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>>2054840lol, look at those oinkers struggling to run, bet they're going to make crying selfie videos now for social media about how they were "assaulted" because they pulled a muscle trying to sprint for 10 seconds
From last thread, found some cracks (?) In my frame. Picked up a carbon frame bike and didnt see this until after riding on it for a couple of weeks. Will this kill me? There is no flex and the cracks dont gap when I flex the dropouts or anything. I have no knowledge or experience with carbon
>>2054854Oops
>>2054855Its cooked bro.Just get a new frame or even a whole new bike. Is that a 2x drivetrain? Lmao how old is that piece of shit?
>>2054857>1-by stanHow many sub 1k gravel bike "conversions" do you have half done in your garage?
>>2054855frame is toast
>>2054840qrd? why are they chasing him?
>>2054875>guy talking shit at the popo>drops his phone>they make fun of him>he comes back to get his phone>they pouncejust lads having fun. full video herehttps://abc7chicago.com/post/border-patrol-agents-chase-cyclist-he-claims-hes-not-us-citizen-dearborn-street-loop/17904440/
>>2054875He had to go back.
>>2054840Based Free-Man escaping from Liberty-OppressorsWith a bike you can go anywhere you want
>>2054875SCOTUS recently declared that masked goons can disappear you at random if they don't like your skin color
>>2054884And this is a GOOD thing.
>>2054855yeah that's severe damage, it will kill you.. if you care enough you can have it repaired by calfee, otherwise you're hosed
>>2054855Carbon doesn't really "flex" like you're describing, it will just snap and I don't think I'd want to ride a bike with a crack like that. There are a lot of other companies besides calfee who will do carbon repair, but unless it's a unique or special frame, you may not think the cost is worth it let alone being without a bike for however long it takes
>>2054886>>2054889Its not an expensive frame, might look into getting a replacement then. Do they still make rim brake frames?
>>2054896In carbon? Not unless you're willing to pay $5k+ for a Sarto or a Landshark or take a chance on Yoeleo at around $1k. You might be able to find some new old stock at ye old crusty bike shoppe, it's how I recently got a Bianchi Aria with Centaur 11 for like half of the MSRP and probably could have dickered them down more. If you want steel or aluminum there are plenty of options.
Started to notice the non-drive side of my Hollowtech bottom bracket start to wobble when I pedal. When I pulled out the shell, I noticed the threads were damaged. Can a shop still salvage this? Frame is steel chromoly if that helps.
>>2054921More pics this time of the upper side. These don't seem to look as damaged.
>>2054896anything that's sold as just a frameset is going to be aimed at the racing crowd and will be aggressive, expensive, and probably not what you're after
>>2054898>>2054928Yes, and I also dont have big bucks to spend. Maybe I move the components over to an aluminum frame.In the meantime I sanded down the cracks and it seems they were pretty superficial, only throught the paint and maybe one layer of carbon fiber. In the pic I wiped with isopropyl and you can see the crack still wet on the lower part in the primer
Do you guys have a Google Maps to .GPX file converter that you use? I was using https://mapstogpx.com/ all summer, and it was really convenient because I could do it all on my phone, so if I wanted to change destinations or something I could make a new route on the fly.Since a couple weeks ago I've been getting this error (pic rel) and I haven't been able to fix it. I think Google changed something in the Maps API code and broke the format that the converters were using. I tried a few other sites that do the same thing and none of them work now.I was able to get it working using "Google My Maps" (completely different site) and this converter: https://www.alltrails.com/converter But there's no mobile version of My Maps so I have to do the route from my PC before I leave. I'd really like to find another conversion tool that works from my phone.
>>2054931You might want to contact Ruckus Composites on a repair. I think their repair fee is a flat $450 w/o repainting tho that info is a year old. They repaired one of my MTBs a few years ago and did a killer job
>>2054884it's like the one thing he's done in this term that I actually like
Ok hear me out, I've got an old steel frame that I was planning on converting to single speed and I came across the idea of making it a dingle speed/fixed just like Sheldon's Brown fixed/one-two-three speed bicycle.I found this NOS Regina two speed freewheel that I think would work pretty well for it, and a fixed cog on the other side of the hub. What I'm worried about is chain line and the possibility of dropping the chain especially on the two speed side. What are your thoughts about this (and possibly other issues I'm not considering) anons?
>Microshift Cypher electronic dropbar groupset is officialHow do we feel about everything above Alivio/Sora getting electric shifting?
>>2054840Why are are all those tacticool dressed police so fat and slow? That one guy near the end looks like actively trying to NOT catch the thief.
>>2055016Because everyone views them as bottom of the barrel trash who couldn't even get a job as a regular cop, so, where's the incentive for fit, competent people with a healthy sense of "what if people see me doing this"? Sign up to work with a bunch of other losers, for an organization that will probably be disbanded as soon as the MAGA fever is over and everyone pretends they never supported any of that, except oops it's all over your linkedin, which is archived, and there's all this footage of you beating up middle aged dads and there's AI by that point that isn't affected by the face mask and sunglasses so everyone knows it's you. What kind of person takes that deal?Maybe if they continue to destroy the economy and more and more people are desperate for work, but one thing they can point to is things haven't gotten so bad that normies are taking jobs as ICE agents, so, could be worse right?
>>2055019>there's AI by that point that isn't affected by the face mask and sunglasses so everyone knows it's youI wouldn't trust an AI to identify anyone that can't be verified. Too much risk for false positives. Possibly intentional, i.e. false witness. Too easy to set someone up as a fall guy.
>>2055008>works with cable-actuated brakesbased microshift
>>2055008This make me feel bad.
>>2055019based demagogue haterthey are filth, they are nothing!
>>2055008It's not hydraulic so what's the point?
brainlet here, lost my single speed to urban yoof recently and want a new one. My understanding is single speeds are very much barebones, two wheels + freewheel, pedals, chains, frame, saddle, bar. I could drop a couple hundred $ on a prebuilt chinkware in the local bike shop and it would serve my needs well but1. I'm pretty sure they are overpriced2. Would like to customize it a bit, especially making it as light as possible. These basic bikes are like 10-12 kgs.Is there something like a bike part picker where I can just cut the final middleman, order the pieces and assemble them myself? I'm in yurop if that matters. Also what are my options to make it as light as possible? I don't care about standards, I just want to ride my bike in the city
>>2055080Elops 500 or a Fuji feather if you can get one second hand It isn't worth spending huge on a single speed
Can you fellas help me grasp what I need to do to get a suspension fork on my gravel bike? First of all, YES I KNOW its a retarded idea. However I'm bored and got a fork for free. This is for FUN.Anyways, I got a RockShox Recon, 140mm with 29er wheels. I wanna put it on a Poseidon Redwood. If I understand it correctly here is my best course of action>Lower travel of fork to 80mm (100mm might be max given year of fork)>Swap front wheel to 650b I think even then I'll be like 2 inches higher than the stock fork. Is that OK?? Picrel is literally what my bike looks like right now it's really really funny. And to be honest the handling while shit isn't as bad as I expected
>>2055080the closest thing would be going to a bike co-op and building from their free/used parts. new bikes are sold at low/zero/negative margin, there's no way to build a new bike from new parts for less money than simply buying a new bike. the industry is weird.
>>2055093>Is that OK??not really desu
>>2055080>I'm pretty sure they are overpricedI mean, yes and no. A really cheap bike is, as they say, "not worth it" because labor costs money too. But if you're on any kind of budget you buy pre-built (just not the shittiest thing possible). If you have money to throw around, you buy a frameset and build it up. Bike builds are not like PC builds where you just need a screwdriver and some arctic silver. For example, you need a facing tool with various heads for the parts of the frame that the factory didn't properly finish. So there's a few hundred dollars for something you'll only use once in the frame's life. And you're paying full retail on every part (usually at this point there's some coping buyer's remorse guy who says oh they got a great deal so actually you save money, hobbyist accounting always proves it's cheaper to DIY everything as long as you're very good at dishonest math)
how does fully internal cable routing work?Does it even need a housing? I assume one end of the shifter cable housing is in the shifter, and the other one somewhere near the front derailleur. How do you prevent it from moving inside the frame like a snake? I need some ELI5 visual explanation
>>2055109i would just buy a dirffrent fork desu
>>2055109There's variation between frames, but basically you either run full housing from end to end (simple, but adds internal friction for cables - totally fine for hydraulic lines and electric wires though) or you have cable stops on the frame and the cable runs from point to point inside the frame. The easiest way to explain this is to look at any old CX frame with all the cables external: the cables run inside housing where they need to make bends, but run without housing from point to point between cable stops that anchor the housings. Internal routing is the same thing but with the cable anchors and routing path moved inside the frame. Typically you'll have plastic liners over the cables inside a frame to prevent noise from rattling if there's any slack in the cable.>>2055000As long as your chainline is perfect for one of those cogs or aligned to the middle of the 2x fw it should be close enough. Just make sure your chain is the right length to work with all 3 ratios within the range of positions available within your dropouts.>>2055008Entirely in favor. Electronic shifting is a better user experience when it comes to consistency and reliability. It's more friendly for beginners, casuals, and anyone with less hand strength or just smaller hands.>>2055072Microshift only does cable brakes in their lineup currently, so it would have been a double leap for them to go hydraulic with.
