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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 72
Posted By veganbikes

You might be better off asking the mods to move...

You might be better off asking the mods to move this towards Classic and Vintage that is the ideal subforum for this.

Beyond that I cannot help I am not as well versed in vintage forks.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3,862
Views: 472,389
Posted By veganbikes

You will need to just google it. The data exists...

You will need to just google it. The data exists but I don't want to provide it you however a Buzzfeed person said that helmets will give you helmet hair and helmet hair is the number one killer.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3,862
Views: 472,389
Posted By veganbikes

So asphalt is significantly softer than rocks...

So asphalt is significantly softer than rocks now? You never answered that you keep harping on the everything. If that is all you have sure I wrote everything good job on reading comprehension. If...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3,862
Views: 472,389
Posted By veganbikes

I am not arguing on kids stopping cycling when...

I am not arguing on kids stopping cycling when they become adults I am saying it is not because of whatever nonsense you believe. I know many kids don't ride as adults but again nothing to do with...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3,862
Views: 472,389
Posted By veganbikes

Yes so is asphalt now significantly softer than...

Yes so is asphalt now significantly softer than rocks? I wasn't aware that had happened. Would love to see the peer reviewed study on that.

Nonsense? How is what I wrote nonsense. I get that you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 366
Posted By veganbikes

I am into more than just bikes but violence...

I am into more than just bikes but violence towards others for silly reasons like sport don't impress me and groups calling themselves "conservation" groups that are just interested in doing the same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 366
Posted By veganbikes

Shimano is known for junk they make Tourney and...

Shimano is known for junk they make Tourney and below Tourney, they also make nicer things. I won't get into a deep P&R about fishing but leave them alone let them live their own lives and you can...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3,862
Views: 472,389
Posted By veganbikes

I was not talking about youths not cycling but...

I was not talking about youths not cycling but youths stopping cycling maybe it wasn't clear but I am talking about youths becoming adults and stopping cycling.

So your piece of data is an online...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 185
Posted By veganbikes

I would run the widest tire you can. In terms of...

I would run the widest tire you can. In terms of running different tires you do whatever you want on that front. I would certainly run the more puncture protectant tire at the back since you put...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3,862
Views: 472,389
Posted By veganbikes

Unpaved ground can be quite hard (it can also be...

Unpaved ground can be quite hard (it can also be a bit softer but not some fluffy pillow to protect your head) and most people are not falling on animals or water and in the water such as for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3,862
Views: 472,389
Posted By veganbikes

You think American youth stop riding bicycles...

You think American youth stop riding bicycles because of safety? Have you seen some of these kids? A helmet is not going to stop kids from riding if they understand what a helmet is and why they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3,862
Views: 472,389
Posted By veganbikes

Everything out there is harder than your head....

Everything out there is harder than your head. Saying that you shouldn't wear a helmet because YOU personally feel that it sends a message to everyone that is not being sent is just silly. I guess...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 366
Posted By veganbikes

Never been to a Cabelas and have no intention to...

Never been to a Cabelas and have no intention to ever go there. I wouldn't doubt they are selling crap they seem like that sort of place most big box stores will sell BSOs or maybe some accessories...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 844
Posted By veganbikes

No it is the designation from Brooks, they have...

No it is the designation from Brooks, they have the C13, C15, C17 and C19. If my rear was that big I would have problems and I doubt I could use a carbon railed saddle or probably most any saddle at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,431
Posted By veganbikes

I can and I did because you made it crystal...

I can and I did because you made it crystal clear. Again if you wanted to talk about Trek you would have talked about Trek or in your case posted someone else's video about Trek. You on the other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 844
Posted By veganbikes

My carbon railed C13 (technically a 17 in width)...

My carbon railed C13 (technically a 17 in width) has supported my more ample rear for many years and is still going strong. It is installed on a Ritchey Classic post and was done properly with a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-14-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 124
Posted By veganbikes

It is a low initial cost e-moped with a lot of...

