to go wrong in the first place that I'd be impressed to find anyone snobbish enough to get "frustrated" with it

>>2046472
just take them out of the shoe, the footbed lifts up

>>2046480
breddy gud
the tires look like they've been replaced at least this decade, you'll probably want to get new grips and saddle
if there's a co-op or place where you can scavenge parts, i highly recommend replacing the cantilevers with linear pulls and getting compatible levers at the same time
you'll see why the first time you try changing the cable or pads

>>2046494
not on mine i checked

>>2046480
it's a cool bike but it's too small for you.
that frame is for an extremely short person and someone put a ridiculously long stem on it to compensate.
if it works for you then it's probably fine but it looks fucking retarded.
good buy for $100 regardless. if you can find a short-assed Grant follower you can probably get triple that amount.

>>2046497
>>2046480
oh shit that ritchey logic fork is aftermarket and dope. you could probably get a fair amount for it by itself if you were so inclined

>>2046484
I ride a fixed gear and a 90s MTB.
Nice buzzword salad though, just a little too salty.

>>2046474
what kind of design? a small frame hybrid/city bike? plently of those, or do you like the color scheme you well rounded femboy

Anyone uses this thing? Or an alternative? Looks great on paper, if it works well could even use it at home

>>2046453
Quill stems (in the first world anyway) are really only found on intentionally super basic bikes. Even low end chinesium Walmart bikes use threadless steerers and stems.
The road and gravel bike market has gone as far as to start using integrated stem and bar combos on the high end, or at least aero stems with internal routing in some price ranges.
MTB has mostly stuck to the 1-1/8” threadless headset and stems since the mid 90’s, and after that got super popular so now almost every bike uses that as the defacto standard

>>2046525
are you going to carry it on the bike? where?
I use this, gets the job done, works on presta and automotive valves, was like 12 euros

https://road.cc/content/review/zefal-gravel-mini-pump-304113

>>2046531
I guess gravel is only for meme reasons right, I guess it should be good for any type of tyre

>>2046525
The Cycplus products are also popular, neat little pieces of kit

This is my old Peugeot folder

I putz around the city or do simple errands like going to the grocery down the street with it.

I've been using a plastic box on the rear fender rack, but it has a pannier clip... which get's me wondering... would traditional panniers actually work on a bike this low without having the feet hit the bags while pedaling?
Any ideas, recommendations or upgrades for a bike novice idiot like me that only uses a bike for practical purposes?

Not pictured is I've ordered a Soubitez dyno light set for the few times I might be out at dusk.

>>2046517
it's not just the color scheme. it's THE theme anon. it's the full length, reliable fenders that save 99% of commuters problem. it's the stylish front rack that can combine and extend with any baskets (even ones for e-bike, which is like a cage). it's the simplicity of the design (except 3x. I'm still a 1x devotee). it's how little care or budget needed to maintain this bike and keep it operational and beautiful. it's the STEEL frame that people pay $$$$ for but it's actually $$$ here (just $100).

maybe I'm growing some kinda bike autism. I just talked like this to my friend earlier today and he called me mentally ill. I'm not feminine by the way

>>2046529
>Walmart
ah, so you're American.

>>2046539
my old panniers have the forward facing edge of the rectangle cut off at an angle to eliminate heel strike, but all the new ones I see are ortliebs that are symmetrical. might want to check for something like that. you can copy the measurements onto e.g. some cardboard and see how it'll look against the bike.
I don't think they would drag the ground but maybe, it could be close. just have to check the specs I guess.
another thing is the second mount point on the bottom of the pannier may be lower than the bottom of your short rack, but I imagine it could be modified to work with a little creativity

>>2046082
Update, installed the receiver and rack with no issues
It does wiggle a bit when going over bumps but not very much to where it’s concerning, it’s mostly twisting that it does which is inherent to basically anything like this
It doesn’t tap the car with my handlebars which is nice, gotta make sure to keep my pedals down and strapped so the pedal sits in the well for the license plate
This rack doesn’t have a through pin, it’s just a friction expander ball which I don’t like, so I killed two birds with one stone and the combination of security against theft of the rack and making sure it can’t fall out, I used a big chain

>>2046560
This chain is stronger than the aluminum rack, this also keeps it from backing out all the way should it work itself loose, this would keep it in the receiver and at least give me a chance of noticing before it falls out

But im neurotic anyway so this thing will be inspected in its entirety daily before going anywhere

>>2046561
(I zip tied the chain slack to the receiver to keep it from dangling too)

