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Forum: BMX
05-27-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,496
Posted By veganbikes

so 5 years later you posted a single word answer?...

so 5 years later you posted a single word answer? I would for the future check the post date of the article usually old threads won't show up on the front pages in the sub-forms and once you get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 18
Posted By veganbikes

I love my Shimano XC5s but you probably want XC7s...

I love my Shimano XC5s but you probably want XC7s or 9s for something lighter. At the time when I got my 5s the 7s were out of stock in the wide size or something and I needed something more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 655
Posted By veganbikes

If you want the best upgrade to brakes the...

If you want the best upgrade to brakes the calipers generally are the last part I would do. First things would be brake pads and shoes. The shoes should be nice and stiff and the pads should be...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
05-27-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 56
Posted By veganbikes

Bridget Bardot was a beautiful young lady as...

Bridget Bardot was a beautiful young lady as well. Not sure though what they have to do with bicycles?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-27-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 107
Posted By veganbikes

You are quite welcome! Just FYI you want to...

You are quite welcome!

Just FYI you want to put the (at) symbol and then immediately the posters name so it would look like (at)veganbikes but read veganbikes (it will come up with a menu to show...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 501
Posted By veganbikes

They are more people than some actual people. I...

They are more people than some actual people. I don't believe in calling someone who is a living being an it or a thing which is are words for inanimate object. Animals should get personhood so they...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 134
Posted By veganbikes

I am partially joking on the larger downtube...

I am partially joking on the larger downtube front but you have to imagine it was not just aerodynamics someone in marketing did the same thing Fender did back in the 60s/70s as we both mentioned...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 501
Posted By veganbikes

It is certainly bad. Using someone without their...

It is certainly bad. Using someone without their active and positive consent is always wrong in every case. Also breeding someone just to exploit them is also always wrong. If you don't want to be in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 122
Posted By veganbikes

My solution is to up the budget...LOL. I say if...

My solution is to up the budget...LOL. I say if you are building a wheel set or better yet having a professional build it put good parts into it because it will last a looong time so the initial cost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 233
Posted By veganbikes

A motorized vehicle with a throttle that also has...

A motorized vehicle with a throttle that also has pedals would be a moped. A bicycle that has a motor but can only be operated via pedaling would be an e-bicycle. A fully motorized vehicle with 2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 96
Posted By veganbikes

I would post pictures of it. Though yeah probably...

I would post pictures of it. Though yeah probably a professional would be the best bet but if you have the Park (or Campy or whomever) Alignment tools and they aren't bent too badly you might could...
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 94
Posted By veganbikes

I know Ergons I use nothing but Ergons for flat...

I know Ergons I use nothing but Ergons for flat bars and alt bars so I would recommend a variant of those.

The GC1s are specifically for sweptback bars and are great in that function. You might...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 122
Posted By veganbikes

I would say handbuilt wheels would be the way to...

I would say handbuilt wheels would be the way to go. I do like H+Son I have used their rims on a few wheel sets now and they are great. The All City New Sheriffs would be my choice in hubs for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 134
Posted By veganbikes

You don't see Fender guitars with a bigger neck...

You don't see Fender guitars with a bigger neck to accommodate a Fender logo on it (not talking headstock though the 70s had the bigger logo if memory serves) .

In the end I think the comparison...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-27-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 107
Posted By veganbikes

On a machine like that it probably doesn't matter...

On a machine like that it probably doesn't matter much the thing will likely not last long enough for battery health to be a huge concern or you will decide you like e-bikes and want to upgrade...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 199
Posted By veganbikes

I would take it to a shop figure out the...

I would take it to a shop figure out the approximate cost to fix and reach out the the OEM and see if they are willing to cover the costs or pay you back.

In the end if you are biking to work get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 485
Posted By veganbikes

Basically the bike is a maybe mid level Schwinn...

Basically the bike is a maybe mid level Schwinn which is not that exciting in the Schwinn world the only bikes that really excite me from them are the Paramounts, the Homegrown series, the stingrays...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 233
Posted By veganbikes

They show clearly motorcycles and e-mopeds not...

They show clearly motorcycles and e-mopeds not sure where e-bikes fit into that. Regardless though even if they were on actual bikes which require pedaling to move forward even if assisted that is...
Forum: Touring
05-26-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 295
Posted By veganbikes

I am going to throw a wrench in the gears get a 3...

I am going to throw a wrench in the gears get a 3 person tent and really live it up. I got the Copper Spur UL3 Bikepacking tent and it is a perfect tent, not super heavy and can easily be strapped to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 416
Posted By veganbikes

The REI bike is probably the best on that list....

The REI bike is probably the best on that list. Trying to find 1k drop bar bikes that are decent and new are going to be hard. However if you have a good frame and a bunch of parts you can build...
Forum: Fatbikes
05-26-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 188
Posted By veganbikes

Press Fit isn't in itself horrible as headsets...

Press Fit isn't in itself horrible as headsets are press fit but the unfortunately there are a ton of different standards and quality between frame builders that can border on terrible. Threaded...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 602
Posted By veganbikes

The other party would be more at fault but both...

The other party would be more at fault but both parties have some fault. People riding the wrong way are the worst. However we should do our best to pay attention.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 433
Posted By veganbikes

Sure but in another thread that was mentioned as...

Sure but in another thread that was mentioned as a possibility.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 485
Posted By veganbikes

Not really lucked out but it is slightly better...

Not really lucked out but it is slightly better than what you thought it was. In the end though nothing super exciting. A Schwinn Paramount maybe but those are generally quite nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 433
Posted By veganbikes

Generally most dealers are not going to post...

