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Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 20
Posted By veganbikes

It is poor forum etiquette to make the same post...

It is poor forum etiquette to make the same post in multiple subforums. You might consider removing this thread and focusing on the thread in bicycle mechanics which is a good place for it. Again...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 22
Posted By veganbikes

Why? Just get a locking headset spacer and done....

Why? Just get a locking headset spacer and done. Problem Solvers makes one: https://problemsolversbike.com/products/locking-headset-spacer and it is designed for exactly what you are doing. No need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 244
Posted By veganbikes

Shimano screws are JIS. Modern screwdrivers are...

Shimano screws are JIS. Modern screwdrivers are going towards just a unified crosstip so eliminating both Phillips and JIS while being compatible with both without camming out.

In terms of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 39
Posted By veganbikes

Agreed with others just get a bike more suited to...

Agreed with others just get a bike more suited to your current riding. Have multiple bikes is a good thing. It is quite hard to have one bike that can do everything well it will do some things well...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 132
Posted By veganbikes

You can mount Shimano's V-Brakes to anything with...

You can mount Shimano's V-Brakes to anything with canti mounts you could also do another brand of linear pull brakes with the proper mounting or with Problem Solvers Travel Agents. Though it is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 234
Posted By veganbikes

Having pedals and a throttle makes it a moped...

Having pedals and a throttle makes it a moped which has basis in bicycles but a bicycle is pedal only. If people want to ride them and all of that, totally fine, go for it, plenty of roads all over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 258
Posted By veganbikes

The problem with the 3rd wheel is it is not...

The problem with the 3rd wheel is it is not needed and doesn't really add stability. My first trailer experience was with an old friend in Colorado after some big event we hung out with some folks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 228
Posted By veganbikes

None of that matters. It will be on the...

None of that matters. It will be on the derailleur itself. Like say FD-7403 which refers to a Front Derailleur from the 7403 series which in this case would be Dura-Ace but you might find an FD-M737...
Forum: Touring
04-22-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,857
Posted By veganbikes

I like having music but that is generally just on...

I like having music but that is generally just on my phone. Though if I had the money I would love to get one of those fancy MP3 players like something from Astell&Kern can't say I am a true...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 228
Posted By veganbikes

Ok fair dinkum. Wasn't sure given the lack of the...

Ok fair dinkum. Wasn't sure given the lack of the info needed to answer your question. It is not uncommon for people to go for it themselves and then ask for help in fixing it which is fine.

If...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 234
Posted By veganbikes

Please don't call throttled vehicles e-bikes,...

Please don't call throttled vehicles e-bikes, e-bikes DO NOT have throttles. Sadly yes though more throttled vehicles are getting into MUPs or bike lanes and is frustrating but nobody enforces the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-22-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By veganbikes

You are welcome If you are looking for a...

You are welcome

If you are looking for a proper folding lock make sure it is an ABUS Bordo. They invented the thing and know how to make it secure. Cheap copies don't do well.

For racks I would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 519
Posted By veganbikes

Install the tube as normal with the tire and then...

Install the tube as normal with the tire and then post the results. Showing more pictures of a tube around a rim doesn't solve your problem. Put one half of the tire on, then put a lightly inflated...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 57
Posted By veganbikes

Yes generally they will work. I have used 7-8...

Yes generally they will work. I have used 7-8 speed stuff with 9 speed frequently.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 333
Posted By veganbikes

Most of the low initial cost e-mopeds from places...

Most of the low initial cost e-mopeds from places like Amazon still use freewheels, they are designed to hit a price point and about nothing else unfortunately. It is odd freewheels are still so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 228
Posted By veganbikes

You might consider telling us what derailleur you...

You might consider telling us what derailleur you have first? You can also just search for the derailleur online and Shimano usually has their tech guides up even from stuff from the 80s and maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 395
Posted By veganbikes

They are less adjustable and way heavier and they...