Overall impressions, the Kia soul “lifestyle hitch” is overbuilt, it’s worth its $300 asking price for sure, it feels way more robust than it needs to be for something that isn’t meant to tow anything
The mounting it uses involves holes built into the frame and it’s like 4 layers of body/frame thick at that point, and it uses grade 8 hardware of an excessive diameter
I wouldn’t hesitate to tow a light trailer with this, like a little U-Haul box would be well within its design spec, I see why they don’t do that and it’s covered in stickers to not do that though, since it’s bolt on it meets zero safety requirements for that, the Kia has no harness for lights, and the cvt would probably catch fire

The 1up quick rack is also super nice, it feels very solid, it’s super simple to use, and it’s out of the way. This design means I can still open my trunk even with the rack folded up flat against the bumper
The ratcheting feels smooth and tight, I actually forgot the key tool on the rack, threw my bike on it, and tightened the holders down before doing my test drive and it was exactly where I left it when I got back, it didn’t slip out
My test was a pothole filled gravel road at speed, and crossing every train track in town with no care for my struts, besides the twist wiggle it went nowhere nor felt like it was going too far at any point
Nice

>>2046560
seems nice. the arms going over the wheels is something I've only seen on busses. I've used them a few times, they're really convenient. quick and sturdy. at least the bus models are.

>>2046563
That’s actually the primary reason I chose it, that ratcheting loop over the wheel mechanism just seems the most secure to me out of any other rack attachment
And then this just seemed like the best option for me for those types of bike racks
I’m very pleased with it OOTB, we’ll see how it holds up long term

>>2046497
Old school mtbs usually have like 100mm+ riser stems, someone just turned it into a cruiser by adding a shorter stem. Being that it's shorter, it needs to be taller to be in a similar ranger as the original riser stem. Nothing wrong with it in its current configuration

>>2046568
hmm, I see what you're saying. it's still slightly higher than your example, which just makes it look even more strange, even though it's not, I guess.
>>2046480
if it was me, I'd get riser bars and then lower that quill stem the same amount as the rise. even better, get a stem similar to what it originally had and put a bar with rise and sweep back. it's not necessary, I guess, but it would even out the proportions. for upright riding I really like how swept bars steer, esp with ergo grips. if the handling seems weird how it is currently my guess is this would even out the handling but you won't know for sure until you do it.

I want to buy a used bike for touring and daily commuting, no fixed budget but below 1000€ would be good and if its half of that I also wouldn't mind. I think I should go with a steel frame as many seem to swear on it for touring, 28" wheels and disc brakes. None of these are an absolute must have though.
I have recently tried a friend's Rohloff which felt awesome, but because I don't want my bike to look expensive to prevent theft I think I would prefer a derailleur. Another reason is that I imagine it is harder to tell the condition of a used hub and I don't want one breaking after a few years because the previous owner never changed oil.
Now to my question: For a few weeks I have been scouting ebay for a decent offer within a reasonable radius, but without any success. My list of search terms includes
>Koga Miyata
>Trek
>Vsf Fahrradmanufaktur
>Stevens
Which other brands should I look for? I am located in Germany.
If you have any advice in general for buying a (used) touring bike please tell me as well, this is the first time I am paying this much and I want it to last me many years. I also think about buying a cheap bike with rusty components but an intact frame and replacing everything to get some experience with bike repair, but I worry that I will not be able to tell if there are any flaws during a test ride when many components need replacement.

Yeahh I got a bike question for you. What's your favorite snack to refuel during a ride? :3 picrel

>>2046602

>>2046602
bratwurst and a coke

>>2046602

>>2046584
Ya by shorter I should have said "less reach" but you get me
It's a bit tall for sure, looks goofy but the fit on old mtbs is definitely different than modern stuff

>>2046559
thank you anon for the reply, yeah, I was seeing that all the modern panniers seem to either be a shapeless bag or squared off or like a big folding out box, but it looks like on eBay I can get some older panniers that have the cut-angle design.

I'll try the cardboard idea to see what size and shape might work best.

cheers.

I'm a beginner to bikes. I keep buying them, and the gears start "sticking"--they don't shift for longer and loger periods after I click the thingy. Eventually they become unuseable.

Sometimes I take it to a bike shop and try to explain my problem, only for the gears to magically work while I'm demonstrating for the dude.

Other times he does something and it works for about an hour, then it's back to being a piece of shit

what the fuck is going on and what do I do about it

pic. My bike in Laos. I like going on long bike tours of a country.

>>2046633
You have to regularly lube the chain and cables, clean the rollers, and replace parts as they wear out.
Or you bought a bike shaped object that's designed to work only during the test ride.
If you're not going to do maintenance, buy a single speed or a bike with an internal gear hub.

>>2046633
are ypu buying new bikes or used?
if used they probably need maintanence which you dont do, then chain and cassetes get worn out completely
do you shift under load? crosschain?

