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tk, 11 dni temu do cycling

Inner tube patches on the inside of the tire work well when plugs won't hold. :blobfoxthinkgoogly:

Just make sure your vulcanizing fluid hasn't dried out. :blobfoxgooglycry:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter #tubeless

tk, miesiąc temu do cycling

I wonder if e-bike regulations are ramping up because the auto industry sees e-bikes as a threat. :blobfoxthinkgoogly:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, miesiąc temu do cycling

Anyone know if the Nitto B307AA bars can take bar end shifters? It doesn't seem likely, but I can't find anything conclusive. :blobfoxsad:

(Yes, I know about the RM016, but I don't want bars that wide. I'm currently on the hunt for swept-back bars narrower than 46cm that can take bar end shifters.)

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 2 miesiące temu do cycling

Someone should invent an electric vehicle that doesn't weigh 2+ tons, isn't a danger to everything and everyone around it, is easy to operate on narrow city streets, and is small enough to easily store.

Oh wait, we already have those! :blobfoxgooglymlem:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

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tk, 2 miesiące temu do cycling

Who remembers bicycle sidecars? :blobfoxgoogly: (Photo source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_102-12561,_Berlin,_Fahrrad_mit_Beiwagen.jpg)

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

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tk, 3 miesiące temu do cycling

The WORST Mountain Bike Part You STILL Use — Berm Peak

As mountain bikers, Presta valves are something we just deal with. However, it's strange how many other things we have optimized, such as headsets, seat posts, drivetrains, wheels, and even shoes. Why haven't we fixed the one thing that's actually broken? Today we'll discuss the kinds of valves cyclists have used over the years, why mountain bikers ended up with Presta, and how new options have become available, like premium, tubeless Schrader, and Clik.

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 4 miesiące temu do cycling

Death By Car Vs Death By Driving — Global Cycling Network

Si Richardson shares his honest thoughts on the safety risks of cycling. Why are so many people afraid of cycling when driving might actually be more dangerous? He examines whether this fear is irrational by comparing collisions and deaths from driving versus cycling, along with the difference in overall mortality between those who commute by car and bike. 🚗

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 4 miesiące temu do cycling

I think 40°F / 4.5°C is the coldest temperature I'd go #cycling in alone. :blobfoxsweating:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 4 miesiące temu do cycling

Finally finished putting on @glitter 's basket and supporting Nitto front rack on. I also moved the e-bike's headlight from the stem to a mount on one of the rack's struts.

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 5 miesięcy temu do cycling

9-, 10-, and 11-speed aren’t “dead”. :blobfox:

Pop-up player NEW Shimano Cues: Cheaper Yet More Durable BUT At A Cost

Shimano’s all-new CUES drop bar components has officially launched! It’s been designed to bring greater affordability, durability, and compatibility to road and gravel bikes, and we like this. We’ll break down everything we know so far.

Shimano states that the new drop bar shifters seamlessly integrate with the existing CUES ecosystem, offering both 1x and 2x options across 9-, 10-, and 11-speed setups. Ergonomics remain familiar, mirroring Shimano’s proven mechanical 105 design.

Shimano also says the new front derailleurs and cranksets provide gearing options suited for both road and gravel riding. Plus, the addition of flat-mount hydraulic disc brakes ensures powerful stopping performance with 160mm rotors.

Built around Shimano’s LINKGLIDE technology, CUES prioritizes longevity, with cassettes that Shimano states last up to three times longer than traditional Hyperglide setups—helping you save money on replacement parts over time.

With pricing aimed below current GRX and 105-equipped bikes, Shimano CUES could mean better value and longer-lasting performance for entry-level road and gravel riders.

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 5 miesięcy temu do cycling

Hub gears are so cool. :blobfoxcomfy:

(Bottom bracket gearboxes are also cool.)

