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Jealous.I spent a couple nights riding my bicycle in the woods last week: link
Jealous.I spent a couple nights riding my bicycle in the woods last week: link
Nice bike! Looking on the back you definitely had the right packing priority order.I spent a couple nights riding my bicycle in the woods last week: link
A GB and I went a day early and stashed (most of) that 12-pack and some dry firewood at the campsite the group was planning on gathering at on the last night - it turned out to be a brilliant plan!Nice bike! Looking on the back you definitely had the right packing priority order.I spent a couple nights riding my bicycle in the woods last week: link
That website needs a serious overhaul. I agree that they have great bargains, but my god the design and usability of that site is horrendousI tell everybody to start their searches at Bikes Direct but nobody ever seems to Your money I guess, waste it as you see fit.
There's a reason they sell cheap...little overhead.That website needs a serious overhaul. I agree that they have great bargains, but my god the design and usability of that site is horrendousI tell everybody to start their searches at Bikes Direct but nobody ever seems to Your money I guess, waste it as you see fit.
Given their reputation I'd go with Poseidon or Canyon. I'm sure people get good deals, but I've heard stories, as well.There's a reason they sell cheap...little overhead.That website needs a serious overhaul. I agree that they have great bargains, but my god the design and usability of that site is horrendousI tell everybody to start their searches at Bikes Direct but nobody ever seems to Your money I guess, waste it as you see fit.
I did find a bike there but they don't ship outside US. Too bad because it checked all the boxes.I tell everybody to start their searches at Bikes Direct but nobody ever seems to Your money I guess, waste it as you see fit.
This would be a better option than the bike he wanted to convert. When you factor in the cost of buying replacement parts I'm guessing the cost will be about the same. This will also provide a lot more range with the gearing.This should be a bike finder thread. Find @Barry2 the best bike you can for $500. 1x, looks like light offroad. Currently an Acera rear derailleur, mechanical disc brakes.
I honestly don't think their bikes are incredible bargains, but I know a lot of people on this site are fans of them.That website needs a serious overhaul. I agree that they have great bargains, but my god the design and usability of that site is horrendousI tell everybody to start their searches at Bikes Direct but nobody ever seems to Your money I guess, waste it as you see fit.
I had nothing but Trek but decided my expensive road bike shouldn't be a slave to my trainer so I bought a Poseidon to keep on the trainer. Can't ride much more than an hour on that thing. I need a new saddle just haven't invested the time. My Trek road bike I can ride all day, feels like sitting on the couch.Given their reputation I'd go with Poseidon or Canyon. I'm sure people get good deals, but I've heard stories, as well.
My brother has a Poseidon X and while it is great value, I agree that the saddle is an abomination. Even with padded shorts it’s awful.I had nothing but Trek but decided my expensive road bike shouldn't be a slave to my trainer so I bought a Poseidon to keep on the trainer. Can't ride much more than an hour on that thing. I need a new saddle just haven't invested the time. My Trek road bike I can ride all day, feels like sitting on the couch.Given their reputation I'd go with Poseidon or Canyon. I'm sure people get good deals, but I've heard stories, as well.
Not an indictment of Poseidon, I like the bike plenty for $700 and my GB @Jaysus swears by his which is why I got mine, just saying.
The wheels are terrible tooMy brother has a Poseidon X and while it is great value, I agree that the saddle is an abomination. Even with padded shorts it’s awful.I had nothing but Trek but decided my expensive road bike shouldn't be a slave to my trainer so I bought a Poseidon to keep on the trainer. Can't ride much more than an hour on that thing. I need a new saddle just haven't invested the time. My Trek road bike I can ride all day, feels like sitting on the couch.Given their reputation I'd go with Poseidon or Canyon. I'm sure people get good deals, but I've heard stories, as well.
Not an indictment of Poseidon, I like the bike plenty for $700 and my GB @Jaysus swears by his which is why I got mine, just saying.
