I got a notice saying that the hall outside the flat is apparently off limits (I was not notified in any way beforehand, only that my bike will be removed if I don't move it). So now it's outside. I live in northern-eastern Europe, so it's already getting pretty cold and moist (tonight it dropped to around 0 and the bike was all wet in the morning). I'm just pissed since cycling here is extremely convenient and some places take me like 20/30 minutes by bike while over 50 by public transport. Is it worth the risk??? I have a mountain bike, so not as cheap or simple, replacing would be costly.

Hello, this is my first attempt at intervals. I've been cycling since April this year only and currently plateau at 25/26 kmh, so I decided to start intervals to improve my overall performance. I'm 45F, quite active and ride ~5x per week, between 30/40 and 60km on flat (D+ 200m).

So, today I tried 5x up and down a 2.5km section.

I couldn't give more during the effort but was recovering fast every time and came back home not destroyed...

Any advice, recommendations or tips are most welcome 😊🙏

Screenshot of my Strava numbers here: https://imgur.com/a/Kjy8x7I

Best analogy ever that made it make sense: it’s like a manual car, you have to clutch into neutral, and take your foot off the gas and then shift.

Edit: discussion was about when riding older mechincal groupsets. Like a 9 speed Ultegra with a tripple front. Obviously, newer groupsets handle load.

Been cycling for a few years, and bought my first ever new bike. The bike itself is just fine, i just don’t know that it’s worth what I paid. I’ve never spent that much money on myself at one time, and I keep seeing completely adequate bikes on FB marketplace for half what I paid. I guess it’s just a learning experience, but hoping to hear I’m not alone in this.

I currently own a Cannondale SuperSix EVO SE that I absolutely love. SRAM Force AXS gearset, It’s a fantastic bike, but the reality is that about 90% of my riding is on pavement.
I recently swapped the original 38mm gravel tires for 32mm Continental GP5000s, which should make it an even better road bike.

I’ve been looking at dedicated road bikes like the Cannondale SuperSix EVO and Canyon Aeroad, and I’ve been tempted to pull the trigger.

I know my current bike is already more than capable of handling everything I throw at it. I’m not racing competitively, and I realize the limiting factor is probably the rider, not the equipment.
But I love cycling, I appreciate nice equipment, and the idea of having a dedicated road bike alongside my gravel bike is appealing.
For those of you who own both a high-end gravel bike and a dedicated road bike, was the second bike actually worth it? Did you notice a meaningful difference in performance and riding experience, or did you eventually find yourself favoring one over the other?

Another option I’ve been seriously considering is building a high-end steel road bike from the ground up. Something with a beautiful, classic steel frame but modern components, like SRAM Force or RED AXS, deep-section carbon wheels, and a modern saddle. I really like the contrast between traditional skinny steel tubing and aggressive modern racing components. It would probably cost just as much as buying another high-end carbon bike, but there’s something appealing about choosing every component myself and building a bike that’s uniquely mine. Plus, it would be a completely different addition to the collection rather than just another carbon bike.

I love white cycling jerseys. They match my bike (white red and black) and my socks and shoes, and they look super clean imo. However, I've finally squeezed into an XS after wearing S my whole cycling life, and they fit much better (if it zips it fits, and there's finally no creases and loose bits of jersey). I'm committed to the XS small life now.

The new problem I've run into now is that my new white XS jerseys are a bit too see-through for my liking. Is this just a thing that is a thing and no one really cares about? I don't mind so much on the bike, but the chest hair being visible feels a bit much on a cafe stop.

I live in Perth, Western Australia, so I'll be cycling in a hotttt climate in summer. Darker colours would be less see-through, but white is going to be the best for heat reflection in the height of summer (I work late nights, so early morning rides before the sun comes up or the heat really kicks in are not really an option most days).

What are people's best solutions for this, while still staying cool (both literally and figuratively)? Shave the chest hair? Deal with it? sleeveless undershirt?

Is it ok to use the same axle grease I’ve been using on my cars for the bottom bracket of my bike? If not, what type of grease do you use?

I don't know much about bike mechanics, so this might be a stupid question, but gotta ask.

