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Forum: Commuting
04-29-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 346,050
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: 10
Views: 165
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: 14
Views: 277
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: 15
Views: 229
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: 30
Views: 377
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
04-29-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 790
Posted By veganbikes

Ahhh so you are just ignorant, OK fair enough,...

Ahhh so you are just ignorant, OK fair enough, ignorance is bliss. A class 1 and class 3 e-bike is a regulated bicycle with pedal assist only, it does not go above 28mph and if you are going above...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 113
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: 41
Views: 790
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: 41
Views: 790
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: 14
Views: 277
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: 30
Views: 377
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: 10
Views: 392
Posted By veganbikes

Generally FS is Full Suspension

Generally FS is Full Suspension
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 169
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: 207
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: 4,558
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: 10
Views: 165
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: 15
Views: 229
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: 41
Views: 790
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: 1,719
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: 249
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: 41
Views: 790
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: 143
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: 5
Views: 121
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: 5
Views: 121
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...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 99
Posted By veganbikes

If you know what you want there are tons of great...

If you know what you want there are tons of great customer builders who can get you something built to your needs. The problem with going for a potentially 24 year defunct company is getting support...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 293
Posted By veganbikes

I would caution on the REI numbers. I have seen...

I would caution on the REI numbers. I have seen some that are not correct in the past for various items. If the OEM doesn't list it I would be wary of non-tested numbers. 300lbs is going to be a bit...
Forum: Touring
04-27-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 641
Posted By veganbikes

Agreed! I have a Racktime I-Valo Tour rack on a...

Agreed! I have a Racktime I-Valo Tour rack on a bike and it is great and another Racktime tour rack (though not I-Valo) on another bike. They are great racks and the welding is fine but to my point...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-27-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 293
Posted By veganbikes

I love my Salsa Timberjack Ti but don't see a...

I love my Salsa Timberjack Ti but don't see a weight limit on their site other than their use common sense. Very vague and certainly would recommend going for a frameset in that case and make sure to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-27-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 209
Posted By veganbikes

If you want a beach cruiser with a nicer...

If you want a beach cruiser with a nicer conversion kit something like the Townie is basically that. It is not a very powerful bike not great on hills (compared to other e-bikes or better hill...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,474
Posted By veganbikes

I find the lower tier bikes are almost like the...

I find the lower tier bikes are almost like the slums in Brazil, brightly painted to take your attention away from the reality. Get the better bike that works better in the end you will care more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 935
Posted By veganbikes

So the reason they lack credibility is because...

So the reason they lack credibility is because you didn't look very hard or don't know how to search?

https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/tour-reviews/compass-bon-jon-pass-2018...
Forum: Touring
04-27-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 641
Posted By veganbikes

I feel like this was gone into not that long ago...

I feel like this was gone into not that long ago but Racktime is owned by Tubus but Racktime is their aluminum city rack (hence the different welds and look of inferior workmanship which is not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 117
Posted By veganbikes

"Rock Bros" is the ultimate knockoff not only did...

"Rock Bros" is the ultimate knockoff not only did they steal the outer design but they also stole the name from Crank Brothers.

Shimano pedals at least those bought from an authorized dealer are...
Forum: Fatbikes
04-27-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,976
Posted By veganbikes

The Pugsley is a much newer bike but one of the...

The Pugsley is a much newer bike but one of the earlier "major" production fat bikes. Steve Baker amongst others made some of the earliest fat bikes and rims on record.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 172
Posted By veganbikes

You will probably want to ask in the What It's...

You will probably want to ask in the What It's Worth sub-forum. You can ask the moderators to move the thread there. They have a lot of people in the Classic and Vintage WIW section, folks who know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 117
Posted By veganbikes

So they are knockoffs of knockoffs? They are...

So they are knockoffs of knockoffs? They are apparently going to kill the other knockoff brand Foo-ker which is a poorly stolen design from the known and well regarded Race Face Chesters. At least...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 370
Posted By veganbikes

Just get a new tire. If you have such a bike that...

Just get a new tire. If you have such a bike that is so cheap that even a really cheap $30 tire is a large amount of the bikes worth, then the tires on it are not worth repair and are likely to fail...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,719
Posted By veganbikes

Just FYI this is a thread that has been dormant...

Just FYI this is a thread that has been dormant since 2012 and it is also in the Singlespeed & Fixed Gear sub-forum. Welcome to the forums but note if you are posting look for currently active...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,987
Posted By veganbikes

If you are a no-name brand who cares. Heibei...

If you are a no-name brand who cares. Heibei Houzun trading Co. LTD (a cheap carbon bar seller on Alibaba and his 40 thieves) is not a name anyone would remember or care about and if there thing...
Forum: Touring
04-26-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 641
Posted By veganbikes

I do love Nitto, they make quality stuff no doubt...

I do love Nitto, they make quality stuff no doubt but Tubus all the way. They are a touring rack company they really care and understand touring through and through.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 256
Posted By veganbikes

The Crank generally will determine the spindle...

The Crank generally will determine the spindle length not the other way around but it sounds like maybe this is some sort of fat bike just guessing from the little info provided but in the end you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 196
Posted By veganbikes

Mix some isopropyl alcohol and a little Miracle...

Mix some isopropyl alcohol and a little Miracle Red and that will usually do pretty well at cleaning a frame without damage but will cut through grease and grime nicely. You can also use the pink...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-26-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 274
Posted By veganbikes

You cannot adapt any Shimano free hub to a...

You cannot adapt any Shimano free hub to a freewheel of any kind and Campagnolo doesn't make a 10 speed freewheel I think the max they did was a 7 speed like most manufacturers at the time. In the...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-26-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 306
Posted By veganbikes

Again you need to actually get involved in the...

Again you need to actually get involved in the forums. Find some active threads and make 5 posts one day and another 5 posts another day and then you will freely be able to post pictures everyone can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 205
Posted By veganbikes

A recumbent tadpole trike would be the best...

A recumbent tadpole trike would be the best solution. An upright trike is less stable and training wheels by and large are for parents who don't understand how to balance and force their kids into...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,334
Posted By veganbikes

Yes two or sometimes three locks and no not crazy...

Yes two or sometimes three locks and no not crazy at all. Couldn't be less crazy (at least on this issue) Making your bike less of a target and harder to steal means they will move on to the easier...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 244
Posted By veganbikes

If you do read the persons description of it it...

If you do read the persons description of it it is not a great description for even low torque. The actual cap is for preload but a cap that will deform is not ideal and the description made it sound...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,987
Posted By veganbikes

Nope not what I was saying. I was not talking...

Nope not what I was saying. I was not talking China or Jack Ma in terms of that analogy but Alibaba and his 40 thieves as a platform in like buying at that market. China is obviously a developed...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 346,050
Posted By veganbikes

I found a nail once that went though the tire and...

I found a nail once that went though the tire and was almost long enough to hit the rim. Beyond that it is usually cheap tools and straps of stuff worth picking up though loads of trash and...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,334
Posted By veganbikes

I go ABUS Bordo 6405 or 6500 generally as they...

I go ABUS Bordo 6405 or 6500 generally as they created the first folding locks and make some of the best still because they know how to temper and harden and join their locks to make them secure. I...
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