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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
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: 85
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: 5
Views: 108
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: 14
Views: 207
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: 5
Views: 61
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: 299
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: 5
Views: 61
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: 23
Views: 494
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: 4
Views: 216
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: 23
Views: 494
Posted By veganbikes

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

BREAKING NEWS...Safety bicycle to replace high wheelers barely 144 years ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 124
Posted By veganbikes

Looking at them they are different so that is...

Looking at them they are different so that is probably why they said don't use that one. The upper pulley has a much higher tooth profile which may not work on an older gen derailleur. However the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 664
Posted By veganbikes

I don't see a need to age restrict something like...

I don't see a need to age restrict something like bar shape. If someone wants to ride a drop bar go for it and if they don't that is also fine. However kids learn things quick so having that option...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-07-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 143
Posted By veganbikes

Ahhh darn, well at least from Wheels they only...

Ahhh darn, well at least from Wheels they only have one hanger for all the Scapin frames it looks like so it is a decent shot that might be the one. Good luck though!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-06-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,130
Posted By veganbikes

An un-rode bike is going to be safer than one you...

An un-rode bike is going to be safer than one you ride but riding is more fun ; )
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 707
Posted By veganbikes

Okey-doke. A good point for something I guess?

Okey-doke. A good point for something I guess?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,719
Posted By veganbikes

Cool but the thread is from 2007 this might have...

Cool but the thread is from 2007 this might have been a really neat new thread.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 523
Posted By veganbikes

I would probably replace the rotor as well...

I would probably replace the rotor as well otherwise you could be replacing pads twice and the rotor as well. I had to do that semi recently on my mountain bike were it got contaminated and I cleaned...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 193
Posted By veganbikes

You are all good! Our great and glorious...

You are all good! Our great and glorious moderators will help clean it up. They are excellent at that there is a sub-forum for issues on forums but they are usually pretty good at spotting them but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 193
Posted By veganbikes

The original thread:...

The original thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/1295746-fix-inner-sole-sidi-shoes.html
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-06-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 143
Posted By veganbikes

This is not a 100% for sure but a guess Hanger...

This is not a 100% for sure but a guess Hanger 119 from Wheels MFG and possibly a Karbon S8. I am not a person with much Scapin knowledge but I am decent-ish at finding hangers.
Forum: Touring
06-06-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 149
Posted By veganbikes

Technically that previous conversation was from...

Technically that previous conversation was from 2019 but str linked to an excellent site that already has that data and they grow a lot of those lists with some frequency.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 105
Posted By veganbikes

You might want to have this moved to bicycle...

You might want to have this moved to bicycle mechanics or general cycling. This is the Singlespeed/Fixed Gear sub-forum so you might not get as many responses here on your specific subject.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 707
Posted By veganbikes

To those going after e-bikes, that part of the...

To those going after e-bikes, that part of the industry has seen steady growth so this idea that it will sputter off after a year has not been happening for the past 10+ years. It is also not just a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 697
Posted By veganbikes

I usually just use normal scissors that I have in...

I usually just use normal scissors that I have in my box or at the shop. Sometimes I will use my pocket knife if I need to. Nothing fancy. Just something that is sharp enough should do the trick.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 707
Posted By veganbikes

Any opinions on it? Personally I know that there...

Any opinions on it? Personally I know that there are loads of people in the U.S. making bicycles, yes super large scale production is pretty much gone but there are tons of builders in the U.S. and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By veganbikes

Does the bike fit? How does it ride? Does the...

Does the bike fit? How does it ride? Does the seller have the original invoice from purchase or some proof it is their bike? In the end the bike is worth what someone wants to pay but if the bike is...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 216
Posted By veganbikes

You want quite a bit for very little. I would up...

You want quite a bit for very little. I would up your budget or dump some of the requirements. The suspension and lightweight sort of cancel themselves out at least in that price point they do make...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,458
Posted By veganbikes

Maybe, maybe not. I think yes in a heavy urban...

Maybe, maybe not. I think yes in a heavy urban traffic environment it can be less handy but in my case the light it provides is quite nice and alerts other drivers or people behind you that you are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 151
Posted By veganbikes

Which one? In general some Diamondbacks are OK...

Which one? In general some Diamondbacks are OK but a bike with Tourney (or similar low end components) or gas pipe steel or something sold through Wally-Mart is not going to be good. If you have a...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-05-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 170
Posted By veganbikes

The biggest thing you haven't done is post any...

The biggest thing you haven't done is post any info about whatever it is you are having trouble with. Without info it will be hard to diagnose. Once you get info on the machine and assuming it is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-05-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 215
Posted By veganbikes

I don't know if you will have issues setting it...