>>2046633
oh and also on the pic the bike is loaded, when you take it to a shop I bet its not

>>2046602

>>2046602
>>2046605
>>2046608
>>2046673
bowel cancer speedrun
eat real food

>>2046675
like what what's your favorite treat

>>2046675
>ride fast
>consume chews
>die young
What's the downside? Fuck mouse utopia.

>>2046673
What's even the point of these?
(Or gels for that matter)
>high ratio of carbs to weight, bro
It's sugar. Why not just add the correct amount of sugar to your water bottle?
Hell, I've done 100-milers in the heat where I simply drank grape juice. Worked perfectly fine to "precision fuel" me.

>>2046690
People that can afford it will pay for convenience. It's basically just professional gummy in a convenient lightweight pouch with no dyes or animal products or blah blah. It's not a conspiracy. I just eat candy it's cheaper. Specifically airheads because they have maltodextrin which converts into glucose like instantly. Also they're so tasty for me as a treat!!!

>>2046690
It's because the electrolytes will help give a long pace of energy to regenerate your mitochondria

>>2046697
That's true but you can get electrolytes from so many other sources. Maybe not magnesium so easily, but definitely sodium and potassium

>>2046690
yeah I just use nestea powder with extra sugar, salt, lite salt (for potassium).
ive heard gels are easier to digest or something though. but also heard that the ideal glucose to fructose ratio is 1:0.8 or 1:1. sugar is 1:1

bikenoob here. I just realized after browsing like at least 50 bike models below $1000 MSRP.
it's all the same more or less. what the fuck? I mean of course qualities differ, some stuff are more reliable and durable and shit but in the end they're still kinda the same???

like no big innovations or step ups between all those bikes. am I understanding it correctly, or is this something I MUST try and can only feel when riding? on specs, measures and tests, they all don't differ much from each other.

>>2046732
you compared a bunch of bikes in the same price range and are surprised they all have a similar quality level?
Here's a protip: around the $1000 range, ALL brands import a frame from one of the big factories in Korea or Taiwan, bolt components from one of the two leading manufacturers on and put their logo on it.
If you want something different from what's currently trendy, you'll have to pay more.

>>2046733
I mean I compare from $200 to 1000 too not just around $1000. I understand pay more to get more though. reason why I didn't look more expensive bikes cuz I think I can't afford it anytime soon so save it for when I'm rich.

redpill me on the bike frames. how can they be so expensive? some frames cost more than an expensive bike already. I know it's not just the titanium/carbon stuff. even alu and steel can be very pricey too. how much of it is just preference/style? and how much is actual superiority in quality, perfromance and durability (last a lifetime for example)

>>2046734
If you need an expensive frame, you'll know.
They exist for people who look for something specific that the mass market doesn't offer. The frame may look the exact same to a newb, but (as an example) it has sliding dropouts for a Rohloff hub, eyelets for a front rack, a mounting plate for a kick stand, and can be opened for a belt drive.
Only very few people need such a frame, so making it in low numbers drives up the price, even though it isn't made from special materials.

And if you compare bikes from $200 to $1000, they may look alike, both have disc brakes, a front suspension and what have you, but there's a huge difference in quality.
The $1000 bike will function as you would expect, with good braking, quick shifting, no power loss in the drive train, properly sealed bearings, a geometry that was designed and tested for its purpose, and repairability.
A $200 bike can still function for casual riding, but the brakes will quickly go out of adjustment, same with the shifting, it will weigh quite a bit more, and after the first severe rain or a year at the coast, all sorts of parts will rust or seize. And the only way to repair it is usually to throw the affected part away and replace it with something better.
As a rule of thumb, you can multiply bike prices by 20 and compare them to new cars. A $200 bike is like a new $4000 car (which can't be sold in the US, due to safety regulations that just don't exist for bikes).

Anyone uses one of these? How reliable is the navigation? I know it looks like garbage but the price is really good.

>>2046737
I have a brand name GPS head unit (wahoo) and I can confirm the navigation is confusing and I never use it. I think if you're one of those old timers who used "cue sheets" and other inscrutable old timer traditions it might make sense, maybe. for me, I'd rather just stop if I get lost and look at google maps

>>2046732
>after browsing like at least 50 bike models below $1000 MSRP
This is how you become a nerd with a special interest.
Look at things long enough it all starts too look the same. Look at things even more and you start to notice the subtle differences. But also you need experience actually riding bikes, feel them out.
>but in the end they're still kinda the same
Yes. But to be fair also, you've been looking at entry level bikes that match your use case and budget.

>>2046633
>what the fuck is going on and what do I do about it
Stop buying new bikes, stop buying shit bikes, start learn bike maintenance. There are some resources in the OP to get you started.