Am I retarded? I tried to set the sag on my rear shock for my mtb. Used a shock pump, set it to the correct settings for myself, and went for a ride on some trails. By the end of it, the shock was bottoming out hard- it lost all the air. Tried it again, and overnight it lost air and bottoms out whenever I sit on the bike. This is a new bike with a new shock- a cheap-ass suntour raidon lo- so my guess is that it's a factory defect, unless I fucked something up when I set the rebound damping.Should I try to fix this, or is it worth it to eat a 500 dollar charge and get a better mid-range fox shock?
>>2055109yes you need cable housing even if internal routing because of friction. Also foam to stop it from rattling inside the frame.
>>2054840I need a little bit of help.I was going to get a scooter and still probably am.But I was lead to believe SOME motor Bikes are different.Here's the thing, A motor bike that does NOT need pedaling (but can) is something I would like.But I don't want to pedal (unless the battery is low, or i feel like like it. But basically ALMOST Never. I just want the option. For EMERGENCY only.So What do i choose? (the scoot comes with a SEAT)
>>2055153This is the scoot, that comes with a seat.They are about same price.
>>2055153Both of these are gay
>>2055163what you saying? some 20 mph regular bike is better? (Before it gets hit by car)I'm just asking which of those 2 are better.
>>2055165You can get hit by a car at any speed The faster you're going the more likely you are to be injured also.That aside both of these are extremely gay.
>>2055166>hit at any speed is badThe faster you move, the harder it is to get hit, in most cases.>so never moving is okMaybe you shouldn't be here.Your just a troll saying everything is gay with no real explanation.
>>2055153just get an actual motorbike
>>2055168yeah sportsbikes are statistically the safest road vehicles dont get it wrong tho im not associates sports bikes which are cool with e bikes and scooters which are gay
Fair price on an Orbea Alma 2018?Carbon Frame, SRAM GX 11 speed Comes with an aftermarket Niner carbon fork, but also comes with it's original 100mm reba forkAsking $1000 which seems high but I'm drooling over the idea of having a sub-20lb zippy little thang. Would be hella fun on the gravel and trails around me, seems like a great bike to strap some bags to and fuck off
>>2055186nahI wouldn't go above $450 for that trashheap
>>2055190Is fuggin sick doeeeeI mean what makes it a trash heap??? It's a name-brand carbon frame, last gen SRAM shifters, high quality fork. It's old, but not very old. I'm more comfortable buying road bikes and something thusly equipped would EASILY go for $600. Something like a 2018 Specalized Tarmac with Ultegra for example.
>>2055191>orbeathey've been a generic bikesdirect-tier brand for decades>srammeh>1xmakes even less sense on a carbon full-rigid with road-bike tire clearance than it does on most anything else. there's just nothing there worth anything. the geometry is worthless, the tire clearance is worthless, the rotors are too small for the application, the crankset is trash, the cockpit is awful, the wheelset and tires are ancient technology. it's a parts-bike that probably doesn't compare well to 2022 entry-level gravel spec. I honestly wouldn't take it for free unless I had zero bikes.
>>2055195>Geometry is worthlessIt's slightly-less-than-modern XC geometry. Won't be ripping down any blacks but it's basically modern gravel geo with more reach>tire clearance is worthlessit clears 2.35 tires>Rotors too small160mm rotors are fine for XC riding, overkill for road and gravel>crankset is trashI guess so>Cockpit is awfulDitch the aerobars, and viola it's literally just a normal MTB cockpit>wheelset and tires are ancient technologyIt's literally modern boost spacing with some rando 40mm tires. WTF is ancient about any of that. Ur talking out of your ass kid. Sure it's not worth nearly a grand but you don't know what you're saying
>>2055199>admit it's an antique worth approximately my initial appraisal>still need to save facegrim
>>2055200Look man, I'm just trying to have an honest discussion. You just said a bunch of dumb shit that was wrong. this is an anonymous board there is no faceAlso why would I save face I was asking you for advicewhat are you on nigger.
>>2055186>>2055199GX is okay, it's NX and especially SX that suck ass. X01 derailleur is a better though, more durable and better shifting. GX AXS is a better upgrade tho running away from fucking SRAM is probably even betterNo idea what brakes are on that thing but if they're SRAM they will suck total ass. SRAM brakes from that era are horrible to the point of being dangerous. They've started sort of getting their shit together after firing everyone and hiring some people from the motorcycle industry to unfuck their shit, but still don't trust them. I have a Cannondale Scalpel from that year and the first thing I did was replace the shitty SRAM Level brakes with TRP DH-Rs, which are outstanding. Overkill but who cares. The TRP evos are even better. Anyway you'll need to budget for a brake upgrade. TRP, Magura, or Hope, maybe Shimano XT-Rs since I've heard they got their shit sort of together in that deptNeeds a dropper post, why the fuck doesn't it have one? Weird. Wheels are ok. Cockpit is whack. Personally I'd chuck the original suspension fork on there, or better. If you're doing gravel rides that want more than 40c, you're probably venturing into XC territory, and every time I've done that I've wanted suspension and a dropper. Wheels (DT Swiss 1501 Spline One) are quite niceIt's a decent bike that needs upgrades. Better brakes and a dropper are going to run you a decent amount so factor that in
>>2055195>they've been a generic bikesdirect-tier brand for decadesI think they must have a licensing agreement in third world countries because in the US I haven't seen an orbea outside of high end fred shops
>>2055226i think hes talking out of his ass dont think you can buy an orbea for under $1000
>>2054840my seat is completelly stuck and cant be height adjusted due to years of being stuck on the same place what do? i applied wd40 everywhere i thought it would matter but it still won't bulge
>>2055226>>2055186spaniard here, orbea is a spanish brand just like BH, you will see them almost everywhere in spain but im not sure on their export market or capacity
>never do sports>sitting desk job>sitting hobbies>like race bikes>few days in full gear pilled>bibs cleats and allWhy is it so easy to mog other road cyclists?Can one build stamina just from going to weekend raves?
>>2055239point a heat gun at it for a couple of minutesstart at a low setting and work your way upwear gloves please
>>2055241>Why is it so easy to mog other road cyclists?they're riding fifty times the distance that you are and/or targeting a specific heartrate/tempo>Can one build stamina just from going to weekend raves?yeshow many fucking teeth does that chainring have?
>>2055243>they're riding fifty times the distanceno>yesgood to know degenerate lifestyle can have benefits>how many fucking teeth does that chainring have?I don't know, bought it as is with no idea what I was doing
>>2055242im not sure i still have my heatgun, would a hair dryer work
>>2054936Use Komoot
>>2055241Sounds like you should try racing, or at least go join some fast group rides. If you want to know if you're actually faster than other people you have to be on the same course and targeting the same distance. >>2055239https://www.sheldonbrown.com/stuck-seatposts.html>>2055149New bike? If so, SR Suntour should replace that under warranty. Otherwise it's probably just due for replacement seals and you should absolutely fix this since you should learn how to do routine maintenance in any case.
what pumps are good?
>>2055248>Sounds like you should try racing, or at least go join some fast group rides.I know how that'll turn out, I'm too weak on climbs.
Best bike I can buy for under $700 that I can take off-roading? Might even consider buying saddle bags for it to put camping gear, if possible.
>>2055255your question isn't specific enough to answer usefully
>>2055255I'd go to your local bike shop and look at basic hardtail mountain bikes and adventure/hybrid bikes. Go test ride whatever they have. The brand name on the bike isn't as important as getting something that's the right size for you and getting something that's assembled correctly. There's options from all the big brands depending on whether you need an MTB for where you want to ride or whether it's more like dirt roads you'll travel: Giant Talon/Roam, Specialized Rockhopper/Sirrus,Trek Marlin/FX, etc., just naming some options from the biggest three brands, but there's a plethora of similar bikes out there.Also, you really do not need anything special to go off-road. Just needs to be durable. See:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZk2jV5gJbM
>>2055254shitties with a decent number of roadies will have rides/groups that just do flats. like in mine there's a ride every sunday called the sauvie shootout where it's all flat, and mostly about building skills riding in a fast peloton and going sanic. average speed is 28-30mph depending on the conditions
>>2055262>average speed is 28-30mph depending on the conditionssounds nicegotta go fast
>>2055254You should do crits desu
Best smart/fitness watch for bikers? I thought about garmin but you don't even get maps unless you buy the expensive models
>>2055277>criteriumsounds fun
>>2055242>>2055248thanks, i will try this method
>>2055309I have a garmin fenix that I never use. the software is decently and has a lot of features that you don't need/will fiddle with for a couple weeks and then never look at again. you absolutely do not need maps on your fucking watch.
>>2055277it's funny to see MUP heroes and cat6 gawds finally do a crit and get btfo
>>2055338what's MUP and cat 6 even?
