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>>1090092
Looks like a decent POS for a beginner bike.

>>1090092
I got a $500 diamondback MTB almost 2 years ago and it's been nice. Their cheaper models at least look okay (I usually only see them at sporting goods chains). It has an aluminum frame and mechanical disc brakes. It will probably be a good commuter bike. The grips on those are pretty comfy.

Blatant bicycle pose. I wish I was 12 again.

I hate this picture so fucking much. It's clear she's not a cyclist, the bike isn't even set up properly, she didn't ride it there and she was dressed by someone who saw a cyclist once and wanted to replicate the look without bothering to research actual cycling clothing.
And worst of all the pic is paraded all over the internet as an example of a hot cycling chick (judging by the frequency it gets posted here) when in fact she's not a cyclist, fat and old.

>>1089390
>>1089391
Thanks for the bumps I guess

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>>1089012
Yeah it's good. People will no doubt bring up my trolling in the past but I'm being completely serious, it's a decent bike for a good price with little to complain about.

Two of the things I didn't like on mine was the SRAM shifters and the mechanical brakes and those have both been fixed on that model. It'd be nice if they put a Shimano Hollowtech crankset on it and I guess a carbon fork would be nice too (and it doesn't have a tapered headtube so aftermarket options are limited).

>>1089014
Thanks

This is the one I really want but i'd have to save an extra month and it's hard to justify this price for my moderate commute. So sexy though

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/hybrid-bikes/boardman-hybrid-bike-pro

>>1089015
Yeah for double the cost you don't really gain a huge amount. The carbon fork will increase comfort a little but you can always slap a bigger tyre on the front (think it can take up to 40mm) if you ride on particularly bumpy roads, the Tektro brakes will be good enough, and whilst the simplicity of the 1x is nice it has quite a bit less range and doesn't go quite as low.

I wish anon, I wish

>>1088720
I am in Bellingham WA. I'm a bit limited but you can drop me email if you like. [email protected]

If you're looking for food, Super Marios (food truck downtown) is pretty tasty and not too expensive. Teddy bear cove is worth a stop if you're going down chuckanut.

Have a nice tour!

>>1088767
1422 North Forest is super marios truck. Nice to eat there because you don't have to lock up bike.

If you need bike service/things, The Hub downtown is a pretty neat place. Almost worth visiting on it's own, and that trail is a nice way to get thru anyway. Otherwise there is a bike shop every 200 m...

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>>1088991
>fork is bent beyond repair
>bike shop replaces fork with another one that isn't exactly the same, but they assure me it will be ok
>brake caliper doesn't quite reach to the rim now, so they replace it with a new one
>now my quick release doesn't fit in the dropouts quite right
>Now I have to deflate my tire just to get the wheel out because no cable release
What do I do now?

>>1088993

It sounds like they put a fork on that is too long. Maybe a 27" fork for your 700c wheel or something. This can fuck up handling if it's severe. Otherwise it's just annoying

Do you have the original fork? Measure the axle-to-crown height and compare it to your new fork

Your bike shop sounds dumb as hell. Hopefully it was cheap.

>What do I do now?

the cheapest step at this point is hunting down a long-reach caliper brake with cable release. options: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/650b/TAI6lKW-Azw

I can't figure out why your QR doesn't fit in the dropouts. Maybe as the bike shop if they have any laying around to try. You can get hex-bolt locking axles on ebay for about $15

>>1088995
thanks
The QR fits in but no matter how much I tighten it down slides around when I wiggle it at the top.
I have 700c wheels. I just held the forks up to each other. From the end of the crown or whatever right above the brake to the center of the dropout, the new one is about an inch longer. I asked the guy at the shop if he was going to double check the sizing but he said "700c forks are all the same" or something like that. It didn't sound right to me because of course, the geometry of every bike is going to be different and the rake distance isn't going to be the same.
It's a 1984 raleigh super course. Can I find a reasonably similar steel fork? Kinda mad at that shop now desu. I brought it back once to explain the slipping problem and once I finally got through to the guy to show him what was wrong, when I picked it up it hadn't been fixed.

>>1082750
>This is interesting. It seems that in Europe the companies developing self driving cars are attempting to keep bicycles off the roads because they aren't compatible with robotic cars. Who do you suppose will win in this fight--big multi-national companies or a bunch of poor tree hugging hippies?

