Benson Cunningham posted:

Alright. Been looking at a lot of bikes. Everything I really liked had a flaw...

Grail CF SL 7.0 - $2,500k, out of stock
Haanjo 7c Carbon - $2,800, out of stock
2019 Salsa Warbird - $2,600, out of stock (called)
Terra C Ultegra - $2,800, out of stock

Any thoughts for something similar that might actually be in stock ? Looking for something I can ride fast on lovely roads and trails and 1-2 times a year take on a multi day, light touring trip. The 2019 Warbird was really promising, but no one has those in stock anymore and the 2020 version doesn't have 105s (2x-11)

Artelier posted:

My dad got into cycling the past year and has bought two bikes in that time. What's a good birthday present to get him to encourage his hobby that could be a surprise? I thought of shoes but getting the right size might be tricky.

mila kunis posted:

Heading to a local shop that my friend recommended to check out some options. Any opinions on any of these?

https://www.bikesonwheels.com/collections/bikes-hybrid

Sab0921 posted:

I have really enjoyed using the bike to get my lungs back post COVID.

I have a Giant Hybrid, which works well I guess, but when should I take the leap and get an actual road bike? How will I know if I've maxed the potential of my hybrid and it is worth it to spend a lot of money on a fancy road bike to go along with the hybrid.

numberoneposter posted:

Does the duck have a name?

golden bells posted:

My customers buy hardtails for the baby trails in my flat, gentle county and complain about any minute texture in their rides

How do I tell them that maybe off-road riding isn't for them without threatening their rugged lifestyle image??

jet sanchEz posted:

Would take some better photos but I saw a millipede down there

edit: holy poo poo, I am a slob

e.pilot posted:

I just drop everyone and laugh maniacally inside when they inevitably fall off.

Head Bee Guy posted:

Looking to get a neat headset cap to add a tad of flair. Any suggestions on where to cop one?

How else do people style their bikes?

James Woods posted:

Yeah it's not exactly light but I'm coming from a steel frame so it shouldn't be too bad. Later on down the road I'll probably upgrade to a Unknown or if I feel like spending some real money a LOW. I'd love to give business to my local brick and mortar shops but unfortunately parts are super dry all over the city.

spf3million posted:

I vote for getting what you want.

spf3million posted:

Overall a down year for me on the bike. I lost a lot of commuting miles due to WFH in the spring then significant "essential worker" travel in the fall. Still had some successes: extended my streak of strava gran fondos to 48 months, started my first structured training regimen in the summer, completed the 6 bridges 300k, attempted (and ultimately bailed on) my first 600k, survived a scary fall at relatively high speed without any lasting injuries, finished the Festive 500 for the first time, set a PR on the local mountain climb (on the last day of the F500) and set a new elevation record this year.


Goals for next year include continuing the gran fondo streak, riding some brevets and getting an indoor trainer before next fall. Happy 2021 everyone!

Sab0921 posted:

Ok Comboomer posted:

yeah but most 29” “BMX” bikes aren’t really built like BMXs at all. A lot of them seem to have geometry somewhere in between BMX and road bike

iospace posted:

I saw this and thought of development:

bicievino posted:

Just here to say, forums user vikingstrike is killing it.

Sab0921 posted:

I thought we all just rode trainers staring at trainerroad graphs while posting.

Yeep posted:

I finished the Celtman this weekend and got a 50 minute bike split PB, some of that was better fitness but a lot of it felt like it came from switching to a proper TT bike. I managed to stay in the aero position for most of the ride but was definitely coming up onto the horns much more than the other riders around me, especially on long or steep downhills and in crosswinds. I get some of that will be confidence but they also seemed to be getting pushed around a lot less by the wind even the ones with deep section or disc wheels. Is this something I can (or should) spend money on if I want to get faster? I've got Shimano RS500s at the moment that I got a phenomenal deal on in 2019 which are neither aero or particularly light but it looks like I'd need to spend over £1k to get anything much better suited which is going to be a hard sell, especially as this is supposed to be my last Iron distance for a couple of years.

iospace posted:

Make sure you send your dork discs to Development though.

Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:

What’s the point in having SPD shoes where the cleat isn’t recessed under the tread? That’s the whole benefit!

Salt Fish posted:

Carbon fiber is for poor people who can't afford personalized lugs.

wooger posted:

Anything not Shimano is off brand unless you’re buying high end road clipless pedals.

Raenir Salazar posted:

A bike fit where I live is about the price of a recumbent bike; without any guarantee it would help.

solarNativity posted:

Already buying parts - got an adaptor coming to put my headlight nice and cleanly under the stem on Cervélo's integrated GoPro mount thing. I won this headlight and taillight set from Knog in a Bicycle Times giveaway back when Bicycle Times still existed.

Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:

I love my power saddles. I have a lot of them. One thing to note is the comp and expert levels have more squishy padding while the pro and s-works have thinner and firmer padding. Not sure if you have a preference but worth noting.

solarNativity posted:

I'm looking for some new road shoes, but I have big honkin' feet, so I'm looking for something that runs wide. I ride SPD-SL exclusively and I'd be interested in upgrading to something with Boas. Preferably something available in white or mostly-white colorways. I've been eyeing the Shimano RC series, since my current Shimano shoes fit alright, but I could really do with something wider.

e: also blue or green because my bike is beautiful

Bud Manstrong posted:

If you have back problems riding your current bike, I would not pick the bike with the same geo as your current bike.

MoonCricket posted:

Put something between those forks to prevent them from being pushed inward towards each other. The exposed tube ends on the handlebars, etc, I would use cardboard and shipping paper to wrap the ends very well. My experience is with cheap to high dollar electrical grid components in the US/Mexico/Canada so take this with a grain of salt. Also, bubble wrap varies drastically in quality. The good stuff is stout poo poo and the cheap stuff is kind of worthless, especially metal on metal. The airline workers probably see fragile markings on half the poo poo they move between belts, planes, and terminals.

This too

Heliosicle posted:

My bottom bracket started creaking tons today and it drove me a bit insane. What maintenance can I/should I do on a pressfit BB after 5 ish years?

I'm 99% sure it's the BB: I cleaned up and greased the rear skewer/dropout (didn't help), pedals are recently installed and greased, and it occurs when I'm standing or sitting down so not saddle/seatpost

brand engager posted:

Does this seem ok for a beginning road bike https://www.academy.com/p/gira-mens-viaggio-700c-road-bike? I've never had one before.

brand engager posted:

It's not online I just wanted to link it to see if I should skip the 20 minute drive to academy.

amenenema posted:

Sorry, maybe I wasn't clear - "etap only" meaning no cable bosses/downtube inlets - brake hose routing only (and ideally integrated into the cockpit/headset). Looking for the cleanest frame possible.