What do you guys use to lube up (your bike chain) in a pinch? I heard motor oil was fine if you don't have access to chain wax, is this true?

>>2046745
just buy a bottle of chain lube. carry it with you when you do a multi-day tour. then you'll never be "in a pinch".

>>2046695
>>2046731
so I found the World Health Organization's dehydration formula on Wikipedia. there's the one for people that are in need of medical attention, and there's the "low molar" formula for maintenance purposes. I bought all the stuff and mixed it up and figured out how many grams to add per water bottle.
I drank it at work out in the heat, but I haven't used it on any rides yet.
assuming I got the math right, it tastes really salty, even though there's more glucose in it than the 3 salts combined. kind of unpleasant.
maybe this formula is overkill? I'd like to compare it with commercial products but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

>>2046745
it's important for the lube to sink into the internal pins and rollers, and you don't want it on the exterior where dirt and grit will stick to it.
there's nothing wrong with motor oil as a lubricant, but it's a bit thick, the surface tension isn't conducive to sinking into the important parts.
the guy from bikegremlin.com, who is a bike nerd powered by German autism, recommends 3 parts chainsaw barre oil thinned with 1 part mineral spirits/diesel/what have you.
if all you have is motor oil, I don't think that's problematic at all, but if you have something to thin it with, mix that shit in, too.
more important is to let the lube soak in and crank the chain around to get it even, and then wipe all the excess off as best you can several times.
of course, you really should clean the chain thoroughly before servicing it but if you can't get to it right away and your chain is squeaky it's alright to lube it but prioritize cleaning and relubing asap

>>2046048 (OP)
I was told to use Testors ceramic paint to fix a chip. I did and the finish is SHIT. If I put clear Nail varnish over it will it somehow help? Or will it fuck it up

>>2046675
The pop tarts won’t give me bowel cancer
The stress and anxiety onset IBS will give me bowel cancer
So im gonna eat all the poptarts I want because they make me feel better

bikenoob here. I finally managed to hook up Strava to myp hone. this weekend will be a long ride and I will test my fucking limit.

there's a guy in my friendlist apparently he can ride 30-35km for one hour-ish (total distance, not avg speed). I'm thinking maybe with my MTB I can ride up to 25-30km total distance if uninterrupted.

problem is he rides in the suburb area. it takes me like 30 mins to just go out the edge of the city. I'm thinking if it's worth it.

I also past a female cyclist earlier tonight then I tried to slow down so she and me go roughly same speed but she caught my sad intention and intentionally slowed down even further.

I tried slowing down a bit more but then she just went in another direction. I feel sad

>>2046745
I use ATF oil on my bike, it's thin and has anti rust and detergent properties that regular oil doesn't, and it's cheap getting a quart for $4

>>2046819
>also past a female cyclist earlier tonight then I tried to slow down so she and me go roughly same speed but she caught my sad intention and intentionally slowed down even further

why did you do that

>>2046828
I couldn't find my grease, so I used chain lube oil to put a load of new titanium screws in. Am I really fucked?

And here,' chimed in Radilov, pointing out to me a tall, thin man I'd not noticed on first entering the drawing-room, 'is Fyodor Mikheich... Come on, Fedya, give our guest a taste of your art. What are you hiding in the corner for?'

Fyodor Mikheich instantly jumped out of his chair, took from the window ledge a cheap-looking fiddle, picked up a bow - not by the end, as is normal, but by the middle - leaned the fiddle against his chest, closed his eyes and launched into a dance, singing a ditty and sawing away at the strings. In appearance he was about seventy. long nankeen frock-coat bounced about sadly on his dry bony limbs. He danced, either boldly giving himself a shake, or, as if on the point of collapse, swayed his small bald head, stretched his veiny neck, tapped his feet and sometimes, with evident difficulty, bent his knees. From his toothless mouth came his frail voice. Radilov must have guessed from the expression on my face that Fedya's 'art' gave little pleasure.

'Well, old chap, that's enough,' he said. You can go off and receive your reward,'

>>2046840
Doesn't old stuff just give you that indescribable warm and comforting feeling. Everything these days gives me a shallow, cold, and jarring feeling

>>2046839
when you're at the level where titanium screws make sense, why didn't you just let your team mechanic handle it?

>>2046842
Hahahaha you idiot

>>2046840
Oops wrong thread

i went on vacation to the nederlands for a week a while ago. rent a bike and cycled everywhere. had such a good time. when i got home i taught myself bike maintenance and got my old cheap hybrid bike roadworthy again. cycling is so fun. why did i ever stop?