The wheels on basically every budget bike are terrible. Wheelsets are expensive.The wheels are terrible tooMy brother has a Poseidon X and while it is great value, I agree that the saddle is an abomination. Even with padded shorts it’s awful.I had nothing but Trek but decided my expensive road bike shouldn't be a slave to my trainer so I bought a Poseidon to keep on the trainer. Can't ride much more than an hour on that thing. I need a new saddle just haven't invested the time. My Trek road bike I can ride all day, feels like sitting on the couch.Given their reputation I'd go with Poseidon or Canyon. I'm sure people get good deals, but I've heard stories, as well.
Not an indictment of Poseidon, I like the bike plenty for $700 and my GB @Jaysus swears by his which is why I got mine, just saying.
Truth. I paid extra on my last bike to put decent wheels on there.The wheels on basically every budget bike are terrible. Wheelsets are expensive.
My history with Bikesdirect:I honestly don't think their bikes are incredible bargains, but I know a lot of people on this site are fans of them.That website needs a serious overhaul. I agree that they have great bargains, but my god the design and usability of that site is horrendousI tell everybody to start their searches at Bikes Direct but nobody ever seems to Your money I guess, waste it as you see fit.
It's a major turnoff that they say stuff like *PROMO SALE*Originally $999NOW $499! Compare to $900 from Trek!
The reality is that the bike they are selling is comparable to a similarly priced bike from Trek. They are the bicycle equivalent of the going out of business furniture store.
So for Christmas the missus got me some super cheap Superteam 50mm carbon wheels. They look awesome and my steed is down to 16.5lbs. Between these and TPU tubes it took nearly a lb. off the bike. These aren't super light wheels - didn't realize how heavy what I had was.
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Also, the real reason for this post. Best bike video of the year so far. https://www.reddit.com/r/BicyclingCirclejerk/comments/19710lv/rate_my_bell/
You're right. I like keeping possessions to a minimum. I should fix the Lemond rather than saddle myself with another bike. The Lemond is steel and feels quick off the line. There are a couple bike repair volunteers who come to my lunch spot on the 1st Thursday of the month. And there is also an older guy who has given me his number and offered to help with his tools/stand. I think the brifter needs complete replacement (the options online cost as much as the bike itself) since I took the spring out. Fixing the ball bearings alone would be great. I won't be wasting pedaling power riding through the tightened nuts, and I understand that leaving the bearings as they are is riskier further damage to the wheel.The Lemond is probably steel so it rides like a champ when commuting. Honestly, I'd try to find a place / person willing to do repairs for free. There's probably some cycling non profits in SF (I think you live in the city, right?) that might have repair clinics or workshops. See if a kind soul is willing to fix a bike you like and are comfortable riding. If I still lived in Oakland, I'd BART over and do it for you, but I've been in Baltimore for 15 years now.
Nice bike. There are so many choices now in the gravel/adventure world that all are solid choices that it really just comes down to personal preferences. I would write down what you want in a bike (max tire width, frame material, groupset, 1 by or 2 by, mounting options, budget, weight, etc.) and find the one that fits the most of those preferences and go for itDoes anybody have thoughts or comments about Jamis bikes? I'm really interested in the new Renegade S2.
I make so many spreadsheets when I do research before buying a bike.Nice bike. There are so many choices now in the gravel/adventure world that all are solid choices that it really just comes down to personal preferences. I would write down what you want in a bike (max tire width, frame material, groupset, 1 by or 2 by, mounting options, budget, weight, etc.) and find the one that fits the most of those preferences and go for itDoes anybody have thoughts or comments about Jamis bikes? I'm really interested in the new Renegade S2.
I don't know much about them, but I have heard good things about their steel framesDoes anybody have thoughts or comments about Jamis bikes? I'm really interested in the new Renegade S2.
Does anybody have thoughts or comments about Jamis bikes? I'm really interested in the new Renegade S2.
The shop got it back to me already, upgraded the derailleur. I'm happy enough with the outcome.It was always going to happen, just a matter of when... I got distracted and didn't strap my bike into the rack, and it fell off in the street at high speed. Nobody hit it. Some scuffing that doesn't seem like a big problem, but the derailleur is bashed up. Dammit.