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

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tk, 5 miesięcy temu do cycling

This Rare Futuristic eBike is a Total Nightmare

The Reevo hubless e-bike is a wild-looking electric bike loaded with high-tech features like fingerprint security, GPS tracking, and built-in LED lighting. It also doesn’t have traditional hubs and spokes or drivetrain, and it is the most unique bike I’ve ever reviewed.

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #ebike #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 5 miesięcy temu do cycling

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How Do 750d Gravel Wheels Ride? TESTED — BikeRadar

The gravel world is about to see the introduction of a bigger wheel standard called 750d.

So naturally, Liam thought it would be good to test if they are faster than 700c wheels, and if they feel any different to ride.

WTB and Moots have been developing this new standard, and they’ve done this for two reasons.

Firstly, the larger 660mm rim diameter is meant to roll more easily over rough terrain and these bigger wheels are intended to help custom builds for taller riders.

What do you think of 750d wheels? Is it something you want to try or just another standard? Let us know in the comments.

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 5 miesięcy temu do cycling

Went on my old commute route for today's #seabikes ride and saw so much new stuff for pedestrians and cyclists! :blobfoxhappy:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter #Seattle

tk, 5 miesięcy temu do cycling

I just love dynamo lighting. :blobfoxcomfyhappy:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 5 miesięcy temu do cycling

Who remembers the original rim brake Surly Pugsley? :blobfoxgooglymlem:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter #fatbike

tk, 5 miesięcy temu do cycling

Finding that rapidly spinning my legs in a relatively low gear for a few seconds after getting on the bike from a stop is a great way to get the blood flowing quickly before upshifting and really getting going. :blobfoxthinkgoogly:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 5 miesięcy temu do cycling

I still want a single-speed/IGH bike with drum brakes. :blobfoxgooglytrash:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle

tk, 5 miesięcy temu do cycling

:blobfoxowonotice:

https://canecreek.com/product/eewings-aegean/

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 5 miesięcy temu do cycling

Road clipless (three-bolt) interests me…until I realize I can get most of the benefits with two-bolt shoes that have carbon fiber foot beds. :blobfoxthinkgoogly:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 6 miesięcy temu do cycling

Cargo bikes are so cool. :blobfoxcomfy:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

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tk, 6 miesięcy temu do cycling

Never listen to anyone who says that size doesn't matter. :blobfoxowomlem:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes

tk, 6 miesięcy temu do cycling

There’s No Good Reason to Buy a Carbon Bike

The pro racers who do need carbon fiber bikes get them for free. Only the people who don’t need them actually pay for them.

Carbon fiber is light. It’s strong. It can be used to build everything from frames to seat posts to handlebars to cranks. And it’s one of the worst things that’s happened to bikes.

Now, to be clear, carbon fiber makes perfect sense for professional racing. Because it’s basically a fabric, builders can mold it into all sorts of aerodynamic shapes. Moreover, they can tune ride quality and maintain strength while simultaneously keeping the weight to a minimum in a way that’s not really possible with metal tubing. It used to be that racers had to choose between a light bike and an aero bike; now they can have both, all thanks to the miraculous properties of carbon fiber. At this point, there’s no reason for elite competitors to use anything else. Gift Yourself More Adventure

But here’s the thing: you’re not them. I’m sorry to be the one to break it to you, but you’re almost certainly incapable of milking the handful of seconds a wind tunnel-sculpted pro-level carbon fiber race machine might theoretically net you in certain situations. Moreover, the pro racers who do need carbon fiber bikes get them for free; only the people who don’t need them actually pay for them. This means that, ipso facto, if you’ve purchased a carbon fiber bicycle, you’ve made a mistake.

“Okay, fine, I may not be Jonas Vingegaard,” you may be thinking. “Maybe I didn’t need a carbon bike. But how does that mean I’ve made a mistake?”

Simple: while you’re not able to extract carbon fiber’s small performance benefits, you are in an ideal position to experience its many drawbacks—and for normal people, carbon fiber bicycles have only drawbacks.

This is Bike Snob NYC writing for Outside Online, by the way.

