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This absolute cunt of a chain link connector thing isn't connecting, what do?

>>2052513
try putting it on the right way

>>2052513
turn it 360 degrees and walk away.

>>2052513
OK I got it but now the chain is falling off the jockey wheel
it's OVER

>>2052517
time to open it again

>>2052517
>falling off the jockey wheel
I don't trust that you're using the right term here considering you didn't know to call it a quick link. it would be weird if it was falling off there and not the chainrings or cogs. but replacing a jockey wheel is much cheaper. I don't think it could fall off there unless it was totally blown

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I'm about to get my dream Bike. I was wondering if you guys had any tips on keeping the Paint job in good condition. I was thinking to avoid and gravelly paths for starters. Correct me if I'm wrong but chips happen from little stones flicking up?

>>2052558
Dunno man but I want that bike, good taste

>>2052558
put PPF like 3M Vvivid on areas that might get thwacked, like the underside of the downtube, the chainstays (top and bottom driveside, bottom nondrive), etc. great bike btw

>>2052559
Thanks man, why don't you get one then? The longer you leave it the least likely you are to ever have one. As you surely know they aren't made anymore.

What are you riding Cowboy?

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>>2052558
>Correct me if I'm wrong but chips happen from little stones flicking up?
They do.
>avoid and gravelly paths for starters
>for starters
It's not like the paint is gonna get stronger with time and hold up better to chipping later.

Stop being precious about your bike. If you can't ride it hard and everywhere you want to ride, you bought the wrong bike.
Put protective film tape (sometimes aka. helicopter tape) everywhere you deem particularly risky for chipping or rubbing.

>>2052558
Also, celeste is a terribly ugle cheap and historically poisonous surplus colour that bianchi used only because they had a lot of it laying around that nobody wanted.

>>2052558
Invisiframe

I want to use my currently unused sram s300 on my currently fully sora-equipped (3x9) roadbike from around 2012.
Reasons are:
- Road bike powertrain is worn out, and needs replacing
- I only use the biggest chainring on my roadbike
- The s300 has 165 crankarms
- I got the s300 on my broken frame single speed. Not sure if it is the Hollowtech or the GXP-verison of the BB
Questions:
- Would this crankset-change be compatible, if I keep the sora-derailleur and STI, assuming, that I have a compatible BB and a 3/32 chainring-width?
- Should I be worried about the chain falling off the crank in highest/lowest gear?
Is there anything else I should pay attention to?

fuck bikes

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Am I missing something if I've never ridden campy? I hear their mechanical shifting is mint and blows SRAM and Shimano out of the water.

>>2052566
I appreciate the tip, but you're awfully pessimistic. I don't intend for it to become more durable, prevention is what I'm going for buddeh. And prevention is the best medicine on earth. Since you confirmed my theory, I'll only ride on Tarmac

>>2052562
Thank you fren

>>2052571
This seems to be a popular fix. Do people actually use this stuff? I feel like it would be really ugly or problematic

>>2052567
CHRYSLER

>>2052567
Did you get unmatched on Hinge today or something?

>>2052572
try it and see?

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how the fuaark do i get through sand
i have 42mm aggresive tread tires and i still can NOT drive through this mf
it feels like someone is pulling my rear tire backwards and then i just stop completely
am i too weak or is there a proper technique i don't know
help pls

>>2052589
How am I pessimistic?
>prevention is what I'm going for
Taping up your frame prevents if from getting scuffed.
>I'll only ride on Tarmac
That thing is not meant for gravel anyway. Technically, that thing isn't meant for the road.

>>2052612
Like proper loose sand, like on the beach or something? Dude, I can't do that on my fatbike without really airing down the tyres to silly low pressure.

>>2052558
Just hang it on the wall and walk everywhere.

>>2052612
gear down and spin as many revs as you can, but this is only to get you through a patch. you'll run out of energy doing a whole ride through dunes or something. I've done it maybe a hundred yards at a time but then the terrain went back to dirt again.
also, you have to set your line before you sink into it. steering doesn't really work when you're in it. if you lose your balance during, steer hard into the direction you're falling to right yourself then straighten up again. keep spinning high revs throughout

>>2052612
low torque stay in the saddle

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>>2052574
Not really. For the quality of the shift Campagnolo fell way behind in the 80's and finally got their cassettes right in the 90's. In the 90's and 00's their shifters had the best ergonomics and were the nicest to use by far since they allowed multiple shifts in both directions. Since then though Campagnolo has only competed on aesthetics and weight, and really fell behind with electronic shifting.

>>2052612
Depends, if it's deep enough you might not be able to ride through it on anything short of a fatbike with buoyant tires. But in general, you ride through sand and loose surfaces by rolling into it with at least some speed and a loose grip on your bars.

>>2052612
>>2052635
>rolling into it with at least some speed
yeah, if possible do this, makes it easier to power through it and then even if you gradually lose speed and momentum you're able to get your spinning dialed in and ease into your groove better

>>2052574
Campag feels like an mtb shifter to me

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Any of you fellas use a Brompton? How is it? I *might* take it on bikepacking trips, but I mostly want one to chuck in the back of my car or as check-in luggage when I'm flying so I can go around and explore my travel destination on my own bike. Is it better than just renting?

>>2052574
I can't use Shimano without wrist pain and SRAM is just bad, while Campy works well for me, so I run Campy on 5 of my dropbar bikes. The others have Suntour. The Ultrashift groups (generally Chorus, Record, Super Record) that let you shift multiple gears up and down with one swipe are great, solid and snappy shifting feel. However, a lot of people prefer the lighter and smoother feel of Shimano and will think that Campy is clunky or too hard to shift. People with small hands can have problems with the thumb lever from the drops, tho the newer thumb lever design on Ekar alleviates that. Ekar is fucking great imo, they should make flatbar shifters for it. Have talked with their product guys about it and they simply don't want to, which is a shame

wrt braking, their rim brakes are fine, tho way way back in the day they were somewhat less powerful than the competition. Their disc brakes are the best

A big downside is getting them serviced if you don't DIY. A lot of mechanics just don't fuck with them, even though they're not really different than anything else. This is even true in Italy, where you'll see a shitload more Shimano & SRAM than Campy
>>2052635
Yeah, it took them a while to really get their act together with electronic shifting, because they had to navigate around a gorillion patents. Was a big strategic misstep. They had electronic in the pipeline for a long time, but prioritized 12 speed rear shifting. I think their new (as in the gruppo that was just released) electronic shifting is the best, if only because of the feature that lets you manually set the rear derailleur if there's a failure in the electronics. Friend of mine could have used that recently when his Di2 ran out of juice mid-ride lel

>>2052612
fatbike

>>2052632
Should I buy two and hand one?

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My dad found this and it's supposedly bike related but he doesn't remember what it's for. I can't figure it out either, would anyoke know?

>>2052653
the shifting of the mech ekar kinda sucks imo. Would immediately buy a wireless one tho

>>2052669
if he found it how did he know what it was for? asking because he might just be assuming its bike related because it has what looks like a jockey wheel on it. not sure though havent seen anything like it

>>2052673
Well he had it for a while, just hasn't used it in forever and forgot what it's for lol. He thinks the black part attaches to the chain, maybe to take it off without dirtying your hands

whats wrong with my disc brakes? they kinda work but if i brake say while going downhill there are horrible stutters all the time which make it a bit of a challenge to maintain control of the bike. oh and if you go slow the brakes might straight just lock up the wheel

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>>2052679
they're not properly bedded in, you have to clean them very carefully and watch a video on how to bead in disc brakes (or just how to rebed them)

i just bent a beaded wire tire (not foldable) to put in a box for shipping and there were cracking sounds from the wire in the process. did i just break them and cant sell them now?
bent like pic rel.

