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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,287
Posted By veganbikes

Blueteeth felt nice the couple times it worked...

Blueteeth felt nice the couple times it worked for me (though that could be my placement of the WU111) but the synchro-shfit blew up my front derailleur at the start of a long ride as it shifted me...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-30-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 144
Posted By veganbikes

This is the original thread with the same info...

This is the original thread with the same info you can ask the moderators to combine them as posting the same thing over and over is not kosher on forums:...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-30-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By veganbikes

I think you might get it to work but I would...

I think you might get it to work but I would double check with Campy and confirm just to make 100% sure.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 172
Posted By veganbikes

So it is a stationary bike that is fully...

So it is a stationary bike that is fully adjustable so what your fitter will do is set the fit bike up to your current bike settings and adjust from there.

This is what is looks like (with a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,883
Posted By veganbikes

4 bikes eeek! I almost have that in E-bikes and...

4 bikes eeek! I almost have that in E-bikes and then another 10 or so regular bikes. I have a potentially full set up minus wheels for another Vado SL which got taken apart when my boss got his new...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 189
Posted By veganbikes

My recommendations are really not going to change...

My recommendations are really not going to change much. If you want to avoid a startup then Bosch is the way to go, they have been around since the 1880s granted not all doing e-bike motors but they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,022
Posted By veganbikes

A stem with a higher angle is not a bad thing I...

A stem with a higher angle is not a bad thing I use them and not qualms about using them but buying a bike that is an ill fit out of the gate probably either a good bike to strip and sell the frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 114
Posted By veganbikes

HAHAHAHA, sorry but you cannot really get in...

HAHAHAHA, sorry but you cannot really get in touch with Hadley easily, they are not a company that really wants to be contacted they don't have a website and maybe someone knows a phone number but I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 403
Posted By veganbikes

I have stuck with 6 bolts for years. I don't...

I have stuck with 6 bolts for years. I don't actually have an CLD stuff yet and no issues. Though did have an minor issue where the bike initially came with CLDs and had a magnet that was mounted on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 245
Posted By veganbikes

Go for your local shop, they will appreciate it,...

Go for your local shop, they will appreciate it, he will appreciate it and you will have gotten an excellent gift.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 172
Posted By veganbikes

Precisely! It can do wonders for your comfort on...

Precisely! It can do wonders for your comfort on the bike and for dealing with pain off the bike. You want to find someone who does dynamic fit meaning they have you on a bike they can adjust in real...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 172
Posted By veganbikes

That could still have a lot to do with position...

That could still have a lot to do with position and fit on the bike and is still worth getting a fit over. You could also try some stretching which may help a bit.

The only reason for the Trek is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 189
Posted By veganbikes

Both are a going to be more difficult without...

Both are a going to be more difficult without assist. The problem is they are hub drives so all that weight of the motor is placed in something you need to rotate and rotational weight is the worst...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 172
Posted By veganbikes

Sirrus X 4.0 would be my go to I love the color...

Sirrus X 4.0 would be my go to I love the color which has zero bearing on anything but more importantly it is standard thru-axle wheels both front and rear. That means upgrading is easier rather than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 326
Posted By veganbikes

I will preface this all with I generally bleed...

I will preface this all with I generally bleed Shimano Blue and love Shimano a lot.

SRAM AXS is generally great at least function wise (my set up has been a bit wonky but that is not all on SRAM)....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,745
Posted By veganbikes

That is the problem there are people that cannot...

That is the problem there are people that cannot do that and are conflating actual e-bikes which require you to pedal with the e-mopeds with throttles and the problem with that is in general most...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 265
Posted By veganbikes

You might ask to get this moved to the E-bike...

You might ask to get this moved to the E-bike subsection there are people with some Bafang knowledge.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,828
Posted By veganbikes

I do love my Garmin Varia eRTL615. I was...

I do love my Garmin Varia eRTL615. I was initially looking at it for just the radar and add another rear light but the light on it is so excellent I don't think I will. I will admit currently for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By veganbikes

1/8 Izumi Super Toughness. Lasts a long time and...

1/8 Izumi Super Toughness. Lasts a long time and looks really good.

I have also run the D.I.D. Track Racing Pro and also a Miche chain and I think I have a X1 chain or whatever the top end KMC...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,745
Posted By veganbikes

So beyond bringing up "L.A." for zero reason then...

So beyond bringing up "L.A." for zero reason then to generate controversy, and mentioning kids being problems what's the problem? Someone doing illegal things is always problematic especially when...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 173
Posted By veganbikes

I gotcha sometimes that memory is hard to shake I...

I gotcha sometimes that memory is hard to shake I remember when I saw a Mosh BMX bike again after getting rid of mine as a kid and getting a new bike that I didn't care for much but I still couldn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 266
Posted By veganbikes

Those are tools I wouldn't buy there are so many...

Those are tools I wouldn't buy there are so many other tools I would rather have. As others have said it is a one and done situation and I would have my local frame builder or shop do it if it wasn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 326
Posted By veganbikes

So Di2 is doable but you will have to find older...

So Di2 is doable but you will have to find older 11 speed stuff to make it work with rim brakes. In the end while Iove love love Di2 like truly love it I would rather keep that bike as is and buy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 999
Posted By veganbikes

So you have come to a bicycle forum to help build...

So you have come to a bicycle forum to help build a motorcycle or kill yourself? I am baffled? If you need help

Please dial 988 if you need help there are people there to help you.

If you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By veganbikes

I would ride the bike as you want to set it up...

I would ride the bike as you want to set it up before swapping saddles. However I might ride it as is first and adjust it first and then decide to make changes. That will make things better for you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 175
Posted By veganbikes

I would ask in the Classic and Vintage Subforum....

