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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,213
Posted By veganbikes

Possibly but I still doubt it is going away soon....

Possibly but I still doubt it is going away soon. Long term possibly but I really doubt that.

I hate DoubleTap so I welcome AXS from SRAM luckily I generally prefer Shimano for my road stuff so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,213
Posted By veganbikes

Probably not soon. Tourney and similar stuff is...

Probably not soon. Tourney and similar stuff is unlikely to go anywhere and change to electronic. Considering Shimano just came out with CUES which is a mechanically shifted groupset which will take...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 272
Posted By veganbikes

It means the shifters don't come with housing. In...

It means the shifters don't come with housing. In the end you probably need cables and housing as I have to imagine those cables are quite old and would need replacement. Just in case you don't know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 245
Posted By veganbikes

Poppy cock! Good day, sir, I said good day!

Poppy cock! Good day, sir, I said good day!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 683
Posted By veganbikes

If Ekar had a wide range cassette I would...

If Ekar had a wide range cassette I would probably build up my first Campy bike that stuff looks a treat and have never had ergo power shifters and really want to try them plus I already use Magura...
Forum: Touring
06-09-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 608
Posted By veganbikes

I don't know that I would want the additives that...

I don't know that I would want the additives that is the point of the Everclear or similar high proof hooch to have a nice clean during food grade substance. I am using it for cooking even if just a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 793
Posted By veganbikes

Goal Zero is recommended because Goal Zero makes...

Goal Zero is recommended because Goal Zero makes good quality stuff. I don't buy cheap stuff I want stuff that might be lower in cost but works really well and has good support. I have had two Goal...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-09-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 195
Posted By veganbikes

It is tough to tell, a variation on weight on the...

It is tough to tell, a variation on weight on the bike or geometry can effect it. Wheel size could also effect it. There could be something wrong but more than likely it is just a difference between...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,213
Posted By veganbikes

Because it is built well to work as its own...

Because it is built well to work as its own system and is encrypted enough to the point where hacking is not practical. I am sure someone could hack Di2 or AXS but why? I figure wireless has been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 683
Posted By veganbikes

Yan I can agree with the donation idea especially...

Yan I can agree with the donation idea especially to a worthy animal charity or actual sanctuary however I wouldn't say 11 speed and 12 speed are wastes of money at all.

Upgrading a lower tier...
Forum: Touring
06-09-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 608
Posted By veganbikes

I would go with Everclear burns cleaner than the...

I would go with Everclear burns cleaner than the other stuff. I know not as cheap but food safe and cleaner burning.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 260
Posted By veganbikes

All of those are threadless forks and I believe...

All of those are threadless forks and I believe have 25c clearance max aside from the Origin8 which has 28c clearance. If you are replacing a threaded fork you need the correct length and right...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 793
Posted By veganbikes

No worries. For powerbanks I recommend Goal...

No worries.

For powerbanks I recommend Goal Zero or at least a known quantity and quality brand.

In terms of apps I don't use many cycling ones that aren't specific to certain components. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 286
Posted By veganbikes

There is probably an issue in set up and that is...

There is probably an issue in set up and that is why you are having issues with Shimano or any brake set up. Yes SwissStop or Kool Stop makes excellent pads and that could help along with the right...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,181
Posted By veganbikes

You were refining ore while riding a bike? Seems...

You were refining ore while riding a bike? Seems a bit dangerous and I also think it is illegal to dump slag in improper areas like public roads.

I guess whomever smelt it dealt it ore I guess I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 793
Posted By veganbikes

Quad lock would be what I would recommend for the...

Quad lock would be what I would recommend for the phone as stated above but for a power bank I might just use a feed bag like this:...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 793
Posted By veganbikes

For a phone mount I would look at QuadLock. For...

For a phone mount I would look at QuadLock. For charging I would want a Dynamo and probably something like "The Plug" from Tout Terrain. I think they are at the Plug6 which has the power bank as so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 136
Posted By veganbikes

I probably wouldn't want to use it for tools but...

I probably wouldn't want to use it for tools but I probably could find some use options for it. However if you can make money on it you might do that.

For my usage I would get a a tool roll...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-09-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 236
Posted By veganbikes

Yeah then I might skip it. I have a strong...

Yeah then I might skip it. I have a strong feeling that is the hanger but yeah unsure exactly.
Forum: Touring
06-08-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By veganbikes

You have missed quite a bit of news. Jake the...

You have missed quite a bit of news. Jake the Snake and Dan G.(the founders) are back at the helm and want to bring the brand back from crap and up to the old standards and better.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-08-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 148
Posted By veganbikes

Oh wow! Cool if they actually have one, it is a...

Oh wow! Cool if they actually have one, it is a neat machine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 150
Posted By veganbikes

That would probably be a question for Merida and...

That would probably be a question for Merida and Brand X. It is possible that one or the other made both posts as sometimes that can happen but I would confirm with the both of them first. In the end...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 165
Posted By veganbikes

Looking at pictures online it looks like a...

Looking at pictures online it looks like a proprietary aero post. I would ask Planet X and see what they say. It is unlikely any shop unless a shop that sells that particular bike is going to have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 245
Posted By veganbikes

Ebay is a poor place as anyone can post an image...

Ebay is a poor place as anyone can post an image of anything and say it is anything. Not sure why that would be a good way to find something but I would recommend just taking the bike down to your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 567
Posted By veganbikes

The Marlin 5 is not a great bike but scores...