Yep. This is coming. We live during the golden age of cycling

But maybe the bike lobbies and local rider's groups (which seem hyper-organized because it's all autistic guys in their 40's with good careers) could turn this development into a massive paved trail network closed to pedestrians ?

We can dream at least

>>1082754

I think the real solution will be some kind of transmitter on your bike. Like a GPS + backup system. The cars will know where your bike is and avoid you

The last thing is that a car could easily be programmed to stay out of a bike lane

I've ridden down lanes were cars are going 50-60mph next to me and it's horrifying. Once in a while one is OVER the line passing me.

I would trust a machine to do a better job than humans in that situation.

So maybe the solution would be more bike lanes on the sides of roads

Also appreciate if any recommendations are given

Yes.

Tiagra groupset got a redesign fairly recently too, it's basically a slightly heavier 105 now.

>>1092017
>Shimano Viagra
I loled. xD

Shimano TIAGRA. Smack your phone for the autocowreck.

Yes, that's a perfectly good beginners road bike. Can't really go wrong. Take good care of it and it'll serve you well.

>>1091504
That's not a syringe.

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>>1091504
How many people here hate Armstrong? I have kind of mixed feelings as of now. It's obvious that what he has done was incredibly shitty, and the scale of his success on doping only adds to the negativity of it. But it's more than obvious that people in cycling or any professional strenght or endurance sport, including those in Olympics, are using dope, and those that get caught seem to not lose too many fans, even when they are blatantly lying in official statements or pretending to not know how the substances got into their blood.

In my opinion, he should have just retired and kept this to himself, the world of cycling got hurt only because he admitted it after years and years of fame. If he felt so hurt by keeping it a secret, he should have admitted it earlier, not when it was pretty much not relevent anymore.

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>>1091525
other people dragged it up and there was some legal action mounting, in fact he's going up against USPS who is suing him for 100 million dollars claiming him admitting to doping damaged their brand.

What's funny is of course, to anybody who actually watches cycling there's no question, it's not a revelation. 6.97 watts/kg up alp d'huez, no shit.

He was a cunt, but he was the best against people who were on as much gear as him, don't have to like him to put some respect on that.

WHAT WAS I SUPPOSED TO DO

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BC is on fire and now everyone's just killing each other

THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO

Train networks are extremely tight ran, massively complex machines. Slight burps in efficiency really do cause massive problems.

Modern transportation rely ob computers to deliver their service effectively. Look at BA's meltdown a few weeks ago

>the mass of commuters

this is a normal rush hour where i live

>>1090428
> never been to
This one is a bit hard. But I admit I have been to places around but not Osaka proper. Fukuoka and Sapporo too.

I have tried to fancy about imaginary intercity rails aming cities I've never been to, but for cities it is hard, as metro transit planning is very dependent on actual geography and living pattern of people in those area which is hard to grab a grip of without actually visiting that

...Dont tempt me.

But, "metros", seriously?

Numerously to most cities, some form of permanent core downtown trolley network for charging while driving (plus units with battery problems could operate trolley-only lines), as electric transport is advancing.

To little bigger cities clicheicly - light rails, not meme-streetcars. I am living currently in such a city that could get a proper light rail with possibities for future tram-train operation, but producing a graphics, with my skills, would me a multi-hour operation.

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>>1091550

Pretty healthy 31yo male 75kg 180cm, maybe 12-15% bf.

Sure. Stop worrying about numbers and just go ride your bike.

>>1091555
Not worried

>>1091136
Never used one but the minimum chainring size scares me.

Just use a derailleur, dude. They're simpler and easier to maintain. They also don't kill 30% of your power.

>>1091136
Can't really say anything until you tell us about your commute.

You should know that many people on /n/ are heavily biased against IGH because of muh grams and efficiency and general ignorance.
You will inevitably see ginourmous amounts of shitposting. See >>1091141

> major design flaws
What do you consider a major design flaw?

My two cents:
I would never again consider a derailleur for my commuter because they are too much maintenance (rain, snow, salt, dirt, etc. on my commute)
Best solution for me: IGH + closed chainguard.

Alfine is a fine hub and shifts nicely. Do some test-riding to find a hub that suits you.

Final advice:
IGH are not as efficient as derailleurs but the losses are negligible. You won't really notice it on your commute and your choice of tire will make a bigger difference.

>>1089618
tldr
also kys
thx !

>>1089625
Butthurt spandex spastic detected.