>>2055340
>>2054840>bqg/ - Bike Questions General>>2055341
>>2055342>MUPmanifestly-unplausible>cat6as in 6 flags cat
>>2055342>MUPit's how you say Muppet Show on the internet. like TNG and TOS are Star Trek >cat6the highest category of hurricane. like Katrina level
>>2055241is this bait or an actual unironic cat6er?
>>2055340crits are dived into categories with elite/1 being the highest you move up rankings by winning races or getting points from finishing races are graded on a curve so you get them based on your performance relative to the top 5 riders and the average time of all riderscat 6 is a hypothetical non existent class for casual rider who dont race MUP is pick related ie where you probaly ride now
>>2055348bait used to be believable
>>2054884>SCOTUS recently declared that masked goons can disappear you at random if they don't like your skin colorBased
>>2055153Ebike. The pedals help with assisting the motor up hills.
>got an ebike "conversion kit" off kijiji>wheel hub doesnt have any way to mount a gear>battery provided is wrong and has wrong fitting (and is fucking tiny)>out 500$do I firebomb his house and then just get a lawnmower motor from a pick-a-part?
>>2055153they make "ebikes" that are basically just electric motorcycles/scooters with pedals. usually they're more like picrel but a local place near me has one that's styled like a knockoff Ninja but just has goofy ass little bike pedals poking out. if you want something more motorbike styled, the more common "not a bike or gay scooter" styling is to make it look vaguely like a dirtbike.
>>2055376arson usually isn't a good solution given the current surveillance state and advanced forensic science nowadaysplus you posted about it on the internet like a retardsell the kit, recoup what you can, and put it towards something that's not a kit since you're so incapable
>>2055376>hub motor
>>2055376Have you considered it's a front wheel?
>>2055461thats what i figured but front wheel drive only on a moped is GAY>>2055460ive been looking a cheap ebike for a bit and have not found any ebikes that dont use either hub motors or a motor integrated into the frame where the crank goes. I'd still like an oldschool "i bolted a motor to the frame and ran a second chain to the wheel" type but I guess I'll have to DIY that if I find a big motor somewhere and/or steal some boomer's lawnmower. i really did want to just make my crappy Canadian Tire Special into a proper early morning hangover commute vehicle. or maybe i'll just beat up a university student and steal theirs
quick question about read derailleur maintenance. mine doesn't want to move all the way out (away from the chainstays) unless I physically move it with my hand. so I can't shift to the smallest cogs on the casette. assumably too much friction in the derailleur joints due to dirt, so the spring isn't strong enough to move it properly.I cleaned the joints with wd40 and later applied chain oil to the joints, but it's not fixing the issue. is it possible to fix this or is the derailleur ready for the bin?
>>2055523might need a new spring.
>>2055523That is what a cable issue looks like. Probably a cable is fraying, or there's too much friction somewhere in the housing. If it's a well maintained bike with reasonably new everything, it's cable fraying. If it's been outside for most of its life, could be either of the two
>>2055525is it normal that manufacturers sell replacement springs? I just checked microshift replacement parts website and they don't list derailleur springs>>2055526I was gonna get the wire replaced anyway, so maybe that fix the issue
Are there bag carrying solutions for crabbon road bikes that don't entail spending $1500 on a "system" made with proprietary bag clips and exotic aerodynamic hi-mod superalloy nonsense? But not so clunky as a cargo bike platform that weighs 15 pounds for the rack alone?I'm not really a "bikepacker" but it would be nice to have some options for modest carrying capacity without getting a whole other bike or turning my bike into a garbage barge
>>2055530>replacement springsa shop once fixed an old Shimano RD of mine by replacing the spring. I've never done it myself. also, newer products may be enshittified so as to be disposable, I don't know anything about microshift RDs.but yeah, start with new cable and/or housing and see what that does
>>2055534why would a crabbon road bike even have mounting points for a rack?
>>2055534axle mounted racks or just use a seat post mounted bag if you arent carrying heavy shit
How do wear a bike helmet if you have no chin?
>>2055539At that point you don't need one
Is it too worn out and needs 100000% replacement or did I fall for the advice of bike fags who would replace something after a fairy farts towards it?I've measured with a caliper ~117mm on 9 links which means the chain is at least 2.36% larger than new. Bike "gurus" on youtube say to replace it once it reaches 0.75% enlargement (it might wear out other parts otherwise)Do I have to replace my chainring too or just the chain?Can I use a JIS bottom bracket with an ISO crankset (or the other way around) against bike nerd advice?Please answer only if you're a normal human being and never wore a cycling kit. Thanks.
>>2055536Anything strong enough to not break is a mounting point. It doesn't have eyelets, so that's what I'm working around>>2055537Thanks, I don't know why I assumed the Germans wouldn't have racks to fit a crabon bike. I had an Ortlieb pannier set for many years that I commuted with, great stuff
>>2055542looks gigacooked to mehow much it actually matters to you is entirely on you. if you leave it the way it is it should wear out a brand new chain and a rear sprocket every 600 miles or so to pull a number entirely out of my ass
>>2055542That advice you hear is about multispeed chains, your chain is still completely clapped however. if it's a singlespeed you can gamble on running it longer, I've done it before, one chain i used on a singlespeed so long like 40k miles, it started trying to jump a tooth every 4 pedal strokes or so. Eventually it would derail every 4 pedals and so i had to replace everything together, the chain, chainring, and sprocket
>>2055563Yes it's a single speed and this is how my old sprocket looks like.But I found a 7 speed hub gear from '93 with a newish looking sprocket so I wanted to check if I need to replace the other parts tooIt's been my daily commuter for the last 5+ years or so and did a couple of 100km+ tours on it (though I must have replaced the chain a few times during this whole time) but still I hope you understand why I'm wary of those pseudo commies, exploited by society but having too much money for their bike
>>2055573>100km+ TOUR!!lolLmao even
I want a 3x8 groupset for my 90s MTB. What are my options? Are there ones that have 45T chain wrap capacity?
>>2055576check yourself sondude is clearly living in some destitute Himalayan shithole, crushing the Karakoram on a bagged out gaspipe fixie to buy capsule toysyou're trash-talking real-life Onada
>>2055573ok, so that cog is totally clapped out. you can see that the teeth are not only thin, but some are deformed (shark fins aka shark teeth.) you saw that and knew it needed replacement. so far so good.you act like you don't want to hear that your chain is clapped out and that I'm a commie for telling you so, but: the chain that is made out of the same metal (steel) that mated with that cog and is now just as worn out as that cog. furthermore, if you keep that chain now that you've put a new cog on there, it's going to wear the cog unevenly and it's going to ruin it faster than it would otherwise.chains are cheap. a good authentic KMC chain for my geared bike is only $15, it's the same cost as a fast food meal. they're a wear item. it's not a commie plot to suggest that you replace them before they're completely blown. if you do, it slows the wear on the chainrings which can be costly. you should get something like 3 chains to a ring if you replace the chain between 0.5 and 0.75 on a standard chain checker, which is also cheap. or at least before the drivetrain gets bad like your pics.
>>2055620>and that I'm a commie for telling you soI'm not saying YOU are a commie.I'm saying all cyclists I've met were faggotrons who either wore skintight bike clothing or were those obnoxious environmentalist commie type of guy who didn't have a job but had somehow 10 grand to drop on their bicycle. Todays cyclist is just a snowflake who can't handle a bit of wear. And I wouldn't ask him about his opinion or his bike advice.But relax, this is my replacement kit. Bought a chainring and chain too and waiting now for delivery.
>>2055631>he fell for itgot another one boysnow let's get back to real /bqg/ topics: do you prefer floral print or polka-dots for your skintight cycling clothes? post timestamp and communist party card
>>2055153for me its the booster
I want to build a bike (never done it before). I am thinking a surly frame, maybe the midnight special? I have had a 2015 kona 'honky tonk' i bought 8 years ago as my regular commuter and occasional weekend ride (I live in a rural location with frequent dirt roads, picrel). I toyed with the idea of getting something a bit sportier for my next bike, but have come to the conclusion that I only ever want steel.What is the most difficult part of building out a bike? Any advice for a first time build?
>>2055631impressed that you managed to merge like 5 different, mutually exclusive stereotypes into one very confused person>>2055642you're going to need a bunch of single-use tools like a spoke cutting and threading machine, and facing tools for the inevitable frame overspray, you're better off upgrading your current bike if you want to go faster. new set of wheels, and newer groupset and it will feel like a totally different bike. you can pick up a 105 R7000 groupset for under $400, light bicycle wheels for $500, and you'd have a pretty sweet bike
>>2055645>a spoke cutting and threading machineI've only built a couple of wheels but I didn't need such a machine.if the BB shell needs facing he can just take it to a local shop.but you're right about upgrading. >>2055642anon, why do you want a second bike if your terrain dictates you want a steel bike so similar than your current bike? or would you sell the old one?