I've been looking a† titanium bodies, but instead of buying a prebuilt one, I started wondering if I could get a custom frame and just transfer the parts from the current Domane, mainly because I am struggling to find the right geometry for me and the current Domane 50 size fits me perfectly.

Is this within the realm of possibility at all? If so, what should I be asking the cutworm frame manufacturer to do? I've been looking at Waltly, for example.

Please don't laugh too much, help this novice here.

Hey everyone! I know this might be a stretch, but figured I'd give this a shot here.

I'm a 41-year-old gay guy living in Columbia, MD, and I'm looking for someone interested in being the captain (front rider) on my tandem bicycle. I'm blind, so while I can pedal just fine, letting me steer would probably make for a rather exciting ride. 😂

I recently got a tandem, and I'd really love to find someone to get out and enjoy it with. You don't need to own a bike since I've already got that covered!

Ideally, I'd love to find another guy around my age or younger (20s, 30s, or early 40s) who enjoys cycling, being outdoors, and having good conversations. I'm pretty social, love to laugh, and would enjoy finding someone I could ride with regularly, whether that's casual rides around Columbia or eventually some longer rides.

You don't need tandem experience, although being a reasonably confident cyclist is important. We can figure out the tandem-specific stuff together.

I'm not looking for someone to volunteer their time out of sympathy. I'm looking for a genuine cycling buddy, someone who enjoys the experience as much as I do. If we become good friends along the way, even better!

And yes, I'll actually do my share of the pedaling! 😂

If you're interested, feel free to comment or send me a message. I'd love to chat!

Thanks!

I know there are a lot of purists and let me say that for three years I have been using bone conduction headphones open ear while riding. That said, I work downtown near the state capitol and ride 5-6 miles home - the noise pollution!

After a dozen loud trucks or tripped-out cars with purposely loud mufflers and seven motorcycles- I can barely hear out of my left ear for almost an hour after riding home some days - like today.

Probably need actual ear protection, but then I wouldn’t be able to hear normal traffic at all. I forgot to charge my headphones and wore my regular earbuds last week and it cut the noise just enough.

Are other urban riders dealing with this?

I understand I need to swap out the bottom bracket. But is the 1.3mm chainline a major issue? I am also running a record FD, its braze on.

Any other Campagnolo alternatives? I am looking to go with subcompact and shorter arms that can't be found on the older 12 speed stuff. Are they still making the chorus cranks as they have the smaller rings but can't find what I want anywhere in stock

I just bought a used Saris H3 without end caps assuming Saris delivers replacement parts to the UK - they do not - and I can’t see any alternatives online.

Does anyone know how I can acquire the right 142mm thru-axle end caps in the UK? Or have I just bought an expensive paperweight?

Hi everybody,

I’m looking to purchase an indoor bike trainer and although I did some research to see whether the cog + click or the cassette is better suited for me, I’m still conflicted on which to buy.

Do you guys have any opinion or personal experience on which is best? Or are there no difference?

Thank you so much everybody!

I want to add upper body movement to my stationary bike like how air bikes have those handles, i can't find any attachments though.

I’m new to the cycling world, but my friends are gradually trying to introduce me to it. I’m particularly interested in the Sava A7L. It looks fantastic, and the specifications appear to be very high-end. Should I wait for a Black Friday sale or purchase it at the current price of $1650?

Hi all,

I’m generally a runner (don’t kill me) but I am interested in getting into cycling. My dad is very into cycling and it would be a good way to spend time together. I would also have the ultimate goal of an iron man 70.3 but making cycling a lifelong sport as well. My dad and a friend are saying I should go with the x lab RS7, which is around $2800 where I live. Do you think this would be overkill and should I get something cheaper to make sure I enjoy it prior to spending the extra money? More like the $1500 range would feel better from a financial standpoint but people are saying I’d want to upgrade stuff later anyways and to just get the better bike. Any help is appreciated!

TLDR is the X lab RS7 too much bike for a beginner?

Hello Everyone,

I made a site to keep track of registration and race  dates for Hill Climb events like Mt. Washington, Ascutney, etc.

It is free, has no ads, and is not monetized in any way.

