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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-04-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 342
Posted By veganbikes

The first number refers to the the crankset...

The first number refers to the the crankset number of gears of 3 and the second number refers to the number of gears at the back. So it is a triple crankset with a 7 speed rear derailleur. 7 speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 146
Posted By veganbikes

Not uncommon, my old shop donated a bunch of old...

Not uncommon, my old shop donated a bunch of old shoes we had that hadn't sold. You really have to dedicate to selling shoes and have to make it known you sell shoes and have to have the market, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 222
Posted By veganbikes

Things and stuff, why did that happen? If...

Things and stuff, why did that happen?

If you are bending cassette cogs there is something at play here. Microshift cassettes aren't the greatest in the world but they shouldn't bend, the owner of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 185
Posted By veganbikes

Generally I would recommend against riding on a...

Generally I would recommend against riding on a sidewalk for safety reasons. If it is a very infrequently used sidewalk and you are going at really slow speeds it is a little less problematic but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 342
Posted By veganbikes

Ahhh so super outdated silliness. Bikes have NO...

Ahhh so super outdated silliness. Bikes have NO GENDER they are inanimate objects. A low entry bike is easier to get on and great for stopping because you can get off easily without hitting the top...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 340
Posted By veganbikes

Sure if that is what you wish to believe. That is...

Sure if that is what you wish to believe. That is fine, wear your helmet as long or as little as you want.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,014
Posted By veganbikes

You have some weird feelings. No it is not upsell...

You have some weird feelings. No it is not upsell and you could have done it yourself unless you have studied sports physiology and kinesiology and are able to adjust things while you ride with some...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 340
Posted By veganbikes

Generally it is a number recognized by The Snell...

Generally it is a number recognized by The Snell Memorial Foundation, CSPC, MIPS, Consumer Reports, various Helmet manufacturers...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 340
Posted By veganbikes

Yes you want to replace it with some regularity....

Yes you want to replace it with some regularity. Generally either after a crash or significant drop or after 5 years is what I would reccomend. You can clean your helmet with some frequency or do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 192
Posted By veganbikes

I would go Wheels MFG, they are generally the...

I would go Wheels MFG, they are generally the external B.B.s I run on most of the bikes I have that need them.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 342
Posted By veganbikes

Curious why no low entry frame? They are quite...

Curious why no low entry frame? They are quite nice.

The Marin Larkspur 2 is a neat bike.

The Sirrus X. 4.0 or Kona Dr. Dew would be cool as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,014
Posted By veganbikes

No a bike fit is optimizing your position on the...

No a bike fit is optimizing your position on the bike. It is very much about comfort but of course some people will have different flexibility's and such so it might seem like they are in a more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 351
Posted By veganbikes

So first things first, have you adjusted the...

So first things first, have you adjusted the original saddle first? You need to make sure your fore and aft adjustments, saddle tilt and height are correct and test on some longer rides. That is the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 342
Posted By veganbikes

The Cannondales are all the same sort of lower...

The Cannondales are all the same sort of lower end bikes with slight minor little upgrades. Basically out of all the lower end bikes on that list maybe the X 3.0 or Haro seem like the top of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 655
Posted By veganbikes

Not just the JDM community though plenty of...

Not just the JDM community though plenty of Chargers, Challengers, BMWs and other 'Murican and German style cars with loud exhaust.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 155
Posted By veganbikes

Necessary, YES! Chains need to be lubed. There is...

Necessary, YES! Chains need to be lubed. There is no chain that doesn't need lubrication at some point. Anytime you have metal on metal or other moving parts you need to lubricate them at some point...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 757
Posted By veganbikes

If your wheels are going out of true often that...

If your wheels are going out of true often that means they are not the right wheels for you. As a bigger rider myself my wheels generally stay in true. I look at the them once a year usually but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 549
Posted By veganbikes

You don't know Ned Overhand? He invented Bicycle...

