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Hadlock posted:Yeah that lemond looks exactly how I imagine an e bike should look They're not ugly - but then buy this stylized and in your price range. https://www.vanmoof.com/en-US/s3?color=dark There are plenty of very stylized e-bikes out there, but the issue is they become more difficult to access the battery - hence the general form you see from rad power et. al. Anyway - this is $2300 - in your price range. Sab0921 fucked around with this message at 22:57 on Feb 1, 2022 |
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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:Wait is LC calling the Creo a CX bike?? gently caress no I was calling the specialized cyclocross bike a cyclocross bike you know, the one I directly linked to, twice.
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learnincurve posted:How about 12.2kg cyclocross in purple learnincurve posted:there are a couple of other drop bar bikes on there, if you sign up for newsletter and get the code you get 15% off buying direct learnincurve posted:gently caress no I'm confused here.
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learnincurve posted:gently caress no To be fair, the Specialized page for the Turbo Creo shoes them riding it on dirt and such, but it's not a CX bike. The Crux is their CX bike but it does not come with a motor But, you keep linking the Turbo Creo SL which seems a bit more like a All Road/Gravel bike, and in any case it starts at $6k USD so I don't know why you linked it in the first place and made a fuss about it?
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Because it’s very annoying to read someone come in here and be so hostile towards ebikes, it’s ignorant posturing that does a massive disservice to the people in the ebike thread who could very easily find him what he wants or walk him through his first build. Which isn’t as easy as just slapping a battery and hub on. I barely know poo poo and could remember at least one brand who do good looking drop bar ebikes, imagine what well informed people know.
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Panaracer, can you please make the tires listed in your catalog please? I want that 650x38b gravelking ss. Doubly so because the 40mm terravail cannonball is also out of stock.
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CopperHound posted:Panaracer, can you please make the tires listed in your catalog please? Panaracer truly didn't have the capacity to respond to the high demand since 2020 and nothing's been available in a timely way. They, understandably, have been focusing on more popular SKUs, which I've seen from basically every manufacturer.
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Feb 2, 2022 02:09
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CopperHound posted:Panaracer, can you please make the tires listed in your catalog please? I thought the 650x38 wasn't available with puncture band - is the SS version enough thicker that it's okay? I fuggin hate the non-puncture-resist gravelking slicks.
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learnincurve posted:Because it’s very annoying to read someone come in here and be so hostile towards ebikes, it’s ignorant posturing that does a massive disservice to the people in the ebike thread who could very easily find him what he wants or walk him through his first build. Which isn’t as easy as just slapping a battery and hub on. Someone pointed out that there's an ebike thread and I immediately went over there and asked basically the same question  Then several people in this thread responded, so I'm engaging them since so far over gotten better examples here than the other thread
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CopperHound posted:Panaracer, can you please make the tires listed in your catalog please? 650x40 Terra Speeds maybe?
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bicievino posted:I fuggin hate the non-puncture-resist gravelking slicks. TobinHatesYou posted:650x40 Terra Speeds maybe? 
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learnincurve posted:Because it’s very annoying to read someone come in here and be so hostile towards ebikes, it’s ignorant posturing that does a massive disservice to the people in the ebike thread who could very easily find him what he wants or walk him through his first build. Which isn’t as easy as just slapping a battery and hub on. what the actual gently caress are you talking about
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CopperHound posted:I don't mind them, I just want a little bit of side knob with mostly smooth center. No experience with the 650b versions, but the 700c versions are true-to-size or slightly narrow depending on tire pressure when mounted to a 21mm rim.
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CopperHound posted:I don't mind them, I just want a little bit of side knob with mostly smooth center. is that crank...normal?
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Are you referring to a square taper crank, or am I missing something
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Hadlock posted:Are you referring to a square taper crank, or am I missing something it's been a long time since I've had a bike with a square taper crank that I couldn't remember if there's supposed to be that much of a gap between the crank arm and the BB and I guess that is normal. wow really just could not remember that's how they look
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SimonSays posted:Panaracer truly didn't have the capacity to respond to the high demand since 2020 and nothing's been available in a timely way. They, understandably, have been focusing on more popular SKUs, which I've seen from basically every manufacturer. This and I think they have huge problems with covid too. Their hybrid/city tires (which are good for what they are) haven't been available in a long time and they can't say when they'll have more.
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Jestery posted:With the 25km/h assist cut off here I'm really not too excited about getting an ebike quote:More power to the ebike people, they absolutely have their place in the diaspora but I wonder how many would be served just as well by a good quality bicycle with a wide range and experience re:gears and pacing?
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All the watts the motor makes up for are less heat you generate also. I'm sweating buckets when I get to work in summer and need to shower, whilst all the ebikers get there just as quickly and can wear whatever they like.
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Ebikes are very much "it doesn't go faster, it just gets easier"
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E-bikes are good because it gets more people on bikes and more people on bikes is good. There is no wrong bike.
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anyone had a wahoo tickr stop reporting heart rate to devices? i assumed it needed a new battery but problem persists even with a new one. it connects, but transmits no data regarding heart rate. i've unpaired and repaired it to the same result.
