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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 309
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: 8
Views: 114
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: 20
Views: 421
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: 8
Views: 256
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: 4
Views: 251
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: 8
Views: 256
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: 19
Views: 405
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: 27
Views: 446
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: 10
Views: 215
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: 28
Views: 787
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: 19
Views: 405
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: 119
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: 48
Views: 892
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: 453
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.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 453
Posted By veganbikes

Original thread here: ...

Original thread here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1294118-need-brake-suggestions-track-bike-fixie-toe-clip-pedal-suggestions.html
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-24-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 119
Posted By veganbikes

This is a great resource on stem angling and...

This is a great resource on stem angling and geometry.
Stems - Soulcraft Cycles (http://soulcraftbikes.com/stems/)

In the end yes it could have an effect it will change your reach. Also you need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 405
Posted By veganbikes

No I would generally just use a bicycle chain...

No I would generally just use a bicycle chain lube it is designed for the purpose and not super expensive. I guess if I desperate and had only some other thing and no bicycle lubricant but that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 453
Posted By veganbikes

The Windsor is a very initially cheap bike that...

The Windsor is a very initially cheap bike that has a brand name from an old defunct brand to give it more clout. I wouldn't put money towards it used and new I probably wouldn't either. A pound...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,311
Posted By veganbikes

I was a word off and didn't have the ever and I...

I was a word off and didn't have the ever and I also missed the comma in between shoe and "and" to be fair. But again I did state in the previous post I re-typed it not a direct copy paste. Also I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 282
Posted By veganbikes

It should work fine. If you want to upgrade...

It should work fine. If you want to upgrade consider Kogel for Ceramic or my general go to of Wheels Manufacturing. However if you are just replacing DA is fine

Yes they recalled some older...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,311
Posted By veganbikes

I did re-read what you actually said and that is...

I did re-read what you actually said and that is why the material I put in my post was actually what you wrote (not copy and pasted just retyped)

You did say you were considering it and yes maybe...
Forum: Touring
05-23-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By veganbikes

I wil put in a big word for Co-Motion, I have a...

I wil put in a big word for Co-Motion, I have a Cascadia and its s a great bike and they have others I wish I now had knowing what I know now but the bike is still fantastic.

Yes the Co-Motion is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 879
Posted By veganbikes

When I got my first touring bike I said I don't...

When I got my first touring bike I said I don't need fenders and after one ride on some frequently muddy gravel I said "I wish I had fenders" and immediately bought some when I got to work the next...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,311
Posted By veganbikes

So Lake sent some shoes, that may not have been...

So Lake sent some shoes, that may not have been correct and a single email may have been sent but no sense of a response but already you are saying you will determine if "they literally get your...
Forum: Touring
05-23-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 181
Posted By veganbikes

I would go to your local bike shop and have them...

I would go to your local bike shop and have them measure. In terms of 26" wheels they are still pretty common and if nothing else hubs are easy to get and lots of good options for rims. If you are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By veganbikes

Same way with single fixed, If you are literally...

Same way with single fixed, If you are literally running two chains then you would want everything to be the same size and nothing would change if you are running single chain it would be the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 53,432
Posted By veganbikes

Just FYI this is a thread from 2007

Just FYI this is a thread from 2007
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,221
Posted By veganbikes

Grease, anti-seize or fiber paste along with...

Grease, anti-seize or fiber paste along with proper installation and torque is crucial to a non-creaky seatpost (assuming seatpost is correct size)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 368
Posted By veganbikes

Back in my day we called them Wheelybob...

Back in my day we called them Wheelybob Whirlamajigs and you could get 2 of them for a nickle by cracky.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 755
Posted By veganbikes

The important thing to do is while you are...

The important thing to do is while you are running into the old lady you swing your spiked mace at her while shouting obscenities.

Seriously folks Foo goes in FOO!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 512
Posted By veganbikes

Unfortunately the Specialized Ground Control...

Unfortunately the Specialized Ground Control tires are MTB tires and not tubeless because Velocity and Spesh could have a winning combo and a funny ad: In search of new wheels and tires: Major Tom to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 330
Posted By veganbikes

The saddle is going to be wrong and the old...