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tk, 7 miesięcy temu do cycling

Today in tk's #seabikes adventures: descending from Phinney Ridge without a function front brake. :blobfoxscared:

(The bike has TRP Hylex hydraulic disc brakes. I took it to my LBS after and they said that it looks like the caliper might've sprung a leak and has been contaminating the rotor. I've had the brakes for several years now, so I'm not too bothered.)

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 7 miesięcy temu do cycling

Externally routed cables. :blobfoxthumbsup:

#cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter @cycling @mastobikes @biketooter

tk, 8 miesięcy temu do cycling

At the moment, my #cycljng is mainly limited by my cardiovascular system and energy. All of that time sick from respiratory illness was not kind to my fitness. :blobfoxgooglycry:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 8 miesięcy temu do cycling

The last I'll ever see of this bike before it's converted into one with a custom frameset. :blobfoxsad: #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter @cycling @mastobikes @biketooter

tk, 10 miesięcy temu do cycling

@cycling @biketooter @mastobikes #cycling #bicycle #biketooter #mastobikes

tk, 10 miesięcy temu do cycling

While I was riding my main #bicycle on gravel a couple days ago, I was able to easily rescue a front wheel slide.

And when I was riding it yesterday up a fairly steep bit of sandy gravel (for the city), I was able to get past wheelslip and just pedal slowly and softly in a low gear to get up the hill.

I've come a long way! :blobfoxthumbsup: #cycling #mastobikes #biketooter

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter

tk, 11 miesięcy temu do cycling

Introducing Rene Herse Headsets

For our anniversary run of Rene Herse bikes—and for the bikes we ride in long-distance events—we wanted a better solution: a reliable needle-bearing headset that is Rinko-compatible. This is another project that had a long gestation period: We made the first prototypes three years ago. We ran them in Unbound XL (twice), in Paris-Brest-Paris, Arkansas High Country Race, Dark Divide 300 and many other rides and adventures. Along the way, we fine-tuned many details, both aesthetic and functional. We decreased stack height, lowered weight, and increased clearances to make sure the headset works smoothly and quietly under the harshest conditions. We tested and re-tested, and now the headsets are ready.

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 11 miesięcy temu do cycling

Still happily using rim brakes in 2024. :blobfoxcomfy:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 11 miesięcy temu do cycling

I used to love #bicycle touring, but after years of doing routes most riding wouldn't even consider, having various kinds of "type 2 fun" times, and then COVID hit, I just can't get myself to do it. That even applies to supported tours like #BikeSTP! Being a "sitting duck" in a sea of drivers of all personalities scares the everliving shit out of me. :blobfoxscared:

During the pandemic and motivated by the psychological pressures of quarantine, I learned how to ride a #motorcycle, and went through various scooters and larger bikes to get to where I am now. I spent so much time riding street (really rural highways to or through natural landmarks) that I got bored of that, too, so I bought a dual-sport so I could, well, honestly ride gravel roads to places farther off that allow OHV and/or larger use. That dual-sport was a CRF450RL and was sprung custom for a much heavier guy than me, which made it super tall for me. :blobfoxsweating: As you can guess, I traded it in for a #Tenere 700, which I will be riding this weekend on a rural gravel highway that I've ridden before on a much heavier street bike. :blobfoxhappy:

@cycling @mastobikes @biketooter #cycling #mastobikes #biketooter

tk, 11 miesięcy temu do cycling

https://www.facebook.com/groups/567464943318095/posts/8122061087858405/

#cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter @cycling @mastobikes @biketooter

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tk, 11 miesięcy temu do cycling

How do #cycling folks feel about the Clik Valve?

The principle of the SCHWALBE CLIK VALVE, winner of the Eurobike Award 2024, is very simple: it works intuitively with a click. What does it need? The valve and the corresponding pump head or pump head adapter. With the Clik Valve, this can be clicked onto the bike valve with minimal force and removed again very easily after successful inflation.

