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Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 92
Posted By veganbikes

No worries, happy to help : ) I gotcha I...

No worries, happy to help : )

I gotcha I mean Kashima coating is easy to get excited over. It is not terrible overall but I would certainly try the bike and see what you think.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,664
Posted By veganbikes

It's gonna catch and break? On what? It is not...

It's gonna catch and break? On what? It is not going below the tire and it is a folding bike which has limitations but nothing there looks particularly out of place. It is a short cage 10 speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 328
Posted By veganbikes

Weird could be a whole lotta things but glad it...

Weird could be a whole lotta things but glad it is fine. Though you shouldn't have to unwrap for minor shifter adjustments like that usually it is just canted inward and needs to be adjusted there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 409
Posted By veganbikes

If you didn't touch it prior to this point and it...

If you didn't touch it prior to this point and it was shipped in a box, that would be a good thing to send pictures of to Woom so they can send you a credit for a new bolt and to pay a mechanic to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 328
Posted By veganbikes

It will help if you want more scientific data but...

It will help if you want more scientific data but really unless you are Team Ineos or a similar team after marginal gains don't worry about it. Ride the bike that is most comfortable for you and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 132
Posted By veganbikes

Congratulations on the weight loss, keep it up...

Congratulations on the weight loss, keep it up till you get to where you want to be : )
Why get rid of the old bike? Keep that and have something else to ride. That wheel set is awesome and works...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 481
Posted By veganbikes

Exactly what is the flaw in using an internally...

Exactly what is the flaw in using an internally geared hub? Is it because you don't understand their utility or because they did something to you or what? Yes there are drawbacks to an IGH system...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 801
Posted By veganbikes

The Scotch tape thing would be something I would...

The Scotch tape thing would be something I would do in an emergency not at home where I have more options or ability to go out. I would use the scotch tape if I was on the road and somehow the gas...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 328
Posted By veganbikes

It is hard to get a useful scientific data...

It is hard to get a useful scientific data without using scientific methods. In this case it is hard to control the weather and your body on different days. Now if you did the same tests over and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 766
Posted By veganbikes

You are claiming no useful information but your...

You are claiming no useful information but your own? So I would like to know did you come here to hear an echo chamber? Or did you actually come to listen and decided that listening to good info was...
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By veganbikes

I hear nothing but good things about Voile and...

I hear nothing but good things about Voile and see a lot of brands I love using them. However for racks I stick with my Highland Fat Straps.
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 271
Posted By veganbikes

The post was hard to read. But I recommend for...

The post was hard to read. But I recommend for just about everyone unless you ride your bike once in a blue moon because you cannot ride it more not do to physical issues. A fit is for everyone as it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 79
Posted By veganbikes

Hope makes excellent hubs but 12x135 is...

Hope makes excellent hubs but 12x135 is exceedingly uncommon these days so make sure you have measured correctly. Also Hope makes more initially expensive hubs so that is something to consider but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 36
Posted By veganbikes

Personally I probably wouldn't cover the whole...

Personally I probably wouldn't cover the whole thing I would look at Fahrer's covers which they do for the motor, batteries (for cold weather really) and I believe a handlebar cover as well as maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 94
Posted By veganbikes

It was already posted there this is a duplicate...

It was already posted there this is a duplicate thread.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 766
Posted By veganbikes

So it is extremely unlikely that the Satori is...

So it is extremely unlikely that the Satori is painted in fact is is pretty rare that seatposts are painted except on custom bikes usually the are anodized and the anodization is not really adding...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 63
Posted By veganbikes

Still the EasyFold XT is a great rack and I am...

Still the EasyFold XT is a great rack and I am assuming the newer EPOS rack is also great as generally Thule makes good products. Plus the racks are designed around e-bikes and their weight.

The...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 92
Posted By veganbikes

Wasn't a huge fan of Yamaha motors and their...

Wasn't a huge fan of Yamaha motors and their support left us a little to be desired. I haven't had any time with GasGas so couldn't tell you about them specifically but I know Yamaha e-bike motors...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 57
Posted By veganbikes

That bike was not designed to be an e-bike so...

That bike was not designed to be an e-bike so that could be a huge part of the problem they are low initial cost bikes by and large. It also could be you have the incorrect adaptor for the brakes...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By veganbikes

Yes the Marzocchi forks are basically heavier...

Yes the Marzocchi forks are basically heavier versions of the Fox stuff that one probably closest to a 34. I got mine pre-Marzocchi so it was an SR fork and it is a fine fork but this was my dream...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 187
Posted By veganbikes

If you have a 68mm bottom brackets any crank...

If you have a 68mm bottom brackets any crank would work that is 24mm or 30mm you don't really need to swap spindles though I believe ROTOR had more modular cranks if you are trying to deal with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 258
Posted By veganbikes

Single bolt kickstands which are standard near...

Single bolt kickstands which are standard near the bottom bracket frequently come loose. Make sure it is properly torqued and that should help but if it is still coming loose a threadlocking...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 63
Posted By veganbikes

The Thule EasyFold XT is what we used for years...

The Thule EasyFold XT is what we used for years and we had them installed on some lowered cars and there was occasional scraping but these were quite low to the ground vehicles. However it has the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By veganbikes

Because in the end it is a lower profile and...

Because in the end it is a lower profile and since the stem is custom and the clamping width is wider than most bars the bar size doesn't really matter the stem won't work for other bars. Keep in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 648
Posted By veganbikes

A wheel is a system so you want the right...