They are less adjustable and way heavier and they don't feel as smooth and comfortable. The high end stuff is decent but unfortunately all of the 26" options are going to be the low initial cost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 481
Posted By veganbikes

If it were my bike and a 35 could fit fine, it...

If it were my bike and a 35 could fit fine, it would be 35 all the way. Plusher is better, ATMO!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 395
Posted By veganbikes

I really wouldn't so much want a coil fork unless...

I really wouldn't so much want a coil fork unless it was something higher end. I would try and get something that is air. Recon or Gold personally I would go disc at the front and go for the Gold. A...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 334
Posted By veganbikes

There are a lot of factors involved here but...

There are a lot of factors involved here but typically machine built wheels with lower spoke counts are a lot less durable but are cheaper to produce and save them money in the end which they pass on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 673
Posted By veganbikes

No understood but that person needs to rethink...

No understood but that person needs to rethink things and get some more knowledge on what they are doing again assuming everything said was correct and true (and not calling you a liar but I do not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 673
Posted By veganbikes

Yowch, I wish that guy was more well versed in...

Yowch, I wish that guy was more well versed in bikes and safety. I am guessing if all is true and correct that they just don't care or have really bad fingers and eyes.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 509
Posted By veganbikes

There is a person who rides down the wrong way on...

There is a person who rides down the wrong way on a clearly demarcated bike lane with clear arrows pointing in the direction I am going and the same direction all the other traffic is going. This...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 226
Posted By veganbikes

Does the bike fit? If it doesn't it is not worth...

Does the bike fit? If it doesn't it is not worth it ever. Do you like the bike, does it feel good, shift nicely, all of that? If not it is not worth it. Is the frame damaged in anyway? If so it is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 286
Posted By veganbikes

The Ergon GC-1s are actually designed for...

The Ergon GC-1s are actually designed for sweptback bars. A lot of people seem to miss them for some reason or just don't understand them but they are a dream for that sweptback bars. I have 3 sets...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 542
Posted By veganbikes

That bike is ticking a lot of boxes for me! ...

That bike is ticking a lot of boxes for me!

Co-Motion
Belt drive
Crazy Bars with Ergon GC1s
Arkel bag
Tubus Racks
Cambium
King Cage
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 384
Posted By veganbikes

Having used Thomson seat posts on many of my...

Having used Thomson seat posts on many of my bikes for many years I have had zero problems with them slipping including on a Co-Motion and I am not a light rider at all in any sense. I have to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 307
Posted By veganbikes

I would recommend having a professional do it...

I would recommend having a professional do it with all the integration I would not faff about with it and create a very expensive problem for yourself. I love the look of an integrated bike but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,527
Posted By veganbikes

I love my single speed but more to the point I...

I love my single speed but more to the point I love my fixed gear. It is harder to ride and easier to ride in some strange way. It is just a simple bike and can be as nice as you want it for a lot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 673
Posted By veganbikes

Yeah find a different mechanic, I am sorry that...

Yeah find a different mechanic, I am sorry that shop is not doing right by their customers. It is always quite sad when I hear stories like this granted we haven't yet heard the other side of why...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 395
Posted By veganbikes

Rockshox makes a few options though I think the...

Rockshox makes a few options though I think the Recon or Judy Silver TK is the linear pull brake option (I cannot remember and don't have access to my distributors and the SRAM site kinda sucks for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-20-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 936
Posted By veganbikes

That is hilarious. I love running into people in...

That is hilarious. I love running into people in the odd places. I was in NYC with some friends and I saw an old friend and drummer of a favorite local band coming out of the restaurant it was great....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-19-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 936
Posted By veganbikes

Cool. Not the dynamo thing that sucks my guess is...

Cool. Not the dynamo thing that sucks my guess is maybe possibly the suspension could have stressed the wiring but who knows still a cool set up and I love reading articles about that stuff.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-19-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 936
Posted By veganbikes

Odd but it can happen obviously. Though would be...

