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Struggled hard on my ride this weekend. Just couldn't get the lead out, my breathing was shallow. Had a few moments where everything just gelled and it felt so fuarking good! Those moments had that mid-season form feeling which was great.
Took it back into the shop and he pulled out the tension meter and got everything into spec and havent had a single issue since.
Shimano SPD-SL for road bike shoes (what I have - Sidi Carbon). I don't stop when I go for rides, but in general I prefer road shoes.
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I will caution - I had a custom rear built (new hub - DT Swiss spokes - OEM rim) for my road bike and the spokes were too loose. Anyway, bike felt great - took it for a long ride and when I crossed a RR crossing it made the wheel wobble in sweeping turns (actually felt like lateral suspension) - then 10 miles or so later the wheel was so wobbly that the bike was unridable.Rebuilt my rear wheel yesterday. For the first time ever I erred on the side of leaving the spokes too loose as opposed to ratcheting them hella tight.
The ride quality is HNNNNNGggGg.... Wtf have I been missing? I always cranked the spokes down in the past, but leaving them with some spring absolutely revolutionizes the smoothness of the ride.
I googled to see if this was common knowledge but mostly everything I see claims that spoke tightness shouldn't effect the feel of the ride.... Which makes no sense for so many reasons. I've never used a spoke tension meter but might buy one now.
After that, I immediately went to my mountain bike and backed off each spoke nipple a half turn, can wait to see how it effects the ride on my hardtail.
The ride quality is HNNNNNGggGg.... Wtf have I been missing? I always cranked the spokes down in the past, but leaving them with some spring absolutely revolutionizes the smoothness of the ride.
I googled to see if this was common knowledge but mostly everything I see claims that spoke tightness shouldn't effect the feel of the ride.... Which makes no sense for so many reasons. I've never used a spoke tension meter but might buy one now.
After that, I immediately went to my mountain bike and backed off each spoke nipple a half turn, can wait to see how it effects the ride on my hardtail.
Took it back into the shop and he pulled out the tension meter and got everything into spec and havent had a single issue since.
Originally Posted By MarioMiami305⏩
Shimano SPD for Mountain Bike style shoe - What my kids have and am always jelly when we stop somewhere and they are walking around normally and I look like a ****git walking on my heels. Most roadies I know wear this style because they like to stop for coffee and walk around.Rei has a sale now what pedals should i buy from there bro
Shimano SPD-SL for road bike shoes (what I have - Sidi Carbon). I don't stop when I go for rides, but in general I prefer road shoes.
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Is there anything better than sunrise?
Been starting my rides at 4:00am-4:30am range... First light is at 4:45, so I ring it in on my bike.
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Arizona sunrise/sunsets are arguably the best on earth. Can confirm.
Been starting my rides at 4:00am-4:30am range... First light is at 4:45, so I ring it in on my bike.
pure HNNGGGGGGGGG
Arizona sunrise/sunsets are arguably the best on earth. Can confirm.
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Originally Posted By HMFIC_BROWSIN⏩
Fellow MTB singlespeeder? AZ has a great SS community. It's like 90% of what I ride.We have such incredible weather here. I feel guilty for not riding every day.
Looking to get 40 miles in the dirt tomorrow.
My mountain bike has been set up single speed for a long time. I want to start pedaling to the trails, but using a single mountain gear ratio is absolute misery on the road. I have a 11-36 10 speed cassette; I just need to buy a shifter and I'll be good to go.
My mountain bike has become such a hodge-podge of old parts. I have a SRAM front brake, a Shimano rear brake, silver spokes in back, black spokes in front, grips are very old with no bar ends, pins are missing from the pedals, the seat rails are bent. I did a very amateur paint job on it recently; I'd grade my work a 5/10 LOL. The more "bootleg" the bike becomes, the more I like it.
LMAO.
I love Sam Pilgrim. He's the only MTB youtuber I watch consistently.
Looking to get 40 miles in the dirt tomorrow.
My mountain bike has been set up single speed for a long time. I want to start pedaling to the trails, but using a single mountain gear ratio is absolute misery on the road. I have a 11-36 10 speed cassette; I just need to buy a shifter and I'll be good to go.
My mountain bike has become such a hodge-podge of old parts. I have a SRAM front brake, a Shimano rear brake, silver spokes in back, black spokes in front, grips are very old with no bar ends, pins are missing from the pedals, the seat rails are bent. I did a very amateur paint job on it recently; I'd grade my work a 5/10 LOL. The more "bootleg" the bike becomes, the more I like it.
