bikes

[Krooked antihero]

Sweet bike!

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Sweet bike!

Thank you...1980 classic style.

[manysnakes]

Not trying to shit on you or anything, and maybe this isn't a concern where you are at, but that bike would be insanely easy to steal.

[Frank]

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Not trying to shit on you or anything, and maybe this isn't a concern where you are at, but that bike would be insanely easy to steal.

yeah, looks like you could try and just pull the lock up over the saddle if it's wide enough and the bike's free.

maybe that wasn't a concern for that particular shot.

the bike looks very sexy though!

[Swithflip]

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Not trying to shit on you or anything, and maybe this isn't a concern where you are at, but that bike would be insanely easy to steal.

thanks for the advice. I hadn't realized this before.

[KoRnholio8]

From my experience, if your bike is worth less than $200, thieves are going to be incompetent and a decent chain/U-lock can stop them easily (they might try to steal something detachable, though). If your bike is worth enough, a determined thief can get trough anything, so keep that baby safe in your home.

We get a lot of stolen bikes in our mid size city, but the percentage of cheap cable locks used is too damn high. It doesn't help that asking what kind of lock was defeated is in bad taste and no one is asking that question when someone is looking for their bike back.

I think that the inability to police such theft is basically robbing the planet of a better future, since getting an electric bike and expanding your green transportation capabilities is not really advisable when the bike can go missing so easily.

[manysnakes]

Most of that is true but your lock still needs to go through a triangle or else someone can walk off with it.

[potpie]

I’m looking for some qualified opinions about skate shoes with flats. I’ve been commuting with flats - mostly recently knock off Race Face Chesters - for a decade or more, usually in a flat sole shoe. Recently I decided to make the move to flats on my hardtail, but I am not sure if I should just ride with some of my zillion skate shoes or if it’s worth it to buy some Five Ten or other such specific flat-pedal shoe.

Pinkbike dismisses this, insists that freeride shoes are much better, but they’re mostly mountain bikers and not skaters. So has anyone taken their AVEs out on the trail? Better question - after two decades of clipless, am I so accustomed that I should just stick with what I know?

Get Vans BMX shoes. Stiffer shank without going full MTB fiveten marshmallow shoe with the strap on it.

[Blue Fescue]

Five Ten makes some pretty slim shoes, even some slip ons, I had some of the Vans BMX shoes awhile back and thought they were too bulky but they were spd so that probably accounts for it

[Landmine]

I feel like those slip ons would lead to a broken foot, at least.

[Krooked antihero]

My new winter commuter, probably getting spiked tyres when weather gets really crazy.

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[manysnakes]

Solid bike. You can never go wrong with a Kona.

[Krooked antihero]

Solid bike. You can never go wrong with a Kona.

Yea man next summer I’m planning to do some trips with it bikepacking-style , it has helluva mounts all around so gear shouldn’t be issue. Planning to get another set of wheels and go tubeless after winter, too.

[nevrwasben]

Just got my first bike since my jr. high bmx (44 now!)
Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29”, sz L
About to go with a homie tomorrow for my first ride.
Marshall Canyon
I’m excited/dreading it.
Wish me luck…

[cky enthusiast]

it’s easy. turn your hips and shoulders and keep your weight back. like skating

[nevrwasben]

I’ve got one homie that wears the padded underwear.
Another that scoffs at it and says that I’ll get use to the sore ass knuckle; very unpleasant btw.
I’m thinking why would I not wear them??
Any opinions here?
And yea I changed my buster ass pedals…

[potpie]

I’ve got one homie that wears the padded underwear.
Another that scoffs at it and says that I’ll get use to the sore ass knuckle; very unpleasant btw.
I’m thinking why would I not wear them??
Any opinions here?
And yea I changed my buster ass pedals…

Buy them. They let you ride more often and for longer.

[thebacker]

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I’ve got one homie that wears the padded underwear.
Another that scoffs at it and says that I’ll get use to the sore ass knuckle; very unpleasant btw.
I’m thinking why would I not wear them??
Any opinions here?
And yea I changed my buster ass pedals…

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Buy them. They let you ride more often and for longer.

100% worth it

[Landmine]

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I’ve got one homie that wears the padded underwear.
Another that scoffs at it and says that I’ll get use to the sore ass knuckle; very unpleasant btw.
I’m thinking why would I not wear them??
Any opinions here?
And yea I changed my buster ass pedals…

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Buy them. They let you ride more often and for longer.

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100% worth it

Absolutely.  I like the MTB "liners" so I can wear regular shorts or pants over, especially in the summer. 

