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Koth posted:This may have been posted earlier, but I found it to be a good read.
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You are still using those old stock parimoto's? How many did you buy? Are you still using them tubeless? I miss how nice they feel. I might go to the panaracer branded ones as I replace my gravel kings and resign myself to replacing tires much more often.
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jesus WEP posted:none of this is even 10% of the peril of a dog on an extender lead in poor visibility
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How many teeth are on your smallest gear on the back and largest gear on the front? I can't tell for sure without knowing that, but I'm inclined to say you are mashing instead of spinning. Try focusing on getting your legs to move faster instead of pushing hard.
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Tippecanoe posted:Does this need to be replaced? And what do I look for in a replacement tire? Invalido posted:The second picture looks like the beginning of this happening.  Rubber cracks and gets sliced all the time. What holds it all together is a carcass made of fabric. If that is starting to fail you will see bulging or loose threads. That is when you absolutely need to replace your tire.
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Sep 15, 2020 16:42
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Urzza posted:What's the current hotness for cargo racks and mirrors? Looking to get some upgrades for my commuting. 
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I don't know. Wide bars just give me upper back pain.
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Oct 2, 2020 17:54
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Literally any functional bike is acceptable for a one mile commute. The question comes down to what sort of bike is worth fixing when it is no longer functional. Bikes direct is okay, but I would not recommend it (or any mail order) to somebody who is not familiar enough with bikes to perform a good safety check. If your boyfriend wants something cheap, I would recommend just getting the cheapest used bike that gives a functional* test ride that isn't a department store brand. *My definition of minimally functional: -No headset play -minimal wheel play -minimal bottom bracket play -can push shifter as far as is goes without going into spokes -brakes can at least lock up rear wheel. -seatpost not stuck -tires hold air
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This is relevant to a project I'm working on. The Cargo Carla trailer has surge brakes but that is probably more pricey that you would hope. I'm working on seeing if I can get a clone fabricated with some different dimensions. My business already has a couple bikes at work trailers, and as a proof of concept I tried slapping a motor on it:  Even before putting physical brakes on, E-braking works really good. I don't exactly trust a controller to not gently caress up at the worst moment though, so I am planning to build two sturmey archer drum brake wheels, like was common on tadpole recumbents. Since I'm hoping for something reliable enough for work, I don't want to deal with disc rotors being knocked around.
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ExecuDork posted:So, I noted that Diamondback... on my "do not buy" list for my plan to look for my next bike in second-hand market (FB and Gumtree). e: I just took a peek at their website, it looks like they recently made huge slashes to the number of different models between their brands. CopperHound fucked around with this message at 08:22 on Oct 13, 2020 |
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Zonko_T.M. posted:I see this has an internal hub and belt drive. Does anyone have any experience with those? Pros/cons versus a traditional chain/exposed hub? Lot of dirt and rocks out here but not a lot of rain/snow or mud. - Longer maintenance intervals (not maintenance free like some people say) - belts Las a long time - no chain grease to make a mess - no derailer dangling down to get knocked out alignment - can shift without pedaling Cons: - not every shop knows how to overhaul gear hubs. - they don't shift great under load (it isn't hard to get used to soft pedaling for half a second) - belts are expensive - hub is expensive if you ignore maintenance - certain gear ratios will feel less effecient than their deraileur equivalent. I recommend gear hubs and if you are willing to spend the extra money and aren't going to be racing. I can go either way with the belt drive. I like customizing my gear ratio, but that gets expensive with belt drive components. E: I have heard about reliability issues with the 11speed hub a while ago when compared to the 8 speed hub. I'm not sure if that was from normal use or mid drive ebike abuse, but it is worth taking a look into. CopperHound fucked around with this message at 04:49 on Oct 25, 2020 |
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If you get tired of going the DIY route, these things do exist: https://ebikes.ca/product-info/grin-products/tripwire.html Some e-brakes use a hall effect sensor which takes a mechanical contactor out of the problem, but support for that would depend on your controller. CopperHound fucked around with this message at 15:23 on Oct 28, 2020 |
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You'd be a lot cooler if you tossed them the other direction.
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alnilam posted:This is an interesting thought but some random person's blog post is not really an expert source, and it mostly reads as someone working backward trying to justify their decision to not ride with lights. E: I am dumb and didn't even read the title of the rene herse article CopperHound fucked around with this message at 20:11 on Dec 2, 2020 |
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bicievino posted:loving hate the superbright lights aimed directly at my eyeballs on the MUP. The brightest light in the world isn't super helpful if it has hotspot that ruins your night vision.
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bicievino posted:I wish cutoff lenses were mandated (although yes, obviously, I know that would never, ever be enforced).
