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03-16-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 172
Posted By unterhausen

I agree about the lag. Back when my chest strap...

I agree about the lag. Back when my chest strap still worked, the lag in my heartrate doing intervals was pretty long. I suppose regulating to heartrate would be more useful if you wanted to do...
03-13-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 315
Posted By retswerb

I wanted to hate this as another example of AI...

I wanted to hate this as another example of AI being incorporated into something that doesn't need it simply because it's the new hot thing... but honestly this looks pretty useful.


...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 457
Posted By pdlamb

If you want a new bike, get a red one. Flat...

If you want a new bike, get a red one.

Flat tires happen. Chains and brakes wear out. Congratulations! You've been riding your bike!

I'd suggest learning to fix your flats. And then learn...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 457
Posted By Classtime

A new chain is 20 bucks for a really nice one. A...

A new chain is 20 bucks for a really nice one. A really nice tire is 60 bucks. The best brake pads you can buy are 50 bucks for all 4.
I wonder if your bike shop was going to put such high quality...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 457
Posted By flangehead

If you want a new bike, get a new bike. If...

If you want a new bike, get a new bike.

If you don’t want to spend $ on maintenance fix what you have.

In general that old stuff uses less expensive parts that last longer.

If you commute...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 457
Posted By steph746

Starting to commute

Hi Everyone,

I'm going to start biking to work on a more regular basis now and I think I need to invest in a new bike. I currently have a Specialized "Hard Rock" that has gotten the job done and...
03-02-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 917
Posted By Kontact

Of course an actual fit is better than trying to...

Of course an actual fit is better than trying to turn disparate forum advice into a precise fit. Especially when much of the advice offered here is a little flaky. But that misses the point:

Basic...
Forum: BMX
02-29-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,671
Posted By dansjustchillin

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x971/sworks_duo_93bbf79c4794aaffb09c943cb87782896d032d29.jpg...
02-21-24, 02:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 304
Posted By Yan

Really... :foo:

Really... :foo:
02-18-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 586
Posted By HelpSingularity

Just a bit off topic. Believe it or not, people...

Just a bit off topic.
Believe it or not, people forget very quickly that they have bicycles on the roof of their car. My solution is to have 3, 4 or more 3 x 5 cards, with something scribbled on...
02-18-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 586
Posted By Steve B.

“Are there any of the universal racks for naked...

“Are there any of the universal racks for naked roofs that are good?
Would I be okay at highway speeds for long distances putting mine and my wife’s bikes on top, and putting the kids bikes on the...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 423
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

I'll second the recommendation for Carhartt...

I'll second the recommendation for Carhartt washable work jackets. I have been using the same one for cycling every winter since I bought one at least a dozen years ago for $50 new. One or two...
02-09-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,011
Posted By mstateglfr

There is that dismissive and insulting...

There is that dismissive and insulting perspective again!

You prioritize differently than others. It's OK for that to be the reality.
Forum: Fatbikes
02-08-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,083
Posted By prj71

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/627x498/fatathlon_3a94e3744d1cdb26b7fae7558cff92d2724f9e8b.jpg
02-07-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 352
Posted By phtomita

Kinlin XR31T looks good. Thank you for the info....

Kinlin XR31T looks good. Thank you for the info. And has the asymmetric rim for rear wheel. Only few grams heavier and a lot cheaper.
02-06-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 853
Posted By wheelreason

I'd ride on the rims before I ever ride an Ultra...

I'd ride on the rims before I ever ride an Ultra Sport again, and the Rubino (in most of it's forms) is a good tire over all, and very good bang for the buck.
01-29-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By datlas

Sounds like you are a good candidate for tubeless...

Sounds like you are a good candidate for tubeless with sealant.
Forum: BMX
01-28-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By Hooligans

Thanks for the reply. That's good food for...

Thanks for the reply. That's good food for thought. Makes sense!
01-26-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 328
Posted By choddo

Ahh ok. I haven’t mounted a TA bike on mine yet,...

Ahh ok. I haven’t mounted a TA bike on mine yet, all been QRs.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-22-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By john m flores

I was wrong

I always looked at fatbikes as some sort of circus wagon, neither fish nor fowl and not a "real" bike. But I was at the local park after a trail run. A couple of guys were getting ready to head out...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-19-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 825
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

90-95% of my off road miles are on a 4.8" fatty,...

90-95% of my off road miles are on a 4.8" fatty, all seasons.
I know of more than a few folks that ride 29er's on the fat bikes and they ride just fine. Damn near the same diameter.
Some sell...
Forum: BMX
01-15-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,090
Posted By Hooligans

Far North BMX in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Far North BMX in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-15-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,448
Posted By veganbikes

No frame is necessarily lighter because of the...

No frame is necessarily lighter because of the material used. You can have a steel frame that is lighter than a carbon frame or vice versa or add aluminum or titanium into the mix and any of them can...
Forum: BMX
01-15-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,090
Posted By 3speedslow

What’s the name of the track an which state? ...

What’s the name of the track an which state?

Sounds like fun! That a lucky encounter.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-15-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,448
Posted By DangerousDanR

ICAN frame kit: 700 - frame, bars, seat post ...

ICAN frame kit: 700 - frame, bars, seat post
Wren fork: 400 - half price sale.
ICAN wheels: 1000 DT Swiss 350 fat hubs Frame and wheels in a bundle ordered in Oct 2019, arrived. January 2020...
Forum: BMX
01-14-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,090
Posted By Hooligans

Out on a fatbike ride today I met a guy wearing a...