[nevrwasben]

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I’ve got one homie that wears the padded underwear.
Another that scoffs at it and says that I’ll get use to the sore ass knuckle; very unpleasant btw.
I’m thinking why would I not wear them??
Any opinions here?
And yea I changed my buster ass pedals…

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Buy them. They let you ride more often and for longer.

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100% worth it

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Absolutely.  I like the MTB "liners" so I can wear regular shorts or pants over, especially in the summer.

Thanks everyone, ordered.
Definitely don’t need a grumbly grundle.
Enjoy your day!

[IUTSM]

Bianchi Pista "gang green" with fairly basic components for $150 through a local. kid needs the $. I've watched price drop from 500 to 400 to 300 now it's 150....

I might see if they'd trade the whole bike for my steam roller track frame that's just a little too small for me...

any thoughts?

anyone ride contemporary bianchi bikes? I've only ridden the old ones....

[Bunk Moreland]

Bianchi Pista "gang green" with fairly basic components for $150 through a local. kid needs the $. I've watched price drop from 500 to 400 to 300 now it's 150....

I might see if they'd trade the whole bike for my steam roller track frame that's just a little too small for me...

any thoughts?

anyone ride contemporary bianchi bikes? I've only ridden the old ones....

I had a Bianchi San Jose cx bike that I regret selling.
For $150 it’s a steal.

What size is that steamroller? Been looking for a 53 that isn’t $800.

[IUTSM]

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Bianchi Pista "gang green" with fairly basic components for $150 through a local. kid needs the $. I've watched price drop from 500 to 400 to 300 now it's 150....

I might see if they'd trade the whole bike for my steam roller track frame that's just a little too small for me...

any thoughts?

anyone ride contemporary bianchi bikes? I've only ridden the old ones....

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I had a Bianchi San Jose cx bike that I regret selling.
For $150 it’s a steal.

What size is that steamroller? Been looking for a 53 that isn’t $800.

I figured that's a good price. what kind of steel are they?

pretty sure my steamroller measures 55, but it really fits like a smaller bike. geometry feels small for me. my crosscheck is a 55 and it's perfect, steamroller just feels too tight or something.

I'm asking 600 locally. It's a pretty hooked up bike too. no one wants a fixie up here these days.

[Bunk Moreland]

Yea I wish I could. I’ve got 4 bikes right now, I don’t know what I’d do with a fixed gear.

The San Jose was double butted chromoly, I don’t know what the pista is, sorry. Really liked that San Jose though.

[Plan9Customs]

Probably in the minority here but I mess around with cruisers. Although I do own a fixie:

1928 Elgin with a fixed New Departure hub laced to 28” wood clad rims. Also make frames and other parts. My first frame and some of my production bars:

[Bunk Moreland]

Probably in the minority here but I mess around with cruisers. Although I do own a fixie:

1928 Elgin with a fixed New Departure hub laced to 28” wood clad rims. Also make frames and other parts. My first frame and some of my production bars:

These are really cool.

Finally bit the bullet and ordered a microshift advent x kit for this All-City frame. The derailleur, cassette, and shifter were less than $200 shipped. Problem is, 2/3 are back ordered until late February. Oh well. Still trying to figure out the cockpit. Stuff is stupid hard to find and I’ve got stock alerts spread all across the web.

[WPG]

Does anyone have a backpack with a board holder that you can use a camelback with? I don’t feel comfortable putting the hydration pack in my normal bag with tools n other crap. My solution this summer was to wear 2 backpacks but it was very uncomfortable

[Beeda Weeda]

check out he thule website, they make amazing products. I have a thule child seat as well a thule buggy, expensive stuff, but the quality is amazing.

[Bunk Moreland]

Does anyone have a backpack with a board holder that you can use a camelback with? I don’t feel comfortable putting the hydration pack in my normal bag with tools n other crap. My solution this summer was to wear 2 backpacks but it was very uncomfortable

Are you just using the bladder? Maybe find one with a laptop slot and put the bladder in there. Otherwise maybe a tactical type backpack with the camelback spot and rig a board holder up through the molle webbing.

[manysnakes]

Finally bit the bullet and ordered a microshift advent x kit for this All-City frame. The derailleur, cassette, and shifter were less than $200 shipped. Problem is, 2/3 are back ordered until late February. Oh well. Still trying to figure out the cockpit. Stuff is stupid hard to find and I’ve got stock alerts spread all across the web.

I went Advent X on my new mountain bike and have absolutely no regret. The stuff works great, I don't miss an 11th or 12th gear, nor the 9 or 10t cog. It's the group that Shimano should have introduced in 2010. Bummer that it's out of stock, I'm going through the same pains - I ordered another group for my commuter, and everything arrived except the derailleur, which is of course a specific pull ratio so it's not like I can just make a Shimano derailleur work. I guess they're supposed to be back in stock in February though, so things are looking up.