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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 167
Posted By veganbikes

It is not brand new. You can get them new still...

It is not brand new. You can get them new still but that worn has some wear to it and crud on the outside. I would follow FBinNY 's advice and make sure it is the shifter but I think also taking a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 156
Posted By veganbikes

For a freewheel this is my top choice...

For a freewheel this is my top choice https://www.interlocracing.com/shop/ird-freewheel-cyclone-mark-1-6sp-4671?page=3#attr=1517

I would stick with 6 speed unless I was running friction or had a 7...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 109
Posted By veganbikes

I don't know why the need for this on a bike with...

I don't know why the need for this on a bike with a standard seat post. My PRS-25 has been holding my probably 55lb e-bike (sans batteries) for a few weeks now (maybe longer) while I procrastinate on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 101
Posted By veganbikes

I would certainly check with that particular...

I would certainly check with that particular manufacturers recommendations. If they say no I wouldn't risk it and if they say yes then do so with some caution and knowledge of CO2. In the end I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 282
Posted By veganbikes

You grind up cable brakes really finally get them...

You grind up cable brakes really finally get them into your bloodstream and then cut yourself. Not a smart move but...Just Kidding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 205
Posted By veganbikes

Why abuse the bike? There is just simply NEVER a...

Why abuse the bike? There is just simply NEVER a need for that. If you take care of your bicycle it will take care of you. In this case an old probably lower cost aluminum flat bar has a better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 31
Posted By veganbikes

Yakima or Thule would be my top choices for roof...

Yakima or Thule would be my top choices for roof racks. Having installed both at some point in the past and having know loads of people who have used them and know they both make a quality system. If...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-20-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 177
Posted By veganbikes

I have the e-bike version of it and it has been...

I have the e-bike version of it and it has been problem free. My only issue is with my dangling wire but that is not an issue with Garmin just how I currently have it on my bike but it doesn't effect...
Forum: BMX
09-20-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 65
Posted By veganbikes

From Bicycle Blue Book: ...

From Bicycle Blue Book:
https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/value-guide/2007%20Haro%20Z20/?condition=GOOD
Haro's Z20 is a great choice for your child's first 20-incher. It features a low-slung top...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-20-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By veganbikes

I would say none of the above, they are all...

I would say none of the above, they are all pretty similar in terms of quality. I would recommend test riding some bikes at your local shops, find something with a good reliable motor/e-bike system...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 370
Posted By veganbikes

In case someone was actually thinking this is...

In case someone was actually thinking this is correct it is not, carbon fiber can have plenty of flex or it can be quite stiff it is how it is built and tuned. When building a saddle and using carbon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,297
Posted By veganbikes

It does matter to a degree. I get that you want...

It does matter to a degree. I get that you want to argue it doesn't because we should just allow flames to burn bright but this wasn't an intent at a good thread or a good discussion.

Having good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,297
Posted By veganbikes

Ok well I am assuming that was directed towards...

Ok well I am assuming that was directed towards me but not inflamed just posting the truth which is hard to hear sometimes and can feel like flames. I am guessing people just don't seem to understand...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 193
Posted By veganbikes

I would see if you can find someone who can do...

I would see if you can find someone who can do additive 3D printing with metal (Titanium maybe) and see if they can reproduce them for you if you really want to keep those pedals.

I recommend...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 290
Posted By veganbikes

I would never recommend buying pedals from those...

I would never recommend buying pedals from those who sell fakes and knockoffs. If you don't want to spend too much for pedals a nice set of Race Face Chesters or Crank Brothers Stamp 1s or 2s will do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 220
Posted By veganbikes

as drlogik stated it is discontinued. I didn't...

as drlogik stated it is discontinued. I didn't hate it but I only wanted it for fenders on tour and that has been my only use of it. The hex zits on the side are of no real use to me but I didn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 359
Posted By veganbikes

It's OK older Giant Escapes didn't make a even...

It's OK older Giant Escapes didn't make a even passable impression on me and that was 6-8 years ago. I feel like they are a company that builds great bikes for others and then phones it in on their...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 603
Posted By veganbikes

Running fixed gear with a tensioner or derailleur...

Running fixed gear with a tensioner or derailleur is like to cause issues like that. It may not fold up but it will likely get bent out of shape or damaged in some other way. There is a reason why...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-19-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 273
Posted By veganbikes

You should consider prices after you have...

You should consider prices after you have purchased a bike. Price is a factor but reliability and support are the bigger factors as those can be big money drains if you don't have them from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 231
Posted By veganbikes

No I don't work for Specialized. I do own a shop...

No I don't work for Specialized. I do own a shop that sells Specialized and also worked in the past for a shop that sold Specialized where I was the warranty manager for a number of years and had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 453
Posted By veganbikes

What does this have to do with China? Glad you...

What does this have to do with China? Glad you have gotten lucky with your bike and it has seemed problem free. Though wonder what sort of mileage it has in those 20 years especially having no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 370
Posted By veganbikes

Keep in mind though the CX8.4 while a great brake...

Keep in mind though the CX8.4 while a great brake is a mini linear pull brake and uses a short pull vs. long pull of regular linear pull brakes and sadly I think TRP also has discontinued those...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By veganbikes

It would be tough to destroy old bearings and not...

It would be tough to destroy old bearings and not find a replacement to destroy your bearings you would need to take some really destructive measures to them and that would be tough to do in removal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 370
Posted By veganbikes

If you are looking for V-brakes that would be a...

If you are looking for V-brakes that would be a purely Shimano affair and the Deore T600s are good brakes especially with good pads and shoes and good cables and housing, However the Motolites are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 353
Posted By veganbikes

Peter J White has been doing this a while so no...