It is a low initial cost e-moped with a lot of no-name parts. The wheels are boat anchors and not able to be trued, the brakes are from some unknown company (but at least look to be hydraulic which...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-14-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,959
Posted By veganbikes

I stand corrected. Glad you are still here.

I stand corrected. Glad you are still here.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 335
Posted By veganbikes

It might be repairable I have never had to do so...

It might be repairable I have never had to do so or been inside one but maybe some tech kid could figure it out with some time and money however if the shifter is a newer shifter you might reach out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,431
Posted By veganbikes

I do as well, I think most of the posters in this...

I do as well, I think most of the posters in this thread know your intent. You don't post "Why I will never buy a TREK" and your only message is a video about L.A. that says "the greatest fraud" and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 132
Posted By veganbikes

The EasyFold is fantastic. Truly an excellent...

The EasyFold is fantastic. Truly an excellent rack most of the folks who had racks at my previous shop all had EasyFolds and they probably would have upgraded to EPOS had our owner not passed and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 524
Posted By veganbikes

I have never seen an aluminum Coda, I know they...

I have never seen an aluminum Coda, I know they did/do a threaded version at one point with Tourney but I have yet to see an aluminum Jamis Coda. They use aluminum parts on it but having worked at a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 461
Posted By veganbikes

I would leave the bike as is minus a full tune up...

I would leave the bike as is minus a full tune up to make sure everything is as safe as it can be on a bike like that and then ride it into the ground and dispose of it as it was designed for. During...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,431
Posted By veganbikes

It was. That was the whole idea of the post. It...

It was. That was the whole idea of the post. It is fine, people love to talk L.A. because he will whip up a storm of conversation. This had nothing really to do with Trek or anything it was designed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 180
Posted By veganbikes

For 9 speed and below generally everything was...

For 9 speed and below generally everything was compatible (minus a few oddballs like some of the 74xx DA stuff) so you should be fine. It is all indexed. To get friction you would need thumb,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 132
Posted By veganbikes

Hollywood is not a rack I would recommend, they...

Hollywood is not a rack I would recommend, they are cheap for a reason. The do tend to rust quickly and aren't as secure as I would like. Probably would hold your bike and better than Allen but not...
Forum: BMX
04-13-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 904
Posted By veganbikes

It is a zombie thread but this exists and is...

It is a zombie thread but this exists and is pretty neat:
https://www.wethepeoplebmx.de/bikes/swamp-master
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,959
Posted By veganbikes

Just FYI this thread is from 2006 so the OP is...

Just FYI this thread is from 2006 so the OP is long gone. However 79pmooney had good advice. You could also reach out to Phil Wood who does make Campag compatible lockings they might know. Also you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 524
Posted By veganbikes

Just FYI the Jamis Coda is a steel bike and has...

Just FYI the Jamis Coda is a steel bike and has been a steel bike I think throughout history. The Allegro is the aluminum hybrid they make similar to the Coda.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 214
Posted By veganbikes

I rode single speeds for a long time before I...

I rode single speeds for a long time before I learned gear shifting and I still ride single speeds and fixed gears to this day. In the case of a kids bike I generally wouldn't put much towards it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By veganbikes

In situations like this always go to. your local...

In situations like this always go to. your local shop and have them measure or confirm measurements, they probably also have a seatpost in stock or can get one pretty easily and help install.

We...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 129
Posted By veganbikes

You can tell what size it is by using a measuring...

You can tell what size it is by using a measuring tape it will give you accurate sizing and help way more than a serial number which usually doesn't have that info and if it does have data encoded it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 221
Posted By veganbikes

We have no idea how big or small you are but I...

We have no idea how big or small you are but I would look at the Specialized Como SL or Vado SL which will get you electric, reasonably lightweight and full sized wheels. Add in a nice rack like the...
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 381
Posted By veganbikes

I recommend a handbuilt wheel from a known...