Out on a fatbike ride today I met a guy wearing a state champ USA BMX patch on his pack. Long story short he is 50-55 age group like me and invited me to their track next summer. Now I'm looking into...
01-14-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By Jughed

Benefits of a smart trainer!!!

I’m now kicking myself for holding out so long… years on a dumb fluid trainer vs a basic Zwift trainer - night and day, completely different worlds!!

Not only is my winter volume up, I find myself...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-14-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,448
Posted By cegerer

^^^ That's absolutely astounding (fat bike +...

^^^ That's absolutely astounding (fat bike + suspension fork + $2500) compared to anything else I've been able to find. :eek: What wheels does it have? I've only found data on 2 carbon bikes with...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-13-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,448
Posted By DangerousDanR

My ICAN in size XL, with a Wren suspension fork...

My ICAN in size XL, with a Wren suspension fork came in at around 25 pounds. Cost was about $2,500 so pretty good for what I built.

I bought the frame in late 2019 just before things went to hell...
01-13-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,737
Posted By unterhausen

I recommend looking at the files section. ...

I recommend looking at the files section. Although the person that runs that group has posted the "ultimate guide" on zwift insider, recently updated https://zwiftinsider.com/zwift-pc-guide-2/
It...
01-11-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,543
Posted By BTinNYC

Thank you. just did 20 minutes of look-see and...

Thank you. just did 20 minutes of look-see and when my TP subscription runs out I'll move over to Intervals.
Forum: Commuting
01-09-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,743
Posted By mercator

Here in the great white north, our bike paths are...

Here in the great white north, our bike paths are cleared on a priority 2 basis - which means after the main highways and freeways but before most other roads. Not bad, although as the network has...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-08-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By veganbikes

There are square taper bbs that have the correct...

There are square taper bbs that have the correct B.B. width but the spindles all show too short I need probably a 190-200mm spindle according to my and my service managers measurements. I had been...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-06-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By schnee

On Fatbikes, the tires have an outsized influence...

On Fatbikes, the tires have an outsized influence on the ride. Way, way more than any other kind of bike.
Not telling you to buy the JJ's now, but I've seen someone go from hating his fatbike to...
Forum: BMX
01-05-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,055
Posted By Speedway2

Is there an "Old Geezer" 60+ Class....asking for...

Is there an "Old Geezer" 60+ Class....asking for a friend
Forum: Fatbikes
01-04-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By veganbikes

Currently have the Origin8 tires but haven't...

Currently have the Origin8 tires but haven't installed them and just have them for back up. I got them for real real cheap so it was a wash. Plus a 4.0 tire is pretty wide for me but I know more...
01-04-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,257
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Can you post links to these bikes? I promise you...

Can you post links to these bikes? I promise you none of us will snipe these bikes ahead of you.
Forum: BMX
12-30-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,055
Posted By 2002menace

Started at 40 now that’s inspiring, right on

Started at 40 now that’s inspiring, right on
Forum: Fatbikes
12-30-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By cegerer

Let's put it this way, I did a 42 mile ride on...

Let's put it this way, I did a 42 mile ride on the road bike today and most of the way I was thinking how much more fun it would be to be riding the fatbike on the trails .... yeah, I got the bug...
12-22-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By spdntrxi

some routes are in tunnels which go under water..

some routes are in tunnels which go under water..
12-22-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By spelger

These are essentially made up routes in the...

These are essentially made up routes in the Watopia world. but they need real coordinates i think for Strava to work out distance and segments. elevation just happens.
12-13-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 975
Posted By sweeks

A lower standard of reliability for a commuter...

A lower standard of reliability for a commuter bike? That seems... backwards to me.
I'm a dentist who commutes by bike. I want my commuter bike to be darned near bullet-proof. On a recreational...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-13-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 805
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

ok that makes sense, a MUP connects several...

ok that makes sense,
a MUP connects several trails in my area, so when on the paved I get to deal with the
wirrRRRRRrrrrrRRRRRrrrrrRRRRRRrrrrrr in time with my cadence.
On the bright side, walkers...
12-08-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,111
Posted By bark_eater

Its got the nicest components but the frame is...

Its got the nicest components but the frame is steel. I think it would be a bike again if I replaced the bottom bracket and cables.
Forum: Fatbikes
12-08-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,524
Posted By gthomson

This post is uncanny as I've been looking at...

This post is uncanny as I've been looking at Strava posts from people I know who are enjoying the early snow falls on fat bikes up here in the north and I'm thinking, that looks like fun. I normally...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-06-23, 05:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,524
Posted By cegerer

I would've loved to try the snow when I lived up...

I would've loved to try the snow when I lived up in Michigan. And, yeah, I was a little disappointed in how clean the bike was at the end of the ride. But the trails were very dry. Maybe next time...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-05-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,524
Posted By cegerer

Fat Bikes - Now I Get It!

So my fat bike experiment on the sandy fire roads in the wildlife refuge was sort of a bust (see Fat Bikes and Sand thread). 1 mile of pavement and another mile of gravel to get there - these bikes...
Forum: BMX
12-04-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By dansjustchillin

Send the drive side all the way home and you'll...

Send the drive side all the way home and you'll use the non drive side with that lockring to adjust the tension on the bearings.
11-30-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 602
Posted By john m flores

I use a Giro snowboard helmet for winter riding....

I use a Giro snowboard helmet for winter riding. The closeable vents and insulated ear flaps are great. I also clip a red blinker to the goggle strap retainer.

Used it last night in 28F temps and...
Forum: BMX
11-28-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 286
Posted By awac

BMX amateur tracks

I am not a Bmx man myself (though enjoy watching it!) but thought I would post these pictures. I was out walking with my wife and the dogs near Buckland Rings, Lymington, UK and came across all the...
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