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Dec 2, 2020 20:37
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bicievino posted:A shaped lens doesn't have to be expensive. B&M sell tons of very cheap rechargeable battery lights with them, just not in the US.
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evil_bunnY posted:Just get something that's STVZO. E: to be serious, If I could find a US supplier for stvzo lights for about $10 wholesale I would be so excited.
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bicievino posted:How about $10 retail?  I'll have to ask the JBI rep about their cateye lineup next time we chat.
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Around here bike violations are only a pretext to gently caress with people they already intend to gently caress with. At my shop the only people who ask for a receipt with serial number when they buy a bike are people who are houseless or fit the look.
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MacPac posted:riding in wet 3c conditions today, could taste the salt on the waterspray in my face. Arrived at work visibly grimy from other road sludge in my face
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Groda posted:Mudguards are never not your friend.  They did a good job of keeping my water bottle clean clean until the wheels could no longer turn. IDK if snow is capable of doing the same thing.
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MacPac posted:I got mudguards, but my town has a lot of hills where i get enough speed to run into the water thrown away from me by the front wheel. If it is from the back, a giant mudflap that drat near drags on the ground does wonders. E: like this 
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Don't think too hard about the economics, just keep buying as many bikes as you want and can afford to flood the secondary market enough to push used good bike prices below the price of new bicycle shaped objects. Think of it as a service to people who bike commute out of necessity.
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Holes are essentially a feature of any lightweight merino knit fabric. Synthetic blends will increase the longevity. I recently got some merino underwear that is ~15% synthetic and I haven't managed to instantly wear holes in it. E: I use uniqlo heatech long johns. Not wool, but cheap and comfy. CopperHound fucked around with this message at 17:56 on Jan 23, 2021 |
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evil_bunnY posted:My loving Nexus 5 just ate its 2 top gears yay. I have trouble wrapping my head around compound planetary gears work, so I don't know why the 5,7, &11 speed Shimano hubs don't have a direct drive gear to cruise in without wearing the internals.
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evil_bunnY posted:Verdict is water ingress evil_bunnY posted:I have one of those small medium pressure washers and it's the tits. Load it up with warm water, hose down in 3 minutes, let bike dry in the garage.  e: might have just been condensation from temperature cycling. I haven't felt like those things have had enough lube to actually do water displacement when I have opened them up. I fill 'em up with enough tenacious oil to ooze out the bearings if I don't need to worry about getting oil on the carpet. CopperHound fucked around with this message at 03:13 on Feb 3, 2021 |
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100YrsofAttitude posted:All that to ask, are there such things as water-proof socks and what would you recommend if so?
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I'm sure it's cool and all, but I can't help but think that says ATREK at first glance 
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Mauser posted:Speaking of racks again, anything's possible if you don't fall down!
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AfricanBootyShine posted:What's the go-to for commuter tires now? I had gatorskins *years* ago and loved them. Iv'e got a dutch bike I would recommend anything from marathon plus to panaracer pasela depending on your response.
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kimbo305 posted:Can’t you just sacrifice some strength and weld the top frame more forward?
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Let me introduce the small tall 
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The Wiggly Wizard posted:I just changed from a brooks leather flyer to a c17 all weather and what the gently caress why is this thing so grippy? No wonder goons are always complaining about wearing holes in their pants. It has the same texture as my handlebar grips.  The nice thing is that sweaty skin doesn't stick to it just in case you plan to ride in a thong. E: before you ask: yes, those are crocs on my rack.
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kimbo305 posted:Babby seat 
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Cugel the Clever posted:Work has announced plans to move back to an office-centric work culture and even announced subsidies equivalent to $850 for people coming back. The catch? It's in the form of free car parking for paid spots—the many, many employees who walk, bike, or bus get squat. Oldsrocket_27 posted:Get the employees who bike to pool the cost of a spot + equipment, and then just plop a bike rack/cage there.
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road potato posted:I have a couple of decent cheap used options for bikes with drop bars- how much would I end up paying (approximately) to switch it out to flat bars, if i just can't get into the drop bar option? You'll be better off buying an old rigid MTB than converting a drop bar bike unless you have access to cheap/free used parts.
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100YrsofAttitude posted:My treads don't seem worn out, like the tracks are still raised, but I'm no expert.
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learnincurve posted:That’s the brand I was complaining about before on Minicurve’s bike (sold as CST here)
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learnincurve posted:Oddly enough here $20 will get you marathon plus, crap tyres like on mini’s bike can be bought for $7. This is not just because I doubt you, also us distributors have poo poo for tires in stock and I'm tempted to do grey market import. CopperHound fucked around with this message at 14:51 on May 14, 2021 |
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