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>>1048741

>he doesnt regularly cargo haul crates of nuclear bombs across the desert.

Who's the meme now, fred?

>>1048741
Are you actually laughing though? Are you really?

>>1048741
Dude, imagine all the adventures you can live if you buy that bike.

Having to dodge ninjas that are only visible once you are three feet away.

Use some fucking lights, dickhead. Chinese blinkies are so fucking cheap there are occasional safety campaigns that will give them away.

You're a nuisance if you dont have lights.
You're practically invisible and you put yourself and others at risk because of it.

>>1055026
>>1055027
I slow down if there's other people which is never because nobody uses it at night.
Should pedestrians also strap lights to themselves?

>>1054558
That's not steam, it is smoke from the burning of coal you fucking retard

>>1054588
There is steam on both sides of the locomotive in that pic.

#OPIsNotAFaggot

>>1051673
Horseshoe shaped ones

>>1051691
Second this. They are pure gold.

I like wave racks, like a wide version of the horseshoe. But I hate when they are installed a foot from a wall so you can't use them properly.

What's the longest ride you did?
You don't just hop on a bike and ride for months without training.

>>1043972
For your price range: get a used bike
Problem: You'll need somone to check it for you if you aren't into bikes.

You'll have to find out what frame size you need to actually enjoy riding the bike, for example. Not to mention components.

Find someone who is into bikes, buy a used bike together. Ride it like a beast and change what doesn't feel comfortable.

You can of course just get any bike and go for it without training. You'll get the training along with the distance. Personally, I wouldn't go on a tour with a random bike.

>>1043979
You never toured, did you?

>>1043972
I would highly recommend to upgrade your current bike if the frame is decent and it fits you (fit is important, if you experience any pain riding it, have your LBS check it out).

It's not really that difficult to upgrade your bike and you learn how to repair it this way. Youtube has tons of tutorials on how to do it.

Assuming your components are shit, you might need to replace everything but the frame and fork, the handlebars, the front wheel and maybe the brakes. You will absolutely need a sturdy rack, a sturdy rear wheel, decant gearing (shimano deore and upwards) and flat proof tyres. Clipless pedals aren't that important really.

I upgraded an old bike this way and it cost me around 350 € for the components. I built the rear wheel myself, but you can also buy prebuilt ones.

The most important skills you will need is wheel truing and replacing broken spokes, checking for chain wear and replacing a worn chain, and of course how to repair flats.

>>1054674
If you're not a semi-experienced cyclists, I'd advise you against it overall unless you're very flexible-minded and prepared to face all sorts of unexpected, sometimes unpleasant events.
You see 50km on a map, they might be all flat or have a fucking mountain in between so traveling times vary wildly (not to mention rain, wind, accidents etc)

>>1054674
Get a folding bike, if you're this lost when it comes to bikes it means you're probably not in riding shape to be riding 200km at a time without getting incapacitated within 2 days, and the folder will give you almost all of the mobility of a "real" bike while giving you a lot less nonsense to look after when you're not actually on the bike (such as at night when you're sleeping)

>>1054674
holy fucking shit those two are packing an absolutely insane amount of stuff, six panniers AND a trailer? Man wtf

Meme bus goes bust:
http://fortune.com/2016/12/10/chinese-straddling-bus-woes/

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>>1051664
Trolley bus > meme bus

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>>1050567
OP here
I wanted to get pic related but then I saw OP pic related and I just don't know about this pump now...

https://item.jd.com/1639154452.html

I've been given a hand me down bicycle, that's a good 15 years old and in need of maintenance and possibly repairs
.
I want to do it myself, but as a total beginner I'm not confident I should. Should I just go to a bicycle repair store?

>>1050568
>im afraid to buy things that can break
>ever
How's that dirt floor clay hut working out for you?

>>1041494
It would feel like getting hit by a truck

>>1041496
how angry will you be if you saw someone throw themselves under a train?

>>1041501
Anger? None. I mean, it's a shocking thing to see, but anger would not be one of the emotions evoked.

Take a cold shower

talcum powder on your ass

I do when I ride on regular clothes. With bibs my ass breathes beautifully.

>>1054175
Yep, that's a bicycle alright.

>aluminum
>no disc brakes
>no gears
>no clearance for 3" 650b tyres
>no rack mounts
>no frame bag
>spd pedals

0/5 would not tour with

>>1054175
Why use such a gearing with flat handlebars?

>why hydrogen fuel cell trains are the future
>why rail electrification can stop climate change
>why road tolling fan stop climate change

etc

>>1054153

Why cities should develop dedicated bike paths across the entirety of their town.

>>1054153
Coral Reefs Now! The Final Solution.

>>1054009
get Pitlocks, friend

>>1054035
Or just regular hex bolts, nobody's gonna bother. Unless you live in negroland.

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>>1054041
I-I live in Atlanta.

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90's rigid mountain bike w/ slicks.

>>1053326
don't fall for the whole SS/Fixie bike messenger meme

having only 1-3 speeds is going to suck ass if you're hauling cargo
get something with a derailer on it

maybe a cross bike / lightweight touring bike, easy to setup for carrying junk

>>1053327

Yes

>>1053323
>We get told to adjust the resistance so it is higher and spin at 120rpm
>Constantly have to shift around to get comfortable
>Large fans turn on and blast cool air at me
>Generic billboard top 40's track with a beat plays
>Everyone is acting super serious like wtf nigger we're only riding for 45 minutes
>Get told to adjust the resistance and then stand up
>Feels like I'm riding a fixie and the pedals push me up, annoying as fuck
>Get told to sit down and maintain a cadence of 60rpm
>Keep getting told to stand up and then sit down again
>A few people leave, visibly exhausted
>Have to put resistance down and maintain a cadence of 130 for 2 minutes
>I feel fine lol
>People are wiping themselves down with towels
>It's over.

...Why does anyone do this when they could just ride a bike outside?

It was fun for the experience but damn these people should try climbing actual hills and ride for longer than 45 minutes.

>>1053323
>>1053324
My gym has some spin classes on a projector so I can pick what ones I want to do and when. I dont do them very often but I literally havent had time or decent enough weather to go do a ride in months. I picked one that was called staying power the last time. 35 minutes of them telling you to turn up the resistance and go faster every 2 minutes. They turned down the resistance twice during the class. I will be honest it was tough because I am not in good cardio chape right now.

>>1053324
>these people should try climbing actual hills and ride for longer than 45 minutes.

I live in a shitty city and have literally nowhere to do this