Right now, except for Mt Washington, the site uses last year’s dates.  If you would like to be notified when   registration and race dates are officially confirmed, there’s an optional email box you can drop your address into. Otherwise just periodically check the site.

If there are other Hill Climbing events that I should add, let me know.

The link is in the comment below

Hi Bikies!

How do you clean the parts of your bike that get stained with grease, street dirt dark stain (obviously, without ruining the paint) like near your front crank and derailleur? I have tried with Clean Green and all that, and do not want to put mineral spirits or degreaser on my paint, unless there is some technique to do this safely?

Thanks!

My friend owns a business buying and selling plant but also has an interest in bikes, he seems to find the most amazing deals upgrades them loses interest and his own money on them and messages me asking if I want to buy it for pennies, now I have 6 bikes in the garage all top end bikes that I don't have it in me to sell them as I bought them so cheap.

When someone offers you a 4k bike for 1k how can you pass up on it 🤣

It's a Boyd wheelset, but I can't find the model for the life of me. I'm guessing 2010-2013 range? Would really appreciate any help!

https://imgur.com/a/pn0EXCA

Please note, the bike is sold as a single speed. If you want to use it as a fixed-gear, it has a flip/flop compatible rear hub. To switch to fixed-gear mode, you need to buy the screw-on fixed cog (24 TPI threading, 1.37” diameter, standard) and the locknut (24 TPI, 1.29” diameter). Then turn the wheel. You can get these spare parts on our website or in stores at one of our workshops.

That’s the bike specifications for a Decathlon single speed bike. What does all this mean? Thanks.

OK, I don’t know why I keep going on Facebook Marketplace. Every time I do, I end up getting irritated by people listing their bikes for ridiculous prices.
Perfect example: This guy is trying to sell his Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 for more than the price of a brand-new SL 6 Gen 5. Seriously?
And then there are the listings where people can’t even be bothered to include the frame size. You have to scroll through all the photos and hope they took a picture of the frame showing the size. How hard is it to include that basic information when you’re trying to sell a bike?
I just don’t get it. Some of these listings are absolutely ridiculous.
Here’s the actual description from this one:
2025 Trek Domane Carbon SL5 Shimano Di2
“Upgrades Handle Bar Zipp Sl80 new tape Bar 38 Cable Free.
New Specialized Gravel tire 38. Tubeless Ready. Comes with the original road tires 28. Extra inner tube and one CO2 with kit. Less 25miles ridden. 100% good conditions.”
Apparently, we’re supposed to pay more than the price of a brand-new bike and play detective just to figure out what we’re buying.

Shimano makes 105 mechanical; their only 2x12 group. SRAM has Apex but I think it’s only 1x12, no 2x12 mechanical group. Campy has a few 2x12 mechanical groups but all the 13 speed is electronic only (apart from 1x13 Ekar). Are mechanical groups pretty much done for moving forward?

Edit: Think I’m going to go Campy Chorus 2x12.

This march im doing a 400 miles gravel park race, east texas showdown.

The one piece of gear I'm stumped on are lights. I'm going to try to ride straight through the night. This may be the only time I do something like this so not ready to commit to a dynamo.

My current lights I only use for riding ~1.5 hours at night or the start of a morning ride.

So I'll need a way to have enough light for riding safe and going all night. Open to just swapping lights or finding lights with swappable batteries.

Just want to get some recommendations.

Edit: Just now reading about bottle dynamos. Does anyone have experience with that?

Hello everyone!

I've been using a Walmart bike for a few hundred miles with the idea that if I actually wear it out, I'll get something nicer. Sadly that bike is now falling apart and I think it's time to upgrade, I just have no idea where to start.

I mostly ride on a paved multi-use rail trail near me that has prolonged inclines because my area is hilly, so I would prioritize something that has good hill climbing ability.

I also just had a daughter and would love to get a trailer or seat for her to ride in the future! I'm no expert by any means so something that is low maintenance and not complicated would be great. I also have a bigger frame (6'3", 230lbs) so that's a factor.

I was planning on something around $1,000, and right now I was thinking the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0. I'm using HSA funds, so it would have to be a new bike nothing used. I know y'all have some great expertise, so thank you in advance!