>>2046845
Life can get pretty distracting sometimes, I just started riding again after years without a bike. I used to do downhill mtb stuff and I don't think I really ever appreciated how great just riding can be. Now I'm on a touring bike and planning trips without an automobile and having more fun than ever (more of a feeling of freedom too).

>>2046849
i put a pannier rack on my bike so i can get some practical use as well as fun out of it. it feels nice to be able to ride into town, get some fresh air, some groceries, not having to worry about traffic or parking. its just nice.

i read a quote recently that was like "the world reveals itself to people that travel on foot" and i feel like a bike is the same way but faster

>>2046837
I wanted to experience the joy of riding with a cute female. all gfs and female friends I ever had nobody liked exercise

>>2046855
women don't want to be approached by men who call them "female".

>>2046819
you are the asian twink arent you?
if he does 30-35km for an hour, that means he averages 30-35kph
you couldnt do that on a mtb you fat femboy

I am the guy that told you to ride with strava and show us your ride, because u claimed you could go 30-40kph on your mtb lol

>>2046819
>>2046859
I would go as far to send you 15 euros if you can ride 25km in 1 hour on your mtb

>>2046819
You can do it!

>>2046858
I mean I don't call them "female" to their face but until there's some familiarity with any of em I will refer em like that behind their back

>>2046859
oh yeah I didn't mean riding total distance 30-40km in 1 hour. I don't think it's possible. I meant riding up to 40km/h like bursts or intervals. I was able to go nearly 50 with my previous 700cc (48t)
I do think I can tackle 25km in 1 hour though. just gotta find the path that I can unleash all my strength

>>2046865
thanks. I will try. I'm deathly afraid of accidents. actually tonight on one of the paths I sometimes ride had a nasty traffic accident. on top of that it was an ambulance crashing another motorbike.

tfw the healer goes for the kill (so they can heal even more)

>>2046866
doesn't matter that you don't call them that to their face. The underlying mindset is like a stench they can smell from a mile away.

>>2046858
>nuh uh you're not allowed to say "female" you incel!
this is a millennial neurosis. talk to any "female" over the age of 50 about her opinions on "men who say female", unless she's perma-online she'll be confused as fuck because it was just something invented in an echo chamber, likely /r/twoXchromosomes/ or some place like that, it's a dumb meme that got repeated enough times until it became the truth

>>2046866
bro dont even hide it. they can literally SMELL incelness. idk how but theu can. just be normal and for the love of god dont try and hit on a woman who is just trying to enjoy fresh air

“but how do i get bike gf”
I dont fucking know, not that way tho. she probably thought you were the Two Wheel Raper hunting for another victim

easiest for you to just use your fat asian ass to your advantage and start becoming a cute girl yourself. be the waifu u always wanted

>>2046891
see for example this sperg ranting about reddit and shit when nobody brought that up. that’s the kind of thing women can smell and they immediately go away. trust me i know. its a self fulfilling cycle of pussy repellent that is hard to get away from

>>2046895
>if I say incel and pussy enough times maybe a feeeemale will have sex with me
nah you're doing it wrong, you need to put kindness coins in her slot so the sex will fall out. like a vending machine. trust me bro, women will spread their legs like a spatchcocked hen if they sense you have kindness coins

Does AliExpress have clik-valves yet?

I'm trying to replace my freewheel, but I can't get it off. I probably just need more leverage/hit the gym, but I'm wondering about this stud or ridge in one of the notches. I can still get the removal tool on decently well, but what actually is this?

>State having a sale of their Gen1 all roads
Should I get it or a Muirwood?

>>2046904
Looks like someone tried to get it off with a screwdriver and a hammer or something and the tip broke off and wedged itself in there.

>>2046904
shouldn't be an issue if your freewheel tool still grabs. It's almost impossible to get off just by turning the tool. You either need a 1m long steel tube that fits around your wrench as a breaker bar, or clamp the removal tool in a vice and turn the entire wheel.

What's the most accurate website for spoke length calculation?

>>2046942
I mean, any computer can do trigonometry easily. the accuracy depends more on you giving it accurate inputs.
I used this one because it was the simplest user interface
https://bikeschool.com/resources/spoke-calculator/

>>2046973
oh, on the rear wheel where either side is slightly different, if the results are within a certain amount it's ok to use one length for all of them. I don't remember the figure, but I used the Park blog and the bikegremlin.com blog as references and found them both helpful. bikegremlin helped with info on nonstandard spoke counts.

>>2046896
>still sperging

>>2046868
I'm not an incel though. I'm pretty sure I'm a volcel that just likes exercising (sometimes)
>>2046894
IM NOT AN INCEL. IM NOT A FEMBOY EITHER. IM NOT BISEXUAL TOO. I'm just a normal guy who's kinda hopeless at this point.
btw, what do you think about bike computer, the ones that are analog and bareboned that come with wires? the GPS ones are too expensive for me.

