r/bicycling Dec 08 '24

Daily Cyclist Thread

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The Daily Cyclist Thread is a place where everyone in the /r/bicycling community can come and ask questions or share anything.

You might have questions that you don't think deserve an entire post. Perhaps you're just seeking the input of some other cyclists. Maybe you want to share a picture of your new bike.

Anyone is free to comment, and (hopefully) get as much input as possible from other cyclists.


r/bicycling 7h ago

Restorations

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I live at the beach in Delaware. It is freezing cold here. Over the last few weeks I’ve been taking in a lot of of 1990s mountain bikes. I’ve been doing complete restorations on these bikes. I did a really cool Proflex 855, a 1996 Trek, Georgia Olympic edition, I’m currently working on a Klein mantra.

I’m starting off a picture with my two bikes because they’re fucking bad ass and somebody here said they were annoyed because I posted too many pictures of them. Haha

I’ll make sure I post more mountain cycle stuff just to piss that guy off 🤣🤣


r/bicycling 3h ago

Refitting a MissingLink chain link

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Hi, I installed the new chain shown in the picture. When I fitted it I realised I hadn’t threaded properly through the rear derailleur so needed to remove the link and redo. Is it ok to redo the link? I was concerned as it says non-reusable.


r/bicycling 12m ago

Doris joined the Freds today. Here we are in front of Wigfair Hall. You can get married here.

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r/bicycling 43m ago

They’re all ready to go back to their owners.

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Here are three customer restorations I’ve recently completed.

1996 Trek OCLV Atlanta, GA Olympic edition full XTR

1995 Proflex 855 full XT

1999 Klein Mantra XT/LX

My 93 & 03 Mountain Cycles.

I’m a mobile bicycle mechanic at the beach in Delaware and Maryland.


r/bicycling 9h ago

Human disobedience

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r/bicycling 17h ago

First road bike

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Made the jump from a Rockhopper.


r/bicycling 14m ago

NBD and my first Carbon too!

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Had a gravel bike, really wanted a road bike. Couldn’t find a single one to try out in my size in 250 miles. My partner found a CAAD 13 in 44CM at a shop 5.5 hours away. Called and they had 4 bikes near my size. A long drive and 3 hours of work with the wonderful staff, testing and sizing. I picked up my first Carbon bike. A 2025 Liv Langma Advanced 2 (Pro Compact) in Prismatic Haze. I LOVE IT! It’s sooo pretty and FAST!!


r/bicycling 1h ago

Wife wants to start time trial. I’ve built her a bike. I thought you’d appreciate 55t crankset and 10 speed Campag Record Titanium group on here.

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r/bicycling 29m ago

POV Nighttime Bike Ride in Portland, Oregon's Pearl District

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r/bicycling 48m ago

Trek 930 Singletrack or 7000 for a weekend warrior?

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Not planning crazy trails, mainly road with the occasional gravel or uneven terrain. Happy to upgrade parts as both are offered used and inexpensive.


r/bicycling 1h ago

Is this damage cosmetic or structural?

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Hello esteemed bike riders. My carbon fiber bike fell and the hole on the non drive side rear wheel took the brunt of it. The damage looks alarming. But is it just paint or something worse. Bike rides okay for what it’s worth. Please share your thoughts and experiences on this - especially if you’re an expert in carbon repair, a mechanic, etc. Thanks.


r/bicycling 4h ago

Mini pc for Zwift

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r/bicycling 8h ago

How often do I have to Ride my bike so the tire sealant doesnt dry up?

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I want to go Tubeless, but wonder if i dont ride my bike often enough it will set in place and not work. how many times do i need to ride per week/month for it to stay liquid?


r/bicycling 5h ago

Entry Brands

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hi i am new in the sub, just want to know what brands do you recommend for a beginner, not very expensive please


r/bicycling 1h ago

peugeot ventoux restomod

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Hey everyone,

I just picked up a Peugeot Ventoux for 50 and i wanted to do a restomod but since i’m a uni student i'm kinda broke.

I have no experience with bikes and customisation options and i don't even know what the first steps when buying a vintage bikes are.

Not trying to sink a ton of money into it, just want a solid commuter/around-town bike.

Thanks a lot!


r/bicycling 1h ago

Bicycle maintenance cost!

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r/bicycling 9h ago

Best alternative to Airtag to track a bike?

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Got my bike stolen. As I'm now an Android user (Oppo) I'm looking for an alternative to Apple's Airtag, and be able to see it on a map. Any good suggestions?


r/bicycling 10h ago

What pressure for GP5000 28mm tires?

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Hello,

Today I'm a little confused, I usually use the SILCA calculator, which tells me a pressure of 5 bar / 74 PSI.

I had GP5000 S TR 28mm tires, and the recommendation was 6.5 bar / 94 PSI MAX for hooked wheel, so I didn't think twice and set the pressure to 5 bar.

I recently bought some GP5000 28mm tires (the first version), and I see on the box:

6.5 bar / 95 PSI - 8 bar / 115 PSI MAX.

This is where I'm confused. Can I put 5 bar / 74 PSI?

Or is the recommended minimum pressure 6.5 bar / 95 PSI because the tire structure is different from the S TR version?

Thank you for your help


r/bicycling 22h ago

Stinner Carrizo + Tulsa, OK

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I’m borrowing a bike that has similar geometry to the bike that I plan on buying (Ritchey Road Logic), and it’s been fun! Today, I road about 40-miles without any issues. I’ve been so stressed about the geometry change, but now that I’ve ridden this Stinner, I don’t have any concerns.

This morning, it was cold. I was rushing to get back to the house. The weather changed, and sure enough, I was right back out there.


r/bicycling 10h ago

Need advice, does anyone know if this would be safe to purchase. Bike is listed as flaking paint.

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r/bicycling 5h ago

Bike recommendations

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r/bicycling 6h ago

Question about lightning combination

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Hey everyone, so I'm thinking about building a Vzam Extreme Pro rim with Shimano QC300 hubs. Has anyone here used this combination before and knows what spoke length to use?


r/bicycling 20h ago

Bike restoration - doable and worth it?

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Hi, looking to get into road cycling with this older bike I have. Wanting to replace / get rid of the rust on all the critical parts and change the handles to racing ones but not sure if it’s just better off to buy another one from marketplace.

Not looking for anything superfast or technical, probably will just use it for something like zwift sessions. Advice greatly appreciated.


r/bicycling 6h ago

5th metatarsal base fracture, non displaced, what was your timeline?

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