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learnincurve posted:gently caress no You linked to the Creo twice and now you’re saying you didn’t? Are you ok?
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BraveUlysses posted:anyone had a wahoo tickr stop reporting heart rate to devices? i assumed it needed a new battery but problem persists even with a new one. it connects, but transmits no data regarding heart rate. i've unpaired and repaired it to the same result. Damaged strap/sensors?
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BraveUlysses posted:anyone had a wahoo tickr stop reporting heart rate to devices? i assumed it needed a new battery but problem persists even with a new one. it connects, but transmits no data regarding heart rate. i've unpaired and repaired it to the same result.
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BraveUlysses posted:anyone had a wahoo tickr stop reporting heart rate to devices? i assumed it needed a new battery but problem persists even with a new one. it connects, but transmits no data regarding heart rate. i've unpaired and repaired it to the same result. Handwash (or at least rinse) your strap after every ride and it will last longer. My Polar soft strap lasts forever.
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i wash it semi regularly...maybe i'll try cleaning the contacts with iso and see if that works
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kimbo305 posted:Long hills are really where you lose time on a regular bike. There's a fairly mild bridge here that I have to work pretty hard to crest at 15mph, and it would be a breeze with even 100W of assist. No doubt, I'm speaking entirely from a subjective , my opinion only , perspective My main route into the city has maybe 3-4 short Hills each way, and nothing too intimidating , I see families on them fairly regularly. My philosophy towards systems is to always focus on any added complexity to a system, like I love the idea of an e-bike. But it comes hand in hand with an eco system of batteries and having to find a place to charge, sort out charge times, more difficult to service etc etc. If there was ever any argument to whether bikes were a vehicle, e-bikes certainly are and have a slightly different mindset for it. As you say, it's an alternative to a car coming with more important scheduals of servicing and life impact due to theft My favourite thing about my analogue bike is that I can just get on it with sandals and in a second I'm halfway down the road at 20km an hour , not that you can't do that with an e-bike, but now there is an extra step to get the most out of your purchase Again if it works, more power to them,they are clearly better organised than I. I am genuinely glad they have ditched the car and found active travel rewarding, just personally, I'm wary of added complexity for its own sake ....And yes a side of fries with a thick shake too please....
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I am at the fitters, they actually came out to pick me up as the taxi never showed. So far they note that the bike seems small for me and most of my weight is towards the back and not going forward enough, so they've adjusted the seat a little. We're trying out new handle bar arrangements to change where my hands go so my elbows can be more loose. But it seems like the main issue is I'm sitting upright and not leaning forward enough but also my elbows are locked? Sounds like a couple of things.
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"Sounds like a couple of things." Not really if you lean forward you can't continue to hold the bars without bending your elbows.
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A few weeks back there were a few posting about Fairlight bicycles. I said I ordered one, it now looks like they are starting to build it soon! So thats from last June to February! I'll update the Show Us Your Bicycle thread when it comes in.
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Sab0921 posted:They're not ugly - but then buy this stylized and in your price range. Looking into one of these for my gf too for commuting in the city. I live in Amsterdam and see them around constantly.
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Dictator. posted:Looking into one of these for my gf too for commuting in the city. I am extremely jealous of the cycling infrastructure you get to use on a daily basis.
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Jestery posted:With the 25km/h assist cut off here I'm really not too excited about getting an ebike kimbo305 posted:Long hills are really where you lose time on a regular bike. There's a fairly mild bridge here that I have to work pretty hard to crest at 15mph, and it would be a breeze with even 100W of assist. 1) no more hills 2) no more cargo weight 3) no more sweat (this also makes rainy day rides way more tolerable) Jestery posted:I'm going on a local community protest(?) Ride in a few weeks Sab0921 posted:They're not ugly - but then buy this stylized and in your price range. evil_bunnY fucked around with this message at 22:24 on Feb 4, 2022 |
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evil_bunnY posted:I've ridden one of those. The motor is kinda anemic, and lags on take-off (they give you a throttle-like button but it doesn't work from a stop), The automatic hub is kinda meh. It's got great security (alarm and lock can be enable with a single button, no need to pull your phone out). The non-removable battery is A Thing you need to keep in mind. It also makes a cool noise when you unlock it, so by far the best choice
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BraveUlysses posted:thanks for the recommendation to check that site...you are definitely right, that bike is very upright seating position. alright how about this one? https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bop/d/granite-falls-2017-focus-cayo-700c/7441460562.html  i can live with rim brakes for a non-winter bike, looks to be in good condition too. 
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Focus frames from the mid 2010s are low-key awesome.
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$375 for a Focus frameset of that era with the post, stem, and a BB with replaceable bearings is a solid deal to me
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That focus bike has more reasonable geometry, reach is a little longer than most bikes in an XL /60cm frame, but easily adjusted for by using compact bars. Good to see the steerer isn’t slammed and cut too. If your arms are not reasonably long I’d be tempted to go for a smaller size, as sounds like you’re mostly leg. I’m 6’5”, the opposite proportions at only 90cm cycling inseam, and ride a bike with the same stack and slightly less reach at 405mm (but a donger stem).
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wooger posted:donger stem Make sure you get the Silca computer mount for your donger stem 
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