I don't know if you will have issues setting it up, hopefully not but I would be curious to hear what Fazua said on that front? It could be out of warranty but they might still be able to help with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 523
Posted By veganbikes

Not always though I guess if soaking in other...

Not always though I guess if soaking in other chemicals that would be more likely to happen that is why I just use isopropyl alcohol, it is cheap works for a lot of things all over the house and is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 480
Posted By veganbikes

I would recommend the new BB or replace the...

I would recommend the new BB or replace the plastic cup with a metal one. Having seen a few broken plastic cups in my day and not liking to see them again getting a new B.B. or just a metal cup would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 175
Posted By veganbikes

I would post photos of it and ask the moderators...

I would post photos of it and ask the moderators to move to this to the Classic and Vintage sub-forum. Someone there is more likely to know as there are some really smart cookies over there.

To...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,470
Posted By veganbikes

Above 25Kph and a bicycle would be a S-Pedelec...

Above 25Kph and a bicycle would be a S-Pedelec generally all the other stuff would be correct.

I don't get it but there are some people here who follow it like it is the absolute truth. A throttle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,963
Posted By veganbikes

I don't think it would really bother me much but...

I don't think it would really bother me much but I don't have a lot of OEM stuff because pretty much all of my bikes are built from the frame up. However on a parts bike, a different stem wouldn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 854
Posted By veganbikes

If you leg is fully extended then the saddle is...

If you leg is fully extended then the saddle is too high you want a slight bend at the knee when at 6 o'clock on the pedals not super bent up but not fully locked out just a nice slight bend. That...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-04-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 103
Posted By veganbikes

I would look in your area and see which one has...

I would look in your area and see which one has the best support. See if there is scooter shop or possibly an e-moped shop that also does e-scooters and see if they can support the product.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 523
Posted By veganbikes

I would try cleaning everything with isopropyl...

I would try cleaning everything with isopropyl alcohol and I would take everything out, pads and rotor and soak them in isopropyl alcohol and take them to a safe place and do a controlled burn on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-04-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 556
Posted By veganbikes

Like I said above go for the X 4.0. The...

Like I said above go for the X 4.0. The drivetrain on the 3.0 is better than the Treadwell but they both have aluminum forks and I would rather have a carbon fork and the future shock is really nice....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-04-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 556
Posted By veganbikes

The first number refers to the the crankset...

The first number refers to the the crankset number of gears of 3 and the second number refers to the number of gears at the back. So it is a triple crankset with a 7 speed rear derailleur. 7 speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 334
Posted By veganbikes

Not uncommon, my old shop donated a bunch of old...

Not uncommon, my old shop donated a bunch of old shoes we had that hadn't sold. You really have to dedicate to selling shoes and have to make it known you sell shoes and have to have the market, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 732
Posted By veganbikes

Things and stuff, why did that happen? If...

Things and stuff, why did that happen?

If you are bending cassette cogs there is something at play here. Microshift cassettes aren't the greatest in the world but they shouldn't bend, the owner of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 923
Posted By veganbikes

Generally I would recommend against riding on a...

Generally I would recommend against riding on a sidewalk for safety reasons. If it is a very infrequently used sidewalk and you are going at really slow speeds it is a little less problematic but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 556
Posted By veganbikes

Ahhh so super outdated silliness. Bikes have NO...

Ahhh so super outdated silliness. Bikes have NO GENDER they are inanimate objects. A low entry bike is easier to get on and great for stopping because you can get off easily without hitting the top...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 721
Posted By veganbikes

Sure if that is what you wish to believe. That is...

Sure if that is what you wish to believe. That is fine, wear your helmet as long or as little as you want.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,416
Posted By veganbikes

You have some weird feelings. No it is not upsell...

You have some weird feelings. No it is not upsell and you could have done it yourself unless you have studied sports physiology and kinesiology and are able to adjust things while you ride with some...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 721
Posted By veganbikes

Generally it is a number recognized by The Snell...

Generally it is a number recognized by The Snell Memorial Foundation, CSPC, MIPS, Consumer Reports, various Helmet manufacturers...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 721
Posted By veganbikes

Yes you want to replace it with some regularity....

Yes you want to replace it with some regularity. Generally either after a crash or significant drop or after 5 years is what I would reccomend. You can clean your helmet with some frequency or do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By veganbikes

I would go Wheels MFG, they are generally the...

I would go Wheels MFG, they are generally the external B.B.s I run on most of the bikes I have that need them.
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