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I'm replacing a stolen commuter hybrid and doubled my budget so I can add all the accessories on day 1. Didn't realize how much I put into that bike until I started building a cart for racks, fenders, light mounts, bottle cages, wheel reflectors, etc. But hey, turns out I have a bit of extra cash left over. Time to prep for winter commutes and loads of questions about studded tires. Would I just swap the tires on when the season changed? Are studded tires tubeless compatible? If they're not, I have an idea of building up tubeless wheels for my spring commute and committing the default rims to a winter wheel set. Finally, if I'm lazy, and only swap on one studded tires, is it better to be front or rear? Or is that worse than doing nothing?
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Aug 6, 2020 13:47
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Amazing page, thanks! Looks like tubeless studs aren't a thing. Page implies that tubes are installed in a few spots. I thought that would be the case, but now I don't feel the need to test it out.
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Aug 6, 2020 19:37
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As much as I like that approach, the smarter move is to take the Manhattan Bridge for nearly any trip between Brooklyn and Manhattan, except if you know the Brooklyn Bridge will be empty. The clapping of the wood planks over the main span is beautiful. Another option for narrow paths is being ready to off-road a bit. Not practical in all weather, but it's also nice practice if you're ever forced off road for other reasons.
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Aug 13, 2020 05:28
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I carry with my shoulder in the triangle close to the head tube, handlebars behind my neck, and hand gripping the seat tube (taking most of the weight). With the opposite hand I can waggle the fork to get through short spaces. This setup keeps the bike mostly in front of me which helps on a narrow staircase.
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Sep 30, 2020 13:14
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Finally got a new hybrid for my commuter bike. The only thing I really don't like about these bikes is the super wide handlebars carried over from whatever is in fashion for mountain bikes. 720mm? How am I supposed filter through traffic while pushing a 2.5ft wide metal stick? e: Crap, can't find my pipecutter. Giant Metal Robot fucked around with this message at 01:35 on Oct 2, 2020 |
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Oct 2, 2020 01:31
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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:https://www.modernbike.com/origin8-stash-bar-ii-handlebar-25.4-x-450-black 18 inches? I'm just aiming for mediocre 24. Can you even fit a full set of lock-ons, brakes, shifters, a bell, and a light mount on a set that narrow?
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Oct 2, 2020 01:38
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I will. I'm more surprised that every hybrid I've bought has had wider bars than the last. Are these actually comfortable for people outside of mountain biking?
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Oct 2, 2020 17:47
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I'm doing it myself because I'll have to cut it down in half inch increments until I find what feels good. Also, this is my first bike with hydraulic brakes. Wow they're nice.
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Oct 3, 2020 00:23
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evil_bunnY posted:
Found my pipecutter. After having to ride 20 inch bars on a short-term replacement bike all summer, my sense of what traffic I can squeeze between comfortably is very messed up. I've nibbled down these bars to about 24 inches. Probably have one or two more cuts to go.
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Oct 5, 2020 23:00
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Just went up from 35 to 40 on my latest commuter, and there's a definite boost in confidence that I random grates, potholes, etc won't catch and destroy my wheel.
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Oct 26, 2020 12:47
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What kind of wheel lights are those? I have the MonkeyLetric which are beautiful and obnoxious, but also too expensive to put on the bike that I park on the street.
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Dec 2, 2020 02:45
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Why not roll with fenders all year round? I haven't had any downsides except for more fiddly cleaning.
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Dec 19, 2020 01:23
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I'm making stem/snack bags as gifts for a few bikes friends and testing the prototypes on my commuter. These things are the handiest bag I've had on my bike yet. Chuck in gloves, keys, a buff, whatever, and it's ready to access immediately. Still want to figure out some less temporary ways to attach them then loose hook-and-loop for the stem and a shock cord for the fork.
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Jan 18, 2021 05:00
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Are your pants waterproof and do they go past the top of your shoes?
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Feb 3, 2021 17:17
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Is there anything like a good guide to rear racks? It's one of those things that everytime I buy one, a find a bunch of different designs, all capable of 44lbs, with more or less tubes, about the same weight, and anywhere from $30-$100. I have no idea why any of them are better than the other.
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Mar 18, 2021 11:50
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marshalljim posted:Cycling About has a guide to the basics. He's got some reviews of popular models, too. I'll never have questions about rear racks again. Now to figure out if a front rack is useful or style points.
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Mar 19, 2021 23:48
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One of the benefits of running 35 and wider, I can roll most tires on with my hands.
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May 18, 2021 02:27
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Alignment has been an issue for me. Readjusting the caliper position and wheel alignment during major maintenance normally fixes it though.
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Feb 5, 2022 14:48
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I'm starting to look at ebikes, and one of the major things that hit me is the different noises of the assist systems. A hub drive (like the Rad) sounds different than a mid drive (like the Giant). And of course different manufacturers sound different as well. It's worth test riding, because I can't imagine listening to the constant whirring of some systems.
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Jul 11, 2022 00:31
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Neurostorm posted:Also, what do people think of those handlebar mirrors that let you see behind you without turning your head? I've been commuting via bike for years and never had them, but it does feel like not having to take my eyes off the road ahead of me to look behind me would be useful? I picked up Trieye glasses with an integrated mirror. It's a bit fiddly at the start of a ride, but gets me eye protection and more awareness in one device. There's another set of glasses from Britain that aren't adjustable but have a bigger mirror surface.
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Oct 23, 2023 15:30
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Just got a bike with a Rohloff. It and belt drive is magic, and all I want on all future bikes. Gotta get rid of all my other bikes to fund a single-speed belt drive for commuting and another Rohloff for long rides.
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May 2, 2024 18:32
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