It doesn’t matter which valve and pump you currently have - thanks to conversion kits for all existing bicycle valves and most pumps. To change the bicycle valve, simply replace the valve insert (Sclaverand, Presta, Dunlop, tubeless valve), for the car valve there is an adapter that is screwed over the valve (and can be easily unscrewed again to be able to use petrol station pumps).

The pump head adapter can be integrated into the pump head of current pumps (by clamping or screwing in), even with hand pumps. The Schwalbe Clik Valve can also be inflated with normal SV (Presta) pumps - thanks to this reverse compatibility, you are never at a loss in any situation. And SKS will already be offering its own CLIK VALVE pump at Eurobike.

Schwalbe will soon be producing the first tubes with the Clik Valve.

#bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter @cycling @mastobikes @biketooter

tk, rok temu do cycling

Found these cute old sheds (still in use!) in Woodland Park while exploring a new route with the knobby-ish gravel tires on my Soma Stanyan. :blobfoxthumbsup: (1)

Definitely getting better with the color calibration tool in #Darktable. Having the flexibility to pick any hue for the illuminant is very nice! :blobfoxgoogly:

#photography #photog #photos #photo #mywork #Seattle #seabikes #cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter @cycling @mastobikes @biketooter

tk, rok temu do cycling

I’ve been running 38mm Panaracer GravelKing tires tubeless on my Soma Stanyan for years, but the front tire I just put on has enough wobble to rub in one spot on every rotation. (The wheel itself is true.)

Two shops told me that the tire wasn’t seated right, but I checked and remounted multiple times and it’s seating fine. Even used some rubbing alcohol to lubricate the tire where it seated, but it always mounts up perfectly fine. The tire is the problem.

The second shop gave the real answer after chatting with the folks there for a bit: I should go down a size. It’s a real bummer, but even the Soma website says it can do up to 35mm. :blobfoxsad:

The only other realistic alternative is a new frameset, or at least a new fork, but that will have to wait for a while. :blobfoxgooglycry:

#cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter @cycling @mastobikes @biketooter

tk, rok temu do cycling

It took many years and many professional bike fits for their extremely valuable #bikeFit tips to finally sink in. :blobfox0_0:

It took me following a hunch over several months to get to the general area where my saddle and handlebars should be for their tips to finally make sense and complete the picture in my mind. (My saddle was way too low for a long time because my first bike fitter was trying to work with my horrible technique early on, which caused me to tear a quad in one leg. :blobfoxscared: )

#cycling #bicycle #fitness #mastobikes #biketooter @cycling @mastobikes @biketooter

tk, rok temu do cycling

When @glitter and I got to the bottom of a long hill while #cycling yesterday, I heard the tell-tale sign of a #tubeless leak in my front tire, a well-used #Panaracer #GravelKing. She even said it was smoking, but I knew it was just sealant blowing out.

Thankfully, it was at the end of our ride and I didn't have to deal with steering on a floppy tire. I did snap this picture, though. :blobfoxsweating:

I tried seating it again today and it just wouldn't hold air because of the same spot. That's when I noticed the bulge in the sidewall near the bead, so I decided to toss the tire and put on a fresh (identical) one I had in reserve. The new tire seated without issue, aside from how I had to do it twice because I put it on the wrong way the first time. :blobfoxgooglymlem:

This isn't a knock on Panaracer tire quality, of course. The tire's been through a lot and there was only so much tread left anyway.

#bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter @cycling @mastobikes @biketooter

tk, rok temu do cycling

Good #bicycle fit is really hard if the rider doesn't already have good technique. :blobfoxgoogly:

#cycling #biketooter #mastobikes @cycling @mastobikes @biketooter

tk, rok temu do cycling

I always love this little bridge across Ravenna Park and usually try to make it part of the somewhat longer version of my usual loop. (1)

#cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter #seabikes #seattle @cycling @mastobikes @biketooter

tk, rok temu do cycling

I give zero fucks about hookless or carbon fiber bicycle rims. :blobfox:

#cycling #bicycle #mastobikes #biketooter @cycling @mastobikes @biketooter