>>2046982
mi band 9

>>2046982
Where the fuck do you still get analog speedometers for bikes?
The last time I saw one was 32 years ago.
Meanwhile I just traded a basic digital bike computer for a knitted wristband and it was a good deal.

>>2046982
i will bring diddy oil to saigon and begin the search because this guy wont stop looking at shit to buy that he doesnt need

>>2046992
he lives in Trang Duc Nih bro he probably cant afford 200$ Garmin CockBounce Pro Max Ultra

if analog is all thats available to you, sure, get one, but you really do need to stop window shopping or youll never afford a comfortable, nice bike Nguyen.

>>2046993
pretty sure he'd offer up his boy hole for a set of tubes

>>2046992
>gives you a boner in your path

>>2046984
I got mi band 8 (the non-GPS version). too sad. maybe 5 years later I will buy another watch

>>2046992
I live in vietnam we get so many chinese slop. I bought a hair comb for 20 cents and it's decent quality.

>>2046993
do NOT diddy anyone you will be arrested and your heart will be darkened and you will lose your true self. it's also for training bro.
>>2046994
it's only $2 anon. I think I can afford that by not drinking coffee 3 times
>>2046995
I will NEVER do that stop spreading misinformation.

the bike computer in question is here. give me your verdict /n/. it's $2. I can actually be scummy here and try it for a few days then send it back by reporting it as a """fake and counterfeit""" product

>>2046998
there's also a TINY chance, like finding a super rare item in RPG game. if I buy from a foreign (chinese) shop they will ship from china. I can report the product and ask them to take it back. they might give up and let me keep it for free due to the return cost being much higher than the product.

but I don't wanna do that unless I'm hitting rock bottom though. I wanna be a decent person with kind heart, the person that I can feel proud and respect myself

>>2047000
my dick twitched from seeing large woman in a mawakashi, looks like some herohero tom femdom shit. gimme sauce NOW

How do I know how much tyre clearance I have?

So what’s this worth? $200?

>>2046998
god you are so insufferable
you bought a cheap bag and cried
have you learned nothing?

I am honestly tired of you, I hope you get b&, you havent even posted bussy

>>2047015
>Sessage sent to seller
You tell us.

>>2047027
Are those cycling panties?

>>2047015
no but enjoy the bike

>>2046904
>>2046922
>>2046923
I was indeed able to get the freewheel off after borrowing a much longer wrench. Still no idea what the ridge was, but it was no trouble.

>>2047015
pretty much. I bought a very similar, stock Miyata in the twenty-teens for $185 and yeah inflation, but the bike just isn't an expensive bike. he'll probably say the brooks is worth a lot but tell him to keep it if he brings that up. I don't think anyone in their right mind would pay his asking price but some dumb hipster could throw the market off, I guess.

>>2047053
Guy said $350 is the lowest he can go. People will definitely pay that here for a “cute” bike

How about this with some new bars?

For around $200

anything with vintage in the name is a ripoff
vintage = overpriced 99% of the time

>>2047072
No I mean I knew that. But seems like a decent steel mtb for a commuter?

I bought a deer head rear derailleur and its barrel adjuster bolt is shit and doesn't fit. Does Shimano use the same bolt for all its derailleurs or not?

>>2047069
I mean, if it was exactly what you wanted (those bars, brooks saddle, single speed esp that specific ratio) in your exact size then $350 wouldn't exactly be a ripoff, it's just that you could wait a while and probably find another bike that would mostly suit you for $200-250, and it might even be a better bike. I'm partial to Miyata but still I feel $350 is high for 80s steel single speed conversion.

>>2047071
yeah, I think it's worth $200. assuming there's no glaring issues with braking and shifting (that a tune-up wouldn't fix) and it fits you and there's no cracks in the frame.
looks legit in the picture

>>2046894
stop trying to groom anon.

>>2047015
I'd get it for 50-80 euro maybe.
American bike prices are fucked.

>>2047086
>American bike prices are fucked.
eeh, he could get a brand new single speed from Walmart for $100 for what it's worth

>>2047087
huh, I see
in Germany it's reversed, used stuff is cheap but in decathlon cheapest bike is like 350 with weird no brand plastic derailer and shit.

>>2047081
Looks pretty clean yeah. I think drops could be fun. Or go single speed?

>>2047018
sorry anon. but this is learning experience. now I buy I ask you first right? last time I didn't do that.
my bussy is very hairy. you shouldn't see.

>>2047087
That's why US cagers keep thinking bikes are toys. Cause 80% never shop anywhere but Walmart and the bikes they see there ARE toys.