>>2052683
even after years of use? i just thought that they suck and can't handle the load :D was thinking of stealing the moving pad from the back brake that has this problem to the front brake where its worn out as its the most used brake normally anyway

>>2052684
if it stutters/oscillates it means they're not grabbing evenly on a rotation. might have gotten dirty and gotten stuck
though what do you mean by them locking the wheel? pistons getting stuck?
either way your problem is either improperly bedded in rotors, or if pistons are getting stuck (very) dirty mech that you might need to take apart to clean or wack fluid if they're hydraulic. though i've never heard of old fluid causing that bad problems
i'd start checking the rotors anyway as long as your pads still have life in them

>>2052683
>folded a non-foldable bead
Yeah, I'd say you fucked up.

>>2052685
i see. sounds like a lot of work im not too excited to do. i haven't taken a closer look but the wheel is completely stuck when that happens. usually it lets go if i lift the back and drop it or push the bike back

Bike noob here. What’s the Toyota Camry equivalent of the bike world. Affordable, but not the cheapest. Tech can be a little bit behind but super reliable. Easy to find parts for. Good for commuting.

>>2052700
How hilly is your area?

>>2052701
As a whole, mostly flat. However there’s a hilly area in the middle of town and that’s where I live.

>>2052700
Something like the Surly bridgeclub. You can switch out any parts without hassle, sturdy steel frame, relaxed geometry.

Generally any steel framed touring bike with lets say middle spec parts on it.

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>>2052700
canyon endurace allroad

its not a BSO, has comfy geometry, has nice groupset that will only become common, thru axles and hydro brakes

>>2052700
90s rigid mtb on slicks

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>>2052700

>>2052700
Bike world isn't focused on specific models the same way car world is.

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How long does it take your gears to change? Is 30 seconds a long time?

I don't want to move the lever more left and then not be able to get into the farthest right gear.

Suggestions?

>>2052731
Your front mech is clearly not adjusted correctly but the specific things that need to be addressed aren't obvious from your video/description. Watch the following video or reference one of the many guides online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNG7g83lI-s&themeRefresh=1

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>>2052670
Should be coming later this year. They were testing it at Unbound and elsewhere. I'm planning on building my next bike with it
>>2052700
All City Space Horse GRX
>>2052705
That's more like an EG hatch owned by a stoner who goons to vintage Import Tuner mags

Abstract:
The bicycle industry is increasingly adopting wireless gear-shifting technology for its advantages in performance and design. In this paper, we explore the security of these systems, focusing on Shimano's Di2 technology, a market leader in the space. Through a blackbox analysis of Shimano's proprietary wireless protocol, we uncovered the following critical vulnerabilities: (1) A lack of mechanisms to prevent replay attacks that allows an attacker to capture and retransmit gear shifting commands; (2) Susceptibility to targeted jamming, that allows an attacker to disable shifting on a specific target bike; and (3) Information leakage resulting from the use of ANT+ communication, that allows an attacker to inspect telemetry from a target bike. Exploiting these, we conduct successful record and replay attacks that lead to unintended gear shifting that can be completely controlled by an attacker without the need for any cryptographic keys. Our experimental results show that we can perform replay attacks from up to 10 meters using software-defined radios without any amplifiers. The recorded packets can be used at any future time as long as the bike components remain paired. We also demonstrate the feasibility of targeted jamming attacks that disable gear shifting for a specific bike, meaning they are finely tuned to not affect neighboring systems.

>>2052704
Endurace allroad woulda been my pick too but for the awful CUES abortion they equipped it with, what was wrong with tiagra anyway?
>naming every train
>on the same chart as having a riced out civic or being a rapey incel /pol/tard
This is anti-foamer racism

>>2052734
>Should be coming later this year. They were testing it at Unbound and elsewhere. I'm planning on building my next bike with it

wow that's great news

>>2052739
man i sure love the idea of adding fragile electronics into places where they were not needed for centuries

>>2052752
how is cues an abomination? shimayno is just simplifying their budget options

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>>2052752
tiagra is more expensive
the main selling point of the allroad is its sub 1k price

>>2052764
historically, it was possible to mix and match from road groupsets. so if you needed a replacement part 5 years later, you can generally just pick whatever happens to be in stock even if it's from a different level

so calling this "simplifying" is pretty disingenuous when it's essentially DRM for groupsets. keep the lower class rabble in their subhuman ghetto, and save the good components for the job creators

>>2052731
>Is 30 seconds a long time
yeah, that may as well be an hour.
even on old stuff from the beginning of derailleur shifting, it's more-or-less instantaneous. if you have really bad, old, cheap stuff it'll be a full second or two. yours is comparatively modern, it needs to be tuned as per other anons link

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>>2052769
nah linkglide is for e bikes that's why cues and this self shifting di2 XT version exists

>managed to get quick link installed
>i installed the chain wrong
>now can't remove quick link
GOD FUCKING

>>2052823
simply remove it

Alright bros after a 3 day struggle I finally replaced my chain and fixed my bike
It wasn't supposed to be so goddamn difficult, but shimano quick links combined my own small brain made it so

>>2052826
i have never replaced the chain on my bike. it rattles cutely while pedaling

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you guys know any foldable bike that can accommodate one of these engine kit you can get on amazon?
also got a recommendation on these? pretty sure i saw a few sometimes

>>2052752
>This is anti-foamer racism

Sry train autism bro but u are genuinely below rapists and virulent racists in the eyes of wah men

>>2052841
>got a recommendation on these?
Checkers beer battered fries

>>2052845
meant the engine kits, pic unrelated
still appreciated tho

>>2052823
Do you have quick link pliers? Quicklinks can be a bitch to open without them.

>>2052849
it's amazing to me how if I reuse quick links they'll supposedly detach themselves automatically mid ride yet I need a special tool to apply the compression forces along a precise axis or they won't release

>>2052841
make sure you get the fat tires, extra high riser bars, and the big fat fuck extra padded saddle too

What does it mean if my knees hurt after a long ride? I rode 100km yesterday, I've done the same distance before but this time both knees are killing me. Not the kneecap but kind of like down and to the side towards the inside between my legs.

In the green circle here. The only things I changed this ride were moving the saddle back a little and I was riding a lower gear and pedalling with a higher cadence. I think the cadence might have done it. Feels like repetitive strain injury

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>>2052854

>>2052853
never had that but my guess is something with the saddle is slightly off.
assuming your saddle height is correct I'd fiddle with the fore-and-aft position and try tilting it one notch either way. even small adjustments can have an outsized effect.

when I was having wrist and arm pain, small changes to the bar tilt, stem height, how inboard the hoods were, how high up on the bar the hoods were, and one cm less reach stem got rid of it. we're talking millimeters of changes except stem reach was one cm increments.
so my guess is this type of tinkering would solve it. hope this helps.

>>2052851
I'm just trying to give advice based on my own experience.

>>2052857
Thanks I guess I'll fiddle with it. It sucks because I felt fine when I was riding it was only when I got home that it started to get really sore.

My bike is more of an MTB/cruiser geometry and I moved the saddle back to get to get more or my toes on the pedal instead of my heel. The saddle itself is still in the default flat configuration.

>>2052859
hmm, maybe if you're lucky it's just because your knee was used to the other way for so long and you're just stretching muscles you haven't stretched before, but not really damaging anything. I ride bikes 30 miles+ and don't think anything of it, but an afternoon of skateboarding when I haven't been skating in a while and my legs ache. just different movements.