You don't know Ned Overhand? He invented Bicycle Baseball...also there is Ned Underhand but he only does Bicycle youth softball.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 655
Posted By veganbikes

Again not always just the noise that is appealing...

Again not always just the noise that is appealing but the actual performance of the hub. The whole reason for the noise is a higher engagement hub meaning closer to the time you push the pedals you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 342
Posted By veganbikes

Cannondale's copy/version of the Roll is the...

Cannondale's copy/version of the Roll is the Adventure, similar but maybe a bit heavier and some silly features but also a dynamo which is super awesome especially for commuting. I would probably...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-02-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 342
Posted By veganbikes

The Roll is hard to beat in that category there...

The Roll is hard to beat in that category there aren't a lot of bikes like it. I would say in terms of a normal hybrid the Sirrus X 4.0 would be a neat option but it is not quite as upright (though...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 193
Posted By veganbikes

I have a lot of different bikes and some of them...

I have a lot of different bikes and some of them run shorter cranks and some run longer cranks from 165 to 175 at one point and there is not an issue. So long as your seat height is correct you will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,482
Posted By veganbikes

I would prioritize the tools you use the most but...

I would prioritize the tools you use the most but in the end all of them. The reason you buy high quality tools is because they are cheap because they work well, are well made and won't cause issues...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 683
Posted By veganbikes

Willworx would be the choice for rear wheel...

Willworx would be the choice for rear wheel stands. My current one is a Minoura stand one of the DS versions it is low profile and was one my old shop was getting rid of after they moved to another...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-02-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 342
Posted By veganbikes

It is a low initial cost hybrid. If I was going...

It is a low initial cost hybrid. If I was going to buy one it would be because I can only ride a couple times a year. Having sold the Escape 2 for a few years it was in for service more than the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 518
Posted By veganbikes

I got some CeramicSpeed pulleys (normal size) at...

I got some CeramicSpeed pulleys (normal size) at a discount and was going to hold on to them and sell them at some point and then decided to install them but I had a little wheel issue that I put on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 226
Posted By veganbikes

aggiegrads had a lovely thread a little while ago...

aggiegrads had a lovely thread a little while ago and made some useful posts on comparing Hex Wrenches:
https://www.bikeforums.net/21879947-post1.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/21880578-post9.html...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 464
Posted By veganbikes

If it is a decent bike then maybe putting money...

If it is a decent bike then maybe putting money towards it to keep it going isn't bad but if the new fork is going to cost as much as the bike new then probably not a good purchase. The steel fork...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 464
Posted By veganbikes

Low travel forks. unless pretty lightweight. are...

Low travel forks. unless pretty lightweight. are silly. With wider tires and carbon forks and even better a nice steel or titanium frame you don't really need that suspension for a hybrid and if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 518
Posted By veganbikes

Cleaning your drivetrain is quite important Yes...

Cleaning your drivetrain is quite important Yes sometimes things are worn out that is not uncommon but if you keep up on cleaning and lubrication everything will last longer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 655
Posted By veganbikes

Not showing off at all at least on my front. It...

Not showing off at all at least on my front. It is more engagement and more engagement usually will equal a louder hub. I did it on my touring bike because I really liked Paul and Industry Nine and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 457
Posted By veganbikes

Cleaning a bike shouldn't cause rust and if it...

Cleaning a bike shouldn't cause rust and if it does right away then that is not a bike I would want to ride. Leaving mud can cause rust but in the end cleaning doesn't do that it will help prevent it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 292
Posted By veganbikes

I mean if my only option was KHS maybe teh Grit...

I mean if my only option was KHS maybe teh Grit 440 might be the one I guess but never been a huge KHS fan. If it were Specialized probably a Sirrus 3.0 or higher. Certainly would do my best to avoid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,970
Posted By veganbikes

Ok gotcha. I would at least give them a call and...