The saddle is going to be wrong and the old saddle might not have been an issue it could have been poor adjustment for the rider. However if the position of the saddle on the seatpost is moving like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 364
Posted By veganbikes

There are some owners who know exactly where...

There are some owners who know exactly where everything is or what something is that hasn't been relevant since the 70s or 80s and was produced in such small numbers. Most of these guys who have been...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-23-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 521
Posted By veganbikes

Your rear end and back will justify it for you,...

Your rear end and back will justify it for you, trust me : )
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 787
Posted By veganbikes

Yes you can become an authorized seller but...

Yes you can become an authorized seller but paying money doesn't necessarily make one an authorized seller and just calling yourself one does not mean much of anything. If you are actual authorized...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 679
Posted By veganbikes

I can see that but it wasn't a heavy discussion...

I can see that but it wasn't a heavy discussion on it, it was pretty short and over and then got briefly zombied and over but with different participants. It is one thing to have the exact same...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 276
Posted By veganbikes

Santa Cruz is also owned by PON now, they own a...

Santa Cruz is also owned by PON now, they own a lot of stuff and do a lot of stuff well beyond just bikes and VW importing. Their bike portion of the business is huge for them in terms of importance...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-22-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 213
Posted By veganbikes

It is a low initial cost e-moped. Nothing great...

It is a low initial cost e-moped. Nothing great but if you have a good dealer near you it is slightly better. It has nicer inadequate brakes on it that would be fine on a lighter weight hybrid or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 787
Posted By veganbikes

If you bought it from an authorized retailer you...

If you bought it from an authorized retailer you know it is real if you didn't you DON'T CARE don't ask the question, you know the answer and if you don't you truly don't care. Even if real Park Tool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,031
Posted By veganbikes

I will agree that tipping culture is terrible and...

I will agree that tipping culture is terrible and toxic in many cases but unfortunately it is the case in the U.S. as much as we would all love to be in Japan and get exact change and people are paid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 242
Posted By veganbikes

More than likely it is the bottom or near the...

More than likely it is the bottom or near the bottom of Shimano's range for bikes like that but a droopy chain could simply mean a worn out chain that needs to be replaced or it was sized incorrectly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 467
Posted By veganbikes

Titanium is my vote. However I would probably...

Titanium is my vote. However I would probably want a bike that was significantly different from what I have. If I am buying it as a beater bike I would build another New Albion Privateer with parts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 512
Posted By veganbikes

I don't see a benefit to tubular tires unless I...

I don't see a benefit to tubular tires unless I am racing and have a team mechanic otherwise way more benefits to using a clincher or tubeless set up and even still as a racer most of them are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 679
Posted By veganbikes

Yes but why was that brought up here. It wasn't...

Yes but why was that brought up here. It wasn't the OP involved in that argument and to be fair the thread started in 2018 and got zombied in 2023 so technically 2 pages and then another one years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 717
Posted By veganbikes

Steel is not necessarily stronger because it is...

Steel is not necessarily stronger because it is heavier. On something welded it is going to be the strength of the welds and the quality of material used. Cheap welds are more likely to fail, steel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 364
Posted By veganbikes

I am just liking it before I watch it I have seen...

I am just liking it before I watch it I have seen other vids and that place is awesome. You are one lucky person!

Update: I started watching it and that is freakin' cool. You can literally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 679
Posted By veganbikes

My favorite helmet has been the Lazer Z1. Very...

My favorite helmet has been the Lazer Z1. Very very light and very well ventilated and extremely comfortable. Mine is black and blue and my new one will probably be similar but a lighter color could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 717
Posted By veganbikes

Like I said earlier get something of a known...

Like I said earlier get something of a known quantity and quality. Also a child trailer works fine for cargo. I did a tour with one once and it worked quite well though we way way way overpacked for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 339
Posted By veganbikes

The first thing to do is adjust the saddle fore...

The first thing to do is adjust the saddle fore and aft, adjust the angle and make sure the height is correct. Once you have done that ride the saddle for a bit and then if still having issues then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 717
Posted By veganbikes

I wouldn't go with anything you haven't heard of...

I wouldn't go with anything you haven't heard of in the real world. Burley makes excellent trailers . The Coho is a great cargo trailer from Burley but they also do the Flatbed as well. You could...
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