>600 USD>Groupset: Ultegra R8070>Frame: Alloy Canyon Endurance AL (2017-2020, can't tell)>rear wheels: Mavic Aksium Elite UST disc>front wheels: Bontrager TLR (can't tell which one exactly)>aliexpress saddleI intend to use this bike just for cardio, can't stand running.I'm taking the bike to a shop for a complete check and maintenance, pic related. If it comes out ok, I'll keep it as is until something breaks. I'm gonna get it fitted as well, and I might pick up a new saddle if they strongly recommend one which fits my bum more.Besides what I've already mentioned, is there anything else I should do or check for the sake of safety/comfort before I start cycling?
>>2055648>>2055645You're probably right. This bike is great, the frame is a little too large for me so I guess I wanted to split its functions for my longer rides (potentially a few multi day tours), and commuting/riding to the pub etc into 2 seperate bikes. Thank you for the heads up, my local shop is great for a small town and will help me with jobs that require single use tools I'm sure. I'm also wanting to build it as a bit of a hobby project, take my time etc.
>>2055650I assume you're describing a bike that you are considering buying. The answer is that the bike has probably been in a crash (bontrager front wheel, stock rear wheel), so, you may want to ask the seller about it, in a non confrontational way. You should have it checked for damage of the sort that would happen with a frontal impact. It's not automatically a deal breaker but just go forward with that in mind as a possibilitySome shops are skittish about being asked to inspect a crashed bike and "sign off" that it won't kill you, because it's not their primary area of expertise and they won't want to get sued by the next of kin, so you may want to just learn how to check for it yourself (there are low tech ways to do this, albeit not as perfect as the high tech expensive ways)Check for play in the headset by applying front brake and weight on the bars, and pushing/pulling fore and aftOther deformations could cause slippage or grinding in the headset assembly or whatever passes for one these days. Compression ring rubbing? Ring of death? Stuff like that. You'd feel it if it was fresh. If the owner rode it with rubbing, it could have ground off the friction, in which case the ring of death should be visible to the naked eyeYou may also hear or feel it from stiff turning, unless the groove has already been ground into the carbon at that pointForks are pretty resilient even in a crash, but they're also pretty important. Since it's probably a carbon fork, you have to know how to look for damage as you won't see dents or bends
>>2055650just make sure to check that your axles are properly seated in the dropouts before every ride and that the quick-releases are properly tightened down. you don't have to make them insanely torqued - slightly more than finger-tight should be plenty, but you probably don't have thru-axles and road bikes of that generation (relatively early in disc-brake adoption) could occasionally eject a front axle. this would be much more of a concern if you were bombing mountain passes at 50mph but it is something to be aware of and keep in the back of your mind.other than that I wouldn't be too concerned, you're buying an entry level bike that probably spent most of it's life garaged with the occasional weekend warrior lake-loop or whatever.
>>2055653on a bike like that I'd more expect a trashed rim from an underinflated tire pinch-flatting into a taco than anything serious but I guess there are other eventualities
>>2055656That kind of snakebite dent is more common on the rear wheel. And it's an ultegra bike, the near-BSO-tier canyons weren't on the market yet in those days, nor were canyon customers typically clueless noobs in 2017 like they might be now
>>2055653>>2055654Unfortunately the owner lives 10 hours away. I did a bit of research myself and asked for pictures for common areas where accidents can leave some common dead giveaways. Nothing is 100% for sure, but here's what I can see>shiftersBoth look fine. No cracks, no deep trenches or dents, cover is also intact. A few light scratches yes but nothing that would indicate it was involved in a big crash. Looks more like damage sustained from just leaning the bike.>frameScratches, same overall situation as the shifters.>groupsetScratches, no insane rust, gears don't look worn down. There's some wear, yes, but again nothing which I think needs immediate replacement.There is one thing that concerns me, see bottom two pictures. Owner insists that he has never done any repairs.Should I get myself a new frame? Or can some alloy frames come with what I can only describe as weld marks? The paint does match for what it's worth.Frame is Canyon Endurace AL R056, I can't find a picture on google showing the left side of the frame.
>>2055586I guess I should be more specific.I'm trying to make this 46-36-24 fit into my drive train but didn't check compatibility issues like a true retard.I got FD-M550/560 but my problem is the RD. I'm having trouble finding one that fits with my setup of 11-34. I could go for the Acera M3020 but I hear it's poop in terms of durability. Or should I go with the 3x Tiagra rear+front mech? The problem is according to Shimano, it is just shy of its stated capacity of having 20T. Or can it handle 22T chain tooth difference since Shimano understates the actual specs?
>>2055658Those look like normal welds, not a DIY job. But the bike has clearly had an active life judging by the cosmetic damage. I believe it when the owner says he's never done repairs. Wonder if he's done anything at all. Not sure what the intention is with the shifter, what do you mean by "fine"? It's visibly missing parts, does he acknowledge this? Wonder how the derailleur hanger is. Maybe that's bent? If the buyer calls that "fine" then that is the bike equivalent of a salvage title. Maybe it's mostly cosmetic. But you'd better know what you're doing or be open to a learning project.
Also, check that crankset to see if it's the kind that kills youhttps://bike.shimano.com/en-NA/information/customer-services/corrective-actions/important-safety-notice-11-speed-hollowtech-road-cranksets-inspection-program.html
>>2055660>shifterI guess I did miss that one, right shifter at least still has that cover part.>>2055662Thank you, I also looked into this.Worst case scenario I salvage some Ultegra parts and build a bike around it?
>>2055663>Worst case scenario I salvage some Ultegra parts and build a bike around it?no, I don't think that's a reasonable plan. relatively old ultegra that's beat to shit isn't really build-around stuff.I honestly think you can do better for the money. this was someone's criterium beater or something, that's more cosmetic damage in more thought-provoking places than I'm comfortable with. I'd advise finding something else tbqh.
My son is 5 and is starting to get good. I want a hybrid bike to ride with him, is this decent bike? Or if not what should I get instead? Plan on riding paved trails with very occasional light off roading.https://www.rei.com/product/249161/co-op-cycles-cty-21-bike
>>2055670I don't understand, you're asking if a hybrid is fast enough to keep up with a 5 year old? I would say probably not, today's supertoddlers are faster than a tour de france champion a generation ago. If your 5 year old son is any good at off roading you're cooked. I would look into a bespoke solution in the vein of dylan johnson's leadville setup built around the Allied BC40 except with enve drop bars
>>2055671>sperg replyGood, I'm in the right place. Is the bike shit or not for the price? Also 5 is not considered toddler, nigger.
>>2055670wildly overpriced for the category and under-spec for the pricetag, I don't think it would be a good choice, no. If for some reason you don't want to buy used, I would point you towards "big 3" and other bike-shop brands that are currently offering good end-of-season/fall sales as they do every year. I like REI for buying normal spare parts like chains and brake pads but their tune-up prices are insane and their bike offerings are not where I would direct anyone.
>>2055674Better?https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper/p/4274938
>>2055676that is a step in the right direction in the sense that it is a better bike for a lot less money.
>>2055677What makes it better? I have no clue what I'm looking at.
>>2055678what makes the rockhopper (marginally) better than the first one you posted is that it has a purpose. cycling consists of a wide variety of disciplines; the first bike you posted isn't suitable to any discipline and exists only to farm overpriced "bike tune-ups" from retards. the pricetag is ~$800, the value is ~$000.000 to anyone.the rockhopper is likewise not a good value because it is designed to be a poor value for the purpose (green singletrack), but it might be worth $50 brand new for the dealer price of $500 which makes it a step in the right direction from your initial idea.
>>2055642the most difficult parts of building a bike>watching it drain your budget with all of the little things that you wind up needing for some reason or another>troubleshooting bullshit compatibility issues >anything involving a bearing press>realizing that your concept was a horrible idea and doing it all over again>>2055652longer rides, multi-day tours, and a pub bike are three somewhat different things. a bike made for tours will often feel like a sluggish piece of shit to ride unloaded if you take it on a nice supported century ride. a pub bike should be a piece of shit that you don't mind getting stolen or crashing. you should be very specific about what sort of riding you're planning on doing with the bike that you intend to build. that's kind of the whole point of DIY, building a bike that is fit for a specific purposethis is why cycling enthusiasts have a n+1 problem even when they have almost a dozen fucking bikes. like me>>2055658that bike's a piece of shit. I think you should just get something along the lines of a new specialized allez or terk domane with claris. should be around $1k, you won't have to deal with used bike moneypit bullshit. won't be as nice as a nice bike with ultegra but as a cardio bike it will be Just Fine. used bikes can be a good deal if you are savvy and are your own mechanic, but if you are going to throw a used bike at a shop's service dept they are going to fucking pump you like a good lil' paypiggy
>>2055679>purpose and disciplines and all that shit. Anon I'm not trying to min/max a fucking bicycle, my goal is simply to enjoy riding a bicycle with my family and go for an occasional fitness ride. I'm not out to be some dickhead in spandex blocking traffic.Anyway I looked into Specialized/Trek/Giant sales:>Specialized Sirrus serieswon't ship to my house and the nearest dealer is 400 miles away>Trek FX seriessold out in L/XL>Giant Escapemost similar to the co-op cty 2.1, probably go with that
>>2054921>Can a shop still salvage this?They can cut new threads into the bb if enough metal is left
>>2055684>>2055664All right, you guys have convinced me.I'm starting my search from zero, and from advise given to me across various boards, I was told I should look for the following:Thru AxleHydraulic Disc BrakesI found a few, including the Allez you mentionedhttps://www.specialized.com/jp/ja/allez-sport/p/4221797?color=5368181-4221797https://www.giant-bicycles.com/jp/gj-35-ltdI was hoping to not go over 1,000, but I guess I can stretch a bit more for peace of mind, and maybe the shop will throw in some services for free if I buy a brand new complete bike (fitting, tuning, whatever).
