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>>979452

If you're just doing low-effort rides like grocery runs, you can get by in normal clothing. Padded liner shorts are a good way to make jeans & trousers more comfortable without going full lycra mode.

That said, you will be a LOT more comfortable in clothing that is very light, breathable, and quick-drying. Avoid cotton.

Shoes don't matter much until you want to get into more "serious" riding. They can make a big impact in comfort and performance when you are pushing your limits, but for casual rides you will probably be comfortable in whatever you normally wear. Good socks are a bit more important. Again, avoid cotton.

>>979456
Thanks for the input. Reading some reviews online and about various bikes I figured it would be best to go to the local shop and talk to the people there versus shooting from the hip and end up with something I don't like.

>>979452
>short trips to the grocery
wear literally anything
>general exercise
shorts that don't restrict your movement and literally anything else

Not worth thinking further until you're more into it.

https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/bik/5630811765.html
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/bik/5612739623.html
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/bik/5609234855.html
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/bik/5648672547.html
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/bik/5634424952.html

All a bit expensive but worth a ride

>>979437

Better them than me.
They have airbags and insurance for that shit.

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>be courteous to someone
>they take it as an insult
>aint no man gonna help me i aint owin no one

>>979437
>riding with someone in car
>at last second they scream and jerk the wheel
>everything in car shifts, if there hadn't have been a field of yellow strips widening the road for a turn lane we would have been in oncoming traffic 100%
>"what the fuck?"
>there was a bicyclist, I didnt see him until the last minute!!

its day time? like open your eyes lmao

They probably won't go over 28 mm. Above that you start running into Aero and weight issues with the tires.

I ride 25 mm tires on 25 mm wide rims. Makes for really easy wheelchanges when there's no need to touch the brakes at all when changing tires. I feel like 25 mm is around the ideal width when in normal roads. If you're riding in cobbles or shitty roads then 28 mm or even 30 mm is probably the better choice. Good quality 25 mm tires already feel smooth as fuck so there's not much need to go wider for comfort.

Also since pros ride tubs the tire profile issue which comes with wide clinchers isn't a problem even if they went for really wide tires.

>>978792
Hard to say what will get adopted and what won't. everyone's always eager to provide the next standard or tech to sell.

Having said that, as for now I've only seen 28s on endurance style, and 32 on gravel bikes like the diverge. I doubt they'll go over 28, especially on "le tour" type shit where everyone's riding super aero bikes.

>>978794
>32 on gravel bikes like the diverge

32 definatly seems like a complete overkill for a road bike, but going 30 might be possible.

>>978793
>I ride 25 mm tires on 25 mm wide rims.

Nice combo, i bet they ride nicely. 25 seem so huge compared to my 20mm, however the jump from 25 to 28s doesnt seem that big.

>Also since pros ride tubs the tire profile issue which comes with wide clinchers isn't a problem even if they went for really wide tires.

Ive heard that with certain rim widht/tire combos the pneumatics give a better profile than tubulars, well see

I have a hardrock. It is now 10 years old and still running like new on the trails. Not the best because entry level hardtail, but it still rocks.

> most of the components are the same brand (sram/shimano) and the frames are probably built in the same place.
This is the key to buying bike. The name brand doesn't really matter. The components do. Research the components on the bikes you're looking at. Learn whats decent and what's shit.

>>977608
>Research the components on the bikes you're looking at
what bike components specifically should I research?

>>977364
Come back when you can average >=20mph into a 14mph HEADWIND.

That blonde is so excited about that guy's quads. It's like she's measuring his dick with her mouth watering.

>>977380
It's too bad IRL chicks don't give a shit about my quads, only if I'm making at least $200k

Considering you'd have to get new brake hood rubbers and tires, I'd offer $200. But judging from the ad I don't think he'll go any lower. Guy seems to think it's some sort of holy grail. Plus those pedals are supposed to be used with clips, straps and special shoes.

>>973981
Yeah I was going to try and get it for $200 but I'm willing to bet he won't go any lower. Everything's in nice condition but the price of swapping out the pedals and getting new tubes+pads just makes it way more than it's worth.

>>973987
Check out this beauty
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/5659297504.html

>>968739
Never understood this frame
Are you supposed to stick something into the top tube ?

>>968741
Maybe the batteries for the electric engine of the rear Wheel.

I suggest you ask for help in the bike buy general, specifying your height, budget, projected use and location.
>>>/n/bbg/

>>979188
Will do m8, sorry for the shitpost.

you aren't going on any trails so get a full rigid.

>>978859
why are they all dykes

That guy's nose.

that white european woman in a hijab

Just nuke the city and let nature reclaim the land.

Waze needs a protest Icon. So we can avoid them.

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And this is the second one.

What parts are better because the price is the same for both of them.

Both are BSOs.
The hybrid has younger generation derailers, not that probably matters much.
Conventional wisdom has it that no front suspension is better that shitty front suspension.

Both are trash. What is your budget and are there a lot of roads near you? what bike shops are near you?
I was in your shoes and learned the hard way... so if u let me know above I will tell u what I can.

>>978612

Doesn't matter, but I ride 26ers on my touring bike.

In general 26" wheels and tires are heavier than 700c wheels and tires. They're also more durable IMO, although that is debatable.

>>978612

it usually 700c for first world countries and 26" for third world countries.

it's about part's availability mostly.

I wouldn't get a disc trucker tough.

>5'10 700c
<5'8 26"

>>976772
Seattle's is absolute shit.

>>976780
>Seattle's is absolute shit.

What's wrong with it?

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>>976781
It costs $8 to rent a bike for 30 minutes. The stations are far apart and the bikes are clunky. The city has bought it but there is no free transfer between transit and bikeshare. Helmets are required by law and cost another $2 to rent. There is no electric assist for Seattle's steep hills to entice the casual rider. $10 for 1 bike ride is far too much.

Pic related: Our literal faggot mayor on one.

>>976016
First I must ask; did you pay $3,000 for these on credit?

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Rate my workshop

>>976020
needs more work surfaces and storage containers, less unlabeled boxes.

sweet find OP

As for age, the easiest way to figure that out will be to find the date stamp on the hub.

>>972912
This there a video?