LMAO.
I love Sam Pilgrim. He's the only MTB youtuber I watch consistently.
Converted a 27.5 Polygon Siskiu D5 into a full-sus singlespeed mullet. Full on Fraken-bike, but feels like riding on glass.
Bought it for $550 (scratch & dent, crazy sale).
Top of Red Mountain Rush @ Hawes.

Top of Sweetwater Trail in Tucson (Old Skool 26" Rigid singlespeed w/rim brakes)

Recent snap of my pedal off a 4ft huck at 50-year trail system in Catalina. (all fixed now, new pedals came in yesterday, lol)

Went out riding this morning.
Hitting RMR tomorrow morning again.
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Originally Posted By Tuksonrider⏩
a full sus singlespeed?! blasphemy!Fellow MTB singlespeeder? AZ has a great SS community. It's like 90% of what I ride.
Converted a 27.5 Polygon Siskiu D5 into a full-sus singlespeed mullet. Full on Fraken-bike, but feels like riding on glass.
Bought it for $550 (scratch & dent, crazy sale).
Top of Red Mountain Rush @ Hawes.
Converted a 27.5 Polygon Siskiu D5 into a full-sus singlespeed mullet. Full on Fraken-bike, but feels like riding on glass.
Bought it for $550 (scratch & dent, crazy sale).
Top of Red Mountain Rush @ Hawes.
I love Hawes. I ride mostly the trails on the north end of Phoenix, Hawes is a big drive.
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Originally Posted By HMFIC_BROWSIN⏩
Just came back from RMR. Wonderful weather today, even if a bit windy.a full sus singlespeed?! blasphemy!
I love Hawes. I ride mostly the trails on the north end of Phoenix, Hawes is a big drive.
I love Hawes. I ride mostly the trails on the north end of Phoenix, Hawes is a big drive.
What are the trails N. of phx? When we ridin', bruh. No excuses, I'll drive to you.
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****ing IN. Thanks for making this thread. Bought a bike from Decathlon 2 weeks ago and this is really turning into a passion for me.
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Originally Posted By Tuksonrider⏩
There's some hidden gems up here. I'll PM you.Just came back from RMR. Wonderful weather today, even if a bit windy.
What are the trails N. of phx? When we ridin', bruh. No excuses, I'll drive to you.
What are the trails N. of phx? When we ridin', bruh. No excuses, I'll drive to you.
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Glad to hear it.****ing IN. Thanks for making this thread. Bought a bike from Decathlon 2 weeks ago and this is really turning into a passion for me.
06-14-2023, 01:53 PM
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Probably the BEST deal I've seen. $4000 off (Still $4k price tag)
https://www.jensonusa.com/Mondraker-...on-R-Bike-2022
Oh if only I had $4k, would totally buy.
https://www.jensonusa.com/Mondraker-...on-R-Bike-2022
Oh if only I had $4k, would totally buy.
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Originally Posted By Procta⏩
You can't ride in rain?rain all week, zero saddle time
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I've been on 5 longer rides with my REI Co-op bike. So much fun! Feeling stronger already, so I'm carrying a lot more speed, and I'll need more safety equipment. Seems like it could be really easy to find gravel around a sharp turn, rear kicks out and my knee would smack a tree at 10-15mph.Yeah, they will. You will get a feel right away between bikes, which ones feel "natural" and which ones feel twitchy/sketchy. Also, sizing you might actually prefer something different than the "suggested" size, but lean toward following the suggestion for the most part.
Their stuff is expensive because they don't sell a bunch of CHYNA bullchit. Unlike virtually every retailer, they do quality control on the stuff they sell.
If you work on cars, bikes will come naturally. You tube, and some metric allen wrenches, you're good to go.
a hardtail mountain bike is usually the ticket for a first bike, but a rigid fork is way easier to "service" (you don't service it at all) than a suspension. You also might get a hella cheap suspension fork on your bike that sucks so badly that a rigid fork would be better.
Their stuff is expensive because they don't sell a bunch of CHYNA bullchit. Unlike virtually every retailer, they do quality control on the stuff they sell.