A wheel is a system so you want the right components for your needs. If you are a heavier rider or want something more durable you will want more spokes and you want the right spokes for your rim....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,059
Posted By veganbikes

Your grips are adjustable and you might need to...

Your grips are adjustable and you might need to adjust them to a much different position to solve the issue. It could also be tight gloves as well.

However yes it is good to move your arms and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By veganbikes

Sometimes when bike sits for a while especially...

Sometimes when bike sits for a while especially hung up it needs a little pumping but usually just fine. You could try a lever bleed not a terrible thing if you need a bunch of pumping each time you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 648
Posted By veganbikes

So the details are important as most vintage...

So the details are important as most vintage bikes are going to be 120 or 126mm QR spacing in the end a lot of the newer stuff is 142 thru-axle and for disc brakes. In the end you might be able to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By veganbikes

I am curious how you can accurately determine a...

I am curious how you can accurately determine a handlebar size from a single picture with ZERO measurements. I get you could guess but in this case you are 6.4mm off.

The clamp size is 25.4 it is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 409
Posted By veganbikes

What did Woom say about this? If BikeInn is an...

What did Woom say about this? If BikeInn is an authorized dealer of Woom then they might be able to help with warranty as they sold it to you. It might also be the bike needs to be properly built and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 716
Posted By veganbikes

But you don't have to go down significantly in...

But you don't have to go down significantly in socket quality simply to organize something. You can have quality Snap-On sockets and just organize them it is really not difficult and you can get...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By veganbikes

Yeah that was my initial problem I was going to...

Yeah that was my initial problem I was going to install it before my fork came in because I knew the clamp diameters were the same but the actual width is much wider than a standard bar.

I went...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 292
Posted By veganbikes

Use shoes without the problems. My Brooks don't...

Use shoes without the problems. My Brooks don't have issues with my Crank Brothers Stamp 7s with pins. They did occasionally get my shins early on when I first had the pedals but that is a rare...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-15-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By veganbikes

Because the steerer tube is super short as the...

Because the steerer tube is super short as the stem they use makes up for the lack of steerer tube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 699
Posted By veganbikes

I have used pedal extenders and they can be quite...

I have used pedal extenders and they can be quite handy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 716
Posted By veganbikes

So buy the best tools you can for what you need....

So buy the best tools you can for what you need. For the basic stuff you are using the most get the really good stuff and the less you use something to a point get something a little cheaper. Park...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 140
Posted By veganbikes

I mean SRAM does their FlatTop chains but...

I mean SRAM does their FlatTop chains but generally for 11 speed stuff everything is cross compatible. So as long as you buy from an authorized dealer a chain from say Shimano, SRAM, KMC or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 783
Posted By veganbikes

There are tons of bicycle frames out there I...

There are tons of bicycle frames out there I don't know why you would choose some Alibaba and his 40 thieves frame that isn't designed for the brakes you want to use. I mean if you are stuck on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-15-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By veganbikes

You might be able to get a new freehub for it...

You might be able to get a new freehub for it assuming it is a cassette based wheel. You will have to do a little research but it is sometimes doable. I did it to replace a freehub on a 600 Tricolor...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-15-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 554
Posted By veganbikes

Threaded steerer and thru-skew no thanks. This is...

Threaded steerer and thru-skew no thanks. This is cheaper and better spec'd:...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By veganbikes

Yes I did and with the stock set up, NO! The stem...

Yes I did and with the stock set up, NO! The stem they use at least for the Nyon requires a wiiiiiide clamp bar which is very uncommon. I ended up with a new fork (planned for anyway regardless of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 908
Posted By veganbikes

I mean probably there is one that weighs the...

I mean probably there is one that weighs the same. I wouldn't buy a new modern Schwinn for any reason. I would much rather have the Trek and that is a bike that I don't think is all that good but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 322
Posted By veganbikes

The difference between shifters is one is...

The difference between shifters is one is designed for an internally geared hub and the other is designed for derailleurs. In your case I probably wouldn't put anything towards that bike if it came...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 318
Posted By veganbikes

I think a Rohloff or Pinion may or may not be...

I think a Rohloff or Pinion may or may not be cheaper but if you want one go for it. Rohloff is awesome and Pinion is probably also awesome but I haven't ridden one yet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,204
Posted By veganbikes

I mean you have had bicycle lubricants for...

I mean you have had bicycle lubricants for decades upon decades I see no reason at all to use random fluids for a task that has something designed for it in fact many things designed for it. You can...
Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,545
Posted By veganbikes

That is cool but not really enough gearing a P.18...

That is cool but not really enough gearing a P.18 would be better. Maybe put it on a long tail cargo bike and add an Alfine 11 hub in the mix somehow.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-14-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,477
Posted By veganbikes

I said that because you have had a bunch of...

I said that because you have had a bunch of problems with your wheels and those problems shouldn't normally happen especially not with a handbuilt wheel. If you had the right wheels you would...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-14-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By veganbikes

Deore LX is now SLX which is the third tier from...

Deore LX is now SLX which is the third tier from the top. Altus is second tier from the bottom. In the end I would just get the LX shifter and an 8 speed cassette and no need for a ghost gear and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-14-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 193
Posted By veganbikes

Then no I wouldn't replace the chain at all for...

Then no I wouldn't replace the chain at all for this. You are good to go.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-14-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 258
Posted By veganbikes

Bosch has had dual batteries for quite a while,...

Bosch has had dual batteries for quite a while, this is now for the newer Smart System. I see no reason why it won't be able to be used on other Smart System stuff. We did a few dual battery upgrades...
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