>>2052859
>moved the saddle back
this may have affected your saddle height.
think of it like a triangle: your extended leg is the hypotenuse, the setback of the post and seat in the clamp is the short side, and the pedal spindle up the crankarm and up the seat tube into the nose of the saddle is the long side.
you lengthened the short side and it made the hypotenuse longer, too. but your leg length is fixed.
if my mental image is correct here, I think you need to bring your saddle down slightly.
or something like that

>>2052854
Why did you move the saddle back?
Why not just move it forward again?

>>2052853
for me it was the crank length but we all have our biomechanical deficiencies

>>2052858
I'm not questioning your advice, I use the pliers myself. I'm just saying the warnings about re-use are strange

>>2052865
Can't really speak to that, but worn parts are not the same as fresh new parts. Also it's probably mostly a liability use, the manufacturer covering their ass. Use your own judgement.

>>2052868
liability *issue

>>2052650
I thought about getting one for the same reasons, but I realized that all the places that id enjoy riding a bike on while traveling already have bike share.

im going to a marin certified dealer today to see if they can give me advice on the following, and if it's possible to just order a replacement from marin directly, but i thought i'd ask here for a second opinion, will the surly krampus fork fit on the marin muirwoods 2023 (every model since has been the same)?

>>2052650
Any populated area that's "show up and just ride around" tier is going to have bikeshare (Bolt, Touch, Donkey, Citibike, Divvy, whatever) in this day and age.

Any place that doesn't have that and is still "I must ride" is going to be more pleasant on full size wheels and real gearing, because you're either going to have gravel type situations, or you'll be moving at speed on cuntry roads, climbing/descending switchbacks, etc. So either rent a bike from the local "caters to tourists" ye olde fred shoppe (typically these places have partnerships with good bike brands because it's as much a bike rental as it is a test drive for your next bike). Or bring your own with 700c wheels (or 650b if you're one of those people).

The use case of a Brompton™ is limited: commuting in a fairly dense city, in a well off area, where you're allowed to keep your bike under your desk, and where (a) enough people who aren't cyclists would see your Brompton™ and (b) you're fluent enough in their preferred language where you can corner them to harangue them about how sure it was only this many dollars/pounds/euros/yens and you bet they think that's real expensive for a bike but actually it was totally worth it.

If you're going to be around actual bike people (like in a "cycling" area full of roadies or grabbeltards), they're going to hear the way you say $2000 and think "oh I better be nice to this guy so he doesn't think I'm an asshole". And if you're in the middle of nowhere, then there's nobody around to see your Brompton™ so why did you bother?

And yes I took my meds but thank you for the reminder! Rent fucking free, etc.

>>2052558
Needs more Bianchi decals.

>>2052567
Absolutely plebeian take.

>>2052597
Great input. Why even post?

>>2052940
apply that logic to the post I replied to

>>2052856
It's me again. This is probably a retarded question but how important is it to have your feet straight on the pedals? My natural foot position is angled outwards from the frame and idk if maybe that contributed to the knee problem?

I did move my seat forward again but is love to have it further back. Feels a little cramped.

what's a good single speed ratio for bike touring with a heavy load? 1.6?

>>2052944
>My natural foot position is angled outwards from the frame
dude, that can't be good

>>2052944
I too prefer a slightly outward foot (as in, toe-out).
Are you riding with cleats?
Regarding your knee pain: it may be muscular pain in the lower vastus medialis that radiates downwards. Whenever that happens I loosen it up on a foam roller and the pain subsides the next day.

>>2052952
Rohloff 14spd

>>2052954
No cleats. I now think it's the shift on foot position caused by moving the seat further back. Essentially I was pedalling heel/midfoot and now I'm pedalling closer to the ball of my foot. I can definitely feel the added pressure on the front/kneecap of my knee when I pedal hard and I think that's causing the pain. Not sure if I'm doing it wrong or it will just get better on its own.

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Have the adventure cycling association's gpx files been uploaded anywhere on the internets?

>>2052952
2.3, and walk up steep hills.
1.6 will drive you insane on the flats.

My new chain doesn't latch onto the cassette teeth, he just slips between the two smallest ones all the time
What do

>>2052971
do you mean the chain stays between the two gears? or is it slipping on the teeth of the gear?

>>2052974
It stays between the two

>>2052979
is your chain rated for your correct number of cogs?

>>2052980
I'm pretty sure, it's the same chain I had before that had no issues

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Another chain anon here, tripfriending to avoid confusion. So my hub has had a lot of friction on my last ride for no apparent reason. Like so bad that if coasting when descending the top of the chainline would just go completely slack, at one point it even threw the chain off the chainring. The wheel has about I'm gonna say 7k-8k miles on it, 95% dry riding.

I took off the freehub (looks like picrel) removed all the grime I could with a dry microfiber, took out each of the 3 pawls and leaf springs, cleaned under them, and then applied light oil to the pawls and some heavier lithium grease to the ratchet ring. It seems to have cleared up the issue. But now I'm worried about why it would do this all of a sudden. I didn't ride for about a week but surely that wouldn't be enough to seize grease? So should I replace the bearings too? It's a PITA because I need to order both the tools and the bearings. There's no obvious sign they're going bad but I don't want to have it catch me by surprise. Throwing the chain was really annoying.

>>2052979
https://youtu.be/UkZxPIZ1ngY
sounds like you need to index the gears. essentially just rotate the barrel adjuster until the chain falls in line with one gear. This video is a comprehensive guide on what to do.

>>2052984
Most likely just dirt that got stuck. Wouldn't worry about it.

>>2052911
This reads like a normal response until the third reddit-spaced bullet point, where it seems like you got molested by a brompton-user and had to suffer the indignity of watching him waddle away from you post-coitus on his gay little bike.

>>2052938
You ride an Apology, the name is small and tucked away for a reason, you wouldn't understand this

>>2053003
You've never met a Bromptonaut™, or you would understand the hate

>>2052970
after long deliberation and a sleepless night with bike tests of 2.1 with a lightish load i have opted for 2:1 or 38x19.

surly is charging $45 for a single speed spacer kit. are there reliable and cheaper alternatives?

>>2053022
looks like wolf tooth makes one. they're a respectable manufacturer. can't tell you if it works for your situation because I have never done that

i can switch off the suspension on the front, what's the point of that?

>>2053026
if you're not shredding the gnar-gnar, the suspension becomes a liability in terms of weight (nothing you can do except change to a regular fork) and energy loss. at it's worst this is known as "pedal bob" but it's always a thing. so instead of your leg energy going into the drivetrain, some is always wiggling away through the sus.
if you're on roads or light offroad, medium or fat tires provide plenty of suspension on their own. you can raise a little out of the seat and let your knees and elbows absorb the odd big hit. that's what the lockout is for.
when you're hitting big drops or going fast on sketchy terrain, that's when sus becomes an asset rather than a liability.