If you work on cars, bikes will come naturally. You tube, and some metric allen wrenches, you're good to go.
a hardtail mountain bike is usually the ticket for a first bike, but a rigid fork is way easier to "service" (you don't service it at all) than a suspension. You also might get a hella cheap suspension fork on your bike that sucks so badly that a rigid fork would be better.
So far I've replaced the pedals, cut the bar 1.5" on each side due to wrist pain, added soft grips, and a chain guard cuz it smacks the frame pretty good, but I need a different one, because I can still hear it. Prob need a thick silicone one. The hydraulic brakes are damn impressive. Impressed with the bike too. It's quite smooth and can handle curbs and jumps with ease. One issue I have is not staying straight on the jumps. I prob need to slow down and work on form for everything.
Picked up a backpack for hiking, but it's been great on rides as well. There's like a 2-3 inch gap that you can't see, allows for great airflow and sits on the back nice. Osprey makes such good $hit.
Thanks for helping me out with my concerns and questions.

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guys how how do i hook up a gps mount or a phone mount which one do i buy? a gps mount?
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IF I was a gravel rider, I'd invest in lightweight, breathable elbow and knee pads. I have lots of buddies who are gravel riders. #1 injury is road rash. Barreling down @ 30mph on kitty litter and turning, and they wash out the front, sliding for like 15 ft. Kness and elbow become ground beef.
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how do i get good at taking turns?
i always panik and ride my breaks
i always panik and ride my breaks
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Originally Posted By _zman⏩
I've been mountain biking for 12 years now, and I never wear knee pads. I've had one bad injury on my knee from a crash, but gear-minimalism is important to me. Helmet only - no gloves/pads/chamois/etc. I don't even wear MTB specific shorts anymore because they're too heavy/hot. Board shorts for me.I've been on 5 longer rides with my REI Co-op bike. So much fun! Feeling stronger already, so I'm carrying a lot more speed, and I'll need more safety equipment. Seems like it could be really easy to find gravel around a sharp turn, rear kicks out and my knee would smack a tree at 10-15mph.
So far I've replaced the pedals, cut the bar 1.5" on each side due to wrist pain, added soft grips,
You will find that your technique of holding the handlebars is most important as it relates to pains you have.This is also true for saddle pain.
Fatigue leads to bad technique, which leads to pain.
One issue I have is not staying straight on the jumps. I prob need to slow down and work on form for everything.
Put your seat ALL THE WAY DOWN when practicing jumps. I'm assuming you don't have a dropper post, so you need to manually push your seat down into the bike as low as it possibly can go if you're jumping. A dropper post would be a great next upgrade if you really enjoy aggressive riding & jumping.Picked up a backpack for hiking, but it's been great on rides as well. There's like a 2-3 inch gap that you can't see, allows for great airflow and sits on the back nice. Osprey makes such good $hit.
Thanks for helping me out with my concerns and questions.
Yeah I never bring a pack anymore because it's cumbersome IMO. I do the camelbak fanny pack with a water bottle in it. Phone/keys/wallet/spare tube/tire levers go in the fanny pack, then I have 25oz water bottle on my frame, and 20oz water bottle in my fanny pack. Even if I do a 45+ mile ride, I just bring 45oz of water, and plan to stop at a convenience store to refill if needed.Thanks for helping me out with my concerns and questions.
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Originally Posted By MarioMiami305⏩
Brake BEFORE the turn, release and carry your speed through the turn. If you do find you're braking in the turn, modulate (feather) the brakes. You'll have to use more rear.how do i get good at taking turns?
i always panik and ride my breaks
i always panik and ride my breaks
Lean the bike into the turn, have your weight distributed between front and rear wheel. Weight too forward, you may wash out the front. Weight too rearward, you dun f'd up, can't turn tighter, and may wash out the front due to lack of weight on front.
Rear = slow.
Front = stop.
Handful of front and rear is emergency stop, hopefully you're going straight.
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'sup bicycle thread brahs.
Just a quick question for more experienced riders.
I'm thinking about purchasing a bike literally just to bike to/from the gym. It is exactly 1.2 miles each way - not far at all in terms of distance or theoretical biking time.
Is there *any* reason at all I should buy a 'good' bike for this purpose? Or should I just get the first thing that fits my size on FB marketplace?
Again, just gonna use it to ride to/from the gym, nothing more.
Just a quick question for more experienced riders.
I'm thinking about purchasing a bike literally just to bike to/from the gym. It is exactly 1.2 miles each way - not far at all in terms of distance or theoretical biking time.
