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How many miles is too many for a secondhand carbon fiber bike, considering that it was well-maintained and serviced, has never been crashed, was stored properly, and is otherwise in good shape? As in, what is this threshold thereafter it is a bad idea to consider purchasing, no matter how good of a deal it is?

>>973274
They direct hanging twigs and branches away from your face.

>>973278
No. But there is of course an age threshold where components have fallen so far behind current generation spec that a cheap new bike is a much more interesting proposition. And that's fewer years than some think.

'94 eg hatch

Rigid MTB with slicks

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xc 120!

one of the most amazing modular airplanes.
had a removable cargo pot and an adjustable landing gear. However, the one and only prototype was scrapped

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This tbqh

Chinese stealth fighters may change the game

>>970672
Wtf is that

I live in LA and I feel like it's pretty safe for the most part.

I haven't gotten shit from drivers in a long time and I ride everyday.

Being slow and feeling like a dick isn't worth riding on the sidewalk imo

>>969569
>Do you ride your bike on the sidewalks? Why?
Sometimes. When its busy and i'm going up a steep hill i'll go onto the sidewalk because i don't want an impatient cager side swiping me. Also when i just feel like cruising really slowly, just so i don't have to worry.
>What are the laws in your city about bikes on sidewalks?
Pretty sure that it's illegal, but i've passed a bunch of cops on my commute when im on the sidewalk and they just don't care, actually had one ask me how my day was going.
>Are there bike lanes on most streets in your city or can cyclists use the entire road in your city?
There are quite a few actually and i use them whenever possible. I'm sure i could use the whole road if i wanted to but I don't really want to/care.

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We talk about this a lot. I'm sure it's in the catalog somewhere, but here are the main points you will see. (At least from the anti-sidewalk camp.)

-Sidewalks are maintain like this, especially on the East Coast where we actually let trees live.
Riding around my town is like riding a scooter ramp park.

-You WILL be hit.
Drivers do not look for bikes before they pull into or back out of a driveway, and they do this quickly.
If on the offchance they do see you, because you're on a bike, they assume you're slow, and will likely undergage your speed, hitting you.

This also goes for you as you come into a t intersection. RIGHT HOOKS ARE FUCKING REAL. If you're going straight, and they're not, you're getting slammed. Less likely, but also real, are assholes making a left onto the street where you're going straight through on.

-There are other people on the sidewalk, and they are assholes.
Nine times out of ten, you'll probably be fine with this, but in my experience, you're gonna spook or enrage a pedestrian who's unbelievably obvious to your being there.
You can pretty much get a way with clipping a decent coasting speed, but in order to be absolutely sure you are safe, you'd have to go at a speed comparable to walking, and that's just not worth it.
The speed of a bike comparable to a car is much closer than a pedestrian.

Now, I live in the real fucking world, so I go on a case by case basis. Too many motorists feel they have a right to speed, so you're kinda stuck between a rock and a hardplace.
Local example is of a road that was designed, built, and signed as a 25mph road, and if they actually stopped people from getting away with breaking the law, we could both share the road, but everyone treats it as a 40mph road, and that's simply not going to fly, so I'll hop on the sidewalk and be extra vigelent about it until I can get back into the road.
The only time I was hit by a car while biking, I was on the sidewalk.
Ripped off eyebrow. Gotta anime scar now.

>>966976
1. you'll want a frame in the 52-54cm range
2. The price is fair on that Allez, price is fair on the Argon if it's in good condition as advertised not needing any work or parts.
3. All things being equal, the Argon is a slightly nicer bike, both are plenty good for a first road bike, just know that being racy bikes neither will be ideal for commuting if you need to carry more cargo than you can fit in a small messenger bag/saddle bag.

That specialized is worth more likt 600-700, its got a crap component set

That Argon is sexy for a lower spec race bike and way better than that SpecialEd.

You want a 52cm frame. 54cm is too big for someone 5'8"
I'm 5'9" and ride 52cm.

>>966991

Tiagra is pretty good, dude.

the small gap between the roofing panels lets in water ?

It's an overly heavy and highly decorated structure for a bus-stop?

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>>904248
If ALCo was still around they would still be competing in the horsepower race with GE and EMD, they came out with 3000 and 3600 HP models at the same time or earlier than their competitors. They would also probably be the most penalized by the new emissions regulations since they visually seemed to be the worst polluters with their thick black "ALCo smoke." The "Century" styling probably would have lasted in new models the same way that the SD40-45 styling lasted for decades, so you'd probably see a C636-2 model at some point. If GE had stayed partnered with ALCo they probably would have done better with their reliability issues, although their diesel engines often provided more headaches to their users than their traction motors.

What killed ALCo was the inability to expand their export market during the 1960s. If they had been able to expand that market they would have had a solid base to continue domestic production. Also they had insufficient maintenance and repair infrastructure compared with the availability of GE and EMD service centers. This made ALCos the most expensive locomotives on any railroad's roster to operate and maintain and led to the early retirement of many of the company's later models.

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>>904248
Also, the C-636 is one of my favorite locomotives, it's a shame the demonstrator units gave such poor performances when they were tested on various railroads. Santa Fe probably would have bought some if they had given a good demonstration while the company tested them.

>>904297
The 244 was unreliable in road service from what I hear, but the 251 was a vast improvement. What about the earlier 6-cyl diesel though, used on the DL-109s? How well did those work?

Also i should propably mention that today both of my tubes popped. One of them just recently bought and other was patched once.

You didn't really say what the problem with your tires is. In any case, >>>/n/bqg

>maxxis
Well there's your problem

>>974319

Probably because some people here think it's 'dorky' as if wearing cycling kit doesn't automatically put them in that category.

IMHO they're actually kinda nice for what you're using them for. I was thinking of getting a fat wheeled one for running short distances from rail stations too.

>>974319
Because we're not 8 years old?
>Maru says: GET OUT OF MY ASS, YOU FAGGOT!

>>974332

Most of us aren't 14 years old either, why don't you get a car?

>>973901
Your pick explains it

One third of the population of Europe in 1.5x the size
Car culture created suburbs and made public transport seem gross
Those that lived in inner cities were poor up until extremely recently

Only incredibly lately has there been forward progress in the barest of ways, but hope remains

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>>973903
Car culture created suburbs? People just decided leave their cities between 1945-1965ish just so they could pay for a house and a car and gas? Seems like an awfully expensive reason just to take part in a "culture."

no- just go outside and ride you faglord. Unless you have 2ft of snow or are under water theres no excuse.

>>973550
You seem to have the wrong idea about roadie mentality

If you even think about riding a bike when the temperature isn't between 61 and 67 fahrenheit, no wind, sunny skies, and 30 to 50% relative humidity, you're a shitter casual who probably can't even afford a cage

Bikes are for posing next to in your team kit while uploading stats to Strava on a bright sunny Saturday afternoon, no exceptions

God forbid we get sweaty, get rained on, or have to pedal against the wind

>>973551
Cool

>no cadence.

>>972720
>cheap wireless

>>972722
i that a bad sign

just bring 2 bottles

Freeze a bottle, bring a change of clothes, and wear a wet buff. Good to go m8

>>971002
Go before it gets hot idiot