Generally most dealers are not going to post dealer information. You can find old catalogs pretty easily and sometimes they will have MSRP in them. However these days MSRP for an almost 40 year old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 501
Posted By veganbikes

I see that to a point but there are other ways to...

I see that to a point but there are other ways to lube. Renewable is good but avoiding harm to others is ideal.

I am curious to look into that BananaSlip.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 662
Posted By veganbikes

I mean the Motobecane comparing bike to bike is a...

I mean the Motobecane comparing bike to bike is a nicer bike but much older the Sirius 1.0 is the absolute bottom of Specialized's line up. However it is quite a bit more modern but a lot so figure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 292
Posted By veganbikes

Wider tires are always better for bigger loads...

Wider tires are always better for bigger loads and smaller loads and everything in between. Wider tires are just generally better up to a certain point in most cases. In terms of tires, what size can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 912
Posted By veganbikes

Absolute garbage: There was a lovely...

Absolute garbage:
There was a lovely thraggiegrads about the differences between hex wrenches:
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1221633-hex-key-brand-comparison-photo-intensive.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 501
Posted By veganbikes

I mean harmful to sheep as the shearing can very...

I mean harmful to sheep as the shearing can very much harm sheep and does frequently. I know the companies that use wool would love to paint a much different picture that is the case for any industry...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-24-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By veganbikes

Sure it may say something about drop bars but you...

Sure it may say something about drop bars but you are not on drop bars and it doesn't say that it won't work with swept back bars it is just that certain positions won't be as ideal but they mention...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,415
Posted By veganbikes

scared_cyclist STOP seriously stop. Cycling is...

scared_cyclist STOP seriously stop. Cycling is not generally dangerous. People ride their bikes daily all over the the world with no crashes and no issues. The number of issues people have in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 495
Posted By veganbikes

Agreed or most everything except riding on flats...

Agreed or most everything except riding on flats fixed is not as fun as a new rider. I did it and slipping off the pedals going down a hill was not fun.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 495
Posted By veganbikes

Original thread here: ...

Original thread here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1294118-need-brake-suggestions-track-bike-fixie-toe-clip-pedal-suggestions.html
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-24-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By veganbikes

This is a great resource on stem angling and...

This is a great resource on stem angling and geometry.
Stems - Soulcraft Cycles (http://soulcraftbikes.com/stems/)

In the end yes it could have an effect it will change your reach. Also you need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 501
Posted By veganbikes

No I would generally just use a bicycle chain...

No I would generally just use a bicycle chain lube it is designed for the purpose and not super expensive. I guess if I desperate and had only some other thing and no bicycle lubricant but that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 495
Posted By veganbikes

The Windsor is a very initially cheap bike that...

The Windsor is a very initially cheap bike that has a brand name from an old defunct brand to give it more clout. I wouldn't put money towards it used and new I probably wouldn't either. A pound...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,372
Posted By veganbikes

I was a word off and didn't have the ever and I...

I was a word off and didn't have the ever and I also missed the comma in between shoe and "and" to be fair. But again I did state in the previous post I re-typed it not a direct copy paste. Also I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 300
Posted By veganbikes

It should work fine. If you want to upgrade...

It should work fine. If you want to upgrade consider Kogel for Ceramic or my general go to of Wheels Manufacturing. However if you are just replacing DA is fine

Yes they recalled some older...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,372
Posted By veganbikes

I did re-read what you actually said and that is...

I did re-read what you actually said and that is why the material I put in my post was actually what you wrote (not copy and pasted just retyped)

You did say you were considering it and yes maybe...
Forum: Touring
05-23-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 347
Posted By veganbikes

I wil put in a big word for Co-Motion, I have a...

I wil put in a big word for Co-Motion, I have a Cascadia and its s a great bike and they have others I wish I now had knowing what I know now but the bike is still fantastic.

Yes the Co-Motion is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 926
Posted By veganbikes

When I got my first touring bike I said I don't...

When I got my first touring bike I said I don't need fenders and after one ride on some frequently muddy gravel I said "I wish I had fenders" and immediately bought some when I got to work the next...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,372
Posted By veganbikes

So Lake sent some shoes, that may not have been...

So Lake sent some shoes, that may not have been correct and a single email may have been sent but no sense of a response but already you are saying you will determine if "they literally get your...
Forum: Touring
05-23-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 195
Posted By veganbikes

I would go to your local bike shop and have them...

I would go to your local bike shop and have them measure. In terms of 26" wheels they are still pretty common and if nothing else hubs are easy to get and lots of good options for rims. If you are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 396
Posted By veganbikes

Same way with single fixed, If you are literally...

Same way with single fixed, If you are literally running two chains then you would want everything to be the same size and nothing would change if you are running single chain it would be the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 53,459
Posted By veganbikes

Just FYI this is a thread from 2007

Just FYI this is a thread from 2007
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,580
Posted By veganbikes

Grease, anti-seize or fiber paste along with...

Grease, anti-seize or fiber paste along with proper installation and torque is crucial to a non-creaky seatpost (assuming seatpost is correct size)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 396
Posted By veganbikes

Back in my day we called them Wheelybob...

Back in my day we called them Wheelybob Whirlamajigs and you could get 2 of them for a nickle by cracky.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 824
Posted By veganbikes

The important thing to do is while you are...

The important thing to do is while you are running into the old lady you swing your spiked mace at her while shouting obscenities.

Seriously folks Foo goes in FOO!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 535
Posted By veganbikes

Unfortunately the Specialized Ground Control...

Unfortunately the Specialized Ground Control tires are MTB tires and not tubeless because Velocity and Spesh could have a winning combo and a funny ad: In search of new wheels and tires: Major Tom to...
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