My bike is starting to make weird noises when I am at the lowest gear and the cogs seem displaced? What can I do to confirm it? I have no bike shop close to me.

>bought old bike
>get it tuned up for double what i paid
i dont care what anyone says this thing is fucking sick

>>2047126
That's a pretty nice bike

>>2047090
>drops
it's expensive because the bars stick out further so you have to get a stem with less reach; and the flat bar brakes and shifters don't clamp right to drops so you have to buy brifters. and you have to buy a bar. so now you spent what this bike cost on the conversion.
>>2047090
only if it's flat where you live and even then, I wouldn't intentionally gimp a bike.
ride it as-is for your commute for a couple weeks/months. learn how the gearing works with your terrain (3x will eat up even the nastiest hills with ease.) then decide.

>>2047121
because you're cross-chaining?

>>2047126
those white tires look sweet but the grip is never as good as black

>>2047132
I checked this and seems to be like the good shifting but I do hear a rubbing it isn't anything "major". I had the bike for a whole year with minimal maintenance (except for brushing off dirt, debris and sand, lubing chain when needed and drying the bike after a rainy ride)

>>2047126
anon you can't just buy my dream bike without asking. Give it back!

bikenoob here, do you guys attend for cycling events? I plan to just keep riding casually and improving my overall health, once I feel like I like cycling more than now I will sign up for an Audax event. maybe 200km as starter. idk if it'll be fun or not. excluding rest 200km is already 7-8 hrs of cycling

>>2047137
>do you guys attend for cycling events?
No I am too scared of that and I only cycle because it is fun and I enjoy seeing my own power moving me forward with the bike

>>2047139
the only thing I dont like about signing up for those events is it costs money. also every thing about those hobbies (cycling, running, etc...) can be so fucking costly so quick if we spend above the "bare minimum" required.

I was running for 1 year before I started cycling at the start of this year. I literally needed shorts (bought) + shoes (gifted). for cycling it's the same too. but if I become an itchy person wanna experience what there is about bicycles it just costs a fortune. I was shocked when the """""entry level"""" bike is fucking $1000+

>>2047140
shoes are foam and mesh and if they fail nothing much happens, you just need new shoes

bicycles kill you if they're done wrong, and the forces that a shoe gets to spread out over 10 square inches, the bicycle concentrates on pinhead-size surfaces that are changing hundreds of times a second, and if one of those surfaces has a flaw you'll feel it immediately and complain that the bike sucks

what should shock you is that entry level running shoes are $100 which is nearly 10% the price of an entry level bike, how does that even make sense?

>>2047141
im not complaining about safety or even quality (though I'm a big skeptic, I don't always believe more money/brand/prestige = better). I'm just strictly talking about price.
$1000 as entry level is absurd. and yes $100 entry level shoes are ridiculous too. I agree with you about there's much bigger responsibility on the bike though. just like any vehicles we want it to be safe and functional.

and this ain't just me I've been watching so many GCN videos they complain about prices too (both the readers and the hosts, although the hosts can't just say it straight due to their position in the industry)

>>2047134
it may just need a tune-up, turn the barrel adjuster. maybe the cable tension is off.
but if not, the mount for the derailleur could be bent. they can be bent back if made of steel, or many of them come with a piece you can replace.
or maybe your chain is super dirty or stretched.

>>2047134
Check chain wear?

>>2046048 (OP)
Have you guys ever fallen and broken something? Im afraid of breaking my teeth and paying thousands of dollars at the dentist to put it back.

Should fenders be close to the wheels for lowest air resistance and best protection?

>>2047166
on roads, yes.
off road you want plenty of clearance so that mud won't wedge itself in there.

Was thinking about splurging on an electric Pump, looked online and they're the same price or cheaper than a floor pump. What the fuck is this? Are they scam products?

>>2047174
why would they cost more? they get manufactured for cheap in china and move less air than floor pumps

>>2047159
I broke my elbow as a kid when I tried to ride down a couple of stairs one-handed.
30 years later, it still makes a sound like crunching rice crispies when I do a curling motion. It's a fun party truck, makes everyone within a 10 foot radius wince.

>>2047174
Are you infirm? Why do you need a battery to pump up your tires? Think of the environment!

>>2047176
Why would I ride bikes if theres a potential, permanent, life altering risk always involved with it? In a car you either die or you don't, in a bike you fall and you survive but the price to be paid is huge.