I would ask in the Classic and Vintage Subforum. you can ask the moderators to move it there. There are some super knowledgeable Schwinn and Paramounties over there. Plus once you get to those 10...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 300
Posted By veganbikes

The whole idea is to make sure you aren't a...

The whole idea is to make sure you aren't a spammer. The idea of getting 5 posts and 5 posts the next day is multi fold. One it help prevent massive spam attacks but also hopefully encourages you to...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 346,802
Posted By veganbikes

Ouch! Did you at least make sure the bolt...

Ouch!

Did you at least make sure the bolt was torqued to spec? LOLOLOLOL
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 310
Posted By veganbikes

I get it from factual information of when 7 speed...

I get it from factual information of when 7 speed components came out and where they are now. They started at Dura Ace and XT and are now at the absolute bottom

Tourney of a long time ago was much...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 363
Posted By veganbikes

No just insoles in general, if used you are...

No just insoles in general, if used you are compressing them overtime so they will not be as good as they are from day one. Certainly yes some will hold up better but I have yet to have an insole...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 618
Posted By veganbikes

They are I have two sets and they weigh nearly...

They are I have two sets and they weigh nearly nothing (I remember my first pair and pulling out the rear caliper and thinking "oh crap they forgot the caliper" and then hearing it move and was like...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,332
Posted By veganbikes

Yes the components are a known quantity but they...

Yes the components are a known quantity but they are also manufactured and there is plenty of variations in manufacturing plus adding in unweighed pedals and unweighed tubeless set up and not knowing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By veganbikes

First off what have you done to adjust your...

First off what have you done to adjust your saddle to work for you? Is the height correct, the fore and aft positioning correct, the tilt? How long have you ridden on it properly adjusted? Those are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,745
Posted By veganbikes

I haven't but yes human beings can be a problem...

I haven't but yes human beings can be a problem on all sorts of different bikes including non-electric stuff and bike adjacent stuff like e-mopeds. Bikeshare stuff is problematic in it's own right...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,745
Posted By veganbikes

ebikes are just bikes that will give you some...

ebikes are just bikes that will give you some assistance while you are pedaling and only while pedaling. You might be confusing them with e-mopeds which may have pedals but also use a throttle to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 363
Posted By veganbikes

They do wear out. It is not a bad idea to replace...

They do wear out. It is not a bad idea to replace if you feel they aren't giving you good support. They aren't super expensive you are buying them every few years or more especially if you are more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,332
Posted By veganbikes

This is a joke right? A manufacturer builds bikes...

This is a joke right? A manufacturer builds bikes in a factory overseas and the weight is possibly slightly off but it wasn't measured by Trek for you and then the time it was measured was with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 737
Posted By veganbikes

Generally FS is Full Suspension

Generally FS is Full Suspension
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 356
Posted By veganbikes

Once the bike is clean Bike Lust is great stuff....

Once the bike is clean Bike Lust is great stuff. For cleaning mix isopropyl alcohol and Rock 'n' Roll Miracle Red and you have a great cleaner.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-28-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 304
Posted By veganbikes

It's not real it is just stirring up the pot....

It's not real it is just stirring up the pot. Usually it is more harmless pictures of bikes he probably owns that he thinks people will think are goofy.

Politics belongs in the P&R section.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,712
Posted By veganbikes

Sorry grant40 that is not happening. There is not...

Sorry grant40 that is not happening. There is not a bunch of people riding "supple" gravel bikes who used to ride FG/SS bikes and are now trashing them. There will be people who will change their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 310
Posted By veganbikes

Either will work 7 speed stuff is quite old...

Either will work 7 speed stuff is quite old school and if it is more modern I would be careful putting money towards it as the 7 speed era was in the late 80s early 90s.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 618
Posted By veganbikes

Like it was said above it will work but you don't...

Like it was said above it will work but you don't have the release. If you want to upgrade calipers significantly go with eeBrakes from Cane Creek, the finest rim brakes out there at the moment. If...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,745
Posted By veganbikes

Please do not flash white lights anywhere. Please...

Please do not flash white lights anywhere. Please keep everyone safe. A light is fine but a flashing white light is actively dangerous. Having to literally close one eye and look away from what is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,779
Posted By veganbikes

Scrodzilla is gone purely from here for other...

Scrodzilla is gone purely from here for other reasons though his business, Retrogression, is still running just fine and still pretty much only selling fixed gear and single speed stuff (he and his...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By veganbikes

Just FYI this thread never got active and is a...

Just FYI this thread never got active and is a year old.

Caloi is sort of like Schwinn in Brazil (and in fact they are owned by PON Holdings who also now own Schwinn as well). Acera is at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,745
Posted By veganbikes

Instead of getting involved with the forum you...

Instead of getting involved with the forum you decided to just bump your own thread. Not a good start the whole point of this forum is to talk about bikes not to bump your own threads.

Yes a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 173
Posted By veganbikes

Tektro brakes would be linear pull brakes along...

Tektro brakes would be linear pull brakes along with Shimano's V-brakes and those are all a long pull whereas STI levers or similar are short pull. You can find short pull linear pull brakes Tektro...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 165
Posted By veganbikes

It sounds like the wheel is shot. the races are...

It sounds like the wheel is shot. the races are probably destroyed from a long time of issues that probably came with the bike.

The rim might be out of true but you probably need an entire wheel....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 165
Posted By veganbikes

Curious what you replaced the rear wheel with? It...

Curious what you replaced the rear wheel with? It could be the new wheel is also not true or you replaced some of the worn out parts but there are still worn out parts. The frame could be damaged or...
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