>>2053027
thanks, i didn't notice any energy loss with it but i'll turn it off

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>>2053026
>>2053028
what that anon said
try sprinting with your suspension unlocked, you will physically feel how you are effectively pushing the bike down, so a part of your energy output is transferring into basically compressing the suspension, so lost

it feels cool tho

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passed like 1500km with my new bice (more like 2000km)
its creaking like a bitch
apart from just degreasing and lubing the chain, should have I done some other maintenance? like I am adjusting brakes to compensate for wear, I also changed the tires to some FAT ones. I also accidently messed with the rear derailleur cable screw thing, and now I can downshift twice at a time? like hell yeah thats cool, but it wasnt like that when I got it (its got claris)

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>>2053031
heres the dirty slut

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>>2053031
>>2053032
if it's creaking and you're new to home bike maintenance, the first thing to do is blame the bottom bracket. then browse youtubes to gather third-party evidence to support your conclusion, and instead of fixing the problem, just spend the next 10 years bitching about the conspiracy to make your bike suck, so that eventually the manufacturers throw up their hands in despair and return to an older standard that doesn't even make sense for the frame design and looks completely fucked up and wrong, but all the retrogrouches on the internet are demanding it and caving is easier than trying to explain why they're wrong since anything the manufacturers can say will be seen as part of the conspiracy

by that point you'll have enough years of tilting at windmills that you can say "I've been doing my own bike repairs since before you were born kid, so take it from me when I say new thing is dumb and wrong and things were better in the olden days before we had these neuralink implants that tortured us to death if we entertained a negative opinion about the Job Creators who can do no wrong"

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>>2053035
fuck you talking about nigga,
I think its the BB cus
>front crankset tightened
>chain le lubed
>nothing rubbing
I was gonna degrease everything, take out my seatpost and clean everything, but I fell asleep at 6pm and woke up at like 9pm, I will lube up, go to work tomorrow and maybe mess around at work

>>2053036
I knew it! always the bottom bracket.

90% odds that the source of creaking is somewhere between the seat tube and your bussy because there's so many bolts there and users are much more likely to have touched one of those bolts and torqued it wrong, compared to the odds that your BB shell somehow came out of spec entirely on its own through no user intervention

the other 10% is it's your pedal or your cleat (again, more likely the cleat, because that's the part that *you* tightened rather than being assembled in a factory in taiwan by robots)

0% chance it's the BB but chasing BB ghosts is a rite of passage and I wouldn't want to deny you that

>>2053037
>being assembled in a factory in taiwan by robots)
bro my bike is called a DRAG
a fucking drag
do you think its assembled in taiwan
or do you mean my cleat as in the fucking metal piece inside my shie
bro I tightened that myself, fuck you mean?
I followed all the online guides
you think it could really be it?

>>2053038
I mean more the part than the entire bike, the actual bike was probably assembled closer to your residence but the pedals for example would have been manufactured in the far east and any screws or bolts probably done by machine for consistency

the cleat is the metal thing in your sole yeah. those things have an uncomfortably thin margin between undertightened (creaking, slippage) and overtightened (stripped, you're fucked, time to buy new shoes). so naturally, you probably undertightened instinctively as would most people who don't want to fuck up their new shoes. this is where a torque wrench comes in handy unless you have a really good intuition for what a newton-meter feels like

basically, all the fasteners that were last touched by you or by the guys at the shop, look at those, starting with the ones you last touched because it's probably one of those

>>2053039
I have a masters in mechanical engineering
are you implying I cant strip a screw?
and what screws does the SPD pedal have anyway, I dont think it is it
I will try to tighten the cleats, but I dont think it is the source of my shit

its like this
>pedal in X position
>push on it, so it rotates a bit
>creak
>doesnt seem to get worse the more beans I give it
>just a stable creak whenever I turn pedals

>>2053036
check if chainring bolts are tight.
check pedals.
check seatpost into frame clamp bolt.
check seatpost to saddle clamp bolt.

I just got rid of a creak by greasing my stem quill but it was obviously coming from the cockpit.
also had a mystery noise where the front derailleur cage was hitting the inside of the crankarm each rotation, sounded more like a dragging sound.

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>>2053042
well I have an bachelor's degree in queer feminist oral herstories from vassar college, so take it from me, stripping is easy, but it will cost you your self esteem

I'm probably using words wrong but I mean there's 3 philips screws visible here and one hex screw. the hex screw is something you'd touch, but the others, not so much. and there's no "wrong" setting on the hex screw that would cause a creak

anyway. I think it's your saddle. take it off, wipe all the dirt off it, apply a thin layer of heavy all-purpose grease to the clamping points on the rails, then reinstall. I bet that fixes it

>>2053045
as my retarded engineering ass can instantly tell, but urs cant (im builded different), the spring acts as counter to the "screws", so it "helps" when tightening it and the thing is mass produced, so I dont think the SPD pedals are the problem

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Is it actually possible to find some form of power meter under $400usd? Is it worth it? It all seems tailored to people who are used to spending thousands on their bike

>>2053047
why would youtube shills show the norwood IV 50 year old fred with the frankenstein bike made of 3 different generations of high end parts when they can have manon lloyd wiggle her cute butt on a 2026 colnago c68 while reading off the sales pitch in her welsh lilt?

if you want it, and you have the money, then go for it, influencer brainrot is bad for your mental health

>>2053050
lmao it's just an image off google of *A* power meter setup. I'd even be willing to DIY something if it turns out the pricing for these is completely unwarranted for what the tech actually is

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>>2053035
you lost

>>2053047
yeah, 4iiii precision 3 single sided, tho their non-drive side crankarms can have clearance issues. if you run newer sram apex/rival/force you can get crankarm upgrades from sram. best to check with your local fred store. power meters can be really effective training tools

>>2053047
the magene p515 is cheap and costs under 400 even without any discounts which you often get on aliexpress. dont know about the tariff situation though

>>2053017
Any kind of 'bike fan' is annoying. Plus $2k for a bike isn't that much money in the first place.

>>2053075
Your reading comprehension isn't very good

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>>2052650
Get a real Bike

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How’s the fit look? I think stem is a little long

>>2053107
Without seeing it move, I'd say delicate and antique

can i wash my bike with shampoo?
if its good for me it must be good for my bike right?
also its carbon if that matters

>>2053107
All good, technically.
Be prepared to make adjustments against all fitting theory later.

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>>2053132
Just wipe it down with a damp rag, wait 5 minutes to soak in, and wipe it down again. If there's still dirt, dribble some dish soap on the rag and repeat the process. Pouring liquid water all over the bike will just drive the dirt into the bearing seals which is not what you want. Washing is about aesthetics and showing people you "take care of your bike", it doesn't make the bike last longer and if anything it's worse for the bike if you do it a lot

>>2053136
the only reason i want to wash it is because its white and i touched it with dirty greasy hands
so now there's black stains on it
i'll try dish soap and a rag

>>2053137
if it's specifically grease from working on the bike, then a damp rag with citrus degreaser is the best way to go but I mean damp not wet

just whatever you're doing act like there's an expensive rug underneath the bike. if it's dripping on the floor, it's getting into the seals, which means you're doing it wrong

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installed my new chain 2 links too short because i used the chain tool on the outer link instead of inner link

>>2053139
Not anon but when you clean between the crank and frame and tight places like that you really have to flush everything out and scrub with soapy bristles. I don't think it's possible to stick to your method cleaning the whole bike thoroughly

>>2053107
bars look low to me for what looks like its supposed to be a relaxed setup, but if it feels good thats what matters

>>2053143
if you need to get into those places that desperately you can remove the wheel and take the crank off, if you don't care enough to do something as basic as removing the rear wheel then did it really matter? now if you said "it's hard to clean the inside of the derailleur without removing it" you might have a point but just cleaning the intersection of the chainstays with the seat tube, that's really such a problem for you that you had to get a high pressure hose and special bike cleanser? come on man

>>2053146
What do you mean? Wheel on or off us besides the point. Behind the crank gets ridiculously dirty and performance wise I think I should start keeping it fairly clean. Removing the crank would be ideal but I don't have the tool, and never done it so it's a bit out of my realm anyway. That's the only part I've never dealt with

>>2053149
Wheel off is for accessing the areas the wheel obstructs, just like crank off is for accessing those areas.

