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Forum: Electric Bikes
05-28-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,398
Posted By veganbikes

In the case of batteries it is tough to get...

In the case of batteries it is tough to get realistic numbers for everyone. If you are a heavy rider you will get lower range same thing in colder conditions. Plus with a hub drive you lose a lot of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 246
Posted By veganbikes

Sounds sensible to me also yes budgeting is good....

Sounds sensible to me also yes budgeting is good. I want the paramedic who could save my life to get to me easily. A bike can generally go most places especially in crowds and in cities so yeah that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 71
Posted By veganbikes

I would give more information on your bike and...

I would give more information on your bike and maybe some pictures but it sounds like a proper headset adjustment might be the need here. However how to adjust the headset can vary between a threaded...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 169
Posted By veganbikes

I don't as I generally don't ask questions where...

I don't as I generally don't ask questions where my location is of importance. However Chicago is where I and the rest of Griswold clan live.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 244
Posted By veganbikes

To a degree but I think Fender is more...

To a degree but I think Fender is more recognizable. It is like people wearing Ramones or Nirvana T-Shirts who may not actually have listened to them. Bikes kind of look the same to a degree with a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 737
Posted By veganbikes

The wireless isn't bad it was generally an easy...

The wireless isn't bad it was generally an easy set up to functional but for me I had some other issues that caused it to be a bit of a headache but I am a Shimano person and have been for a while so...
Forum: Triathlon
05-28-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 130
Posted By veganbikes

Having had a bike fit I didn't need to fine tune...

Having had a bike fit I didn't need to fine tune anything afterwards that was the point of the bike fit. However mine was a dynamic fit with a static fit you might be doing more adjusting because it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 737
Posted By veganbikes

Good good. The etched is not needed but is nice...

Good good. The etched is not needed but is nice and will last forever. The GRX isn't Di2 which is quite nice I will grant you but not crucial. In terms of Apex it is a budget groupset that is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 225
Posted By veganbikes

Do the paint job right, take your time and make...

Do the paint job right, take your time and make it look good. You will have to look at it most often and while a quick messy job might be fine if the bike didn't have a paint job and there was some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 737
Posted By veganbikes

Good a fit is super handy! Go for the...

Good a fit is super handy!

Go for the Lynskey. You will be happier in the end and have way more options to customize from the get go eliminating the need to spend extra to buy a new part to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 169
Posted By veganbikes

Ahhh I always look on the side for location....

Ahhh I always look on the side for location. Didn't think to open up the profile.



You might use this site to find a Campy shop nearby then:
https://www.campagnolo.com/pt-en/stores/
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 244
Posted By veganbikes

I think the likelihood of people knowing the...

I think the likelihood of people knowing the guitar is higher than bikes so I would bet a medium amount of money (if I had money at this moment) they could probably name some.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 455
Posted By veganbikes

We should be clear these are electric mopeds. We...

We should be clear these are electric mopeds. We don't want to accidentally get them confused with a bike that you have to pedal to move forward.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 139
Posted By veganbikes

What did Assioma say? I would probably think not...

What did Assioma say? I would probably think not and also curious why bother in the first place. If you wanted the power data enough to buy the stuff why wouldn't you then buy two or swap them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 169
Posted By veganbikes

Campagnolo does do some replacement parts do you...

Campagnolo does do some replacement parts do you know what is broken? You might also post approximate location so someone can maybe tell you what shop to visit or where to send you if it must be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 246
Posted By veganbikes

It has been pretty common for quite a while. Very...

It has been pretty common for quite a while. Very smart as paramedics need to get through more easily.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,141
Posted By veganbikes

Probably watching with some popcorn at what they...

Probably watching with some popcorn at what they have unfolded. They love the chaos of complete and utter ridiculousness to turn cycling into some dangerous event.
Forum: BMX
05-27-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,633
Posted By veganbikes

so 5 years later you posted a single word answer?...

so 5 years later you posted a single word answer? I would for the future check the post date of the article usually old threads won't show up on the front pages in the sub-forms and once you get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 234
Posted By veganbikes

I love my Shimano XC5s but you probably want XC7s...

I love my Shimano XC5s but you probably want XC7s or 9s for something lighter. At the time when I got my 5s the 7s were out of stock in the wide size or something and I needed something more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 783
Posted By veganbikes

If you want the best upgrade to brakes the...

If you want the best upgrade to brakes the calipers generally are the last part I would do. First things would be brake pads and shoes. The shoes should be nice and stiff and the pads should be...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
05-27-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 110
Posted By veganbikes

Bridget Bardot was a beautiful young lady as...

Bridget Bardot was a beautiful young lady as well. Not sure though what they have to do with bicycles?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-27-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 272
Posted By veganbikes

You are quite welcome! Just FYI you want to...

You are quite welcome!

Just FYI you want to put the (at) symbol and then immediately the posters name so it would look like (at)veganbikes but read veganbikes (it will come up with a menu to show...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 619
Posted By veganbikes

They are more people than some actual people. I...

They are more people than some actual people. I don't believe in calling someone who is a living being an it or a thing which is are words for inanimate object. Animals should get personhood so they...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 244
Posted By veganbikes

I am partially joking on the larger downtube...

I am partially joking on the larger downtube front but you have to imagine it was not just aerodynamics someone in marketing did the same thing Fender did back in the 60s/70s as we both mentioned...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 619
Posted By veganbikes

It is certainly bad. Using someone without their...

It is certainly bad. Using someone without their active and positive consent is always wrong in every case. Also breeding someone just to exploit them is also always wrong. If you don't want to be in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 187
Posted By veganbikes

My solution is to up the budget...LOL. I say if...

