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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By veganbikes

I got some CeramicSpeed pulleys (normal size) at...

I got some CeramicSpeed pulleys (normal size) at a discount and was going to hold on to them and sell them at some point and then decided to install them but I had a little wheel issue that I put on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 82
Posted By veganbikes

aggiegrads had a lovely thread a little while ago...

aggiegrads had a lovely thread a little while ago and made some useful posts on comparing Hex Wrenches:
https://www.bikeforums.net/21879947-post1.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/21880578-post9.html...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 392
Posted By veganbikes

If it is a decent bike then maybe putting money...

If it is a decent bike then maybe putting money towards it to keep it going isn't bad but if the new fork is going to cost as much as the bike new then probably not a good purchase. The steel fork...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 392
Posted By veganbikes

Low travel forks. unless pretty lightweight. are...

Low travel forks. unless pretty lightweight. are silly. With wider tires and carbon forks and even better a nice steel or titanium frame you don't really need that suspension for a hybrid and if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By veganbikes

Cleaning your drivetrain is quite important Yes...

Cleaning your drivetrain is quite important Yes sometimes things are worn out that is not uncommon but if you keep up on cleaning and lubrication everything will last longer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 317
Posted By veganbikes

Not showing off at all at least on my front. It...

Not showing off at all at least on my front. It is more engagement and more engagement usually will equal a louder hub. I did it on my touring bike because I really liked Paul and Industry Nine and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By veganbikes

Cleaning a bike shouldn't cause rust and if it...

Cleaning a bike shouldn't cause rust and if it does right away then that is not a bike I would want to ride. Leaving mud can cause rust but in the end cleaning doesn't do that it will help prevent it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 187
Posted By veganbikes

I mean if my only option was KHS maybe teh Grit...

I mean if my only option was KHS maybe teh Grit 440 might be the one I guess but never been a huge KHS fan. If it were Specialized probably a Sirrus 3.0 or higher. Certainly would do my best to avoid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,482
Posted By veganbikes

Ok gotcha. I would at least give them a call and...

Ok gotcha. I would at least give them a call and let them know you are having problems so they are aware so when you can make it down they know and can let SRAM know and such. It will make sure they...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-31-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,003
Posted By veganbikes

BH has left the U.S. completely, they have ceased...

BH has left the U.S. completely, they have ceased to be. There is the european wing but if you are U.S. based I could not reccomend them at all as support is nil.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,884
Posted By veganbikes

Do just that, it will be fine.👍[/QUOTE] Keep in...

Do just that, it will be fine.👍[/QUOTE]
Keep in mind this is a thread from 2021! I am sure by this point someone has figured out their bike issues. Hope you get involved in the many currently active...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,482
Posted By veganbikes

I am curious if you have taken it back to the...

I am curious if you have taken it back to the shop where you purchased it and had them run diagnostics and see what is going on. It seems like an odd problem possibly a warranty issue or just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 620
Posted By veganbikes

The bike could be the factor here because it is a...

The bike could be the factor here because it is a bigger heavier cargo bike it will be harder to learn on. The longer wheelbase adds stability to a point but can kind of wag a bit more if not ready...
Forum: BMX
05-30-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 144
Posted By veganbikes

I will put in a plug for Laird Frames. I have no...

I will put in a plug for Laird Frames. I have no relation and get nothing from them but have considered one of his frames they are custom made and super cheap considering
https://www.lairdframe.com...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 487
Posted By veganbikes

I know maybe in some cases I have been harsh but...

I know maybe in some cases I have been harsh but I am genuinely curious here why the need for the original MSRP from back in the day?

If you do want that I bet there are quite a few folks in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,482
Posted By veganbikes

Not yet my road bike is Di2 from 2015 and is...

Not yet my road bike is Di2 from 2015 and is still going strong. I have two e-bikes both with electronic shifting as well and no issues there (at least not electronically I have a shift adjustment...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 284
Posted By veganbikes

For a touring bike generally it is a mix of stuff...

For a touring bike generally it is a mix of stuff because nobody really makes a dedicated touring groupset anymore. What would that look like and make the most people happy? For me it would be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 487
Posted By veganbikes

They have a following, if the bike fits you and...

They have a following, if the bike fits you and you want it go for it, it is your money. If the question next is going to be what if I had warehouse of these bikes in boxes yada yada yada then it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 284
Posted By veganbikes

Why? Like I said you can get the same gears in a...

Why? Like I said you can get the same gears in a 2x11 that you might get in a 3x9 so why the extra gear you don't need? I would get if there was a significant advantage and you would be missing out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 597
Posted By veganbikes

So how did I miss the point if what I said was...

So how did I miss the point if what I said was obvious.

You posted on a bike forum about bikes and you got a response about bikes and you are now claiming a lecture or snarky truisms because they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 284
Posted By veganbikes

So if range is the thing then figure out the gear...

So if range is the thing then figure out the gear ratio you want and you can get that from a double most likely. Keep in mind triples are fine but a lot of those gears are going to be duplicates so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,066
Posted By veganbikes

So why not call them degens (from up country)...

So why not call them degens (from up country) (https://letterkenny.fandom.com/wiki/Degens) why invoke punk?


Ok so a small group of randos is not a large segment of society. Annoying but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 597
Posted By veganbikes

Sorry just reading your post about buying a bike...

Sorry just reading your post about buying a bike that was the wrong size for you because it was a cheap bike (or at least that is why I got from it is why I said what I said. I guess I got confused...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,482
Posted By veganbikes

I believe so. Yeah super amazing but Lael is an...

I believe so. Yeah super amazing but Lael is an absolute beast. There is probably nothing she cannot do in terms of cycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 284
Posted By veganbikes

Why a triple 11? What is the actual gear ratios...