>>2047182
>In a car you either die or you don't
wat

>>2047184
Crash in bike:
> Wasn't a big enough crash, Survive but with 5k usd Injury
or
> Was big enough: DIe

Crash in car:
> Wasn't a big enough crash, Survive
or
> Big enough: Die

>>2047159
>thousands of dollars at the dentist to put it back.
kek at mutt healthcare
>>2047182
>>2047185
why are you polarizing crashes lmao, you can get fucked up on a bike, in a car, walking down the street, dumb mutt

daily cyclist were 47% less likely to die early according to a 18 year study

>>2047187
>kek at mutt healthcare
I'm British

>>2047191
then why even bother with dental?

>>2047193
KEK

>>2047126
Very nice but not having white brake cables is utterly foolish

>>2047159
I was riding hands-free and didn't see a pothole, went otb and broke my arm at the elbow.
cab hit me, went over his hood and broke one of the bones in my foot.
all other car hits and falls were just scrapes and bruises. no head hits ever.

>>2047182
do you honestly believe nobody's ever been crippled in a car wreck? cars are the world's number one cause of head injuries, there's probably thousands of people who got knocked retarded in car crashes.

>>2047197
I've never met anyone like that, I've only met people who've had life changing injuries from crashing in a bike (or motorcycle)

>>2047198
my chemistry teacher's husband was crippled in a car wreck. they had to buy him a special van with a lift for his wheelchair afterwards.

>>2047198

>>2047159
I've fallen off my bike so many times over the years but never had a serious injury

I'm a fat retard but I want to ride my bike to improve my health. The only problem is that I sometimes get very intense headaches after riding. Yesterday I went for a 10km ride and I was fine, today I had to turn back after 2.5km...
I think it might be related to the wind and the temperature, yesterday there was no wind and it was 32C, today there was a slight wind and 20C. I'll probably buy a helmet with some kind of wind blockers (for ears) and I'll see if it helps. In case it doesn't- what would be a good remedy for my problem? I really want to be able to ride my bike, it's fun.

>>2047270
might be a hydration issue. and you should probably consume some sugar and salt when you ride. haters will say no but its worth seeing if a gatorade will fix it. and a hat/helmet is a good idea.

>cycling is so fu-ACK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6dOhw2BD1E

>>2047272
thank you for the advice, kind stranger

reporting back:
I drank ~500ml of water and ~200ml of sugary soda before riding, I've only got a very minor headache after a 15km ride at ~20C. I hope this is the end of my problem.

>go to forums ask what length spindle I should get for 2x crankset
>111-112
>Check AliExpress since nobody is selling ISO bottom brackets in my country
>110.5 or 113
>Go for 113
>Lbs thinks it might be a bit too long
Fuck me. Surely this will be fine right?

Is there a list somewhere of how wide tires actually are with some info on how rim width affects it?
I'm currently running 25mm Conti 4k on my road bike, there's room for 3mm all around and I would like to buy 28mm tires. But if they are wider than stated I'm fucked.

>>2047289
1-2mm too long doesn't matter.

>>2047289
it depends on the crank set desu
for eg your spindle would work for a 105-SC 1055 but not on the 105-SC 1056 (both are doubles)
(and also your BB shell width) but it would be odd to have anything other than 68 mm

It's a great day to ride, but it's also a day when normgroids drink alcohol in groups.

Am I the only one who tries to wrap up all riding activities by noon on a day like this? With this weather I could do a century no problem but I don't want to get terminated by a cageoid.

>>2047297
I recently bought conti gp5ks in 28 and my calipers measured 26.5 on what I assume are standard width road rims. I feel like I heard conti run small in general, but I don't have the specific memory of where I read that

>>2047307
yeah my 25mm are actually 24.
Should be a safe bet, then.

FUCK man i thought i was better than everyone else but i finally ate shit myself
fucking pedal clicked back in while i was about to get off and i rolled right into the mailbox
probably shouldnt run them on the least resistance

bikenoob here, how can u look at a bike and know it's tire clearance? for example. how I know a 700c bike will fit 700 x N to 700 x N size?
they all kinda look same to me

>>2047327
for disk brakes its pretty much everything that will fit between the forks
for rim brakes its as much fits inbetween the brake thingy
for 105 its 28mm max iirc

>>2047284
soda's not gonna help your weight loss, try about 1/2tsp of salt and 1tbsp of sugar mixed into 1qt of water.

this is about 300km of riding since a degrease+lune with a relube inbetween
should I degrease it again? or just relube?

>>2047334
looks dry as fuck. just relube.

any tips on getting more explosive power when riding
whenever I ride it takes about 40-60min before I feel very high powered and can crank up
if I try to go max at the start I can barely hold it 10min and then I am sluggish for the rest of the ride

>>2047423
Do a warm-up before your ride to get the blood pumping, going out cold means you'll be warming up on the ride instead which is harder when you go from 0-100 rather than 50-100