The Bicycle Thread

[niketalker23]

How do y’all feel about this? I’m trying to be stylish while i ride.

dont wear these outside.

 

[crumps brother]

also considering a gravel bike just to have something more versatile for me

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/diverge-base-e5/p/175291?color=290932-175291&searchText=96220-7258

 

[fargin]

I switched my commuter mtb for an entry gravel bike and am happy as can be.

I was casting longing eyes at roadbikes, but I knew needed a comfortable ride.

Basically got a mtb with dropbars.

 

[Thierry Henry]

Trying out this new saddle, gonna see if the short nose/cutout is for me before fully investing into something more expensive.

 

[Mark Antony]

Yeah I copped one myself to try. I could deal with letting the sit bone pain adjust after time, but the perineal area was like "look fam"

 

[Chao321988]

Did my longest today. Spaghetti legs.

 

[Fong$tarr]

^^^^^Sick. Nice ride. Can’t believe NYC looks like a ghosttown.

 

[Chao321988]

^^^^^Sick. Nice ride. Can’t believe NYC looks like a ghosttown.

Yea it’s weird. Needed you for the photography man. Your images are dope!

 

[Fong$tarr]

Yea it’s weird. Needed you for the photography man. Your images are dope!

Thanks. I’d be so down to go. I’ve oddly only been to NYC in the late summertime once. I am mostly there in the winter during work which is a different experience especially to a California person.

 

[llcooljunr]

Short climb up to Griffith Observatory. I need to start carrying a real camera with me.

And for those saying you can't rock these outside (pardon the socks lol)... They're still functional, but you're prolly better off getting something stiffer.

 

[MakeNTGreatAgain]

nikes with adidas socks? cmon b!!

 

[llcooljunr]

^Hehe I didn’t even notice when I ran out the house at 430am. That was definitely my bad.

 

[kdawg]

nikes with adidas socks? cmon b!!

You also need longer socks. Not just for the aero advantage but for style. Them’s the rules -https://www.velominati.com/

 

[Mark Antony]

I do that all the time now. Nike/adidas shoes, socks, shorts, joggers etc all mismatched. I don't give a **** anymore... and I don't like it.

 

[darthska]

I don't give a **** anymore... and I don't like it.

#same

-foe

 

[Fong$tarr]

nikes with adidas socks? cmon b!!

Haha. The cardinal sin!

I think if I wasn't such a Bianchi snob that I would go Canyon. Their bikes look so nice. @ llcooljunr , what kind of saddle bag are you using and what do you have in it? I am eyeing on a Rapha saddle bag but I heard it's pretty small even though they have a medium size but I like smaller size bags..

 

[Mark Antony]

Speaking of bags I got the speedsleev ranger, almost sent it back because when I got it I'm like this small, no way this fits 2 tubes but sure enough it does.

 

[jewelknows]

2 tubes, multi tool and some levers. Fits most all packs.

C02 for those that go that route.

I need a new mini pump.

 

[SC kid]

This shop is crazy

 

[Chao321988]

What do you guys think of these Giro shoes??

 

[jewelknows]

What do you guys think of these Giro shoes??

Long as they comfy fam and they are compatible with your pedals. I have the Fizik R5 overcurve. I do like the BOA system. Allows for on the go adjustments.

 

[llcooljunr]

Haha. The cardinal sin!

I think if I wasn't such a Bianchi snob that I would go Canyon. Their bikes look so nice. @ llcooljunr , what kind of saddle bag are you using and what do you have in it? I am eyeing on a Rapha saddle bag but I heard it's pretty small even though they have a medium size but I like smaller size bags..

LEZYNE Road Caddy Bicycle Seat Bag, Small, Water Resistant, Easy Access, Bike Caddy Bag Amazon product ASIN B00NAR0U4Q
It’s a really small bag... pretty much only has space for a spare tube, tire levers x2, CO2 cartridge, and a small bike tool. It’s probably the same size as that one you have pictured. Everything else goes into the jersey pockets or cargo bib shorts.

 

[Fong$tarr]

^^^^I just got the Rapha bag today. Had no idea there was a Rapha store in San Francisco so got it today. It's not totally functional and it cost way more than normal bags but it looks good, can hold about 1 tube and some tools and that should be good enough for me on my rides.

 

[Thierry Henry]

2 tubes, multi tool and some levers. Fits most all packs.

C02 for those that go that route.

I need a new mini pump.

I have this one and it got me out of a jam on monday. I like how it has a metal floor piece that you can put your foot on and get some leverage.

MICRO FLOOR DRIVE HP

Bicycle floor pump efficiency in a compact, hand pump size. Lightweight CNC-machined aluminum barrel, piston, base, and T-handle optimized for high pressure applications, e.g. road bike. Stainless steel foot peg stabilizes pump during use. ABS Flip-Thread Chuck equipped. 160 PSI max.

ride.lezyne.com

This shop is crazy

Yea BlueLug is official, they're one of the go to shops in Tokyo.

How Tokyo specialist retailer Blue Lug is working around a flood of cheap bikes

Tokyo specialist bicycle goods retailer Blue Lug has carved a niche and a tight nit community against a tide of cheap imported bicycles.

cyclingindustry.news

 

[w3atherman]

+1 for Lezyne

I have the $20 Sport Drive HP hand pump. Fits in my saddle bag.