Peter J White has been doing this a while so no discounts on what he said but reading the posts here I am guessing there is a touch of paranoia and not really an issue. If in doubt take it to a local...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 173
Posted By veganbikes

In the end get your S.H.I.S. straight I have to...

In the end get your S.H.I.S. straight I have to drill that into interns and co-workers but guessing on a headset because you think you might know or someone on the internet said something is just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,297
Posted By veganbikes

It is not all bad posts being written by bad...

It is not all bad posts being written by bad people that is just silly. Plenty of bad posts not from bad people but also plenty of characters who routinely create a fire not for a noble goal as you...
Forum: Fatbikes
09-18-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 520
Posted By veganbikes

So instead of actual feedback you are counting...

So instead of actual feedback you are counting people who have given more factual information and given actual opinions? What is your actual point here? I get it if you were going to say "I like the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 505
Posted By veganbikes

I don't think anything like that is gimmicky when...

I don't think anything like that is gimmicky when it has been something that has existed in different forms for a looooong time. Single speed/fixed gear bikes have had it forever (just no chip) same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 231
Posted By veganbikes

Curious what the actual problem is with no video...

Curious what the actual problem is with no video or real info about what is going on and how new or old the bike is it is impossible to tell. I do know Specialized doesn't charge a fee for warranty....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 359
Posted By veganbikes

So you had a potentially pretty minor issue and...

So you had a potentially pretty minor issue and returned a bike because of it rather than just trying to figure out the issue going on?

I would have been really curious to know what the actual...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,297
Posted By veganbikes

Did you not read the OPs screed? It was clearly...

Did you not read the OPs screed? It was clearly designed to stir trouble. You can try and be this "big person" seeing the good in everyone but when someone starts off many of their posts to inflame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 662
Posted By veganbikes

Zip ties can help you out in various situations....

Zip ties can help you out in various situations. Maybe something comes loose and you need to secure it or you need to do some trailside repairs are in order. I have had use for them on the road on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 660
Posted By veganbikes

You can post here:...

You can post here: https://www.bikeforums.net/forum-suggestions-user-assistance/
They can help you out.: )
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 197
Posted By veganbikes

If it is actually 2200 series something happened...

If it is actually 2200 series something happened to that bike as usually that was a decent Ultegra equipped bike. 2200 is pretty bottom end componentry so my guess is something happened and there is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,297
Posted By veganbikes

Less wisdom and more stirring up trouble to stir...

Less wisdom and more stirring up trouble to stir up trouble and then watch it all burn.
Forum: Fatbikes
09-17-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 520
Posted By veganbikes

It is a fun bike but it has very limited usage...

It is a fun bike but it has very limited usage and is likely not to get adopted by others let's be realistic here. Yes maybe it will stick around but right now there is a single TPU tube, a single...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 660
Posted By veganbikes

Hey Awesomeguy I would recommend asking the...

Hey Awesomeguy I would recommend asking the moderators to merge your two same threads together. No need to rehash questions over and over when you have a currently active thread talking about the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-17-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 146
Posted By veganbikes

Your max is probably 1x12 at this point as that...

Your max is probably 1x12 at this point as that is the max for MTB and you can find a hub that can handle a 12 speed cassette pretty easily. However if your goal is "budget" whatever that means to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 662
Posted By veganbikes

I would carry what I feel is needed and that I...

I would carry what I feel is needed and that I know how to use in an emergency situation. Carrying a ton of tools and not knowing how to use them may not be as helpful.

My tool kits can vary...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 198
Posted By veganbikes

You can go out on any number of limbs but I...

You can go out on any number of limbs but I wouldn't easy place to fall. I suggested that you have worn out parts or there was other issues and so I went through them. You claimed you had already...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 374
Posted By veganbikes

Yes they can be expensive but they do make things...

Yes they can be expensive but they do make things easier. A spoke tensionometer can also be expensive to get a proper one. I could get a Feedback truing stand for a little bit more than a Park...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 567
Posted By veganbikes

Okay or not okay for what?

Okay or not okay for what?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,577
Posted By veganbikes

Ok...Grrrrrr that Grant Peterson likes bikes that...

Ok...Grrrrrr that Grant Peterson likes bikes that are different from the bikes I like. He also likes components different from the ones I like, he also has viewpoints that some don't agree...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 606
Posted By veganbikes

Because like a non-electric bike an e-bike can...

Because like a non-electric bike an e-bike can ONLY move forward by pedaling. A throttle makes it a different vehicle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By veganbikes

Get a fit. That will help greatly for comfort on...

Get a fit. That will help greatly for comfort on long rides. It will optimize you on your bike and your fitter will help make suggestions to make you more comfortable or adjust the bike in such a way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 198
Posted By veganbikes

So you got it covered yet you are having noise?...

So you got it covered yet you are having noise? Odd one, usually most of that stuff will solve your issues. I guess you have problems outside of wear, proper tensioning, proper cleaning and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 224
Posted By veganbikes

Just run them as is or get proper black...

Just run them as is or get proper black chainrings. Paint will just wear off pretty quickly. The Aluminum Black might last a little longer minus the actual teeth but honestly I wouldn't waste the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,577
Posted By veganbikes

They were making a joke as the authors name is...

They were making a joke as the authors name is "Wiener" which is a fun last name like Johnson or Wang and can also be slang for the same thing ; ) However yes a poor job was done by the OP with no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 198
Posted By veganbikes

If things are exceptionally worn out then yes...

If things are exceptionally worn out then yes they would need replacement. A quality fixed gear or singlespeed drivetrain should be pretty quiet but a lot of lower cost stuff can be noisier. However...
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