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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 103
Posted By veganbikes

The point of having a cog or freewheel is so you...

The point of having a cog or freewheel is so you can propel your bicycle forward via pedaling, having another one on the other side allows you to have a different gear ratio to make it easier or...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-05-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,247
Posted By veganbikes

I don't see why not they are similar bikes. In...

I don't see why not they are similar bikes. In the end the rider will be the biggest determining factor.

Marin was bought out by a European firm but I believe is still HQ'd in Marin and their CEO...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 956
Posted By veganbikes

Huh? I don't know folding bikes? Where did that...

Huh? I don't know folding bikes? Where did that come from? If you are going to extoll the virtues of a smaller wheel for daily travel in a situation I am not on multi-modal transportation it really...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 110
Posted By veganbikes

As many shorts as you feel you need. If you are...

As many shorts as you feel you need. If you are riding daily 5 days a week I would probably have 5 pairs and wash at the end of the week. The fewer pairs the more you are going to need to wash them...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,899
Posted By veganbikes

It is a 14 year old thread. Starting a new one...

It is a 14 year old thread. Starting a new one would have made more sense...BUUUUUT
I generally don't recommend anything that make it harder to get your foot off the pedals that aren't proper...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-04-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 253
Posted By veganbikes

No they don't want to care, they sold you the...

No they don't want to care, they sold you the bike they have your money, their job was long done. It is a shame but it is unfortunately not uncommon and the reason why these bikes look so cheap...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-04-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,247
Posted By veganbikes

Marin DSX 2 no question! Carbon fork, 1x12...

Marin DSX 2 no question! Carbon fork, 1x12 Shimano Drivetrain and the widest tires out of all of them as well as those tires being tan walls!

Trek is out for many reasons but proprietary thru-skew...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 182
Posted By veganbikes

Like I tell all touring cyclists (as well as...

Like I tell all touring cyclists (as well as people going to a race the next day) if you are about to leave on a trip with little time to do anything, DON'T. You know how the bike rides and performs...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,011
Posted By veganbikes

There is none, you are trying to create it. There...

There is none, you are trying to create it. There are not You have made that up to incite controversy and get everyone riled about these boogeypeople that don't exist at least not in any sort of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 69
Posted By veganbikes

That seems very plausible looking at the two. It...

That seems very plausible looking at the two. It also could be a generic frame that Gravity also uses. I would reach out to them and see if the serial lines up.

In the end $5 is a good price for a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-04-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 253
Posted By veganbikes

Rad Power is a similar brand. They have a little...

Rad Power is a similar brand. They have a little better support but their quality is not really much better. Over the years I think it has improved slightly but not enough to say after the current...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 144
Posted By veganbikes

Like any bike you need to ride it to find out if...

Like any bike you need to ride it to find out if it will fit. I can say well the Blah Bike Co. Widget 1.0 in size 21" from 1992 would be a great fit for x-size. It could be similar to a 60cm it could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 111
Posted By veganbikes

I don't think they are numbers to worry about at...

I don't think they are numbers to worry about at all. I have never bothered to look at the back. If the pads are both the same size and shape and actual holes you are fine and it doesn't matter. Next...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 256
Posted By veganbikes

I cannot imagine that a motorcycle going faster...

I cannot imagine that a motorcycle going faster is going to be a safer option. I feel much safer on a bicycle than I would on a motorcycle though to be fair I haven't ridden a motorcycles but I know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 225
Posted By veganbikes

Is this WesternBikeWorks an authorized SRAM...

Is this WesternBikeWorks an authorized SRAM dealer? If so reach out to them and have them file a warranty or reach out to SRAM on your behalf. If they can't do that, silly but OK but I would reach...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 553
Posted By veganbikes

What saddle does your rear end like and how does...

What saddle does your rear end like and how does your position on the different bikes change? Those are the questions you need to answer and one that we cannot answer at least not the first question...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 119
Posted By veganbikes

If looking for a good reliable long term...

If looking for a good reliable long term freewheel White Industries is the way to go. If I am just looking for a cheap-o but known quantity and quality Shimano unit is good. Box also makes a decent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 322
Posted By veganbikes

I have a Acros Block Lock Headset on my R+M...

I have a Acros Block Lock Headset on my R+M Supercharger2 and have no interest in getting rid of it. I have not had issues with the Block Lock functionality at all. It is quite nice and if I am...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 125
Posted By veganbikes

No real standardization in bicycles just a new...

No real standardization in bicycles just a new standard each time to solve the problems of the old standard. However Bosch which is heavily involved in more things than you could shake a stick at but...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 162
Posted By veganbikes

Between the Rosenberger plug and the charging...

Between the Rosenberger plug and the charging port nothing you need to worry about if you have an SL model.

Putting the charger on a aluminum try is perfectly fine. Won't cause any issues. In fact...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,185
Posted By veganbikes

Steely Dan is Real-y Dan

Steely Dan is Real-y Dan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,185
Posted By veganbikes

Not only that now you have people that need to...

Not only that now you have people that need to hyper share their locations with the world and tell them every mundane thing they are doing.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-03-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 162
Posted By veganbikes

Yes I store all of my e-bikes in the house...

Yes I store all of my e-bikes in the house including a bunch of batteries. Good quality, well made, well regulated batteries are fine to keep indoors and it is where you should keep them. I have one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,928
Posted By veganbikes

Doing anything has its risks, I do mean anything....

Doing anything has its risks, I do mean anything. Sleeping can be risky, walking can be risky, drinking water can be risky. Life can be risky it is just pure fact. If you are so risk averse you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 425
Posted By veganbikes

Except not. The benefits of the belt are they...

