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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 121
Posted By Clyde1820

The SantiniCycling website has a store locator. ...

The SantiniCycling website has a store locator. It shows several shops in the UK, with a couple in England, a couple in Scotland along with a bunch in Ireland and Northern Ireland. (Uncertain which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By Leinster

I have Kwiks in a 25 on my single speed, and yes;...

I have Kwiks in a 25 on my single speed, and yes; not quick, but durable, good puncture resistance, and they were a good price.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By terrymorse

Agree about the Zaffiro Pro G2. It's a decent...

Agree about the Zaffiro Pro G2. It's a decent tire that doesn't cost a fortune. We used them on our rental bikes, and they help up very well.

Decent price on Amazon: Zaffiro Pro G2.0 Road Bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By delbiker1

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro G2 if you can find them on...

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro G2 if you can find them on sale even better. Excel Sports has them, 30mm, for $25 per. Free shipping over $99. IMO, the Zaffiro Pro V are ok and cheaper, the G2 are much better....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By Yan

Continental Contact Urban.

Continental Contact Urban.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By 70sSanO

I don’t have a long history with what you are...

I don’t have a long history with what you are looking for, but I’ve been happy with Kenda Kwick Tendril in a 28mm.

I originally bought them to use on an indoor trainer, but have used them on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,914
Posted By cyccommute

You are making the mistake of assuming that rim...

You are making the mistake of assuming that rim brakes are not disc brakes. Converting drum brakes on cars to disc brakes was a great improvement. Hub mounted disc brakes are just making the “disc”...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 910
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Some rims are easier, some tires are easier. ...

Some rims are easier, some tires are easier.
Then there are some rim/tire combos that make you wonder if you should ever change a tire again.
20" Marathon Plus were monsters to mount years ago...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,757
Posted By Kapusta

The Dunning Kruger Effect effect is also very...

The Dunning Kruger Effect effect is also very strong.

I don't need a controlled study to know that having better grip on a pedal has obvious benefits, including being able to push more over the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,757
Posted By bboy314

With platform pedals, I’d consider durability and...

With platform pedals, I’d consider durability and comfort to be the important criteria, rather than speed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,757
Posted By bboy314

+1 for Raceface Rides!

+1 for Raceface Rides!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By NumbersGuy

I haven't used these specific budget pumps that...

I haven't used these specific budget pumps that are $16-21, but have similar Lezyne pumps that work great and these have the same flex hose connection that works very well

They offer a couple...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By Yan

The Topeak Road Morph, Mini Morph, and other...

The Topeak Road Morph, Mini Morph, and other Morph variations are all good pumps. They work with both Presta and Shraeder via a flippable rubber seal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By 3alarmer

...they are easily serviced. If the O-ring on the...

...they are easily serviced. If the O-ring on the pump shaft seems dry, I use a little silicone grease. It's an O-ring, so presumably cheaply replaced. The pump head seems relatively immune to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By RoadWearier

I'm cheap too so I get it. I bought a the Topeak...

I'm cheap too so I get it. I bought a the Topeak mini one. I believe it was $30. There are cheaper but they apparently are a struggle to use. If I get a flat in the middle of nowhere I really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...I use mostly old Zefal HPX frame pumps...

.
...I use mostly old Zefal HPX frame pumps (https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/biking/frame-pump/zefal-hpx). I don't think they make and sell them new any more, but there a lot of used ones...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,757
Posted By ofajen

[QUOTE=veganbikes;23202113]Race Face...

[QUOTE=veganbikes;23202113]Race Face (https://www.raceface.com/collections/pedals), Crank Bros (https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/pedals) (again CRANK not rock), MKS...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,897
Posted By Steel Charlie

++1 Really! Have you ever eaten in a restaurant...

++1 Really! Have you ever eaten in a restaurant or slept in a motel bed? Used a public restroom? HAHAHAHA
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,897
Posted By soyabean

There's nothing wrong with properly washed water...

There's nothing wrong with properly washed water bottles.

I disasemble them as much as I can, then overnite soak them with some bleach and dish soap.

What do you think goes in your mouths when...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-03-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 735
Posted By kedward777

Thank you for the replies! I was able to buy the...

Thank you for the replies! I was able to buy the brand new Deore Crank+BB+RD+shifters for only $84, and since I got the Escape 2 on sale for only $599, I think it is a cost effective upgrade. My...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-03-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By badger1

Ergon makes a variety of grips, including now...

Ergon makes a variety of grips, including now what you might call 'traditional' round grips like the ones you would see everywhere, e.g. on mountain bikes, but they made their name with these:
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-02-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 735
Posted By veganbikes

Could you, yes, should you, no! Leave the Escape...

Could you, yes, should you, no! Leave the Escape as it is use it as a spare or a beater bike or something and buy the bike you want. More than likely the hubs are no-name whatever cheap they could...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-02-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By badger1

This ^^^ I've been a 'flat-bar guy' since I...

This ^^^

I've been a 'flat-bar guy' since I re-started cycling in 2002. Experimented with everything until I tried Ergons -- some time around the mid 2010s, I think -- and ... instant success....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 03:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,897
Posted By Chuck M

My water bottles never get anywhere near my...

My water bottles never get anywhere near my sweaty privates.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-01-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By veganbikes

A huge +1 for Ergon. There is Ergon and then...

A huge +1 for Ergon. There is Ergon and then blank space and then everything else. Ergonomics is literally in the name and they are the most comfortable grips and bar ends out there because they fit...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-01-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By hokiefyd

I have one pair of Ergons with built-in bar ends,...