Is there *any* reason at all I should buy a 'good' bike for this purpose? Or should I just get the first thing that fits my size on FB marketplace?
Again, just gonna use it to ride to/from the gym, nothing more.
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I'm only fully kitted out at downhill bike parks (Full-face, gloves, elbow and knees).
For more everyday riding here in AZ desert trails, Just regular helmet and gloves. Sweaty palms makes me hold the grips tighter thus causes fatigue and numbness. I also once busted my hand open on a rock catching myself from falling off a cliff, so now gloves all the time. Half finger for summer, full finger in winter.
For hydration, I go for the hip sack (fanny packs) WITH bladder (2liters min. in desert). I don't do frame mounted water bottles because I keep losing them bombing downhill. I want to look into FIDLOCK water bottles , but pricey.
I don't do GPS mounts simply because I cannot afford one. Phone goes into my pocket or bag, all I need.
For more everyday riding here in AZ desert trails, Just regular helmet and gloves. Sweaty palms makes me hold the grips tighter thus causes fatigue and numbness. I also once busted my hand open on a rock catching myself from falling off a cliff, so now gloves all the time. Half finger for summer, full finger in winter.
For hydration, I go for the hip sack (fanny packs) WITH bladder (2liters min. in desert). I don't do frame mounted water bottles because I keep losing them bombing downhill. I want to look into FIDLOCK water bottles , but pricey.
I don't do GPS mounts simply because I cannot afford one. Phone goes into my pocket or bag, all I need.
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Originally Posted By Robmnrd⏩
Depends on budget.'sup bicycle thread brahs.
Just a quick question for more experienced riders.
I'm thinking about purchasing a bike literally just to bike to/from the gym. It is exactly 1.2 miles each way - not far at all in terms of distance or theoretical biking time.
Is there *any* reason at all I should buy a 'good' bike for this purpose? Or should I just get the first thing that fits my size on FB marketplace?
Again, just gonna use it to ride to/from the gym, nothing more.
Just a quick question for more experienced riders.
I'm thinking about purchasing a bike literally just to bike to/from the gym. It is exactly 1.2 miles each way - not far at all in terms of distance or theoretical biking time.
Is there *any* reason at all I should buy a 'good' bike for this purpose? Or should I just get the first thing that fits my size on FB marketplace?
Again, just gonna use it to ride to/from the gym, nothing more.
For $500, I like this one
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/mountai...on-5/2613.html
Anything under $500, yeah, used market.
If you truly don't want to ride any trails, get a road bike. I like MTB for commuting simple because it's more versatile, and more comfy than road. Slower than a road bike, but if you're only riding under 5 miles, who cares. TIme will be the difference in just minutes.
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should i get a gopro just in case someone hits me and takes off ?
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Originally Posted By Robmnrd⏩
No.'sup bicycle thread brahs.
Just a quick question for more experienced riders.
I'm thinking about purchasing a bike literally just to bike to/from the gym. It is exactly 1.2 miles each way - not far at all in terms of distance or theoretical biking time.
Is there *any* reason at all I should buy a 'good' bike for this purpose? Or should I just get the first thing that fits my size on FB marketplace?
Again, just gonna use it to ride to/from the gym, nothing more.
Just a quick question for more experienced riders.
I'm thinking about purchasing a bike literally just to bike to/from the gym. It is exactly 1.2 miles each way - not far at all in terms of distance or theoretical biking time.
Is there *any* reason at all I should buy a 'good' bike for this purpose? Or should I just get the first thing that fits my size on FB marketplace?
Again, just gonna use it to ride to/from the gym, nothing more.
Go on craigslist and search for "dahon"
A folding bike for short distance is the perfect bike
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Originally Posted By HMFIC_BROWSIN⏩
folding bikes are **** srs the one i bought was good but it sucked going up any hillsNo.
Go on craigslist and search for "dahon"
A folding bike for short distance is the perfect bike
Go on craigslist and search for "dahon"
A folding bike for short distance is the perfect bike
its good for flat, city areas
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Originally Posted By MarioMiami305⏩
With all due respect.... You have no idea what you're talking about lmaofolding bikes are **** srs the one i bought was good but it sucked going up any hills
its good for flat, city areas
its good for flat, city areas
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Originally Posted By MarioMiami305⏩
Meh. On road, if you're going to get hit, it's from the rear or side, or cut you off coming from the rear, and you fly over the rear of the car. You'll be knocked over and flown, chances camera catches anything is minimal.should i get a gopro just in case someone hits me and takes off ?