But dirt in those areas doesn't make any difference performance wise. Your chain? Yeah, that matters because it's friction in the short run and it's wear in the long run. Not grime on the inside face of the crank arm. If anything that dirt should make you faster because irregular surface = less aerodynamic drag.

Clean it the next time it has to come off if you're that worried. If you don't clean it during maintenance the dirt *will* get into places it shouldn't. But cleaning it now, in the wrong way, will either have no effect or it will make things worse.

Don't get me wrong I'm all for cleaning your crank arm, because it looks better, but in terms of doing it day to day, it's purely aesthetics. It won't change anything about the longevity or performance of your bike.

>>2053150
You're not being very clear. You say it has no effect like a dirty chain. But then you say if I don't clean it dirty will get to further places and cause problems. You're also talking about the Arm, nothing to do with the arm. Just to reiterate I'm talking deep between the bottom bracket and chain ring

>>2053152
I think I was pretty clear but maybe you're losing the plot since it's such a long series of posts with different people.

So to repeat:

1. Surface grime can't do harm in normal every day use because of seals and grease, but yeah, it's ugly

2. Soap or detergent weaken the seals and grease, and should be used sparingly and certainly not as a routine cleaning agent, because it can create opportunities for grime to go where it shouldn't have gone. Use those products in a way that keeps them away from bearing seals and threads

3. Grime can also make its way past those defenses if you take the bike apart, so do use those opportunities to do a more thorough cleaning in the adjacent areas, before putting it back together

Any questions?

just got a seven chain, but it's brown/grey. how am i supposed to feel about that?

>>2053153
Thanks for the reply, I do have more questions though. Can I spray between the crank and frame with hot water occasionally? Is dish soap bad for a bike?

>>2053156
Flowing water plus dirt equals flowing mud. Flowing mud wants to get into cracks. Sweep up the dirt, don't turn it into soup. Especially not hot soup.

>>2053157
Alright

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>>2053107
>saddle above stem
unrace that shit

>>2052558
just ride that bitch bro. it's nice to see higher end bikes actually be used

>>2053076
And you get mentally raped every time you see a bromptontard.

>>2053170
>no can't just have long legs
>you need to have knee pain all the time like me

wheel slipped and crashed. Helmet prevented me getting my head getting bonked. I know that bike helmets are 1 crash used but can I still use mine until I buy a new one? How safe is it?

>>2053189
that rule has zero rational sense applied to it, unless you're a company who sells bike helmets, since not all crashes are the same.

>>2053189
bike helmets work by cracking, so if you're a cheapskate look for visible damage. if there's visible damage it will definitely less effective but probably not totally useless

if you want a multiple impact helmet what you want is a skateboard helmet, which will be better for lighter, more frequent blows. the other anon is a moron but they were inadvertently correct when they pointed out not all crashes are the same (that's why different kinds of helmets exist)

>>2053193
i dont think you understand what inadvertently means because nothing in my previous statement could possibly be construed as anything but explicit. moreover, different kinds of helmets exist because they are meant to provide different degrees of protection and with varying intentions, not because all crashes are not the same. anymore questions?

>>2053107
Also can I put bigger tires on the wheels even though they’re “track” wheels? Or will they not fit

>>2053144
I’m out of stem

>>2053199
the width of the rim is a factor, there's compatibility charts you can search for.
the other factor is clearance inside the fork and the stays in back

>>2053107
you can also go for handlebars with more sweep

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>>2053171
I definitely will be making the most of it, it's coming an two weeks, can not fucking wait. I like that too but I also like to see people who take care of their nice Bike.

By the way do you know how I'd get hold of pic related? It's a washer for the wheel to compensate for a narrow Hub. The guy in the bike shop wasn't helpful at all. Said he had no idea

>>2053200
if you're interested, there are lots of nice looking aluminum quill stems on ali for cheap (uno is a pretty good brand) made in a wide range of reach lengths. there is a limit to the stack length on what's offered there, though.
the longest-stacked quill you can buy is the Nitto Technomic but they're >$50. I know all this because I scoured ali to try to find one long like the Technomic and there wasn't one. had to shell out for Nitto.

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How much wider of tires can I fit? These are 700x28s. I figure at least 32, but i dont know if theres something im not considering.

>>2053214
it looks like your tightest clearance is the rear brake bridge/top interior of the caliper but the photo angle makes it a little hard to see.

it's hard to say the size it'll take anyway because different manufacturers size tires differently and also how they inflate on your particular rims can vary the width. if you check with calipers, it is unusual that the stated width is exactly the same as the width of them installed on your bike.

my feeling is 32 will go on the front and 30 will for sure go on the back but maybe 32 would fit and you'll hear small pebbles getting squeezed against the caliper. or maybe it'll be fine.

>>2053214
>but i dont know if theres something im not considering.
how much clearence do you have at the chainstay

>>2053185
>the only way to effect a change in the relationship between stem and saddle height is by changing saddle height
wow you're a retard

>>2053212
one of the things that really sucks about the death of the LBS in most places is that most of the ones that had been around for a while would have a box full of quill stems that you could try out, since length and angle are also going to have a big influence on fit. thankfully I live in an area where there are still some of those shops left but they are increasingly rare

>>2053224
the concept of a bike co-op has caught on in a lot of areas, which have bins full of everything. I figured out my stack and reach on my more recent build with one of those shitty adjustable threadless stems from the co-op $5 bin and put it on the longest quill converter from ali, then measured what I ended up with using a spirit level to get the reach number and bought the corresponding technomic. I could have kept swapping quill stems from the bin but that's a lot of time especially since no faceplates.

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Desperately want these but can't justify the spend. I've never dared to go to AliExpress before but to save a lot of money I'm thinking about it. Am I making a big mistake?

>>2053229
I once had a handbuild wheel that was mavic parts that served me well until I got rid of the bike. also my most recent (before now) full wheelset was factory mavic. they experienced some damage, not mavic's fault, that required some repair work. the shop, an authorized mavic dealer, was basically like you're going to be waiting until the heat death of the universe because mavic takes forever to respond to anything

they were fine wheels and I've never had a problem with their manufacturing quality and I'm kind of a francoboo so I should have a high tolerance for that but that really killed my affection for the brand. my next wheels were zipp. I'll probably just get enves for my next pair. but I live in 'meristan so I'm going for what's common and what's going to get me good support. look on the internet, there's guys who make a whole business of compiling info on just mavic parts and warehousing spare random little bits. what other major wheel brand is so shitty at aftercare that you can build an entire business on compiling esoteric info on all their products and parts and selling them online? on the one hand it means people like the wheels enough for that to be a thing, I guess, but it's reflects poorly on the company if you want real support. I mean I don't mind a little getting my hands dirty but what if that one guy goes out of business then what? then I'm fucked, yeah nah

so personally if you're worried about whether it's a good choice I'd say no. unless you live in the part of france that is on the european mainland. and I don't think radial and bladed is a good combo but maybe I'm just a luddite

thank you for reading my blog

>>2053229
ellipses are trash, specifically the rear axle. get a set of archetypes laced to formula/origin8 hubs, around $300 at velomine
>>2053230
the old euro companies are like that, it's one of the reasons why they got their shit kicked in by shimano and fucking sram. campagnolo is also a pain in the ass to deal with, but for me they're worth the annoyance. mavic isn't

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>>2053067
>>2053074
hell yeah these actually seem reasonable. I also had gpt help me assemble a list of all the components you'd need to DIY one and it comes out to around $75. I'm sure it's not totally accurate but it did convince me it's somewhat doable if you know some basic Arduino stuff

How do you guys contend with the fact that 10%+ drivers on the road would gladly run you over if there were no consequences? Even minimizing interactions with traffic as much as possible, following rules, staying out of the way, not slowing anyone down. There's an endless number of sub-90 IQ people on the road who's only thought seeing a cyclist is "fag fuk u, you in the way faggot, die". The retardation levels in my city are so high it feels like a force of nature that I'll never truly be able to avoid. I almost don't even want to ride anymore because half the time I come back more tense than when I left

>>2053230
I'm used to just cutting my losses when things go wrong. I'm not planning for anything to break on these so my decision is all based on price

>>2053248
Vague

>>2053255
>Vague
what

>>2053256
It was quite a vague comment. What's bad about them?