Ok gotcha. I would at least give them a call and let them know you are having problems so they are aware so when you can make it down they know and can let SRAM know and such. It will make sure they...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-31-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,102
Posted By veganbikes

BH has left the U.S. completely, they have ceased...

BH has left the U.S. completely, they have ceased to be. There is the european wing but if you are U.S. based I could not reccomend them at all as support is nil.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,918
Posted By veganbikes

Do just that, it will be fine.👍[/QUOTE] Keep in...

Do just that, it will be fine.👍[/QUOTE]
Keep in mind this is a thread from 2021! I am sure by this point someone has figured out their bike issues. Hope you get involved in the many currently active...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,970
Posted By veganbikes

I am curious if you have taken it back to the...

I am curious if you have taken it back to the shop where you purchased it and had them run diagnostics and see what is going on. It seems like an odd problem possibly a warranty issue or just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 850
Posted By veganbikes

The bike could be the factor here because it is a...

The bike could be the factor here because it is a bigger heavier cargo bike it will be harder to learn on. The longer wheelbase adds stability to a point but can kind of wag a bit more if not ready...
Forum: BMX
05-30-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 204
Posted By veganbikes

I will put in a plug for Laird Frames. I have no...

I will put in a plug for Laird Frames. I have no relation and get nothing from them but have considered one of his frames they are custom made and super cheap considering
https://www.lairdframe.com...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 728
Posted By veganbikes

I know maybe in some cases I have been harsh but...

I know maybe in some cases I have been harsh but I am genuinely curious here why the need for the original MSRP from back in the day?

If you do want that I bet there are quite a few folks in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,970
Posted By veganbikes

Not yet my road bike is Di2 from 2015 and is...

Not yet my road bike is Di2 from 2015 and is still going strong. I have two e-bikes both with electronic shifting as well and no issues there (at least not electronically I have a shift adjustment...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 368
Posted By veganbikes

For a touring bike generally it is a mix of stuff...

For a touring bike generally it is a mix of stuff because nobody really makes a dedicated touring groupset anymore. What would that look like and make the most people happy? For me it would be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 728
Posted By veganbikes

They have a following, if the bike fits you and...

They have a following, if the bike fits you and you want it go for it, it is your money. If the question next is going to be what if I had warehouse of these bikes in boxes yada yada yada then it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 368
Posted By veganbikes

Why? Like I said you can get the same gears in a...

Why? Like I said you can get the same gears in a 2x11 that you might get in a 3x9 so why the extra gear you don't need? I would get if there was a significant advantage and you would be missing out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 683
Posted By veganbikes

So how did I miss the point if what I said was...

So how did I miss the point if what I said was obvious.

You posted on a bike forum about bikes and you got a response about bikes and you are now claiming a lecture or snarky truisms because they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 368
Posted By veganbikes

So if range is the thing then figure out the gear...

So if range is the thing then figure out the gear ratio you want and you can get that from a double most likely. Keep in mind triples are fine but a lot of those gears are going to be duplicates so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,266
Posted By veganbikes

So why not call them degens (from up country)...

So why not call them degens (from up country) (https://letterkenny.fandom.com/wiki/Degens) why invoke punk?


Ok so a small group of randos is not a large segment of society. Annoying but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 683
Posted By veganbikes

Sorry just reading your post about buying a bike...

Sorry just reading your post about buying a bike that was the wrong size for you because it was a cheap bike (or at least that is why I got from it is why I said what I said. I guess I got confused...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,970
Posted By veganbikes

I believe so. Yeah super amazing but Lael is an...

I believe so. Yeah super amazing but Lael is an absolute beast. There is probably nothing she cannot do in terms of cycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 368
Posted By veganbikes

Why a triple 11? What is the actual gear ratios...

Why a triple 11? What is the actual gear ratios you are trying to accomplish and how can you not accomplish them with a 2x11? That would be the big question. Everything you want to do is possible but...
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