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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 273
Posted By veganbikes

Would generally not recommend a Trek over much...

Would generally not recommend a Trek over much but over a modern Schwinn 100%
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 203
Posted By veganbikes

I have done research this is a bike forum I have...

I have done research this is a bike forum I have been on for a while, it was never a motorcycle forum. I also have seen enough homebrew kits slapped onto a bicycle not meant to be a a motorcycle and...
Forum: Touring
05-09-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 178
Posted By veganbikes

P.18 with a Rohloff on the back plenty of gearing...

P.18 with a Rohloff on the back plenty of gearing to get you anywhere. Not quite the 12 speed cassette DD3 hub with a P.18 and a fat bike front derailleur or offset with a 2x set up on the outside of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 90
Posted By veganbikes

Also I don't recall Nexus doing Di2 that would be...

Also I don't recall Nexus doing Di2 that would be Alfine but unfortunately as Dan Burkhart said it is not convertible. However roller brakes work well and di2 is awesome so would be a cool bike or if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 112
Posted By veganbikes

It won't matter unless they have the same set up...

It won't matter unless they have the same set up it won't help you. Different rim widths and pressures can lead to different actual measured widths. In the end it may be a bit too wide and tall...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By veganbikes

You might reach out to SR Suntour and they might...

You might reach out to SR Suntour and they might have some options. Generally most of those will need some grease and that might help a little. Otherwise I would just leave it and save your money...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 611
Posted By veganbikes

I have a Garmin radar light and love it so far....

I have a Garmin radar light and love it so far. Maybe the radar is a little less useful in an urban environment but the light is awesome and overall I have no real complaints about it my only issue...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-09-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By veganbikes

I think most places would probably be pretty cool...

I think most places would probably be pretty cool with it or don't mention and ask for forgiveness if needed. I generally just bring stuff in and so long as you are nice and friendly and especially...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 207
Posted By veganbikes

Woah had never heard of a Regina valve (or stored...

Woah had never heard of a Regina valve (or stored it in the way back file cabinet I lost the key to years ago)...learn something new every day. Go Hondo6 to the valve victor go the spoils : )

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 185
Posted By veganbikes

Unfortunately at the low end like that you won't...

Unfortunately at the low end like that you won't find anything with good suspension. Good suspension usually will cost $300-1500. However you could consider a Kinekt Seatpost for your current ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 284
Posted By veganbikes

I might look more to say Zinn Cycles like the...

I might look more to say Zinn Cycles like the Clydesdale brand he makes (or someone makes for him that he designs). Being 380+ requires a lot more out of a frame and components and Zinn understands...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 177
Posted By veganbikes

Have you reached out to White Industries? I would...

Have you reached out to White Industries? I would let them know first. I haven't had to deal with warranty with them yet but they are fantastic to deal with in general and I think bearings that have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 117
Posted By veganbikes

I was about to say hold up plenty of 1/8...

I was about to say hold up plenty of 1/8 chainrings out there but then decided let me make sure that the crank isn't something French like 50.4 and of course it is 50.4. You should be fine with a 1/8...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-09-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By veganbikes

Not really unless you want to start mountain...

Not really unless you want to start mountain biking or you want something with some better shifting and braking and maybe less weight.

If you want something to absorb and dampen vibrations I would...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 263
Posted By veganbikes

Tons of ideas. Usually I will bring some...

Tons of ideas. Usually I will bring some leftovers and either heat them up or eat them cold. There are tons of neat bento boxes and insulated food containers for soups and other hot dishes. I...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-08-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By veganbikes

It is not a beach cruiser it is a just a mountain...

It is not a beach cruiser it is a just a mountain hybrid with heavy suspension parts. It will do fine on light trails.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-08-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,632
Posted By veganbikes

You just have to confirm the axle spacing is...

You just have to confirm the axle spacing is correct and the free hub is correct. However f I am going Alpinist wheels I think I would probably be looking at something much higher end maybe even a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By veganbikes

First off Vanilla and plain are two very...

First off Vanilla and plain are two very different things. Vanilla is actually a quite complex flavor and a very delicious one if I might add. There are a lot of different places that grow vanilla...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 207
Posted By veganbikes

That sure looks like a presta valve I know the...

That sure looks like a presta valve I know the odd ball thingy inside is throwing things off but I just cannot see it being anything else. I know a Dunlop/Woods valve is semi similar but you know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 448
Posted By veganbikes

I will hope your name is related to Billy Idol....

I will hope your name is related to Billy Idol. The brand actually could be important more important which model so we know what crank we are dealing with. I have a feeling since you posted the brand...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 203
Posted By veganbikes

No it was clear that is why I said what was said....

No it was clear that is why I said what was said. Generally though if things are misaligned so poorly it is probably because the wrong parts are being used it could be you have the wrong hub or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,612
Posted By veganbikes

Thanks : ) I mean yes and no cede is give...

Thanks : )

I mean yes and no cede is give up territory so my usage was not far off. I could use concede as well but I did intend cede in that sense. I guess one could argue that cede is maybe...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By veganbikes

The question is what is wrong with your current...

The question is what is wrong with your current fork? If nothing keep riding. If something needs to be fixed take it to your local shop and ask them if they have solutions or they can also measure...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 84
Posted By veganbikes

Do some measuring and you will know. If the rigid...

Do some measuring and you will know. If the rigid fork is suspension corrected and the A2C is the same or very close you will be potentially fine assuming both forks have the same taper and such but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,612
Posted By veganbikes

Schwinn and Raleigh are very much different...

Schwinn and Raleigh are very much different companies now and the Raleigh twenty is quite old and I don't recall any newer ones but yes I did mention Giant in my earlier post though did miss Bianchi...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 203
Posted By veganbikes

This is a bicycle forum. I think you maybe want a...

