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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24,589
Views: 2,702,794
Posted By veganbikes

Fixed gears died completely and those who rode...

Fixed gears died completely and those who rode them decided to go on a rampage against them while they ride on cushy gravel bikes. (to be fair that didn't happen but one of our newer posters made a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 225
Posted By veganbikes

I mean I wouldn't want that sort of bike for...

I mean I wouldn't want that sort of bike for everyday usage. I want a practical fixed gear or single speed road bike or hybrid. I think looking cool is fun but practicality is more important as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 451
Posted By veganbikes

If you are good enough you can do some heatshrink...

If you are good enough you can do some heatshrink tubing and make it look super profesh. However on my road bike we used colored zip ties that closely match the link housing and honestly looks good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 626
Posted By veganbikes

You shouldn't need to use carbon paste at all...

You shouldn't need to use carbon paste at all unless introducing a new part into the system that is not threaded. They should do that at the factory or at the end shop. For you I would wipe of any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 338
Posted By veganbikes

These large organized rides do take quite a bit...

These large organized rides do take quite a bit to set up. There is a lot of volunteering but a lot of stuff that cannot be done through volunteering and has to be paid for. It is a bit more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,618
Posted By veganbikes

Technically that bike would not be allowed on the...

Technically that bike would not be allowed on the track as it is not brakeless and fixed gear but just a coaster brake single speed. It would be quite dangerous on a track as someone could brake and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 626
Posted By veganbikes

I mean it is a carbon bike, no? You would be...

I mean it is a carbon bike, no? You would be using that regardless of the seatpost so I see no reason to not use it from day one. For a short period not a big deal but you should already be using...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 626
Posted By veganbikes

I mean I would use the proper stuff but yeah if...

I mean I would use the proper stuff but yeah if you didn't want advice and were just going to do your own thing anyway then go for it. Though you save a ton more time and effort by not posting in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 264
Posted By veganbikes

in terms of threads maybe a wire brush and then...

in terms of threads maybe a wire brush and then grease a stainless bolt and put it in there.

For the inside of the frame just get some frame saver and spray that on the inside. You will remove all...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-10-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 896
Posted By veganbikes

Like I said the Venture is for long distance sort...

Like I said the Venture is for long distance sort of stuff where I need to charge over several days (like while touring/bikepacking) or charge larger items. A Flip 36 should charge your phone a 3...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,618
Posted By veganbikes

No costume unless you are wearing as a costume....

No costume unless you are wearing as a costume. The reason to wear cycling specific clothing is because it will allow you to be more comfortable or in a better position while cycling. Having cycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 626
Posted By veganbikes

You will generally use carbon paste it is not...

You will generally use carbon paste it is not quite standard grease but a paste contain some friction adding material so it holds a seat post better and you can torque it properly.

This is what I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 546
Posted By veganbikes

Park Tool now has a specific tool for it. I...

Park Tool now has a specific tool for it. I generally use the one in my Knipex Cable cutters though I have used my pliers in the past or even carefully used a pair of cable cutters but you really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,653
Posted By veganbikes

Yes certainly misplaced but not trying to be...

Yes certainly misplaced but not trying to be hostile about it.

Not trying to justify the money I have spent, I love that bike, it shifts like a dream and has been basically maintenance free in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 1,694
Posted By veganbikes

I would say the cyclist has the right of way....

I would say the cyclist has the right of way. Probably would go pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist, car, working truck/bus, golf cart, then maybe stupid trucks (like lifted "bro" trucks and overly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,653
Posted By veganbikes

Ahh only a short time on it. In terms of...

Ahh only a short time on it.
In terms of electronic stuff you are way off. Not sure where you got any of that. With Di2 you can set the buttons to do whatever you want or add extra buttons and use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 465
Posted By veganbikes

I have a threaded carbon fork or did at one point...

I have a threaded carbon fork or did at one point obviously it was an aluminum or steel steerer tube but the legs were made of crabons but it was way too small for any of my bikes so I either put it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By veganbikes

Was more talking about it picture wise. I haven't...

Was more talking about it picture wise. I haven't yet been scammed at least not in recent memory but I don't buy a lot off that platform.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-10-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 315
Posted By veganbikes

Yes it could effect battery consumption with a...

Yes it could effect battery consumption with a bit more power but I don't know that it would be super significant but could be enough to do it.

Because it is a Trek tire so if they put on Schwalbe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,653
Posted By veganbikes

Possibly but I still doubt it is going away soon....

Possibly but I still doubt it is going away soon. Long term possibly but I really doubt that.

I hate DoubleTap so I welcome AXS from SRAM luckily I generally prefer Shimano for my road stuff so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,653
Posted By veganbikes

Probably not soon. Tourney and similar stuff is...

Probably not soon. Tourney and similar stuff is unlikely to go anywhere and change to electronic. Considering Shimano just came out with CUES which is a mechanically shifted groupset which will take...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 327
Posted By veganbikes

It means the shifters don't come with housing. In...

It means the shifters don't come with housing. In the end you probably need cables and housing as I have to imagine those cables are quite old and would need replacement. Just in case you don't know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By veganbikes

Poppy cock! Good day, sir, I said good day!

Poppy cock! Good day, sir, I said good day!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 752
Posted By veganbikes

If Ekar had a wide range cassette I would...

If Ekar had a wide range cassette I would probably build up my first Campy bike that stuff looks a treat and have never had ergo power shifters and really want to try them plus I already use Magura...
Forum: Touring
06-09-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 743
Posted By veganbikes

I don't know that I would want the additives that...

