bikes

[Blue Fescue]

got a sweet deal on this gem, homie bought it and realized that he hates biking. i am kinda over my old roadbike, it already felt like its holding me back a little (its 20 years old, and most of my bike buddies are on 3000 euro carbon frames.)
cant wait to test this baby.
(its a canyon endurace)

so nice.   I want a canyon mountain bike but they aren't over here in the US yet.  germany has the best direct bike buying.  canyon, rose, yt etc

[Hercules Rockefeller]

yeah, at least 8 of my friends have got either canyon roadbikes or mountain bikes, all over their price range. every single one super happy with them.

[Clang]

[Grampa]

That front tire/downtube clearance is blowing my mind.

Also, are those the Cult x Vans grips? I put some on my bike a couple months ago and am seriously diggin em.

[planman]

That Flite is so beautiful, Clang. I have the exact same tires on mine.

I got a Trek Emonda ALR 5 as a graduation present. It's been great since I can't ride brakeless fixed for the time being bc of my ankle. I'm liking gears a lot.

[Zimmer]

Before I found my way back to skating, I spent a couple of years obsessed with downhill/freeride mountain biking, here's my steed:



Haven't ridden in almost a year now, definitely gotta get back to it soon.

[j....soy.....]

I stripped all my shit off to a single speed and it's a great idea.....the only thing I miss is pedalling super fast down hills....but I treated shifters like a TV remote so I'm psyched not to have them.....I was my own worst enemy.....

[Hercules Rockefeller]

i switched my commuter ride to fixed again, and i really forgot how much i like it. only downside is that riding my road bike feels so weird now, like "whoa, i dont have to pedal all the time?".

[Clang]

Thanks for the love guys! I love your flite planman, and that trek looks sweet. I would like to get a road bike someday too.

Grampa; the front end clearance is super crazy. I never thought it would come that close but it's super fun. Toe overlap is a bit tricky at times but it's not a real issue as soon as you get going. Those are the Cult x Vans grips, I bought them because I like vans and they look cool but I was worried they would be uncomfortable. I was so wrong. They're super comfy and I really like them too!

[Clang]

I also have this rockhopper I picked up off a local classifieds for a winter beater. Was mostly original when I bought it (had a rock shox fork before). It's pretty fun!

[j....soy.....]

I have a Kona hardtail that's over20 yrs old I can't part with.  They are building a pump track down the street which I might get some rock shox put on.....

[KoRnholio8]

where do you guys commute? I commute 8 km in one direction every day (city) and my shocks on my hybrid get used quite a lot ... I also have a seatpost shock absorber and that comes in handy when I turn to gravel roads. Aren't these stiff road bikes too limiting?

[Francis Xavier]

Got this single speed laying around that needs a new rear tube, always getting flats on a screw or some bullshit on these dirty roads. Good commuter to work which used to be over ten miles away and now is hardly five.

[Blue Fescue]

Before I found my way back to skating, I spent a couple of years obsessed with downhill/freeride mountain biking, here's my steed:



Haven't ridden in almost a year now, definitely gotta get back to it soon.

So Nice.  I wish i lived somewhere with hills.  Have you seen the new Norco prototype that Sam Blenkinsop is riding in the downhill world cup this year?

[Zimmer]

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Before I found my way back to skating, I spent a couple of years obsessed with downhill/freeride mountain biking, here's my steed:



Haven't ridden in almost a year now, definitely gotta get back to it soon.

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So Nice.  I wish i lived somewhere with hills.  Have you seen the new Norco prototype that Sam Blenkinsop is riding in the downhill world cup this year?

I still have at least a 30-45min drive to get to decent hills/mountains, but its always worth it! And I've been totally out of the loop with bike news lately DH bikes are getting so tech and futuristic lol I'm not too hyped on the move to DH 29ers

[Blue Fescue]

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Before I found my way back to skating, I spent a couple of years obsessed with downhill/freeride mountain biking, here's my steed:



Haven't ridden in almost a year now, definitely gotta get back to it soon.

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So Nice.  I wish i lived somewhere with hills.  Have you seen the new Norco prototype that Sam Blenkinsop is riding in the downhill world cup this year?

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I still have at least a 30-45min drive to get to decent hills/mountains, but its always worth it! And I've been totally out of the loop with bike news lately DH bikes are getting so tech and futuristic lol I'm not too hyped on the move to DH 29ers

The world cup this year has been really good.  they are in the middle of crankworx right now though.  Yeah, Minaar bringing out the 29er this year got every other team scrambling.  People are always looking for the edge to win i suppose.  plus the industry has to push consumers to upgrade.

[20matar]

My bike chain just snapped when I was going up a very mellow hill. I was struggling way more than I should, which is, none at all, and then BAM, the chain snapped and fell on the asphalt. Luckily, I wasn't too far from home... what could have happened?

[Chavo]

My bike chain just snapped when I was going up a very mellow hill. I was struggling way more than I should, which is, none at all, and then BAM, the chain snapped and fell on the asphalt. Luckily, I wasn't too far from home... what could have happened?

Actual breakage is rare. Most of the time a link detaches from the pin. Get a high quality chain or a cheap one with a mushroomed pin like the KMC "X" series.

[planman]

My bike chain just snapped when I was going up a very mellow hill. I was struggling way more than I should, which is, none at all, and then BAM, the chain snapped and fell on the asphalt. Luckily, I wasn't too far from home... what could have happened?

Was it dry? If it's not lubed properly that can happen

[colin]

Eric's G'd up with a DB:



And I put a Brooks saddle on my single speed Bridgestone:

[Proud Black Lesbian]

Important message on bicycle safety:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=aK_Ru6tScBE

[KoRnholio8]

Not even mad, children's toys are what we are all about here

[_UniversalTruth_]

Bikes are one of the best inventions. The only reason why it's not as popular as it should be is the lobbying by the car industry. Here's a lil clip from my local store:

[colin]

^^^ I like seeing dudes on road bikes do bunny hops.

PBL, if you don't already know, it seems like you should know that Susan B. Anthony stated that nothing in history has done more for women's lib than the bicycle:

"Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel...the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood."

Stay proud and untrammeled.

[Clang]

Just thought I would give an update on my bike. Got the steerer tube cut, also replaced the loaner kona stem with a thomson and just threw on some drop bars with cotton tape.


I also got this neat top cap from Mash.

[colin]

^^^Sick

I put together a single-speed, fully-rigid 29er because I like the simplicity. SLAP bike heads: I have an Absolute Black oval chainring on this bike and another; I feel like I have increased traction, and on a geared bike I can run about one gear harder with the oval chainring

[augustmoon]

got this Felt bike with disc brakes a while back.  feels good to have brakes again. 

[planman]

^^^Sick

I put together a single-speed, fully-rigid 29er because I like the simplicity. SLAP bike heads: I have an Absolute Black oval chainring on this bike and another; I feel like I have increased traction, and on a geared bike I can run about one gear harder with the oval chainring

Sick 29er, I've lowkey wanted a rigid old 26er for a while, just to run SS and beat the hell out of.

I've heard a lot about oval rings. I know they're not as popular as they used to be but Cavendish still runs then I'm pretty sure and I mean if they're good enough for him...

[busted-knee]

I got my bike stolen and need to replace it with a good simple single speed.

Anyone here have any experience with Kona Paddy Wagons? There's a 2017 model at the local bike shop for about €500, which is a good deal in Helsinki.

[givecigstosurfgroms]

I bought a kona unit its a 2005 maybe.