This is a bicycle forum. I think you maybe want a motorcycle forum,
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,612
Posted By veganbikes

Nope did not say that Ron, sorry. I never said my...

Nope did not say that Ron, sorry. I never said my understanding stems from major manufacturers but thanks for playing all of our contests will get the home game. My knowledge of folding bikes comes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 109
Posted By veganbikes

Still rather curious what tape and are we sure it...

Still rather curious what tape and are we sure it leaked from the tape. I don't have photos or video so I am going by what you said but have had some tires leak usually at the bead which is close to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 109
Posted By veganbikes

Ahhh makes sense it is probably going to be more...

Ahhh makes sense it is probably going to be more specific to their rims would be my best guess. Maybe someone at the local Trek store might have tried it elsewhere?

Curious what the issues were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,612
Posted By veganbikes

Fair dinkum but titanium is more of a frame...

Fair dinkum but titanium is more of a frame material and Salsa and other QBP brands have/had titanium in their line up. Lynskey, Litespeed, Moots and other also sell them quite extensively.
Forum: Commuting
05-07-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 785
Posted By veganbikes

I would get good puncture protectant tires as...

I would get good puncture protectant tires as wide as you can, then get the appropriate sized Tannus Armour liner it is a foam surround to your tube rather than a harder rubber liner which can abrade...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 109
Posted By veganbikes

You could probably use just about any tubeless...

You could probably use just about any tubeless rim tape on whatever rim you would just need to get the correct size for your rim. That is determined by the inner width of the rim.

I generally go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 368
Posted By veganbikes

Again at Liverpool@1 just go with Gevenale. I...

Again at Liverpool@1 just go with Gevenale. I linked to the ones you would want above. They work really well and my only minor complaint which others may not have is because they are using Tektro...
Forum: Touring
05-07-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 572
Posted By veganbikes

Peter White and Bill Mould would be two people I...

Peter White and Bill Mould would be two people I could recommend highly. Sugar Wheel Works generally gets good reviews as well and I have had some great wheels from Astral. Of course I have also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 188
Posted By veganbikes

You might ask some folks on the Tandem subforum...

You might ask some folks on the Tandem subforum they might know. Personally I would get a proper wheel built, it will cost money but will lead you to a stronger wheel and longer lasting set up, plus...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 142
Posted By veganbikes

All you need to convert to 9 speed in that set up...

All you need to convert to 9 speed in that set up is chain, cassette and a shifter. Beyond that you don't need to replace anything. I have run a 7 speed XT derailleur as 9 speed and am currently...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 364
Posted By veganbikes

Please do that (minus the bed part though I have...

Please do that (minus the bed part though I have a friend who has a bike he built with Campy 50th Anniversary that he has very near his bed but he also has bikes and parts everywhere around his...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 315
Posted By veganbikes

That is a weird one. Not a lot of people doing...

That is a weird one. Not a lot of people doing 141QR. The only ones I have seen in real life were Trek as I have a friend who has that. It seems strange a folding bike would use that as generally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,812
Posted By veganbikes

I leave my trash can lids as trash can lids. Jars...

I leave my trash can lids as trash can lids. Jars are cool but I would worry about glass breakage...LOLOLOL
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,612
Posted By veganbikes

No I get them. I think people enjoy using them...

No I get them. I think people enjoy using them beyond their normal usage and that is fine but I do understand the reason and purpose for a folding bike. If there were a huge advantage to smaller...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,812
Posted By veganbikes

Captured a photo of the evening from our secret...

Captured a photo of the evening from our secret drones above Indy's house:
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PvDck0P7IX8/sddefault.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 183
Posted By veganbikes

If you are doing a disc brake at the front you do...

If you are doing a disc brake at the front you do want more spokes. I would stick with 24h if you are doing disc brakes. There is a lot more going into the hub and the spokes with disc brakes so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,106
Posted By veganbikes

There is nothing wrong with waxing and nothing...

There is nothing wrong with waxing and nothing wrong with proper cleaning and lubrication. Both are good and have their benefits and drawbacks. You have to choose for yourself. Give waxing a try. You...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 603
Posted By veganbikes

Don't use Mr. Tuffys use a foam liner like Tannus...

Don't use Mr. Tuffys use a foam liner like Tannus or a more puncture proof tire or just try to avoid road detritus and keep your tires properly inflated and carry a good tube.

In terms of patches...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 364
Posted By veganbikes

The biggest question is why don't you like your...

The biggest question is why don't you like your bike? Bikes only belong outside while riding them. You need new tires and possibly other parts or more maintenance. There is really no real situation...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 368
Posted By veganbikes

I would keep the ones you have if they aren't...

I would keep the ones you have if they aren't broken but if you want something different Gevenalle is the way to go: https://www.gevenalle.com/product/om/
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-06-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By veganbikes

4 months that is not unheard of and not...

4 months that is not unheard of and not necessarily their fault. We have had similar companies to Magnum do the same and drag out the process and you have to really keep on top of them which can be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 315
Posted By veganbikes

I am doubting your bike is a 12x142 thru-axle...

I am doubting your bike is a 12x142 thru-axle especially being that it is using 7 speed. In the end I wouldn't put money towards a new wheel for that bike. Get the bike you want that has the parts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 215
Posted By veganbikes

So if you have spacers to run larger rotors you...

So if you have spacers to run larger rotors you will want longer bolts unless the spacer bolts into the frame and the brake goes into the spacer (rather than a pure pass through)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 765
Posted By veganbikes

Assuming you own "your property", have you...

Assuming you own "your property", have you checked the property lines and confirmed that the bike is locked up within only your property lines?
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