The Marlin 5 is not a great bike but scores better than anything from Wally-Mart. If you are looking more towards the bottom end of Trek bikes you might want to look at the gen 3 of that bike at...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-08-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 148
Posted By veganbikes

Is this a euro shop? Probably a Cyclus Radonaut....

Is this a euro shop? Probably a Cyclus Radonaut. Really neat machine but I can see it not working well with a hub drive potentially.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-08-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 360
Posted By veganbikes

It has been well over a week and it looks like...

It has been well over a week and it looks like the OP has not come back to give us any information so everyone is speculating on what brakes they might need. They do list 3 bikes but not sure which...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-08-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 148
Posted By veganbikes

It depends on your local shop. I would take it to...

It depends on your local shop. I would take it to them and ask them to re-tension your wheel and this is probably something you will do with some frequency simply because hub drives are poor wheels....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,213
Posted By veganbikes

Not really shocking, when you consider they are...

Not really shocking, when you consider they are purely trying to hit a price point and nothing else. They have been making bottom of the barrel stuff for many years so why not expand that to e-bikes...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By veganbikes

I would look into it. I know for various reasons...

I would look into it. I know for various reasons people don't love to increase the budget but if you are going to commute on a bicycle you want to get something of really good quality so you can rely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,213
Posted By veganbikes

BREAKING NEWS...Safety bicycle to replace high...

BREAKING NEWS...Safety bicycle to replace high wheelers barely 144 years ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 155
Posted By veganbikes

Looking at them they are different so that is...

Looking at them they are different so that is probably why they said don't use that one. The upper pulley has a much higher tooth profile which may not work on an older gen derailleur. However the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,026
Posted By veganbikes

I don't see a need to age restrict something like...

I don't see a need to age restrict something like bar shape. If someone wants to ride a drop bar go for it and if they don't that is also fine. However kids learn things quick so having that option...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-07-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 236
Posted By veganbikes

Ahhh darn, well at least from Wheels they only...

Ahhh darn, well at least from Wheels they only have one hanger for all the Scapin frames it looks like so it is a decent shot that might be the one. Good luck though!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-06-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,198
Posted By veganbikes

An un-rode bike is going to be safer than one you...

An un-rode bike is going to be safer than one you ride but riding is more fun ; )
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 861
Posted By veganbikes

Okey-doke. A good point for something I guess?

Okey-doke. A good point for something I guess?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,736
Posted By veganbikes

Cool but the thread is from 2007 this might have...

Cool but the thread is from 2007 this might have been a really neat new thread.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 612
Posted By veganbikes

I would probably replace the rotor as well...

I would probably replace the rotor as well otherwise you could be replacing pads twice and the rotor as well. I had to do that semi recently on my mountain bike were it got contaminated and I cleaned...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By veganbikes

You are all good! Our great and glorious...

You are all good! Our great and glorious moderators will help clean it up. They are excellent at that there is a sub-forum for issues on forums but they are usually pretty good at spotting them but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By veganbikes

The original thread:...

The original thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/1295746-fix-inner-sole-sidi-shoes.html
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-06-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 236
Posted By veganbikes

This is not a 100% for sure but a guess Hanger...

This is not a 100% for sure but a guess Hanger 119 from Wheels MFG and possibly a Karbon S8. I am not a person with much Scapin knowledge but I am decent-ish at finding hangers.
Forum: Touring
06-06-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 173
Posted By veganbikes

Technically that previous conversation was from...

Technically that previous conversation was from 2019 but str linked to an excellent site that already has that data and they grow a lot of those lists with some frequency.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 119
Posted By veganbikes

You might want to have this moved to bicycle...

You might want to have this moved to bicycle mechanics or general cycling. This is the Singlespeed/Fixed Gear sub-forum so you might not get as many responses here on your specific subject.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 861
Posted By veganbikes

To those going after e-bikes, that part of the...

To those going after e-bikes, that part of the industry has seen steady growth so this idea that it will sputter off after a year has not been happening for the past 10+ years. It is also not just a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 964
Posted By veganbikes

I usually just use normal scissors that I have in...

I usually just use normal scissors that I have in my box or at the shop. Sometimes I will use my pocket knife if I need to. Nothing fancy. Just something that is sharp enough should do the trick.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 861
Posted By veganbikes

Any opinions on it? Personally I know that there...

Any opinions on it? Personally I know that there are loads of people in the U.S. making bicycles, yes super large scale production is pretty much gone but there are tons of builders in the U.S. and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 185
Posted By veganbikes

Does the bike fit? How does it ride? Does the...

Does the bike fit? How does it ride? Does the seller have the original invoice from purchase or some proof it is their bike? In the end the bike is worth what someone wants to pay but if the bike is...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By veganbikes

You want quite a bit for very little. I would up...

You want quite a bit for very little. I would up your budget or dump some of the requirements. The suspension and lightweight sort of cancel themselves out at least in that price point they do make...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,572
Posted By veganbikes

Maybe, maybe not. I think yes in a heavy urban...

Maybe, maybe not. I think yes in a heavy urban traffic environment it can be less handy but in my case the light it provides is quite nice and alerts other drivers or people behind you that you are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 172
Posted By veganbikes

Which one? In general some Diamondbacks are OK...

Which one? In general some Diamondbacks are OK but a bike with Tourney (or similar low end components) or gas pipe steel or something sold through Wally-Mart is not going to be good. If you have a...
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