My solution is to up the budget...LOL. I say if you are building a wheel set or better yet having a professional build it put good parts into it because it will last a looong time so the initial cost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 454
Posted By veganbikes

A motorized vehicle with a throttle that also has...

A motorized vehicle with a throttle that also has pedals would be a moped. A bicycle that has a motor but can only be operated via pedaling would be an e-bicycle. A fully motorized vehicle with 2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 159
Posted By veganbikes

I would post pictures of it. Though yeah probably...

I would post pictures of it. Though yeah probably a professional would be the best bet but if you have the Park (or Campy or whomever) Alignment tools and they aren't bent too badly you might could...
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 188
Posted By veganbikes

I know Ergons I use nothing but Ergons for flat...

I know Ergons I use nothing but Ergons for flat bars and alt bars so I would recommend a variant of those.

The GC1s are specifically for sweptback bars and are great in that function. You might...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 187
Posted By veganbikes

I would say handbuilt wheels would be the way to...

I would say handbuilt wheels would be the way to go. I do like H+Son I have used their rims on a few wheel sets now and they are great. The All City New Sheriffs would be my choice in hubs for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 244
Posted By veganbikes

You don't see Fender guitars with a bigger neck...

You don't see Fender guitars with a bigger neck to accommodate a Fender logo on it (not talking headstock though the 70s had the bigger logo if memory serves) .

In the end I think the comparison...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-27-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 272
Posted By veganbikes

On a machine like that it probably doesn't matter...

On a machine like that it probably doesn't matter much the thing will likely not last long enough for battery health to be a huge concern or you will decide you like e-bikes and want to upgrade...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By veganbikes

I would take it to a shop figure out the...

I would take it to a shop figure out the approximate cost to fix and reach out the the OEM and see if they are willing to cover the costs or pay you back.

In the end if you are biking to work get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 601
Posted By veganbikes

Basically the bike is a maybe mid level Schwinn...

Basically the bike is a maybe mid level Schwinn which is not that exciting in the Schwinn world the only bikes that really excite me from them are the Paramounts, the Homegrown series, the stingrays...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 454
Posted By veganbikes

They show clearly motorcycles and e-mopeds not...

They show clearly motorcycles and e-mopeds not sure where e-bikes fit into that. Regardless though even if they were on actual bikes which require pedaling to move forward even if assisted that is...
Forum: Touring
05-26-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 408
Posted By veganbikes

I am going to throw a wrench in the gears get a 3...

I am going to throw a wrench in the gears get a 3 person tent and really live it up. I got the Copper Spur UL3 Bikepacking tent and it is a perfect tent, not super heavy and can easily be strapped to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 575
Posted By veganbikes

The REI bike is probably the best on that list....

The REI bike is probably the best on that list. Trying to find 1k drop bar bikes that are decent and new are going to be hard. However if you have a good frame and a bunch of parts you can build...
Forum: Fatbikes
05-26-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 301
Posted By veganbikes

Press Fit isn't in itself horrible as headsets...

Press Fit isn't in itself horrible as headsets are press fit but the unfortunately there are a ton of different standards and quality between frame builders that can border on terrible. Threaded...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 660
Posted By veganbikes

The other party would be more at fault but both...

The other party would be more at fault but both parties have some fault. People riding the wrong way are the worst. However we should do our best to pay attention.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 468
Posted By veganbikes

Sure but in another thread that was mentioned as...

Sure but in another thread that was mentioned as a possibility.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 601
Posted By veganbikes

Not really lucked out but it is slightly better...

Not really lucked out but it is slightly better than what you thought it was. In the end though nothing super exciting. A Schwinn Paramount maybe but those are generally quite nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 468
Posted By veganbikes

Generally most dealers are not going to post...

Generally most dealers are not going to post dealer information. You can find old catalogs pretty easily and sometimes they will have MSRP in them. However these days MSRP for an almost 40 year old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 619
Posted By veganbikes

I see that to a point but there are other ways to...

I see that to a point but there are other ways to lube. Renewable is good but avoiding harm to others is ideal.

I am curious to look into that BananaSlip.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 837
Posted By veganbikes

I mean the Motobecane comparing bike to bike is a...

I mean the Motobecane comparing bike to bike is a nicer bike but much older the Sirius 1.0 is the absolute bottom of Specialized's line up. However it is quite a bit more modern but a lot so figure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 375
Posted By veganbikes

Wider tires are always better for bigger loads...

Wider tires are always better for bigger loads and smaller loads and everything in between. Wider tires are just generally better up to a certain point in most cases. In terms of tires, what size can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 967
Posted By veganbikes

Absolute garbage: There was a lovely...

Absolute garbage:
There was a lovely thraggiegrads about the differences between hex wrenches:
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1221633-hex-key-brand-comparison-photo-intensive.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 619
Posted By veganbikes

I mean harmful to sheep as the shearing can very...

I mean harmful to sheep as the shearing can very much harm sheep and does frequently. I know the companies that use wool would love to paint a much different picture that is the case for any industry...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-24-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 138
Posted By veganbikes

Sure it may say something about drop bars but you...

Sure it may say something about drop bars but you are not on drop bars and it doesn't say that it won't work with swept back bars it is just that certain positions won't be as ideal but they mention...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,141
Posted By veganbikes

scared_cyclist STOP seriously stop. Cycling is...

scared_cyclist STOP seriously stop. Cycling is not generally dangerous. People ride their bikes daily all over the the world with no crashes and no issues. The number of issues people have in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 522
Posted By veganbikes

Agreed or most everything except riding on flats...

Agreed or most everything except riding on flats fixed is not as fun as a new rider. I did it and slipping off the pedals going down a hill was not fun.
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