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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-09-22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,948
Posted By lifanus

Thanks again guys for all your continued input on...

Thanks again guys for all your continued input on the quest for that perfect city tires!

My Kenda Kwist finally kicked the dust after maybe less than two thousand miles, and I've decided to go...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-13-21, 06:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,804
Posted By lifanus

Pedals changed to proper slim profile platform,...

Pedals changed to proper slim profile platform, going to get rid of the steel riser stem and handlebar and change to threadless ones with adapter and then a modern stem + carbon bar up front, then...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,804
Posted By lifanus

Bought this bike for $95, ready to hit gravel...

Bought this bike for $95, ready to hit gravel as-is.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/a7r07448_0001_3a0ffbea38dd4b1db4fb497fdd97ebe163d8d59e.jpg
Trek 730 for $95...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-21, 07:37 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,121
Posted By lifanus

Definitely high impact, this guy was in a peloton...

Definitely high impact, this guy was in a peloton going super fast (probably faster than the posted speed limit on the bridge...) on the multi-use lane, hit another cyclist head-on (on the wrong side...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 01:56 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,121
Posted By lifanus

Yes it is... It's the Gov Mario M. Cuomo Bridge...

Yes it is... It's the Gov Mario M. Cuomo Bridge between NJ/NY.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,121
Posted By lifanus

People mentioned in previous replies about...

People mentioned in previous replies about titanium bike failures, I want to emphasis all bike failures, regardless of material and cost. Fact is I'm having equal fun on all material bikes, carbon/ti...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,121
Posted By lifanus

The Roubaix has got very low miles when I bought...

The Roubaix has got very low miles when I bought it last year used, it looks like the previous owner also just liked to hang it on the wall instead of riding it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,121
Posted By lifanus

Our local riding group just posted a picture of a...

Our local riding group just posted a picture of a crash, it doesn't matter what kind of bike. High end bikes are designed to shave weight as much as possible to squeeze extra power during a race,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,641
Posted By lifanus

If you don't do extensive hill climbing and...

If you don't do extensive hill climbing and racing, platform is best and most comfortable :) https://amzn.to/3izxZ24
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 10:20 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,121
Posted By lifanus

I just bought someone else's titanium bike - a...

I just bought someone else's titanium bike - a 2007 Litespeed Siena w/Sram Force 22 here is the first ride video he must have upgraded to carbon. Now I'm trying to sell my 09' S-Works Roubaix but the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 10:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,101
Posted By lifanus

2009 GT GTR Series 4, I bought it used, the bike...

2009 GT GTR Series 4, I bought it used, the bike just felt wrong when ridden, never had a road bike felt this bad, since then have had at least 10 other road bikes, none to complain about but this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-21, 06:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,900
Posted By lifanus

I think it’s a standard 1 1/8” with FSA headset...

I think it’s a standard 1 1/8” with FSA headset because my modern day stem fitted on to it just fine.

it came with 10 speed Tiagra group set.

I agree stand over height is taller than some other...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-12-21, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,900
Posted By lifanus

I believe they still have medium for 9 speed...

I believe they still have medium for 9 speed setup. You can always upgrade with your own 10 speed group set later on
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-12-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,900
Posted By lifanus

It could be a Backroad rebranded Van Nicholas!...

It could be a Backroad rebranded Van Nicholas! Mine came with a B logo that said titanium at bottom too, I removed it for more clean look
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,900
Posted By lifanus

Got this Used Titanium Flatbar for $700!

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/123aeff5_6818_4711_bfa3_db76001cac2e_9887f59e640e7177d7511ed4fcd401034d013e0b.jpeg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-21, 07:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,948
Posted By lifanus

Thank you for your inputs guys, very helpful,...

Thank you for your inputs guys, very helpful, tried to look at some tires you've recommended but all out of stock in US... i went to my local bike shop and the only tire they had was Kenda Kwest...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,948
Posted By lifanus

20" Puncture Resistant Low Rolling Resistance Tire Recommendation?

Looking for inputs on a low rolling resistance but at the same time strong puncture-resistant tire for city riding.

The Schwalbe Kojak on my Dahon MU SL only made it through 4 weeks of riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,065
Posted By lifanus

My 2009 Roubaix Comp is with 105 groupsets and I...