>>2055693you'll be fine with either one, go with the one you like more. I bet you can get few yens off the price if you buy in the shop.
>>2055696I just called a big shop nearby, they have 2 in store which fit what I am looking forCannondale CAAD13 Dischttps://www.cannondale.com/ja-jp/bikes/road/race/caad13/caad13-disc-tiagraTrek Domane AL 4 Gen 4https://www.trekbikes.com/jp/ja_JP/%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF/%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF/%E3%83%91%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF/domane/domane-al/f/F221-5/domane-al-4-gen-4/41607/5301530/Only weird thing is the CAAD13's price is 300 USD more for my size, while the big boy 58 is 300 USD cheaper.I'm going to try and see if my jewfu works and if I can get some discount or freebies to sweeten the deal.I'm fucking done researching bikes, I'm pulling the trigger on either the Trek or Cannondale if I can get the CAAD13 with my size to match the price of the 58.
>>2055686>Anon I'm not trying to min/max a fucking bicycle, my goal is simply to enjoy riding a bicycle with my family and go for an occasional fitness ride. I'm not out to be some dickhead in spandex blocking traffic.well yeah, you made it clear that you're not going to ride the bike so the ONLY thing that matters about the bike you buy is how well it retains resale value.... 3rd time's the charm.
>>2055686you should strongly consider getting an ebike because you're fat, stupid, and should kys
>>2055702>ONLY thing that matters about the bike you buy is how well it retains resale valueShow me where I said anything about money, kike. Every post you made was kvetching about price and value. Pic rel
>>2055713then go buy something built in a red state by mormons or whatever you won't
>>2055717Holy shit mormon bike is a great idea, what do they ride? The âyou wonâtâ rage bait is low quality btwAlso whatâs the best way to concealed carry on a bicycle? I was planning on just nylon belt iwb with a pair of gym shorts over it like I use for the gym
>>2055725penny-farthingsand bikes are for open-carry
>>2055725They ride modern dept store bikes and weird cargo trikes they make themselves
>>2055249floor pump? i got this on recommendation from posters here and its been great for 3 years. its my first floor pump with a gauge and its really nice knowing exactly what my psi is at. i used to under-inflate a lot of my mtb tires not realizing it. you pick up a lot of speed when your tires are topped off righthttps://www.topeak.com/us/en/product/1079-JOEBLOW-SPORT-IIIit was like $40 on amazon
I have to install SM-MA-160D/D adapter. Can I use normal bolts, or do I have to buy the kosher shimano ones?I can adjust the length using guide from the installation manual, but what about diameter? Is it just a standard M6 bolt?
>>2055534https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LAlpgdmY7Is
is riding bikes gay?
>>2055376How are you this stupid i stg.On the same topic; for a conversion kit, is it best to have the battery mounted in the frame triangle, or is a pannier rack mounted battery (the kinds that have the battery mount integrated in the middle of the rack) acceptable for most use cases? I have heard that it does cause issues with balance, but how significant of a issue does this cause?
>>2055817Nah, theyâre fun, but the people that make it their entire personality are total fags
What's the point of having suspension if it's only the front wheel?
>>2055844the point of having any suspension anywhere is to keep the wheel in contact with the trail. it's pretty easy to keep the real wheel properly managed just using your legs and core but while you're doing that the front wheel can unload or wash out in - which a suspension fork helps a lot to preventsuspension is NOT there to keep your fat ass feeling comfortable
>>2055844Overall more stability, stronger, cheaper, and lighter than having a full suspension system. It's not all that hard to get a good suspension saddle/seatpost and just use that in conjunction.
Tricky decision for me, can /n/ weigh in pls?I built this gravel/tourer weenie years ago as a dumb teen who'd gotten paid. SRAM red cranks, shifter and rd, deore XT hub, carbon wheels, ti frame, juin tech brakes. The most quality and lightest stuff I could afford at the time, prolly 1.2k, folly of youth.The issue is I "ratted" a lot of it - shaved metal, ghetto drillium, stripped paint and repainted ugly rust colours etc. The read wheel is spray foam and duct tape. The ti frame has very ghetto cutouts in the headstock and bottom bracket for weenie purposes. So 90% of parts are unsellable.Nowadays money is tight and priorities have shifted. I no longer ride this fella, commute a lot and don't have the house space for him.I'm building a knockoff/2nd hand brompton folder now as my main bike, and will be using almost the same setup as this - same bars, cranks, disc brakes, rear hub, cassette, derailleurs, seat n post, cables, etc. If you were in my shoes, would you cannibalise this unused, unsellable but excellent bike for the new project or leave it intact and put it in storage for a future use I can't foresee? The brompton doesn't need such fancy parts, but they happen to fit the build requirements perfectly.Thanks /n/eighbours
>>2055874you're never going to ride that thing again. it's obsolete and, as you said, it's got a lot of fucked up parts. good memories does not mean good value or good bike. appreciate the good times you had with it, and move on
>>2055875Thanks, well put. The sticking point is that it IS a good bike (for the visually impaired lol), the setup and parts choice was meticulous, it was partially built with touring longevity in mind so it's nowhere near its death and it's a doozy to ride. But I don't ride it.Feels criminal to break up a nice, working bike for its comps when the frame is 100% unsellable because I got carried away with an angle grinder. The wheels are professionally built on good hubs but I stripped the finish and painted them butt-crust colours, and the rear wheel is round-the-world worthy but coated in mental illness detritus. I'm torn, it's ungodly to take them to the vets but I can't sell them. I suppose it's not just the cash but the time, energy and dreams, and that it's a much more capable bike than the brompton will be and I don't want to let go of the round-the-world dreams I had as a kid.Alright, tomorrow I'll strip it for parts, at least its spirit will live on with a new frame and shoes, and maybe it'll make the big trip one day. Cheers anon, blogpost over
>>2055844on my shitty bike its nice to drop off curbs with
I already have a bike trainer, but want to turn it into a recumbent trainer. Any thoughts on this plan as a start? I can put rails in the beam for seat positioning, and tension the chain by moving the trainer back.I can't find any threaded BB shells, so I'll probably use some press-fit Bottom Brackets for the drive train (fixed gear)
DONT lose your through axle unless you want to take a week break from ridingIm a retard and left ot on the roof of my car and surprise no one has a Fox axle in stockWe need Scram to pull another UDH scam but for through axles, itâs inane how theyâre all different
>>2055923
>>2055929Yea, yea. Still worth it to have a gnar gnar shreddy machine that lets me âjust send itâ
I own a gravel bike and a hardtailI want to learn to bunny hopI am fat as shit, and its so scary, on videos it seems so simple, but the fear of eating shit is insaneshould I go n+1 and buy a bmx?
>>2055950lol
>>2055950No, fat retardPush down on the bike, and jumpUp with itHardtail is perfect to learnIf youre afraid to fal youre never gonna learn, cuz youre def gonna fall
>>2055950you can't bunny hop if you're fattyranny of the rocket equation
>>2055950i was fat as a kid and learned that stuff later than most people but i did it on my first try. i set a brick down and cleared it. had to ask my friend if i went actually went over it or was off to the side. theres a motion to it that you need to get down, it isn't just yanking up on the bike. you're giving your whole body a thrust up at the same time as pulling the bike, so its one fluid motion of your body with the bike.try it on grass and wear pads/jeans and stuff if youre afraid to fall over
>>2055673I would advise in general to not spend nearly that much until your kid is older as you will maybe get 2 years out of that bike
What's a good saddle for sitting vertically on my indoor bike, not gripping the handlebar while pedaling?I see a lot of MTB saddles but idk how to select something good
carbon assembly paste - smooth or the gritty one?
>>2056011Not that one. Maybe one of those brooks spring saddles
>>2056011selle royal herz
So how did the EMERGENCY NAKED BIKE RIDE go? I know you fags were there. See any good tits or just a bunch of weenies?
>>2056054if you mean the one in portland, it seems reasonable to expect both, on the same person
thoughts on baskets to put dogs in?
What do you wear when its under 10C/50F?Overheating with softshell jacket and fleece doesn't protect enough from wind chill when you going 2 hours at 30km/h.
>>2056084Gilet over a long sleeve jersey and thermal bibsNeck gaiter is good too
>>2056084there is no simple answer. more, thinner layers of varying permeability and insulation so you can adjust as you go. at 50f you probably want either bar mitts or full-finger gloves. when you get closer to/below freezing you probably want winter-weight boots and gloves, at least 2 thin fast-drying base layers, a midweight highly breathable midlayer or vest, and some amount of additional insulation & wind-blocking layers. you need to switch up your layers and your intensity to avoid overheating and soaking your layers with sweat. if you want to throw money at the problem 45nrth makes the best boots and gloves, cross-country ski brands like CRAFT and Swix work well, and thin merino is god-tier in that it's the only thin breathable insulation that still functions when soaked. I have like a dozen different base-layers of varying weight and material that I choose from based on conditions.