>those guys with the skintight outfits still zoom past me
what do I need to do? lose weight? train legs on uphill tracks?

>>2053257
>specifically the rear axle
what's vague about that

>>2053260
You don't like the real axle, I understand that. But how exactly does is effect your ride negatively?

>>2053263
there's one problem an axle can have and that's breaking

>>2053264
Ok, glad we cleared that up

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>>2053265
"we" didn't do anything. I spoonfed your retarded ass

Kind of want a surly desu what other frames have sliding dropouts

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>>2053250
hell, in the shitty I live in there practically aren't consequences when a driver thwacks a cyclist or ped. even if they do a hit and run the police will probably not do shit. but yeah, the retardation has had a real chilling effect on my riding, which is why I'm planning on moving (hopefully soon) to a place where I can do gravel and country roads right outside my door, instead of having to chuck a bike in a cage and drive 1 or more hours to a place that's more chill. of course the other drivers make me miserable while I drive, too
>>2053259
both, and improve your aero, part of which means wearing those skintight outfits to reduce drag. you don't need tt skinsuits or anything, just race-fit gear. tho I guess wearing loose clothing while trying to mash along the flats at 20+ mph can be its own sort of training
>>2053271
you mean like pic related? soma, rodeo, and chumba do

>>2053270
Don't be so bitter

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How dangerous is it to ride with this?
I was going to do a 50 mile bike ride in a few days so it's unlikely I can repair it in time.

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>Cube Litening AERO C:68X
What could go wrong?
Ny alternative choice is a Scott Foil RC10?

>>2053290
would really suck if it broke off and the whole cage and pully got stuck in your rear wheel, personally I'd not ride with that
also how the fuck does a rd fail there? fucking shimano lmao

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>>2053302
Gross. Look at these stupid extra pointy bits and that swoop under the dropout and those big gaps above and below the headtube. And a one bolt saddle clamp. It may be an okay bike but I hate the design. And one piece bars are great, but I don't like complete bikes coming with them because, unless your fit is exactly what comes stock, it'll cost you a bunch to swap them out.

>>2053302
Looks uncomfortable and not very aesthetic

>>2053307
Pretty sure when you buy a bike with an aerocockpit they ask you what stem and bar width but I've never bought a cube

>>2053302
>What could go wrong
1. You fall out of love with it because you realize you only bought it because it's the budget option and not what you really wanted and seeing all those e-bike boomers ride the same brand made you hate it
2. You went to your local dealership and tried to order one and the dealer (usually a dickhead) told you yours will arrive in summer next year
3. Their one-piece cockpit is like the ugliest one on the market
4. newmen has a record of being too stupid to spoke their own wheels. This was during 'rona though and I don't think this is a problem anymore

>>2053306
Yeah it falling off and getting stuck between the spokes is my biggest worry, I'll be doing some good descends so in the 1 in a million chance it happens then I'm absolutely fucked.
>personally I'd not ride with that
I'll probably have to call it off if I can't get it fixed in time, I'm 99% sure it'll be safe throughout the trip but I wouldn't recommend someone else riding it so I probably shouldn't do it myself.

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>>2053308
>Looks uncomfortable and not very aesthetic
I seek neither comfort nor discussion of tastes
>>2053307
Now I can't unsee the circled areas. What about the Foil RC 10?

>>2053310
1. You fall out of love with it because you realize you only bought it because it's the budget option and not what you really wanted and seeing all those e-bike boomers ride the same brand made you hate it
I could go for the Foil RC 10 Pro but it's 3k more. Cervelo about 5k plus.
2. You went to your local dealership and tried to order one and the dealer (usually a dickhead) told you yours will arrive in summer next year
They're in stock with all accessories I need
3. Their one-piece cockpit is like the ugliest one on the market
Matter of taste, really
4. newmen has a record of being too stupid to spoke their own wheels. This was during 'rona though and I don't think this is a problem anymore
Thanks, I wasn't aware.

I know nothing about bikes. I haven't had a bike since I was about 12 and I'm now about 30.
Anyway, I need something that I can use mostly on dusty unpaved potholed roads, that will be comfortable to ride for a couple hours in a day, to get to nearby towns, villages, etc.
Might need to go on asphalt roads for small stretches, maybe some dirt or gravel here and there, but not for racing or off-road or in mud or anything.
I can afford around the 1000 USD price range or cheaper. Im also in the UK if that helps.
Anyone got any recommendations? If not for a specific bike, for the types of bike I should look for at least? There's like 10 different types of bikes it seems.

>>2053315
The general category you're looking for is all-road/gravel. idk if they sell Surly bikes in the UK but a Surly Bridge Club is basically made for that sort of thing. Swap the flat bars out for Jones H-bars for extra comfy. That said it's a bit out of your price range. The State All-Road and Marin Nicasio+ are good examples of cheaper bikes but dunno about UK availability...maybe a Decathlon Van Rysel GRVL AF Sword?

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How wrong can I go with this as my first carbon frame bike?

>>2053302
>>2053312
>>2053326
I want colours to come back

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>>2053327
colors are for wealthy people only

>>2053327
colors have been back for a while, even the chinese are selling bikes in loud colors

>>2053327
as you might see the cube attain is also available in lichtblauw but with some of these new cube colors zwart seems to be the better choice

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Whats the Trek 520 equivalent in the year 2025 of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ (I don't think Trek make the 520 anymore)?

>>2052650
why would you bother with over priced chinese bike that someone painted in """rare""" colors when you can just get the base bike for 1/4 the price on alibaba?

on top of that, I would purposely sand out any of the brompton label if I were you, niggers will instantly tailing you to steal it the moment they saw that label

>>2053315
yeah, gravel is the category tailor made for your use case. a hybrid towards the high end of the market or maybe a road bike designed for comfort instead of speed with some semi-slick tires would be fine.
a used model should be fine, you can save a lot that way but consult with us before you pull the trigger.
I'll add that a 90s rigid mtb with semi-slick tires is basically what a gravel bike is. it just werks but you don't get drop bars and brifters and converting it takes time and more money than what you'd expect. but if you're ok with flat bars that's a perfectly acceptable budget option, especially for a noob.

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>>2053310
Found a Foil RC 10 black in my size nearby, I'll call them up tomorrow for setting up a test ride

>>2053312
>>2053307
Aero bikes are heavy and dumb just train more

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what are these like to ride? I see one is being sold near me on offer up and im kind of tempted to nab it

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I'm fixated (pun unintended desu) on an idea of building the ultimate low maintenance "buy for life" bicycle. I chose a chink steel gravel frameset with thru axles and am going to make it a flat bar fixie with a (single) hydraulic front disc brake. How retarded is this idea? How do I make sure the geometry will be OK with a flat bar? Do I just buy a long-ass stem?