My 2009 Roubaix Comp is with 105 groupsets and I put on an Ultegra Wheelset and ran tubeless tires on it, and it actually made quite a big improvement on the rolling resistance compared to the stock...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,065
Posted By lifanus

Honestly, I can not tell a difference between my...

Honestly, I can not tell a difference between my 10' S-Works Roubaix and my 2009 Roubaix Comp (also carbon fiber, but based on their last generation of Roubaix design.)

Before I bought those...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,065
Posted By lifanus

I look at multiple places, This Roubaix I bought...

I look at multiple places, This Roubaix I bought on eBay from a seller called "The Bicycle Guys" (https://www.ebay.com/str/tandemnut2/Bicycles/_i.html?_sacat=177831), they listed at $1600 and I made...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-21, 11:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,065
Posted By lifanus

I bought a mint 2010 S-Works Roubaix SL2 for...

I bought a mint 2010 S-Works Roubaix SL2 for $1500 shipped, full dura ace groupset, sure it's mechanical but it's cheaper than some aluminum bikes and it's sub 16lb without accessories so you can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-21, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,530
Posted By lifanus

Could also be the shifter cable hitting stuff (or...

Could also be the shifter cable hitting stuff (or brake cable touching shoes) when shifted from smallest cog...

Otherwise, try to adjust the tension on the shifter cable by rotating the barrel...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-21, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,688
Posted By lifanus

Just bought a Dahon MU SL

Want to share this beauty with the world...

This is my second folding bike from Dahon, My first Dahon was a Vybe D7 that I rode for the most part of 2020 during pandemic.

Lucky to find this gem...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,619
Posted By lifanus

A used bike is the best bet, price is actually...

A used bike is the best bet, price is actually quite fair now in 2021, found 4 used bikes since 4 months ago, and sold 2, all for a great price:

Bought:
09' Specialized roubaix sl2 $1600
10'...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-21, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,518
Posted By lifanus

Based on my experience, tubes are easily damaged...

Based on my experience, tubes are easily damaged if changing tires too much... Best to just get a second wheelset, even if used to get the tires on them, and maybe en extra cassette so you don't have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,852
Posted By lifanus

Just bought a 2009 Dahon MU SL, original MSRP is...

Just bought a 2009 Dahon MU SL, original MSRP is $1500, bought for $200, a super light 19lb 20" folding bike, and the thing is practically new... Definitely look for used Folding bike and you can get...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-25-21, 12:00 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,207
Posted By lifanus

Used to run 38 on my hybrid, realized how big of...

Used to run 38 on my hybrid, realized how big of an overkill it is to ride it in NYC, now run 23 front and back, runs through small parts of gravel perfectly fine and is much faster rolling than my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-21, 11:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,278
Posted By lifanus

If you are looking to upgrade, make sure you get...

If you are looking to upgrade, make sure you get a model with quick-release wheels and modern cartridge bottom brackets for ease of service.
Any 8-9 speed bike from these companies will be perfectly...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-21, 11:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,689
Posted By lifanus

I have both drop bar and flat bar for my commute,...

I have both drop bar and flat bar for my commute, which is usually 5-20 miles round trip.

Your butt will get tired first for longer rides than your hands.

And on flat bar, adding a comfortable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-21, 11:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,158
Posted By lifanus

I usually just put keywords of the sizing in...

I usually just put keywords of the sizing in search, that appears to be most effective, I'm also a seller so I know seller have the option to enter custom sizing in their listing but most won't do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-21, 11:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,696
Posted By lifanus

don't worry they'll reopen after the economy...

don't worry they'll reopen after the economy bounce back...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-18-16, 08:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,315
Posted By lifanus

Thanks for all your feedback, I'll try to get a...

Thanks for all your feedback, I'll try to get a used Cambium and test it out... If I don't like it, then I'll sell it
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-12-16, 09:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,315
Posted By lifanus

Brooks C17 Cambium for Century Rides?

Hey guys, I'm wondering if any of you ride on a Brooks Cambium C17 on centuries or 50+ mile rides?

I just did my first century few weeks ago on my Brooks Swift Titanium, and my butt was perfectly...
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