>>205608450F???That's really not very cold. Learn from XC Skiiers, they're the road bikers of the winter. Wool or Polyester base layers, some kind of warm mid layer (aka your fleece), and a packable wind breaker. Neoprene is your friend. Diving gloves are cheaper than cycling gloves and are basically the sameSynthetic neck buffs and/or one-hole balaclavas are greatThey sell full-leg bib shorts but I just put leggings over my bib shorts and tuck it into my jacketGet one of those big 15L saddle bags to store your extra layers, you should be adding and removing as your ride.I also sometimes put my bibshorts OVER my base layer to seal in everything I cycling in below-freezing weather like this. But more often I'm XC Skiing.
>>2056094>Neoprene is your friend. Diving gloves are cheaper than cycling gloves and are basically the samentaI have some neoprene kayaking gloves that I use sometimes but I always worried about them freezing to my skin in extremely cold conditions. where's the temperature cutoff?
>>205609450F is not cold at all but it's the ideal temperature for overdressing which leads to sweating and depending on the type of wear, sweating could cause hypothermia, even in 50F, especially if they're wearing the wrong kind of fabrics. Personally, I work outdoors so I still wear this Chinese made ballistic nylon jacket with a banned goretex like membrane that is said to give super cancer but idc because nothing quite protects like it while having the same breathability, it doesn't even have or need pit zips while my other newer goretex like jackets need them from poor breathability. By changing my inner layers, the shell can work a wide temperature range from -20F to 60F. Ballistic nylon also has a level of abrasion resistance, I've slid like 20ft of road after falling at 20mph and the fabric barely showed damage, still waterproof, it took that jacket like 6 years of daily winter outdoors work before even beginning to consider it unserviceable but i bet i could sew the torn pockets and bring it back for more work
>>2056097>50F is not cold at all but it's the ideal temperature for overdressingit gets more complicated when your normal summer ride is an hour or two of going 20+mph plus or minus headwinds at flat-out anaerobic efforts. there's no gear that can let you do the same things at 50f and lower, it takes adjustments in mindset and training goals.
>>2056099commuting is NOT racing
>>2056102whoa I will now foster political division amongst peers instead of advocating for the thermonuclear destruction of foreign adversaries
>>2055542just remove a link or two lol
>>2054931I emailed a company that does carbon repairs and he said it would be about 750 euro but he also said I could probably do it myself so I did, following some steps he laid out and a youtube video
>>2056144Good as new lol, deffo not gonna regret this
>>2056145nice, good jobyou can now start earning some big bucks with this skill
>>2056146It was interesting to do once but I see why you would charge 750 for it. I did develop an urge to build a carbon fiber canoe though
>>2056145you did pretty well with The paint, too.what's the link for the YouTube video?
>>2056148https://youtu.be/GYKyqAd8qhQ?si=uf-mUwrESzFK4Dfd
>>2056149how much did you pay for a roll of fiber, epoxy, and shrink tape or whatever else? I assume everything is on ali or Amazon?
>carbon retards risk their life and PAY BIG MONEY for it then debate what to do with their overpriced plastic toys when they break from leaning them on somethinglmfao carbon goys in their natural habitat
I got a chink e-bike off of some dude. I finally got around to picking up new fittings for the dumbass battery, which according to every review I can find online is dogshit. The display for the controller (JN143 series motor controller with SW900 display) report error code 7, which is apparently a motor failure. The thing was new in box. Why is it that every time I buy something instead of stealing or nigger-rigging it's fucked up right out of the box? Why is everyone everywhere such a fucking scamming grifter asshole. I'm going to start killing people
also why the fuck does no one sell normal ass wire/extruded tube tail racks anymore, its all 9999$ carbon fiber aero dirt fender AI powered blockchain equipped meme shit i just want picrel and NOWHERE in my city sells them
>>2056160>picrel>is nothingperhaps you should try looking for something tangible with macro-scale material properties
>>2056084I wear a thin primaloft jacket and wool underneath
>>2056161in my rage i forgot to re-select my image after daring to do a captcha
>>2056149>>2056145this sent me down a click hole, found thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St_e4DIQ1Wware you sure you used long enough segments of carbon?
>>2056166I got mine off Amazon US. Delta brand, $25 pre inflation.
>>2056167I mean im not "sure" of anything, I will have to see. But the cracks I had were pretty superficial and there was a lot of healthy layers underneath. I added four pieces each with 45 degree offset and they were between 4 and 8 centimeters long I think. Ill ride on it in a couple of days and well see>>2056154Youre not wrong. Luckily I have other bikes too>>2056151Some european specialist store, 29âŹ
>>2055817only when you're doing it>>2056014isn't the grit the whole point of carbon paste? >>2056076basket in that pic ruins your handling and makes your bike fall over when stationary, instead get a bike that has a front carrier attached to the frame independent of steering>>205608410c really isn't that cold, i ride all year in a temperate climate and i'd recommend a softshell with a hardshell with ventilation zippers like picrel over top. good for like 80% of the year.
Everyone seems to be misreading 50F guy's post, he said he's overheating with a softshell. Repeatedly saying "it's not that cold" isn't interesting, it just makes you sound insecure
>>2056200obvious solution: get a proper real windbreaker instead of wearing a grandma sweater
>>2056203wind breakers are of limited value, first reply (mine) was the best reply, read and learn child: >>2056086
>>2056203we hate grandma sweaters now?
>>2056209i didnt say anything about hating them. what else do you wear under your windbreaker?
>>2056211why are you like this?
Has anyone tried a Brompton G-Line? I have and love it as a novelty, I'm just annoyed that it costs as much as a cheap motorcycle, for Alfine+Microshift+Tektro. The fork isn't even steel. Should I just get over it? I worry that no matter how nice of a "gravel bike" I have I will never be satisfied without a G-Line.
>>2056224yes it's breddy nice
>>2056226do you have one? earlier I meant that I only tested one but have not bought. I am tempted to get the smallest size in order to get the lowest handlebar/stem. the reach is only 6mm shorter than the recommended Medium, but the bars are 10mm lower. the reach is still longer than a "low bar" normal Brompton I think. What size did you get and how tall are you? any thoughts on this?
>>2056224it's overpriced and a target for theft, get a dahon or tern or something instead, especially if you already have a nice full size bike
Thoughts on these tiny electric pumps instead of mini pumps to carry with me on my daily rides?>needs to be chargedYeah, same as my phone.>a single charge can only fill X amountIf I'm in a situation where I need to pump my tyres 4 times in a single day, I'm calling it quits and just going home because at that point my luck has ran out and if I keep pushing it I'm pretty sure a truck will run me over.Not to mention the biggest benefit - I won't look like I'm trying to give my bike a tug.
>>2056281They're fine. Get one. They're all made in China.
>>2056281they're alright. pretty good as a compromise between a full-sized frame pump and C02 cartridges. best application is fine-tuning your MTB at the trailhead, maybe don't take it to the velodrome.
>>2056230>do you have one?yes love it but i also got a gravel bikethe bromptons are my travel/train bikes and the g line allows me to explore farther, where the road stops i'd stop with my m3r get the size that fits your height i got medium
>>2056281>charge pump and put it with spare tube in bike bag>year and a half passes>catch a flat >battery has discharged if you get flats all the time then you'll be keeping up with it, but I don't. I don't trust my memory to remember to charge it every interval that the battery weakens or dies
I'm looking for a garmin mount for integrated cockpit, pic related.Can you recommend something that won't break and at the same time doesn't cost much?
>>2055878Checkout this channel for building your own brompton from parts. Could maybe be helpful for finding out what 3rd party components are goodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxdH6YCbnYM
>>2056287how tall are you? do you ever wish the bars were lower, or higher?
Just got my first bike for single track, its tubeless with a dropper post. What do I need to carry on me to fix a puncture or any other bike problems? What is the best way to carry it on the bike with the dropper post?Was looking at thishttps://a.co/d/8E2gePR
>>2056281Mini pump just werks and doesn't need to be charged. The convenience is not so convenient when you have to remember to charge your pump(lol)
>>2056319Those tubeless tyre plugs and a way to stab them into the tyre if the sealant fails to plug the whole(more common with sidewall tears from what I understand). Also a way to take off your wheel if it's not a quick release skewer. I would also recommend a couple of black nitrile gloves if it's a rear tyre puncture cause otherwise you'll get grease on your hands. A couple spare innertubes if your tyre plug fails(lol) and a mini pump or electric pump.
>>2056319Also an alan key multitool and tyre levers(get pedros)
>>2056319A tube desu
>>2055072That IS the point. I love them for it.
Where do I place reflectors on this wheel?Spoke reflectors won't work because the spokes are too thin.
>>2056350
>>2056351Those are the reflectors I meant when I said the spokes are too thin.