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>>2053401
Like driving a parade float. If you care about ride performance this isn't what you're looking for.

>>2053408
Buying for life only makes sense if you already have terminal ass cancer. Bikes are great but they're not precious heirlooms. Just buy what appeals to you and ride it for as long as it appeals do you and don't stress about it.

>>2053394
Aero bikes are fun, they let you go a little faster than you would otherwise - regardless of your fitness level.

>>2053383
Approve. Scott is one of the few big brands I like.

>>2053312
Go into a local shop and ask for an all-road or endurance bike. There's plenty of good options but those are the general categories I'd look at.

>>2053408
Erm why not just buy a Fuji feather? And disk brakes why?
Are you even trying?

>>2053408
You already fucked up by not getting a belt-compatible frame.

>>2053410
You're misinformed. A Bike is a piece of art you just happen to be able to ride. Please treat it as such

>>2053368
90s mtb w/slix isn't noob territory imo, and I think that once you look at what you pay for the bike and to fix it up (especially if you can't DIY) you aren't too far off from what it costs for an entry-level grabblebike that just werks and is more compatible with modern parts

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>september
>freds are already selling their summer sleds

>>2053408
Cool what fixed hubs have tas?

>>2053410
>Buying for life only makes sense if you already have terminal ass cancer.
I just like the idea of reliability and simplicity of fixed gear bikes. I've also heard that steel frames are more reliable than aluminum, but I can't back that claim desu.
>>2053412
>Erm why not just buy a Fuji feather?
It has drop bars and it is overpriced, also rim brakes.
>And disk brakes why?
Shorter breaking distance, more reliable in wet weather, also having just one is pretty cheap.
>>2053413
>You already fucked up by not getting a belt-compatible frame.
How do you know it's belt incompatible
Isn't belt just a thicker chain?
>>2053417
I don't understand your question >.<

>>2053440
>Isn't belt just a thicker chain?
A belt can't be opened like a chain, so you need to be able to open the frame to mount it.

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Will this 26" Stumpy fit 28" wheels?

>>2053443
Ahh, makes sense desu, but I'm surprised there isn't a belt you can open and close.

>>2053408
very retarded but you sound deadset on your idea so go for it, everyone has to go through the money pit project bike stage at least once

>>2053457
I had one of those money pit "dream bikes" years ago. My favorite downhill frame in the best colorway, exactly the suspension I wanted, every little component carefully picked.. And I ended up riding it the LEAST out of every bike I've ever owned, I ended up selling it not to long after I put it together since I was getting out of DH anyways. Now I ride a pretty basic gravel bike with racks, and haven't been happier.

>>2053408
How are you going to tension the chain in this scenario?

>>2053457
>very retarded
Can you explain why?

>>2053450
idk, get the tape measure out retard

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Thoughts on this? My only concern would be weight, but an aluminium-framed bike with similar specs is probably in the same ballpark.

I wanna build trail hardtail - 140mm fork, HTA around 65ish degrees and I'm having trouble with frame
>carbon
expensive, only one chink brand that will also cost a lot with all the fees
>steel
3-4 framesets around 600 euros
>aluminium
more choices, half the price of the steel but I already have and aluminium bike

what do you guys think would be a nice choice? I've already looked for used frames in the area and it's all S/M or 27,5
and how do we feel about carbon rims for such a bike?

>>2053495
I like it, especially the igh for commuting.
>14,5 kg
Is a bit porky but so are all commuters with racks, kickstands etc. Alu frame would be lighter but nothing too drastic.

>>2053497
14,5 kg is nothing consideing that bike has an IGH dynamo etc

>>2053468
I can't, it's not my bike. But I'd like to buy it and that's why I'd like to know.

>>2053495
>Hub gear with exposed chain
If you can't store it inside at home and/or work get a belt driven bike.
Cleaning and lubing every 500km is no fun.

>>2053502
I think there are covers for this set up which enclose around the entire chain. Hypothetically, could you exchange the chain for a belt yourself? Or have a shop do it for you? The bike is actually sold with a belt for like 200 euro buckets more.

>>2053503
You would pay about the same if you convert it from chain to belt. Front and rear sprocket and a good belt is ~200 eurobucks
It has zero maintenance unlike a chain, only thing that needs to be done is getting the correct tension.
There's no reason to have a chain in 2025 unless you have a derailleur.

>>2053504
>200 euro
nvm its probably significantly more expensive depending. Loke, full carbon race bike expensive, for the belt.

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How much would you be willing to pay for this Trek Singletrack ZX?

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>>2053508

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>>2053509

>>2053508
>>2053509
>>2053510
btw. seller asks EUR 270 for it, which seems a bit steep to me.

>>2053511
the fancy steel and the LX group make it pretty high-end. the condition is like new. this is worth more than the average 90s mtb. not sure what the going rate is in your market but I'd definitely throw 100 USD more than the average at it.

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>>2053511
its pretty mid
entry tier elastometer fork

>>2053515
yeah, old fork tech sucked, but nothing with an LX group was ever "mid"

>>2053279
having to drive a car 3 miles to ride my bike on the path feels so ridiculous, but I've been considering it more after the last encounter I had. My town has good infrastructure for cycling, it's just the drivers, that's why it's so frustrating

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I've been trying to learn basic bike care and maintenance with mixed results. Currently l am trying to true the rear wheel of my Kross Hexagon, but the nipples are getting quite worn on the places where the wheel hits the frame. I feel frustrated and retarded for having screwed it up. What way can I still keep twisting the nipples to true the wheel properly?

the discord: https://discord.gg/AUWy9EN8

>>2053515
Those were pretty much all forks back then.

>>2053530
usually the nipples only round-out when you're using a spoke wrench that's too big. if they don't want to turn, put a drop of penetrating oil down them and come back a few minutes later

>>2053543
oh but wipe the oil off the nipples before you put the wrench to them

>>2052558
Biking ain't fun when you're worried about your paint besides the thing with Bianchi is the overall color, that won't go away even with tons of scratches

>>2053543
>>2053544

Thanks, would WD-40 work for this purpose?

>>2053562
better than nothing but a penetrant is the correct tool for the job.
WD40 is actually for Water Displacement but people like it because of the handy spray hose thing. but yeah there's some oil in it.

>>2053563
if you aren't for sure using the correct-sized spoke wrench, or trying to improvise wih a crescent wrench or something, then none of this matters.

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>>2053564

I was using a tool like this, it used to fit the nipples just fine, but I reckon I was either using too much force or twisting them to much.

>>2053565
if you fucked the nipples, just change them

>>2053566

Yeah I'll try to adjust them once again after I get back from work. I think my mistake was making too big turns with the spokes, which eventually led to the nipples getting rounded when I tried to correct the initial mistake.

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>>2053515
retard

>>2053495
this bike is also available, for cheaper, with a steel fork (unlike the t-500s aluminium fork) and rim brakes. Its 2kg heavier according to the spec sheet. Which one would you choose? Aluminium or steel fork?