Saying that, gopro is cool when sending it down trails.
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Originally Posted By Tuksonrider⏩
Depends on budget.
For $500, I like this one
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/mountai...on-5/2613.html
Anything under $500, yeah, used market.
If you truly don't want to ride any trails, get a road bike. I like MTB for commuting simple because it's more versatile, and more comfy than road. Slower than a road bike, but if you're only riding under 5 miles, who cares. TIme will be the difference in just minutes.
For $500, I like this one
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/mountai...on-5/2613.html
Anything under $500, yeah, used market.
If you truly don't want to ride any trails, get a road bike. I like MTB for commuting simple because it's more versatile, and more comfy than road. Slower than a road bike, but if you're only riding under 5 miles, who cares. TIme will be the difference in just minutes.
Originally Posted By HMFIC_BROWSIN⏩
Yeah my ride would be 1.2 miles of paved sidewalk, minimally-walked by pedestrians. Nothing intense, no hills, nothing.No.
Go on craigslist and search for "dahon"
A folding bike for short distance is the perfect bike
Go on craigslist and search for "dahon"
A folding bike for short distance is the perfect bike
Basically just saving myself some gas money and using the ride itself as my warmup rather than doing some time on the rower when I get to the gym.
I mean honestly I'm really looking at used under 200 bucks - very cheap, as long as it doesn't fall apart from being ridden 4ish times per week for 2.4 total miles lol.
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Originally Posted By HMFIC_BROWSIN⏩
i had ojne and posted pictures.With all due respect.... You have no idea what you're talking about lmao
have you owned a foldable bike?
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Originally Posted By MarioMiami305⏩
Yes, I have.i had ojne and posted pictures.
have you owned a foldable bike?
STFU
have you owned a foldable bike?
STFU
How many miles have you ridden in your life?
Over 100 yet?
lmao
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Nothing wrong with folding bikes.. but they are specific for a purpose, space saving.
Srs, the people I know who use a folding bike using it for partial commutes to work, and then store their bikes in the office. THey drive to a parking lot, then pull the bike out of their trunk, ride the rest of the distance to work, then fold up the bike and store it in their office.
When I was a wage slave, parking downtown was pricey a month, and this was a solution for some. After like 4 months, it paid for itself.
If that's not your situation, I'd go with a traditional bike. Just more comfy, and comfort means you'll be on two wheels more.
Srs, the people I know who use a folding bike using it for partial commutes to work, and then store their bikes in the office. THey drive to a parking lot, then pull the bike out of their trunk, ride the rest of the distance to work, then fold up the bike and store it in their office.
When I was a wage slave, parking downtown was pricey a month, and this was a solution for some. After like 4 months, it paid for itself.
If that's not your situation, I'd go with a traditional bike. Just more comfy, and comfort means you'll be on two wheels more.
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Originally Posted By HMFIC_BROWSIN⏩
who cares i own and used one I can comment on it.Yes, I have.
How many miles have you ridden in your life?
Over 100 yet?
lmao
How many miles have you ridden in your life?
Over 100 yet?
lmao
go fck yourself you bike snob.
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Originally Posted By Tuksonrider⏩
you just explain it perfectly. i agree.Nothing wrong with folding bikes.. but they are specific for a purpose, space saving.
Srs, the people I know who use a folding bike using it for partial commutes to work, and then store their bikes in the office. THey drive to a parking lot, then pull the bike out of their trunk, ride the rest of the distance to work, then fold up the bike and store it in their office.
When I was a wage slave, parking downtown was pricey a month, and this was a solution for some. After like 4 months, it paid for itself.
If that's not your situation, I'd go with a traditional bike. Just more comfy, and comfort means you'll be on two wheels more.
Srs, the people I know who use a folding bike using it for partial commutes to work, and then store their bikes in the office. THey drive to a parking lot, then pull the bike out of their trunk, ride the rest of the distance to work, then fold up the bike and store it in their office.
When I was a wage slave, parking downtown was pricey a month, and this was a solution for some. After like 4 months, it paid for itself.
If that's not your situation, I'd go with a traditional bike. Just more comfy, and comfort means you'll be on two wheels more.
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