Odd but it can happen obviously. Though would be curious what set up and what led to it. So many factors in racing as well.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 936
Posted By veganbikes

So far none of my three dynamo set ups have had...

So far none of my three dynamo set ups have had issues once set up. One of them is used frequently off road (not mountain biking mind you). Yes a wire could come loose but I really haven't had issues...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 771
Posted By veganbikes

It doesn't have to be super smooth but you should...

It doesn't have to be super smooth but you should be able to run your finger over and around it without catching or causing pain because what will happen is it will overtime rub through so you want...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,034
Posted By veganbikes

If there were links he would have posted them as...

If there were links he would have posted them as anyone trying to prove their point and show people their side is correct, would. They continue to hide and dodge all these links instead sometimes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 564
Posted By veganbikes

Columbus makes one, Ritchey makes one and then...

Columbus makes one, Ritchey makes one and then Wound Up makes the nicest ones that is what I would recommend if I wanted to stick with carbon if not I would get a threadless 1" steel fork and be done...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 274
Posted By veganbikes

Generally that sort all in one combo stuff is...

Generally that sort all in one combo stuff is unfortunately not designed to work well or last but usually will come with some mounts. I would not spend a lot of time trying to build a mount for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 771
Posted By veganbikes

Unfortunately the seller didn't know what they...

Unfortunately the seller didn't know what they were doing and just decided to go crazy. Hopefully the rim is fine and it very well could be but I would have a trusted mechanic take a look at it just...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-18-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,034
Posted By veganbikes

You have expected me to find your magical data if...

You have expected me to find your magical data if you didn't you would have posted it already.

Your realize that was your argument I was putting forth not my argument but yours the one you have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 277
Posted By veganbikes

Zinn (https://zinncycles.com)(Lennard...

Zinn (https://zinncycles.com)(Lennard specializes in big and tall)
Bilenky (https://www.bilenky.com)
Rodriguez and Ericsson (https://www.rodbikes.com)
Firefly (https://fireflybicycles.com)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 236
Posted By veganbikes

I mean with the right gearing nothing really....

I mean with the right gearing nothing really. However if I know I am going to be on a ride that is super hilly I probably will take a geared bike because I have multiple bikes. I mean it is easy...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-17-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 348
Posted By veganbikes

How do you wash your Garmin? Do you use cold...

How do you wash your Garmin? Do you use cold rinse gentle cycle or heavy duty? Should I pre-rinse? Do I need to soak it first or will it do ok going straight in the washer?

It is great news that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-17-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 245
Posted By veganbikes

You might find a different case for your phone...

You might find a different case for your phone rough up the back of it and mount with a good strong epoxy that is rated for outdoor usage. That is what co-workers have done either for cases they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 213
Posted By veganbikes

Stuff like that happens all the time. It is those...

Stuff like that happens all the time. It is those little things you forget that cause the biggest headaches. Glad you got it sorted. I looked at the picture a couple times and double counted just to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,034
Posted By veganbikes

OK, so we should not wear helmets because some...

OK, so we should not wear helmets because some testing is slightly lacking. Really good logic.

You keep saying this data exists but yet you CANNOT prove it. It is not on me to find the data to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-16-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 277
Posted By veganbikes

It sounds like you are making excellent progress,...

It sounds like you are making excellent progress, treat yourself to something custom, have someone build it as you want it. Maybe you want wider tires or slacker head tube or something else like that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-16-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By veganbikes

What does she want or need? I don't know your...

What does she want or need? I don't know your wife but she would be the perfect person to ask about it!

For me personally it would be Ergon grips but I don't run flat bars without Ergon grips....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,034
Posted By veganbikes

VA tech has stepped in because they felt the CSPC...

VA tech has stepped in because they felt the CSPC tests weren't good enough though I am sure there are some manufacturers who don't test as well. However VA Tech creating better tests and rating...
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