That's a crazy fast turnaround. This is busy season in nj as well.The shop got it back to me already, upgraded the derailleur. I'm happy enough with the outcome.It was always going to happen, just a matter of when... I got distracted and didn't strap my bike into the rack, and it fell off in the street at high speed. Nobody hit it. Some scuffing that doesn't seem like a big problem, but the derailleur is bashed up. Dammit.
My son dropped it off and made it clear to them that turnaround was more important than cost, which is why they upgraded the derailleur without asking me first. I was planning to ask them about the cost to upgrade it if they had to replace it anyway, so everything worked out as well as it could have.That's a crazy fast turnaround. This is busy season in nj as well.The shop got it back to me already, upgraded the derailleur. I'm happy enough with the outcome.It was always going to happen, just a matter of when... I got distracted and didn't strap my bike into the rack, and it fell off in the street at high speed. Nobody hit it. Some scuffing that doesn't seem like a big problem, but the derailleur is bashed up. Dammit.
Tip, no. Gifts, yes. I’m on a first name basis with everyone in my local shop. Gift cards and food delivery type gifts.Gears needed tuning so brought it to shop where I bought the bike. Mech took less than 5 minutes. He didn't charge me or even ask if the bike is still in the shop service window. Tried to tip him $5, he resisted but finally took it to add to the shop coffee fund. Anyone tip bike mechanics?
If someone did something for free, yea I would throw them 5 bucks or rummage through my wallet for an old gift card with some bucks on itTip, no. Gifts, yes. I’m on a first name basis with everyone in my local shop. Gift cards and food delivery type gifts.Gears needed tuning so brought it to shop where I bought the bike. Mech took less than 5 minutes. He didn't charge me or even ask if the bike is still in the shop service window. Tried to tip him $5, he resisted but finally took it to add to the shop coffee fund. Anyone tip bike mechanics?
Sounds like a good project. Another option is to find a different wheelset for the Cleary with slicks? Maybe a rigid fork too? Might be a pain to have to keep going back and forth though. I do that with my mountain bike (Ti Timberjack) which also doubles as my bikepacking rig and it definitely gets tiresome swapping forks and wheelsSo the family all went for a ride on the W&OD path (paved) in northern VA this past weekend. Wife and I both on our gravel bikes, but our son on his pretty heavy Cleary Scout (24” hardtail mountain bike). 10+ miles each way and he did great with no complaining but I know he was struggling - and we’ll be doing more of that kind of ride this year. The 2.25” mountain bike tires have huge rolling resistance, and it’s just heavy.
So I’m going to take on a project I’ve been thinking about for a bit. Rebuilding a ‘90s mtb as a gravel/townie for him. Found an extra small (13”) trek 800 - cro-moly steel, rigid, and 26” wheels. Should be a fun project for him and me these next few weekends. Gonna get it disassembled and cleaned this weekend.
Thought about it, but by that point (and spend) - just buy a second bike. N+1 and all. Heck, I’ve got 4 bikes (mom has 3), he can have 2.Sounds like a good project. Another option is to find a different wheelset for the Cleary with slicks? Maybe a rigid fork too? Might be a pain to have to keep going back and forth though. I do that with my mountain bike (Ti Timberjack) which also doubles as my bikepacking rig and it definitely gets tiresome swapping forks and wheelsSo the family all went for a ride on the W&OD path (paved) in northern VA this past weekend. Wife and I both on our gravel bikes, but our son on his pretty heavy Cleary Scout (24” hardtail mountain bike). 10+ miles each way and he did great with no complaining but I know he was struggling - and we’ll be doing more of that kind of ride this year. The 2.25” mountain bike tires have huge rolling resistance, and it’s just heavy.
So I’m going to take on a project I’ve been thinking about for a bit. Rebuilding a ‘90s mtb as a gravel/townie for him. Found an extra small (13”) trek 800 - cro-moly steel, rigid, and 26” wheels. Should be a fun project for him and me these next few weekends. Gonna get it disassembled and cleaned this weekend.