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Forum: Touring
04-26-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 137
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: Commuting
04-24-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 345,030
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: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 202
Posted By veganbikes

That is neat but it is not a mere dust cap and...

That is neat but it is not a mere dust cap and from reading the sellers (or makers or whatever you might call them?) description it doesn't look like more than an emergency use part that hopefully...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 473
Posted By veganbikes

Getting over two pages when all that is needed is...

Getting over two pages when all that is needed is this still: https://problemsolversbike.com/products/locking-headset-spacer. No messing with other spacers, no taping, no glueing, no worries about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,041
Posted By veganbikes

So they are safer because you cannot install bars...

So they are safer because you cannot install bars correctly? That is the most backasswards logic I have heard in a while. They are not safer and will not get safer they are unknown random bars from a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 473
Posted By veganbikes

Why? Just get a locking headset spacer and done....

Why? Just get a locking headset spacer and done. Problem Solvers makes one: https://problemsolversbike.com/products/locking-headset-spacer and it is designed for exactly what you are doing. No need...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 901
Posted By veganbikes

Having pedals and a throttle makes it a moped...

Having pedals and a throttle makes it a moped which has basis in bicycles but a bicycle is pedal only. If people want to ride them and all of that, totally fine, go for it, plenty of roads all over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 768
Posted By veganbikes

None of that matters. It will be on the...

None of that matters. It will be on the derailleur itself. Like say FD-7403 which refers to a Front Derailleur from the 7403 series which in this case would be Dura-Ace but you might find an FD-M737...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 909
Posted By veganbikes

Install the tube as normal with the tire and then...

Install the tube as normal with the tire and then post the results. Showing more pictures of a tube around a rim doesn't solve your problem. Put one half of the tire on, then put a lightly inflated...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 119
Posted By veganbikes

Yes generally they will work. I have used 7-8...

Yes generally they will work. I have used 7-8 speed stuff with 9 speed frequently.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By veganbikes

If it were my bike and a 35 could fit fine, it...

If it were my bike and a 35 could fit fine, it would be 35 all the way. Plusher is better, ATMO!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 839
Posted By veganbikes

There are a lot of factors involved here but...

There are a lot of factors involved here but typically machine built wheels with lower spoke counts are a lot less durable but are cheaper to produce and save them money in the end which they pass on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 969
Posted By veganbikes

No understood but that person needs to rethink...

No understood but that person needs to rethink things and get some more knowledge on what they are doing again assuming everything said was correct and true (and not calling you a liar but I do not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 969
Posted By veganbikes

Yowch, I wish that guy was more well versed in...

Yowch, I wish that guy was more well versed in bikes and safety. I am guessing if all is true and correct that they just don't care or have really bad fingers and eyes.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 611
Posted By veganbikes

There is a person who rides down the wrong way on...

There is a person who rides down the wrong way on a clearly demarcated bike lane with clear arrows pointing in the direction I am going and the same direction all the other traffic is going. This...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By veganbikes

The Ergon GC-1s are actually designed for...

The Ergon GC-1s are actually designed for sweptback bars. A lot of people seem to miss them for some reason or just don't understand them but they are a dream for that sweptback bars. I have 3 sets...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 889
Posted By veganbikes

That bike is ticking a lot of boxes for me! ...

That bike is ticking a lot of boxes for me!

Co-Motion
Belt drive
Crazy Bars with Ergon GC1s
Arkel bag
Tubus Racks
Cambium
King Cage
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 969
Posted By veganbikes

Yeah find a different mechanic, I am sorry that...

Yeah find a different mechanic, I am sorry that shop is not doing right by their customers. It is always quite sad when I hear stories like this granted we haven't yet heard the other side of why...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 607
Posted By veganbikes

Rockshox makes a few options though I think the...

Rockshox makes a few options though I think the Recon or Judy Silver TK is the linear pull brake option (I cannot remember and don't have access to my distributors and the SRAM site kinda sucks for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,025
Posted By veganbikes

So far none of my three dynamo set ups have had...

So far none of my three dynamo set ups have had issues once set up. One of them is used frequently off road (not mountain biking mind you). Yes a wire could come loose but I really haven't had issues...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 308
Posted By veganbikes

Zinn (https://zinncycles.com)(Lennard...

Zinn (https://zinncycles.com)(Lennard specializes in big and tall)
Bilenky (https://www.bilenky.com)
Rodriguez and Ericsson (https://www.rodbikes.com)
Firefly (https://fireflybicycles.com)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,968
Posted By veganbikes

Our new shop will have a policy of wearing...

Our new shop will have a policy of wearing helmets at all events we are a part of. There is no ifs ands or buts in this situation. There is just no point to not wear one unless you are riding on soft...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,968
Posted By veganbikes

It is crazy and they couldn't really back up...

It is crazy and they couldn't really back up their opinion either. It is one thing to hold an opinion and back it up but to hold an opinion so strongly and claim the evidence exists and then not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By veganbikes

The chainrings solo will probably cost more than...

The chainrings solo will probably cost more than a crankset already containing them. I wouldn't buy Claris unless I was desperate. Just get the proper chainwheel from Shimano in 10 speed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 374
Posted By veganbikes

Another plus one for Robert Axle Project and also...

Another plus one for Robert Axle Project and also a note make sure you install that thing properly and keep an eye on it. I also wouldn't take it off road. I wouldn't trust Schwinn for quality these...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,968
Posted By veganbikes

Ah yes personal attacks the last bastion of the...

Ah yes personal attacks the last bastion of the person who has nothing left. Coffee and reading comprehension are your arguments against helmets now? Please do your homework. It isn't mine, I am not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,968
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, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,968
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: 13
Views: 704
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: 3,929
Views: 479,968
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: 3,929
Views: 479,968
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: 3,929
Views: 479,968
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, 07:15 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,401
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, 07:29 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,401
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: 213
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: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,401
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: BMX
04-13-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
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: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 853
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: 17
Views: 439
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: 9
Views: 622
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: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,600
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
04-12-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,401
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: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
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: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,401
Posted By veganbikes

I dislike Trek for many reasons none of which...

I dislike Trek for many reasons none of which have anything to do with L.A. or other team members. That is a silly reason to hate a company because someone who used their product did something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,996
Posted By veganbikes

The traditional comfort bike is generally a heavy...

The traditional comfort bike is generally a heavy low end bit of silliness. A super low travel but very heavy suspension fork, in many cases a vintage quill stem and lower to bottom end components...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 873
Posted By veganbikes

No there is no "class action lawsuit" because you...

No there is no "class action lawsuit" because you didn't grease threads, haven't removed your rack ever and when you finally did you used the wrong tools and maybe the wrong practices. There is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 477
Posted By veganbikes

The best time to buy a bike is anytime you want...

The best time to buy a bike is anytime you want to buy a bike. You may occasionally find sales but honestly bikes are very low margin for a bike shop so it is less likely they go on sale and waiting...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-06-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,115
Posted By veganbikes

While it might or might not be useful info the...

While it might or might not be useful info the thread is from last year and hasn't been updated since then. Maybe create new more relevant threads.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,968
Posted By veganbikes

How is that ridiculous? You may have done that...

How is that ridiculous? You may have done that maybe but you don't know what someone else has done. In terms of my local shop and all the shops I have worked at in the past (and pretty much all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,062
Posted By veganbikes

It is a Citizen, they are not bikes of much...

It is a Citizen, they are not bikes of much quality but can be at least minimally functional for a very occasional rider. A smaller wheel will spin up quickly but not give you as much momentum. It is...
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