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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 49
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: 1
Views: 68
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: 94
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: 1
Views: 28
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: 19
Views: 339
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: 6
Views: 173
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: 75
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: 1,373
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: 45
Views: 877
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: 26
Views: 571
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: 83
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: 19
Views: 339
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: 28
Views: 390
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: 28
Views: 390
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: 252
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: 23
Views: 456
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: 681
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: 28
Views: 390
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: 32
Views: 550
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: 1,224
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: 32
Views: 550
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: 32
Views: 550
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: 16
Views: 246
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.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 390
Posted By veganbikes

Curious why no low entry frame? They are quite...

Curious why no low entry frame? They are quite nice.

The Marin Larkspur 2 is a neat bike.

The Sirrus X. 4.0 or Kona Dr. Dew would be cool as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,224
Posted By veganbikes

No a bike fit is optimizing your position on the...

No a bike fit is optimizing your position on the bike. It is very much about comfort but of course some people will have different flexibility's and such so it might seem like they are in a more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 571
Posted By veganbikes

So first things first, have you adjusted the...

So first things first, have you adjusted the original saddle first? You need to make sure your fore and aft adjustments, saddle tilt and height are correct and test on some longer rides. That is the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 390
Posted By veganbikes

The Cannondales are all the same sort of lower...

The Cannondales are all the same sort of lower end bikes with slight minor little upgrades. Basically out of all the lower end bikes on that list maybe the X 3.0 or Haro seem like the top of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 769
Posted By veganbikes

Not just the JDM community though plenty of...

Not just the JDM community though plenty of Chargers, Challengers, BMWs and other 'Murican and German style cars with loud exhaust.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 168
Posted By veganbikes

Necessary, YES! Chains need to be lubed. There is...

Necessary, YES! Chains need to be lubed. There is no chain that doesn't need lubrication at some point. Anytime you have metal on metal or other moving parts you need to lubricate them at some point...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 883
Posted By veganbikes

If your wheels are going out of true often that...

If your wheels are going out of true often that means they are not the right wheels for you. As a bigger rider myself my wheels generally stay in true. I look at the them once a year usually but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 783
Posted By veganbikes

You don't know Ned Overhand? He invented Bicycle...

You don't know Ned Overhand? He invented Bicycle Baseball...also there is Ned Underhand but he only does Bicycle youth softball.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 769
Posted By veganbikes

Again not always just the noise that is appealing...

Again not always just the noise that is appealing but the actual performance of the hub. The whole reason for the noise is a higher engagement hub meaning closer to the time you push the pedals you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 390
Posted By veganbikes

Cannondale's copy/version of the Roll is the...

Cannondale's copy/version of the Roll is the Adventure, similar but maybe a bit heavier and some silly features but also a dynamo which is super awesome especially for commuting. I would probably...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-02-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 390
Posted By veganbikes

The Roll is hard to beat in that category there...

The Roll is hard to beat in that category there aren't a lot of bikes like it. I would say in terms of a normal hybrid the Sirrus X 4.0 would be a neat option but it is not quite as upright (though...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 201
Posted By veganbikes

I have a lot of different bikes and some of them...

I have a lot of different bikes and some of them run shorter cranks and some run longer cranks from 165 to 175 at one point and there is not an issue. So long as your seat height is correct you will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,525
Posted By veganbikes

I would prioritize the tools you use the most but...

I would prioritize the tools you use the most but in the end all of them. The reason you buy high quality tools is because they are cheap because they work well, are well made and won't cause issues...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 727
Posted By veganbikes

Willworx would be the choice for rear wheel...

Willworx would be the choice for rear wheel stands. My current one is a Minoura stand one of the DS versions it is low profile and was one my old shop was getting rid of after they moved to another...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-02-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 390
Posted By veganbikes

It is a low initial cost hybrid. If I was going...

It is a low initial cost hybrid. If I was going to buy one it would be because I can only ride a couple times a year. Having sold the Escape 2 for a few years it was in for service more than the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By veganbikes

I got some CeramicSpeed pulleys (normal size) at...

I got some CeramicSpeed pulleys (normal size) at a discount and was going to hold on to them and sell them at some point and then decided to install them but I had a little wheel issue that I put on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 238
Posted By veganbikes

aggiegrads had a lovely thread a little while ago...

aggiegrads had a lovely thread a little while ago and made some useful posts on comparing Hex Wrenches:
https://www.bikeforums.net/21879947-post1.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/21880578-post9.html...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 471
Posted By veganbikes

If it is a decent bike then maybe putting money...

If it is a decent bike then maybe putting money towards it to keep it going isn't bad but if the new fork is going to cost as much as the bike new then probably not a good purchase. The steel fork...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 471
Posted By veganbikes

Low travel forks. unless pretty lightweight. are...

Low travel forks. unless pretty lightweight. are silly. With wider tires and carbon forks and even better a nice steel or titanium frame you don't really need that suspension for a hybrid and if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By veganbikes

Cleaning your drivetrain is quite important Yes...

Cleaning your drivetrain is quite important Yes sometimes things are worn out that is not uncommon but if you keep up on cleaning and lubrication everything will last longer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 769
Posted By veganbikes

Not showing off at all at least on my front. It...

Not showing off at all at least on my front. It is more engagement and more engagement usually will equal a louder hub. I did it on my touring bike because I really liked Paul and Industry Nine and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 496
Posted By veganbikes

Cleaning a bike shouldn't cause rust and if it...

Cleaning a bike shouldn't cause rust and if it does right away then that is not a bike I would want to ride. Leaving mud can cause rust but in the end cleaning doesn't do that it will help prevent it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 314
Posted By veganbikes

I mean if my only option was KHS maybe teh Grit...

I mean if my only option was KHS maybe teh Grit 440 might be the one I guess but never been a huge KHS fan. If it were Specialized probably a Sirrus 3.0 or higher. Certainly would do my best to avoid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,032
Posted By veganbikes

Ok gotcha. I would at least give them a call and...

Ok gotcha. I would at least give them a call and let them know you are having problems so they are aware so when you can make it down they know and can let SRAM know and such. It will make sure they...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-31-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,126
Posted By veganbikes

BH has left the U.S. completely, they have ceased...

BH has left the U.S. completely, they have ceased to be. There is the european wing but if you are U.S. based I could not reccomend them at all as support is nil.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,927
Posted By veganbikes

Do just that, it will be fine.👍[/QUOTE] Keep in...

Do just that, it will be fine.👍[/QUOTE]
Keep in mind this is a thread from 2021! I am sure by this point someone has figured out their bike issues. Hope you get involved in the many currently active...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,032
Posted By veganbikes

I am curious if you have taken it back to the...

I am curious if you have taken it back to the shop where you purchased it and had them run diagnostics and see what is going on. It seems like an odd problem possibly a warranty issue or just...
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