Except not. The benefits of the belt are they take a long time to wear out and are pretty maintenance free regardless of conditions. A chain in a case is a chain in a case so it sees a little less of...
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 415
Posted By veganbikes

Yeah unfortunately a lot of modern touring bikes...

Yeah unfortunately a lot of modern touring bikes from "bigger" manufacturers kind of suck. It is sort of a we have made one for ever we might as well keep making it and just put cheaper parts on it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 596
Posted By veganbikes

Yeah as much as I love the DA 25th I would have...

Yeah as much as I love the DA 25th I would have gone 50th Campagnolo or if a more modern feel I was looking for 80th anniversary Campagnolo with a nice sexy 1A stem (one of the modern ones if I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 809
Posted By veganbikes

Good luck beating Lyme LarrySellerz as much as...

Good luck beating Lyme LarrySellerz as much as sometimes you post some ridiculous stuff to rile people up nobody should have to deal with Lyme it is nasty.

In terms of tape no need to harm someone...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,577
Posted By veganbikes

Yes I was very much being facetious. If anyone...

Yes I was very much being facetious. If anyone truly believed that holy moly I would be blown away. I mean that is probably about one of the craziest things one could type.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 379
Posted By veganbikes

I would just post the link as normal. To do that...

I would just post the link as normal. To do that just get to 5+5 posts and you will be able to post links there are a ton of awesome active threads to get involved with to get those posts.

These...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-02-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 253
Posted By veganbikes

No on the low initial cost online e-mopeds issues...

No on the low initial cost online e-mopeds issues are quite common and the manufacturer is usually less than interested in helping. The goal of bikes like that is purely to hit a price point and to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,577
Posted By veganbikes

Benjamin Franklin's America hating ass was a...

Benjamin Franklin's America hating ass was a draft dodger during the Civil War. He had the courage to play with his kite but when America needed him to serve he was nowhere to be found. "Oooh look at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,185
Posted By veganbikes

I was more of a Morocco Mole fan myself, the Fez...

I was more of a Morocco Mole fan myself, the Fez is just such a great hat:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/291x419/moroccomole_a9cc46dad3c20160b84d074bef4ac9996d9fa401.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,479
Posted By veganbikes

I identify as a Eddy Merckx's Colnago track bike...

I identify as a Eddy Merckx's Colnago track bike from the hour record...LOLOLOL
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 596
Posted By veganbikes

I mean 8k won't get me my Supercharger2 Rohloff I...

I mean 8k won't get me my Supercharger2 Rohloff I might have to go single battery and CX motor, no thanks. If I had 8k it would probably go towards a single dream bike and it may not cover that. But...
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 415
Posted By veganbikes

I don't get these threads then. It is like people...

I don't get these threads then. It is like people just want to post up a flyer on a telephone pole and walk away and are offended if people call the number at the bottom. Nobody here is assuming life...
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 415
Posted By veganbikes

I clicked on the pictures and didn't see a list...

I clicked on the pictures and didn't see a list of components. If you are asking us to figure out all the components you are using from just a single non-high res picture of each bike while also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By veganbikes

I think this was probably solved, it has been...

I think this was probably solved, it has been over 23 years. Though Sheldon Brown has always provided good info it is new posts with it are best left to current active threads rather than almost 24...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,399
Posted By veganbikes

Ok so you posted in a 22 year dormant thread to...

Ok so you posted in a 22 year dormant thread to say you bought a bike? I mean cool story but you really didn't need to post in this thread. If you really liked the thread that is fine, but posting in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 11:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,185
Posted By veganbikes

You are not legally buying a bike on the street...

You are not legally buying a bike on the street corner those are called stolen bikes and the people that own them probably want them back! Bikes also do have serial numbers and good shops and good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 289
Posted By veganbikes

It will be more expensive but you can build the...

It will be more expensive but you can build the bike to suit your needs.

You could spec something with some nicer wheels, and a few other nicer components and then go for say Microshift Sword for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 174
Posted By veganbikes

What did Heybike say about ordering a new wheel?

What did Heybike say about ordering a new wheel?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 398
Posted By veganbikes

Like FBinNY said there is no details on the...

Like FBinNY said there is no details on the problem. It could be something not the pedals is causing issues or it could be the pedals in which case the authorized dealer you purchased them from can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 313
Posted By veganbikes

It is generally bad form to add to old dormant...

It is generally bad form to add to old dormant threads. You did the right thing creating a new one. I would much rather have new threads then dredging up old threads unless you have some really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 311
Posted By veganbikes

Deore is way way better than Claris which is one...

Deore is way way better than Claris which is one small notch up from the absolute bottom Tourney. It is also road vs mountain which in your case doesn't matter (but go to 10-11-12 speed and it does)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 289
Posted By veganbikes

Salsa is a good idea:...

Salsa is a good idea: https://www.salsacycles.com/bikes/2023-fargo-ti-frameset would be a pretty nice set up and you can build it up how you want.

Carbon is not brittle it is quite durable. It can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 183
Posted By veganbikes

Because they make really good hubs and that is...

Because they make really good hubs and that is what they specialize in. If it were a daily driver I would say maybe not Hadley but if you want the top of the top for a bike you ride often but don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,413
Posted By veganbikes

Blueteeth felt nice the couple times it worked...

Blueteeth felt nice the couple times it worked for me (though that could be my placement of the WU111) but the synchro-shfit blew up my front derailleur at the start of a long ride as it shifted me...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-30-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 223
Posted By veganbikes

This is the original thread with the same info...

This is the original thread with the same info you can ask the moderators to combine them as posting the same thing over and over is not kosher on forums:...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-30-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By veganbikes

I think you might get it to work but I would...

I think you might get it to work but I would double check with Campy and confirm just to make 100% sure.
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