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>>2053538
that fork is cheap shite, judys were what you wanted in that year. that page says that its a budget bike.
>>2053569
midwit

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>>2053602
here's an good bike compared to that junk

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guys pls help

my bike started making weird noise in a weird situation
when I pedal with power, its fine
when I don't pedal, its fine
but when I pedal without power, so slower than I need to out power in, there's this rough clunking sound and I can also feel it in my pedals too.
I'm pretty sure its coming from my IGH, or at least it comes from the back wheel.
How do I figure it out? is my IGH fucked? Maybe water got in where the speed wire connects, and something started rusting? Its been raining a bunch past month and my bike is always parked outside.

its a SRAM SPECTRO S7
here's videos of the problem
https://files.catbox.moe/o67n4v.mp4
https://files.catbox.moe/7t1cvf.mp4

what could it be? could I service it myself? also I noticed sometimes on the first speed it can skip when I'm putting only a little power.
also I had problem where the chain went off the back sprocket, if I went too fast and dropped off like a sidewalk, so I put the wheel a bit farther back so the chain had more tension, maybe i out the chain back in wrong or something? when its on the sprockets, its kinda a lot tone side and not centered on the teeth.

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>>2053607
vidrelated for the chain

>>2053609
and another bit of info is when I pedal back (as long as the coaster brake allows) it also has the clunking

>>2053603
>a Corvette is a budget car, a good car is a Lamborghini Diablo.
your overton window is shifted to the saudi prince end of the spectrum. good luck to that guy finding a bike you think is good on his craigslist anytime this year.

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>>2053612
something with a manitou answer would've been gucci for that year instead of that basic rocky mountain. truth is that is a shitty trek with a bare minimum drivetrain and a cheap fork to hit a price point.
talking about this, even XT was clearly staring to be normalfag tier in late 90s.
>good luck to that guy finding a bike you think is good on his craigslist anytime this year.
cool thing is one just don't waltz into a marketplace with a wad of cash and come out with a nice 90s rig, you gotta work for these bikes.

>>2053603
a good bike is a one you can ride

>>2053568
Lube them first before making adjustments. Also you should be using spoke prep when wheelbuilding.

>>2053566
>>2053568
>>2053615

Yeah I'll change the nipples because I twisted them too hard while trying to true the wheel, in real Pat&Mat fashion.

>>2053623
I don't think they know pat and mat

>>2053624

Well, I keep humming their theme song every time I start tinkering something either at home or on my bike.

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>7% rain when I take off from home tomorrow
>47% where my work is when I reach it
>49% when I get off work
>40% in my town when I reach it
um...
should I go for it tomorrow?

>>2053624
I looked it up and watched "Waterpipes."
as a carpenter, I often encounter their work here in America. those guys really get around.

>>2053626
I just got a rain kit from Aldi the other day

>>2053607
could be lots of things, frayed cable, concentric push rods near the clickbox being out of whack.

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>>2053603
ox3 is equivalent to tange prestige
a lot of people sleep on true temper because the comapny went bankrupt and they don't know better

>>2053607
Is the shifting still good? Have you tried different pedals?

>>2053631
>>2053651
shifting works fine. the sound comes from the hub or around there, not sure what the pedals would do

Sore knees guy here. I'm thinking about trying shorter cranks, are they something I can just slap on or will I need to adjust my seat height/other stuff as well?

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>>2053410
>Approve. Scott is one of the few big brands I like.
hope you're right, because I got myself one today

>>2053655
Oftentimes when people are trying to identify a mystery noise it's because the pedals are out of whack, and if something with the IGH was fucked, I imagine shifting would be garbage, especially if whatever it is transmits that much vibration to your pedals, so that's why I'm thinking you should try different pedals if possible.
>>2053656
Maybe. If your fit is already good and you're going 1cm shorter on cranks, you'd raise your saddle accordingly, push it forward a bit, and also raise your handlebar stack so that you aren't changing back angle. But since you're already experiencing pain, you might just need to replace the crank and nothing else.

>>2053662
well when I took the chain off it (hub) didn't spin smoothly but like with a intermittent resistance or something.
pedals spin quietly

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>>2053450
With the same size tires you need (622 mm - 559 mm)/2 = 31.5 mm of space. The crank bolt is 20 mm across. You decide.

my bike is almost 10 years old
when should I get a new one?

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>>2053680
Mine is 34.

>>2053547
Right

>>2053680
When it's irreparably broken. Probably because of negligent maintenance.
Or you just don't like it anymore. Probably because of negligent maintenance.

Honestly, 10 years is not much.

>>2053684
henlo fellow microshift bro

>>2053686
It works fine
It's a hybrid bike and I kinda want to try getting a road bike

>>2053688
>I kinda want to try getting a road bike
You should. A nice road bike can be such a revelation in ride feel. People who get on one for the first time often feels it's almost like cheating with how much easier it is to go fast.
You should have two bike anyway.

>>2053689
Can I get a nice one for 1000 euros?

>>2053690
Maybe if you find one on the second hand market.
I don't know, a new road bike for that budget I'd consider absolute bottom tier without going into BSO territory, but that might just be me bike snobbing and it might be nice enough for your purposes.

>>2053673
Nice work, Sherlock. But the bolt is quite a bit closer to the camera, appearing significantly larger than it would between the chain stays!

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>>2053687
Love that stuff.

>>2053680
my newest bike is 34 years old (I'm not the other guy)

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Can someone explain how this shit attaches in a different way? I literally cannot understand how I get this to work. The diagram is of no help to me because I’m retarded

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>>2053700
it should look like that
and yes, the band likes to snap

>>2053701
Ok I think I get it. It’s supposed to go around the bar sideways. Thanks anon. Seems like it would be hard for it to stay connected but I guess the tension/pressure is supposed to keep it secure once it’s stretched enough?

>>2053702
we'll see. that light with 3 batteries will probably be pretty heavy.

>>2053698
Show it, I like em old (I am the other guy).

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>>2053708
a frame my size looks pretty silly on 26s, but there you have it.
I've got a box with some upgrades I'm going to throw at it. the components are low tier but the frame is Miyata STB.

>>2053711
kek, how tall are you? Very nice frame nonetheless.

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>>2053712
6'3"
thanks

>>2053711
clown bike for a clown

>>2053714
Heathen

>>2053714
your
>opinions
have been duly noted

Thinking of converting my friend's road bike into a flat bar configuration since most of the components are fucked up.

What shifters should I get for something like 2x8 or 3x7 setup?

>>2053711
Hey, I've seen this bike here before. Put thicker tires on it and it will look more proportioned.

>>2053657
It's customary to wear Lycra while riding these, but if leather's your thing, go for it.

>>2053669
That sucks. I imagine you'll have to regrease the hub, though finding spare parts in case something needs to be replaced might not be easy. If you're in the US, Rat City Bicycles in Seattle is probably your best bet.

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How do you deal with small noises? I noticed after the latest round of chain cleaning that the free hub body(? - the bit the casette rests on) sounds gritty.
I tried to squirt some light component oil to lubricate the bearings but it feels and sounds the same.
My rear wheel is a DT Swiss Gravel LN and the casette is Shimano HG500 11-34 10s.
Is it easy to service the bearings?
Bonus kitty

>>2053680
I like to get a new one each 6-9 months, keeps me motivated.

>>2053739
>I tried to squirt some light component oil to lubricate the bearings
Bearings need grease not oil also those are probably sealed if they're in the free hub body
Just stop being autistic about noise it's probably fine

>>2053742
What he said. It's the nose that noticable?

>>2053734
you're a keen observer
greetings from >>>/o/dbt/

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Can I safely remove the small crossbars on the chain- and seat stays on a CroMo MTB to fit larger wheels? Do they serve any structural purpose?

I'm building a new bike
deore xt di2 yay or nay?

>>2053754
>di2
do the shift levers still need batteries if they're connected via cable?
my bike >>2053657 has them in wireless config and I want to change that

>>2053735
germany

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>>2053756
yeah, it will work without the coin batteries in the levers

but anyway, I was asking about the new wireless di2

>>2053758
>yeah, it will work without the coin batteries in the levers
Thanks