I have one pair of Ergons with built-in bar ends, but I prefer separate ones (such as from Origin-8 or similar). I like wrapping these either with the old school foam grips or several layers of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-01-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By flan48

Some used Ergons on Ebay: 1. Ergon - GP5-L...

Some used Ergons on Ebay:
1. Ergon - GP5-L Ergonomic Lock-on Bicycle Grips with Bar Ends, Large, Black/Gray 4260477061058 | eBay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By 13ollocks

If I was replacing "mission critical" fasteners,...

If I was replacing "mission critical" fasteners, the last place I would go to is Ti from Amazon. Apart from the occasional blatant counterfeit stuff, Amazon sells at the lowest price point, and that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By noimagination

Nope, not bulletproof. I had one fail a couple...

Nope, not bulletproof. I had one fail a couple of years ago, after ... about 25 years of service. It was on a descent, hit a medium-ish bump and suddenly - hey! what's this wiggly bit between my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 01:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I usually replace the hardware on my bikes with...

I usually replace the hardware on my bikes with titanium stuff from Amazon. It’s lighter, the better quality bolts and nuts are better threaded, and I haven’t had any failures. Most bolts on bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 602
Posted By The_Snail

Alternative to Leyzene Road Drive mini?

i really like just about everything about this mini pump, especially the size, portability and the weight
i can easily strap it under my saddle bag and its really stealthy
but since switching to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,757
Posted By Yan

Billions of people around the world ride on...

Billions of people around the world ride on plastic pedals just fine.

Expensive pedals have sealed bearings that will stay smooth for longer and may have metal pins that improve grip. Neither is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By dedhed

​​​​​​https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/grades-of-bol...

​​​​​​https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/grades-of-bolts/9ba683603be9fa5395fab90189731df8
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,757
Posted By SpedFast

While the pins destroy my shoe soles also, I will...

While the pins destroy my shoe soles also, I will sacrifice shoes (usually Sketchers or Avias) to avoid feet slipping off the pedal. When I MTBed I also wanted pedals that the dirt and mud could fall...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,757
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

The Walmart pedals I've been on don't really hold...

The Walmart pedals I've been on don't really hold your feet very well, especially when wet. The $45 Rock Bros pedals I saw in Google search have metal pins, which I don't care for either, they can...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-31-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,008
Posted By Polaris OBark

Ergon. They ain't cheap, but they are well-made...

Ergon. They ain't cheap, but they are well-made there are a variety of options.

These (https://www.rei.com/product/884446/ergon-gp3-handlebar-grips) are the ones I have.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,757
Posted By TiHabanero

In our shop we saw plenty of Rock Bros pedals...

In our shop we saw plenty of Rock Bros pedals come through with bushing failure or body failure. They are not at all suited for mountain biking as they are not sturdy enough for that use. For...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By RCMoeur

Yes, it happens to the best of us. Mine broke in...

Yes, it happens to the best of us. Mine broke in 2013:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x960/racersaddleboltbreak02_f2a2efd62d4652610b7d5a5727abd9c7faf606dc.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By rsbob

Had the same thing happen to me 3 miles from home...

Had the same thing happen to me 3 miles from home many years ago. Stuffed the saddle in my jersey pocket and rode 3 miles standing - boy was that ever grueling. Had to take a couple of breaks. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By freeranger

Don't know about all, but my local ACE hardware...

Don't know about all, but my local ACE hardware has a very large assortment of loose nut, bolts, washers, etc. In SAE and Metric. Needed a hardened bolt for a lawnmower--found it there! Hopefully,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By Pratt

I remember reading that Eddie Merkx carried a...

I remember reading that Eddie Merkx carried a spare seat post bolt because he adjusted his seat height so often that they fatigued. It didn't say how he got the stub out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By veganbikes

+1 DangerousDanR get a good quality bolt of the...

+1 DangerousDanR get a good quality bolt of the correct size and length. Plenty of cheap bolts that are not worth your time. Your average hardware store may or may not have what you need.

Make...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By DangerousDanR

My guess is that the broken cap screw is an M8,...

My guess is that the broken cap screw is an M8, but it might be an M10. Not sure what the length would be, but a guess is that it will be around 30-40 mm.

Any good hardware store or auto parts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 650
Posted By 13ollocks

if it’s a standard hex-head bolt (ie not some...

if it’s a standard hex-head bolt (ie not some proprietary design), you can almost certainly find a replacement at a decent hardware store or online at, say, McMaster-Carr. I’m assuming that you were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,847
Posted By indyfabz

To his point, Spec also notes this: ”*...

To his point, Spec also notes this:

”* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,847
Posted By hsea17

No, it does not hold water. It's like saying that...

No, it does not hold water. It's like saying that when a car manufacturer states a weight for a certain model, spesific engine and size that they can't do it because maybe the buyer puts on different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,847
Posted By ACHiPo

Because if it’s not the lightest at the price...

Because if it’s not the lightest at the price point it’s a disadvantage.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,897
Posted By 13ollocks

I dunno Man, one minute you could be haggling...

I dunno Man, one minute you could be haggling over a bike, and the next thing you know, you're at the bottom of a well and there's some lycra-clad lunatic screaming down at you "It shaves its legs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,785
Posted By phughes

I understand your concern, but I believe you are...

I understand your concern, but I believe you are overthinking it. The tires you have are already a good defense against puncture. Keep them properly inflated. Don't inflate them to the maximum...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 574
Posted By travbikeman

Talking EDIT: **Noticed the OP has bought a bike. Still...

EDIT: **Noticed the OP has bought a bike. Still leaving the links below in case anyone finds it useful......JUST IN CASE GUYS! :rolleyes:

There are a few, I listed two of them below, along with...
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