Why a triple 11? What is the actual gear ratios you are trying to accomplish and how can you not accomplish them with a 2x11? That would be the big question. Everything you want to do is possible but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,066
Posted By veganbikes

Maybe so maybe not. In any cases baseless...

Maybe so maybe not.
In any cases baseless claims are not needed here and that poster is well known for that. This is a bike forum and they are actively opposing cycling. Not a good thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,009
Posted By veganbikes

A lower end bike in a box is a lower end bike in...

A lower end bike in a box is a lower end bike in a box no matter what year. It may have a tiny bit of value more because it is N.I.B. but I would much rather have the brand new current model year...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-30-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,003
Posted By veganbikes

Finding a "class 2" e-moped is easy enough, if...

Finding a "class 2" e-moped is easy enough, if the person is moving forward but not pedaling it is an e-moped easy to distinguish. What is tough is actual e-bikes which are class 1 or class 3 which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,482
Posted By veganbikes

Agreed. Lael Wilcox is trying to beat the...

Agreed.

Lael Wilcox is trying to beat the record for an around the world trip and guess what she is using SRAM Red AXS for her world record trip....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,066
Posted By veganbikes

As someone who has listened to punk music for a...

As someone who has listened to punk music for a large portion of their life please refrain from your inaccurate baseless claims! Punks don't do stupid things people who don't use their brains do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 597
Posted By veganbikes

No not really. I wouldn't want a bike that...

No not really. I wouldn't want a bike that doesn't fit simply because the price seems slightly good. I don't see any upsides to a poorly fitting bike. The only reason I would want to ride something...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By veganbikes

For rotors and pads soak them in isopropyl...

For rotors and pads soak them in isopropyl alcohol and burn them in safe controlled area and maybe they will still be ok but more than likely you might need new pads and rotors. If you have a folding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 256
Posted By veganbikes

I would go to your local shop and test ride some...

I would go to your local shop and test ride some stuff. However the discomfort has nothing to do with a particular bike or saddle or anything really it is all about your fit on the bike and if it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,482
Posted By veganbikes

I mean my electric shifting has generally been...

I mean my electric shifting has generally been set and forget same thing with hydraulic disc brakes. No cables to fray or get gummed up or replace. My Di2 system from 2015 still works today and aside...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By veganbikes

No not at all. Though I guess I do dabble in food...

No not at all. Though I guess I do dabble in food science with that chocolate chip cookie that never goes bad.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,183
Posted By veganbikes

I don't ever want a narrower tire on any of my...

I don't ever want a narrower tire on any of my bikes, in fact most of my bikes I would want to go a little wider if I could. For the average rider there is really no real drawbacks to a wider tire...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,066
Posted By veganbikes

I mean age limits are already kind of in the...

I mean age limits are already kind of in the materials for a lot of stuff already, they don't want younger kids on their products but in terms of actual restrictions via the government I really hope...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 714
Posted By veganbikes

But that wasn't what they are talking about at...

But that wasn't what they are talking about at all! They are talking about say a parade or closed street fair which is closed to vehicle traffic. It is not barricading out ambulances it is keeping...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 856
Posted By veganbikes

No my thinking is the same but I was making...

No my thinking is the same but I was making suggestions for a one or two wheel solution as wel.

To quote myself:


N+1 is generally always valid. Though in my case it is N-2+1 but a really nice...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By veganbikes

Looking at their website for the Axum there...

Looking at their website for the Axum there wasn't a dropper but I guess good they are coming with one now?!

While you own the saddle the above information won't change however it is possible...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By veganbikes

What sort of brakes do you need? What bike? Are...

What sort of brakes do you need? What bike? Are you a heavier rider?

For cable actuated brakes really good polished stainless steel cables and stiff compassionless housing along with good pads...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 261
Posted By veganbikes

I wouldn't generally buy a Trek but if I were...

I wouldn't generally buy a Trek but if I were buying a Trek I would try and get the nicest one I can. Better shifting, better braking and better frames and forks is a useful thing if I want to ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 856
Posted By veganbikes

In the end you have bought the other wheels so...

In the end you have bought the other wheels so none of this matters to you but generally if I am getting a secondary wheelset I want something different from what I already have otherwise I would...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By veganbikes

It may work on the bike but it is certainly the...

It may work on the bike but it is certainly the wrong saddle for someone's body unless they have a really funky shaped body. Saddles like that are not designed for comfort or to work for your body...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 714
Posted By veganbikes

Well I doubt they would be out of breath...

Well I doubt they would be out of breath especially getting through a crowd and likely training to ride and it is not like they are doing a century at full sprint to get to you. However yes they may...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-28-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,593
Posted By veganbikes

In the case of batteries it is tough to get...

In the case of batteries it is tough to get realistic numbers for everyone. If you are a heavy rider you will get lower range same thing in colder conditions. Plus with a hub drive you lose a lot of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 714
Posted By veganbikes

Sounds sensible to me also yes budgeting is good....

Sounds sensible to me also yes budgeting is good. I want the paramedic who could save my life to get to me easily. A bike can generally go most places especially in crowds and in cities so yeah that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 392
Posted By veganbikes

I would give more information on your bike and...

I would give more information on your bike and maybe some pictures but it sounds like a proper headset adjustment might be the need here. However how to adjust the headset can vary between a threaded...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 302
Posted By veganbikes

I don't as I generally don't ask questions where...

I don't as I generally don't ask questions where my location is of importance. However Chicago is where I and the rest of Griswold clan live.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 319
Posted By veganbikes

To a degree but I think Fender is more...

To a degree but I think Fender is more recognizable. It is like people wearing Ramones or Nirvana T-Shirts who may not actually have listened to them. Bikes kind of look the same to a degree with a...
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