I recommend a handbuilt wheel from a known trusted wheel builder and tell them what you want, what you are doing, what you are carrying...and have them help select something for you. I have never...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 182
Posted By veganbikes

I use Shimano MTB shoes and like them quite a...

I use Shimano MTB shoes and like them quite a bit. I guess they could be just a hair or two wider but overall I have had them for years and they are great. For pure flat shoes I have a pair of Crank...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-13-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 532
Posted By veganbikes

You don't have to even strain for anything, just...

You don't have to even strain for anything, just get a Thule EasyFold or their new one or the Yakima or Küat rack with the ramp and just use the walk assist feature which most of the quality e-bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 889
Posted By veganbikes

You do know that there are plenty of companies...

You do know that there are plenty of companies that make quality built e-bikes that aren't rebranded. Bosch is one that comes to mind frequently though I am sure there are some that get rebranded...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,467
Posted By veganbikes

If you look carefully at the bike the crack was...

If you look carefully at the bike the crack was actually some hidden carbon fiber that asploded. It would be tough to see on your phones or on lesser monitors but if you blow it up right you can see...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 293
Posted By veganbikes

Never heard of them but like I say every single...

Never heard of them but like I say every single time, DON'T BUY FROM THEM. If you have a doubt there is nothing that will change that or should change that for you. I wouldn't want to give money...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 192
Posted By veganbikes

Shimano is not known for their want to have...

Shimano is not known for their want to have things compatible but you could say that about a lot of companies. The real thing is they aren't looking at these odd combinations because they don't see a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,431
Posted By veganbikes

Agreed there. He was a total a-hole and very...

Agreed there. He was a total a-hole and very aggressive. The whole period of time was quite suspect lots of bad things going on. It is a real shame what L.A. did to everyone to the sport but he did...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,431
Posted By veganbikes

I am saying doping is wrong but it's not true?...

I am saying doping is wrong but it's not true? OK, I find it to be wrong but I guess you find it to be OK yet you have an issue with it or something. I cannot get a read on you here.

Yes I am...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-12-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 532
Posted By veganbikes

If you are looking at the C380 it will be belt...

If you are looking at the C380 it will be belt and if you are going IGH not having a belt is a non-starter for me. I don't care if the rest of the bike was exactly how I would spec it down to the T...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,431
Posted By veganbikes

It is rare but the shop is really cool. Say what...

It is rare but the shop is really cool. Say what you want about the guy he built a very neat bike shop. The shop also sold Cannondale at one point I don't know if they still do. I don't love Trek or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,431
Posted By veganbikes

I am not saying it was OK I am saying. those...

I am not saying it was OK I am saying. those people thought it was OK at the time. You will notice he won 7 times, stripped or not he at that time was declared the winner amongst a peloton of dopers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 889
Posted By veganbikes

So exactly what is the question here? Are...

So exactly what is the question here? Are companies selling products that people are buying? Yes they are selling products and they are products people are buying. It is amazing how they aren't still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,431
Posted By veganbikes

Wait are you calling me a Trek apologist?...

Wait are you calling me a Trek apologist? Seriously? The first part of what you quoted from me was "I dislike Trek" and if you read what I actually wrote you would have seen I am not standing up for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 405
Posted By veganbikes

I would have, if I had to post, put it in general...

I would have, if I had to post, put it in general cycling.

It is a slight problem...really only a problem if you don't buy from authorized dealers and continue feeding the fake and knockoff...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 192
Posted By veganbikes

I am running Magura MT4 FMs on my bike and so far...

I am running Magura MT4 FMs on my bike and so far like them but I like Magura. They had a brief batch that was maybe less than ready to go but they warrantied them and everything is fine now. They do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 297
Posted By veganbikes

Yes the 8100 will work fine. Use torque wrenches...

Yes the 8100 will work fine. Use torque wrenches and never let some random "mate" touch the bike take it to a professional. A lot of brake levers especially mountain biking might be set up looser...
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