>>2056352oh, sorry, I thought you meant something like that
>>2056353I guess this is the way. Not being able to symmetrically set up 2 or 3 is tickling my autism.
>>2056350I use a few small strips of scotchlite black reflective tape on the rims. Mostly invisible in the daytime but lights up under vehicle headlights. It's not the absolute top tier in performance but it's much more aesthetically acceptable, and anyway you are running front and back lights, right? This is just extra, right?
>>2056359I have a set of stickers that cover both rims on both sides as well, but I'm looking for something permanent that I can just install once and forget about.Found these ugly-ass reflectors on AliExpress that should be possible to install symmetrically.
>>2056361Nothing is permanent, not even the bike itself, but scotchlite should be good for years and years of all season, harsh use. And it's one less thing to fly off and break a spoke or make annoying rattling noises. If you want to look like a guatemalan delivery guy with a bike set up like a christmas house then go for it but for safety purposes once you're visible, you're visible, going crazy with extra shit is just autism
>>2056350>Spoke reflectors won't work because the spokes are too thinso put shims in the mating surface of the reflector? just some layers of tape, or tape some toothpick splinters in there. or wrap tape around the spokes?
>>2056309Thanks man!!!
>>2056363>>2056364I'll try wrapping some tape on the spoke.Do I need outdoor heavy duty tape for this?
>>2056371if it was me, I think duct tape would probably work best since the cloth is sealed in plastic so it won't deteriorate like a paper masking tape, and the glue doesn't slip around as much as electrical tape. scotch tape might work but it's so thin it'd be hard to build layers and the glue doesn't inspire confidence against metal that may get wet, it seems designed more for paper.but there's other tapes that could work. the metal tape for ductwork is probably good, but you probably have duct tape and if not it's cheaper.
>>2056354that still has symmetry
For those of you who are in high-density urban areas, how do you deal with the perma-smog?
>>2056409If I lived in manila or new delhi I would probably just move, if that's what you meanWhere I live in the US we've got shitty air quality for maybe 90 days out of the year and it sucks but perma would be a dealbreaker. Those studies that show cycling is still better for your health even with car exhaust are based on 1st world conditions
>>2056409We don't have a gas mask for that kind of gas chamber. We would need oxygen tanks to filter carbon monoxide.hollywood turned carbon monoxide in to fast and furious spectacle! Barbie's Beetle is Hitler's gas chamber.the key is to wear the 3d printed gas mask as the supreme form of political self defense as a visual accusation against every one. The gas mask skips explaining the logic to herding bodies in to gas chambers. The key! The key! The key! The key!
>>2056445Everyone who sees you in a gas makes just mentally goes, oh another schizophrenic we really shouldn't have closed down those hospitals.
I present to you, a wire-less front derailleur.>>2054854>>2054855SURELY it's only the paint job cracking, innit.
>>2055542>Is it too worn out and needs 100000% replacementDoes it skip when you're starting from traffic lights? If yes: Does it annoy you? If yes: Can you afford it? If yes: Is the time of year/season reasonable to be getting new gear? If yes: GO FOR IT.
>>2056361bro the fucking rivets, the fucking screwsare you serious about putting those on your bike? will you go above 25kph?why do you even want to put reflectors....
>>2056461>wireless>there's literally a bowden cable right there
Is it true that the thought of someone riding a Brompton will mentally rape anons ITT?
>>2056499It's a single poorfag schitzo
i just bort a brompton G line (20" rim disc brake) 10 speed clone for $500Good write ups>https://www.reddit.com/r/foldingbikes/comments/1hym9ba/mint_t9d20d_diving_in/>https://www.reddit.com/r/foldingbikes/comments/1idnn7g/mint_t9d20d_wrenching_accessorizing_wrap_up_long/
>>2056505*9 speed not 10Gonna try the derailleur for a while then consider swapping it for the Alfine 8 IGH I have, which would require cold setting the weird 120mm rear stays to 135mm. Trouble is my hub is 32H, and the existing rims are like 24 or something silly. Is 32H overkill on such a small rim diameter (20"/406 ISO) ? Any favourite 20" tyres?
>>2056507do the complete calculation. Crank length matters here as well.
>>2056510What do you mean anon, what calculation?Also what's the crank length relevance? I'll be swapping out to some 172mm double chainrings, these have suited me fine so far at 6'2"
I would like to be able to track and record my rides for two reasons. First, to see if I'm improving, and second, to add an element of fun seeing if I can beat my past records. Metrics I would like to see are:>heart rate>cadence>distance>elevation>speedI don't have any devices or sensors to achieve this other than my phone(iPhone). I don't need the most accurate professional grade measurements. I have also never used any fitness thingamagijs including any fitness watch or cycling computers.From all the videos and product spec sheets I've looked at, it seems like the cheapest Apple Watch (SE 3) plus a cadence and speed sensor will get me what I want in the most convenient manner given that the watch hooks up with my phone easily, displays everything nicely, and records everything natively. Bonus points for not needing to mount one more thing on my bike and being useful for other activities (I lift, home gym).Are there arguments for a dedicated cycling computer other than that it mounts on a bike with a larger screen than the watch so you can also use it as a map?
>>2056525>heart rateput a finger against your neck>cadencecount>distancelook at a map>elevationlook at a map>speedlook at a clock
>>2056525I don't think a cadence or speed sensor will pair with an apple watch? I know I can't get my apple watch HRM to pair with a head unit without some really unreliable and obnoxious workaroundsgood head units are not that expensive anymore, especially if you're already considering an apple watch of all things, I don't see why people are so resistant to the idea other than just being stubborn but if you want to use your fragile, general purpose $1000 palantir surveillance device selfie camera facebook machine to do a mediocre job rather than just spending $100 on something that does the job right, knock yourself outone thing I can say is that my apple watch hrm has been much more reliable than any of the "HRM-only" devices I've tried, but that could just be that they're good at covering up bugs and replacing bad readings with plausible machine learning generated "data"
>>2056542>is he going fast>HR is probably max for his biological age-group and other telemetry>is he going slow>HR is probably zone 2 or some other completely pointless zonewhoa AI is crazy, sell me more apple stock
>>2056543yeah, I wouldn't want to make life or death decisions based on it, but at least it keeps going. I'd rather have a mostly true log of my heart rate data than have it just shit itself mid ride and stop working, or I spend 15 minutes before every ride trying to pair and unpair it again until it takes, like with a dedicated HRMif I had to buy a non-apple HRM I'd probably go for a garmin or suunto watch, something that can collect it all in one place and be self-contained
>>2056542Can you give me an idea of what a good head unit is? The watch is only 250 usd, speed and cadence sensors can be had for 10 bucks.The cheapest Garmin cycling computer I can find is the Edge 130 at 200 usd, this is without any sensors included.
>>2056547I can't speak from directly personal experience but if I was shopping for a new one today, on a tight budget, I'd be looking closely at a C506SE
>>2056544retard
>>2056549what motivates people to fill out a captcha just to post something like this?
>>2056550hostility to marketing goblinsand I don't often have to fill out captchas
>>2056551what is it that you think I was marketing and why was it so uniquely egregious in your eyes that it was special compared to the 200 other posts talking about consumer goods ITT?
>>2056553so you admit to being a goblininteresting
>>2056556ah ok, so, just a desperate bid to get a small jolt of dopamine. did it work?
>>2056556>>2056557U 2 gon fuk or naw?
>>2056571I need to see pics of what I'm working with first
>>2056464No it does not skip at all. It was my daily driver until yesterday. I literally go everywhere with it and it rode fabulously. Only two weeks ago I did a 140km ride with it.But anyway, /bqg/ convinced me that my bike is "cooked" and that something is wrong with it and now I'm replacing basically everything except of my framePic is my bottom bracket. I unscrewed it today and the ball bearings fell out.https://files.catbox.moe/5rcj7d.mp4With crank arm on it moved alright due to the lever.
How bad can I fuck my bottom bracket before it's not recoverable?I have a trek checkpoint alr with a pressfit BB, which means I don't want to deal with this fucker myself. The last time I gave it any thought was almost a year ago, when it needed replacing. I don't do much maintenence on the bike as I usually don't catch much rain with it, but I don't quite get what could cause the BB or the bearings to grip or malfunction outside of dirt and debris.I've removed the cranks to clean everything once a month, so I'm led to believe this shouldn't be an issue overall, anything else I can do to improve the lifespan of the BB?Also, fuck pressfit.
>>2056591Why do you think there's a problem with it in the first place? You're likely to cause more problems than you're solving by constantly removing and replacing the cranks.The BQG op post pasta should really be updated to say "it's not your bottom bracket" because it's never the bottom bracket.
Is it too much wear? That's the only spot on that side and on the other side there are only 2 small dots
>>2056593I've never seen a spindle with that much pitting so I'm not sure tbqh
>>2056593eh, if I was broke I guess I'd let it ride until I got paid. but a new sealed unit is only like twenty bucks, right?