I don't know that I would want the additives that is the point of the Everclear or similar high proof hooch to have a nice clean during food grade substance. I am using it for cooking even if just a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 896
Posted By veganbikes

Goal Zero is recommended because Goal Zero makes...

Goal Zero is recommended because Goal Zero makes good quality stuff. I don't buy cheap stuff I want stuff that might be lower in cost but works really well and has good support. I have had two Goal...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-09-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 315
Posted By veganbikes

It is tough to tell, a variation on weight on the...

It is tough to tell, a variation on weight on the bike or geometry can effect it. Wheel size could also effect it. There could be something wrong but more than likely it is just a difference between...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,653
Posted By veganbikes

Because it is built well to work as its own...

Because it is built well to work as its own system and is encrypted enough to the point where hacking is not practical. I am sure someone could hack Di2 or AXS but why? I figure wireless has been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 752
Posted By veganbikes

Yan I can agree with the donation idea especially...

Yan I can agree with the donation idea especially to a worthy animal charity or actual sanctuary however I wouldn't say 11 speed and 12 speed are wastes of money at all.

Upgrading a lower tier...
Forum: Touring
06-09-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 743
Posted By veganbikes

I would go with Everclear burns cleaner than the...

I would go with Everclear burns cleaner than the other stuff. I know not as cheap but food safe and cleaner burning.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 465
Posted By veganbikes

All of those are threadless forks and I believe...

All of those are threadless forks and I believe have 25c clearance max aside from the Origin8 which has 28c clearance. If you are replacing a threaded fork you need the correct length and right...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 896
Posted By veganbikes

No worries. For powerbanks I recommend Goal...

No worries.

For powerbanks I recommend Goal Zero or at least a known quantity and quality brand.

In terms of apps I don't use many cycling ones that aren't specific to certain components. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 466
Posted By veganbikes

There is probably an issue in set up and that is...

There is probably an issue in set up and that is why you are having issues with Shimano or any brake set up. Yes SwissStop or Kool Stop makes excellent pads and that could help along with the right...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,280
Posted By veganbikes

You were refining ore while riding a bike? Seems...

You were refining ore while riding a bike? Seems a bit dangerous and I also think it is illegal to dump slag in improper areas like public roads.

I guess whomever smelt it dealt it ore I guess I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 896
Posted By veganbikes

Quad lock would be what I would recommend for the...

Quad lock would be what I would recommend for the phone as stated above but for a power bank I might just use a feed bag like this:...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 896
Posted By veganbikes

For a phone mount I would look at QuadLock. For...

For a phone mount I would look at QuadLock. For charging I would want a Dynamo and probably something like "The Plug" from Tout Terrain. I think they are at the Plug6 which has the power bank as so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 164
Posted By veganbikes

I probably wouldn't want to use it for tools but...

I probably wouldn't want to use it for tools but I probably could find some use options for it. However if you can make money on it you might do that.

For my usage I would get a a tool roll...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-09-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 267
Posted By veganbikes

Yeah then I might skip it. I have a strong...

Yeah then I might skip it. I have a strong feeling that is the hanger but yeah unsure exactly.
Forum: Touring
06-08-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 228
Posted By veganbikes

You have missed quite a bit of news. Jake the...

You have missed quite a bit of news. Jake the Snake and Dan G.(the founders) are back at the helm and want to bring the brand back from crap and up to the old standards and better.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-08-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By veganbikes

Oh wow! Cool if they actually have one, it is a...

Oh wow! Cool if they actually have one, it is a neat machine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By veganbikes

That would probably be a question for Merida and...

That would probably be a question for Merida and Brand X. It is possible that one or the other made both posts as sometimes that can happen but I would confirm with the both of them first. In the end...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 176
Posted By veganbikes

Looking at pictures online it looks like a...

Looking at pictures online it looks like a proprietary aero post. I would ask Planet X and see what they say. It is unlikely any shop unless a shop that sells that particular bike is going to have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 340
Posted By veganbikes

Ebay is a poor place as anyone can post an image...

Ebay is a poor place as anyone can post an image of anything and say it is anything. Not sure why that would be a good way to find something but I would recommend just taking the bike down to your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 780
Posted By veganbikes

The Marlin 5 is not a great bike but scores...

The Marlin 5 is not a great bike but scores better than anything from Wally-Mart. If you are looking more towards the bottom end of Trek bikes you might want to look at the gen 3 of that bike at...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-08-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By veganbikes

Is this a euro shop? Probably a Cyclus Radonaut....

Is this a euro shop? Probably a Cyclus Radonaut. Really neat machine but I can see it not working well with a hub drive potentially.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-08-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 380
Posted By veganbikes

It has been well over a week and it looks like...

It has been well over a week and it looks like the OP has not come back to give us any information so everyone is speculating on what brakes they might need. They do list 3 bikes but not sure which...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-08-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 157
Posted By veganbikes

It depends on your local shop. I would take it to...

It depends on your local shop. I would take it to them and ask them to re-tension your wheel and this is probably something you will do with some frequency simply because hub drives are poor wheels....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,653
Posted By veganbikes

Not really shocking, when you consider they are...

Not really shocking, when you consider they are purely trying to hit a price point and nothing else. They have been making bottom of the barrel stuff for many years so why not expand that to e-bikes...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By veganbikes

I would look into it. I know for various reasons...

I would look into it. I know for various reasons people don't love to increase the budget but if you are going to commute on a bicycle you want to get something of really good quality so you can rely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,653
Posted By veganbikes

BREAKING NEWS...Safety bicycle to replace high...

BREAKING NEWS...Safety bicycle to replace high wheelers barely 144 years ago.
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