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>>925748
I don't get why you'd need/want that much travel on a cargo bike. Also the rack should be on the suspended part of the fork so your cargo doesn't get shaken when you go over a bump.

>>925782
>>925748
Hmm. I see you have some wisdom.

I have a back seatpost rack (alum, really not that good). i don't super NEED a rack so far, but they want me to have one

I want a front rack, but i love drops and aeroness. what should i look for? i allready know i need to abandon my super tight quick release fixie nonsense because the QR's will get bent

>>925782
I think it's rigid, it's just made to look like a DH fork

>>924852
>>>/asp/

>>>/toy/

>>>/trash/

Depends, when the weather is going to be consistently cold and wet I don't worry about anything except wiping buildup off moving parts. When the weather's nice, I'll give a bike a basic cleaning every 2-3 rides, and I always plan to do a complete overhaul once the threat of winter snows is over for the year.

>>923790
I put a lot of km's on the bike and I'm just concerned about the longevity of wear parts & components. I think I've already completely fried cassette & chain at this point, under 1000k on both.

How often do you replace your chain & cassette in winter generally?

Fuck that. It's supposed to be dirty and grimy. I've come to accept the fact that cassette and chain will need to be replaced when spring comes around every year.

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>mfw I work at a LBS and my coworker's mom is a motorcycle gang type person and she literally fucked a dog and got walked in on by her 17 year old daughter

you amerifats are odd people

>>923692
Did her daughter join in?

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De beacon is kaput

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Needz annual.

Does it matter?

Not SF, most of the hipsters here have gone to adventure bikes, and Portland looked to be going that way last time I was there. Your best bet would probably be a 3rd rate hipster city like Ft Collins CO, SLC, or Columbus OH

>>922132
your pic is definitely related. Outside of schuykill banks (freds) there are probably 75% single/fixed gears on the streets.

And then you filmed it with your helmet camera I suppose

>>920235
I think he is referencing his vigilante beta justice sticker

>>920236
BUT WHO WATCHES THE WATCHMEN???

Looks fun. If it weren't for the airport and the wind in my area, that might be a neat option to get over busier neighborhoods

Looking forward to Parabounce World

I NEEEED IT

Now I want an RV.

>>910677
There are million dollar RVs with this and much more.

>>910683
yep, this
>inb4 they aren't this wide
yes, they are, they expand

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>>921200
>crosswind landings
Easier than people make it out to be, honestly.
>establish sideslip approach
>nose aligned with centerline
>banked into wind to eliminate lateral drift
>maintain 2x descent (C172 or similar)
>smooth flare, gentle touchdown
>one wheel may touch first
>allow other main to touch, slowly bring nose to the pavement
>maintain wind correction with aileron/rudder and apply brakes
People shouldn't be intimidated with it, it just takes practice

Just buy a new chain

>>926316
I have a joke for you.

What's the similarity between your chain and suigintou?

They're both JANKU

I wouldn't chance it desu yo. Metal fatigue a bitch.

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>>921976
>All the experienced cyclists said real cyclists ride aluminum and you're a stupid fred if you ride carbon.

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>>921976

Nashbar sells cheap crap as a business model. Likely the wheels on that bike are shit. Seatpost, stem, wheels would need an upgrade to be a serious bike. But that price for Ultegra is something. Notice the brakes are FSA. They cut every corner to make that, then slapped Ultegra on it. It's cool, but keep all of that in mind.

Cannondale isn't the special company they once were, so don't get too excited about them. Their pre-outsourcing frames are amazing though

I like carbon but I don't race or compete or group ride. For me, I'd go aluminum just because my bikes all end up with dents and I don't want to have to replace a carbon frame.

If you ride in the suburbs or countryside and don't scratch or dent your frames, nashbar could be a cool bike

One more thought: There are quality levels to carbon frames. Just because it's carbon, doesn't mean it will be lighter than the CAAD.

I'm starting to lean CAAD now but ...


If I had to buy a $1,000 bike it would be this

http://www.chargebikes.com/plug-2/

> dick brakes
> fat tires
> rear rack option
> better looking

fuck a nice crankset I just wanna have fun

>>921980
>nashbar sucks
>aksiums are better than rs-11s
>fsa parts are worse than the generic cdale branded shit
>ill neglect to mention the caad also has tektro brakes too
>buy a claris bike for $67 more than the nashbar 105 carbon bike

Guess how the LBS shill is detected.

>>923346
Holy shit that looks like a local bus line, not a rapid transit line.

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>>923347
The best part is how they try to hide this in the schematic

>>923348
What was the alignment proposal like prior to political intervention? I don't imagine transit planners came up with such a fucked up alignment.

>>918108
>there are people who get mad at hybrids when this bike exists

>>918108
those are some pitiful calves.

>>918109
>not buying this bike just to pimp it out with ultegra and other high end parts

>>914063
Do terrariums count as transportation since you just go around in circles?

>>914063
>>>/asp/

>>914065
Nope. Won't fly there at all. You don't like it then hide the thread and go talk about buses or whatever it is the rest of you do.