Forgive the retard question but:How do you actually stop a fixie? I understand the pedal is doing whatever the wheels are doing, so if I were to just stop the pedals suddenly, would the wheels suddenly and violently stop and I get thrown over the handlebars?
>>2056625You can't suddenly stop on a high speed, they'll just continue moving forwardI think people just use their shoes as a brake, jump off or do like you sugges but it's waaay slower and awkward and the "sudden stop" is physically impossible with just your legs
>>2055537Ortlieb Quick Rack are great, would recommend
Looking to buy a cheap-ish do it all gravel bike with 2x GRX and I don't really know what do pick.Narrowed it down to a few, but no idea what to actually pick up. Doesn't help that I can't test ride any of them because I don't have a decent bike shop nearby.Orbea Terra H30: 1750âŹCube Nuroad Race: 1500⏠(great value, but heard some bad things about Cube QC)Rennstahl 781: 2000âŹFocus Atlas 6.8: 1800âŹ
>>2056633Those seem to have different builds depending on the market, without knowing that all I can say is that they're all different. What do you plan on doing with it? If you can get the actual specs (especially the wheels, I see versions of the same bike with generic alloy wheels and versions with campy shamal c21 db, which makes it basically not even the same bike)
>>2056634Just the basic/cheap configurations.Only name brand wheelsets ones are Fulcrum Red 300 on the Rennstahl and DT Swiss G1800 on the Focus.Rest are generic OEM wheelsets without any further information on them. Cube is quite famous for using absolute dogshit wheels however.Here's the links to the online offers with the rest of specs (in german): https://shop.1bike4life.com/Rennstahl-781-Gravel-GRX-2025/SW10131.2https://www.bike24.at/p1821150.htmlhttps://www.bike-discount.de/de/cube-nuroad-race-cappuccino-n-blackhttps://www.bike24.de/p1884837.html?searchTerm=terra+h30&sku=3008163
>>2056638None of those wheels seem amazing to me but yeah DT Swiss vs generic I guess I'd rather the DT swiss, all else being equal. I think any of those would be fine though the rennstahl has very little information available and I'd probably skip it. It's probably fine, but for 2000 eurobux I think it's reasonable to expect a more complete spec sheetWith the range of prices there you could also consider getting the cheapest (cube) and ordering some china carbon wheels
>>2056639Seems like the spec sheet just broke, heres the same model on Bike24 with a complete spec sheet, but it's nothing too special: https://www.bike24.at/p1915110.htmlBuying Cube for the value and ditching the wheel set soon after is a fairly popular thing to do and seems like a decent option overall.
>>2056640I highly doubt cube uses actual dogshit wheels, it's more likely that the target customer is a price-sensitive enthusiast who has high expectations. Maybe just get the cube and spend the savings on nicer bibs and shoes and eye protection and a good helmet (all those things are well worth the extra money). High quality wheels are only getting cheaper and more accessible, but apparel is unlikely to do so. And remember you still need (yes NEEEEEED) sensors and a head unit and lighting and stuff like that
>>2056633don't take one with internal cable routing through the bars, stem and head tube
>>2056638It really comes down to if you want a steel bike or not. The orbea is alright, the focus has the old 2x11 grx unlike the others and the cube is a cube.
>>2056647How much of a pain is internal routing really?Bikes without it are getting increasingly rare.
>>2056649It's a non-issue, if a $6/hr wrench monkey at the bike shop can figure it out, you can figure it out. These are the same /n/ luddites who think hydro disc brakes suck and fiddling with mech dicks is superior because what if you're in sub saharan africa being chased by ISIS technicals and an endangered cobra mistakes your bike for prey and bites your front brake hose and then you have to use your rear brake until you can pedal to khartoum where there's a DHL that you can receive new brake hoses at, huh? what then, huh? you'd have to use your rear brake and that's not as effective, checkmate atheists
>>2056649it's a non issue as long as everything worksthen it's a mess
>>2056649full integration can be annoying but most brands do semi integration underneath the stem and through the spacers anyway.
>>2056649if its the frame only its a non issue
>>2056625there's the "hockey stop," where you lock your downward knee, twist the bike 90°, and lean all the way backwards shooting both wheels in front of you to make them brake against the road like Keneda in Akira, or the skate blades of an ice skater.if you're going to ride brakeless, you basically need to practice this until you've got it because in an emergency nothing else will work. but for ordinary braking you would just learn to anticipate stops and regulate your speed lower as needed from a good distance. and probably stepping on the back tire with your shoe, I guess.I don't ride fixed so I'm just getting all this second hand.or you could, you know ... just put a front brake on. or both.
>>2054840Where can I find a bike like this? Are these only in Japan?
>>2056666looks like a tyrell. Idk who sells those in your country/continent
>>2056666that tubing configuration is unique, but you can search the general term "mini velo" for some other bikes like that. also, Moulton makes something that looks kind of like that but with thin rods rather than full diameter tubes.all these bikes are $$$
>>2056666bizarre, needlessly complicated tube arrangements that offer no benefit over a typical double-diamond are often found on folding bikesit's some kind of cope/fetish thing similar to how normies adopted fatbikes just to make sure nobody could possibly mistake them as a cyclist
>>2056693>"i dont want anyone to think im one of those BIKE NERDS">gets something infinitely nerdierare normies getting stupider?
>>2056701People will cut off their nose to spit their face these days. Just look at american workers
>>2056701>are normies getting stupider?well they aren't getting smarter
The $10 thing I wanted from jensonusa wasnât in stock when I bought $600 of shit last night. Now itâs in stock, but I need a $50 order to get free shipping. What $40 thing should I get manipulated into buying to save $4 in shipping costs? Unfortunately I already bought the other $600 of shit I wanted last night.I was thinking a $180 box of shift cables, can you think of anything more useful than that?
>>2056693The benefit is when a retarded wagie on the train tells you âno bikesâ you can fold it up into a carry-on bag with a shit-eating grin on your face
I think I fucked something upMy bicycle has a 58cm frame and I rode with 590 (650A) tires. Now I found 622 (700C) wheels (with a 7 speed hub gear I wanted to have since I have a single speed now) and installed them and now the bike frame is touching my balls.Looked up online and I actually need a 50-52cm frame even though I never had trouble with 58cmNow I'm not sure how to proceed. I could lace the hub gear into my previous wheels. Or I could search for a new frame.
>>2056706if you don't have one, get a floor pump, those are really nice to have.getting spares for all the stuff you'll eventually need: brake pads, chain, a brake cable and a shift cable if you use them, grease, chain lube or wax, a tube if you use them, etc. whatever you don't already have could probably easily add up to $40.if you run tubes but haven't tried TPU tubes, 2 of them from Jenson will probably be over $40. a complete rip-off compared with ali, but tpu is great. make sure the ones you get come with patches or get a separate patch kit because they're special for tpu.
>>2056719you've outlined the two options you have already.if it was me I'd rebuild the wheel but I know how to build wheels. if you don't, then it kind of depends on how handy you are and how patient you are, it's a science but also a craft.transferring everything over to another frame is a bigger job but mostly pretty straightforward. although you will have to adjust the brakes and derailleurs which is a bit specialized, and if you're using traditional headset and BB with loose bearings, the adjustment is pretty finicky but you can get sealed bearings nowadays and there's no guarantee that the new frame would fit your existing ones anyway.the path of least resistance would be to find a shop with reasonable prices and have them build your IGH into your old rim. it'll require new spokes and iunno if they'd be willing to reuse the existing nipples assuming they're in good shape to begin with. paying for another frame and paying for the transfer would probably cost a lot more. if you diy it's a preference, but if you're paying, the wheel build won't be cheap but I've got to imagine a full transfer would be really expensive.otoh, maybe you'd prefer 700c to 650a in which case switch the frame if you can diy. this is a personal preference so try borrowing a 700c bike if you aren't familiar. not sure there's much of a difference but these things matter to some people, particularly for esoteric use cases.
>>2056754*you're putting in an igh so you won't have to fuck with derailleurs, I wasn't thinking about that when I wrote it
>>2056754Yeah the thing is it's a frankenstein bike in a good condition. The frame is from an shitbike I found in a bush, the new wheels I found too. They were all not in running condition so I took them apart and greased them etcThe thing is I unscrewed the hub I was riding before and it's cooked too so I have no way back>derailleursI don't have derailleurs. I have one speed at the front and a 7 speed hub gear on the new back wheelI'll just install all the new parts on the too big frame and will ride it for a while until I find another shitbike with a smaller frame for free or 10 bucks and then just switch everythingAnd if I don't like 700C wheels I'll do the spoke thing to a 650A wheels
>>2056719what's your problem? you can't ride the bike because the interwebz told you so?well, I'm the famous 4chan, hacker on steroids, and I'm telling you it's fine
>>2056625you won't get thrown over the handlebars, when you stop pedalling the rear wheel starts dragging, the front still rolls. it's basically like having just a coaster brake, which is why the slightly less retarded fixie riders mount a front brake.>>2056633>>2056648is cube really that bad?>>2056666that's a drawing bud, it's not real
>>2056773>is cube really that bad?Decent frames and good value, but quality control is poor and their in house ACID parts are relatively flimsy
