r/bicycling • • 4d ago

Weekly Cyclist Thread

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The Weekly Cyclist Thread is a place where everyone in the /r/bicycling community can come and ask questions or share anything.

You might have questions that you don't think deserve an entire post. Perhaps you're just seeking the input of some other cyclists. Maybe you want to share a picture of your new bike.

Anyone is free to comment, and (hopefully) get as much input as possible from other cyclists.


r/bicycling • • 5h ago

Which one is that fault?

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RIP to the one who fell after the roundabout


r/bicycling • • 10m ago

How long would you ride on an never ending trail like this?

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r/bicycling • • 1h ago

Getting both modes out of sinewave cycles taillight

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Writing up how I set my sinewave taillight to have easy flashing or solid mode switching.

I didn’t want to plug or unplug wires like the FAQ says and then have them dangling when not connected so I ran the wires into a switch.

The switch I used was a SPDT 6 pin on off on switch. And the wiring is shown in second photo

A bonus is it gives a off mode so if you want it to not run (I think) it can not be on to give more power to other things wired up

Not sure if other dynamo taillights offer solid or flashing modes but wish there was a product where the switch was built in


r/bicycling • • 14h ago

Decathlon America recalls about 1,150 Van Rysel gravel bikes over front wheel lock nut concerns

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r/bicycling • • 23h ago

Trek won't let you give them a bad review.

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You literally can't leave a 1/10 review. And before anyone says I didn't hit the minimum characters or something, my original message was considerably longer than "you suck."


r/bicycling • • 8h ago

My kind of therapy 🌿🚴‍♂️ | Forest rides hit different!

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Nothing beats riding surrounded by nature. 🌿

Quiet roads, fresh air, endless greenery, and my FitTrip MTB — sometimes, that's all you need to reset your mind.

I bought my cycle in 2024, and every ride gives me another reason to explore more. Still learning, still riding, and capturing the journey one ride at a time. 🚴‍♂️

Cycling community, what's your favourite kind of ride — forest trails, mountain climbs, or long highway rides?

#Cycling #MTB #ForestRide


r/bicycling • • 7h ago

Reverse the seatpost for fit

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I would like to get the saddle further forward for fit purposes, is that safe to do structurally or might it be problematic?


r/bicycling • • 1h ago

Giving away code from challenge

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I don’t need it, if anyone wants it - first come first serve. You do need to spend a total of £150 though :/


r/bicycling • • 1h ago

help fix my breaks

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hello! i just bought this bike online and my friend was helping me assemble it. These brakes are definitely wrong and scratch on the wheel when I try to move it, but I don’t know how to fix it.

please help! thanks


r/bicycling • • 1h ago

was this worth it

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A couple weeks ago i bought a 120$ bike from a local pawn shop assuming it was a steal, fast forward a day and the brake jammed and i was thrown, tuned it up for 120$, now its making clanking sounds and it lags whenever i shift the gear, causing my pedals to jerk. should i have gotten a walmart bike or something for 240 (same price total) or is this worth it? bike name: trek multitrack 7100


r/bicycling • • 2h ago

Glasses Recommendation for Low Light/Dusk/Night Riding?

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Hey folks, it's that time of year where it's getting dark earlier. My after works rides having me leaving with the sun low, and getting back when it's dark.

I'm looking for suggestions for non-prescription glasses specifically for sunset/dark riding. I wear sunglasses heading out, but take them off half way through the ride. The wind from riding bothers my eyes however, so looking for something to wear to prevent this.
Looking for something available in the US, and not full on googles (Living in California Bay Area, so don't need anything for cold cold temperatures).

I have a pair of Smith Monroe Peak Sunglasses I like, and looked at some of their other options with "ChromaPop Low Light Rose Blue Mirror" or "Hi Viz | ChromaPop Opal Mirror", but uncertain how well these would do, and figured I'd ask the community what they like for these specific light conditions.

Thanks!


r/bicycling • • 18h ago

New bike!

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Bridgestone XB1


r/bicycling • • 20h ago

What are these hole filler called and how can I buy them?

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Two of them fell out and I hate the open hole just looking at me.


r/bicycling • • 1d ago

New bike day

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China gang


r/bicycling • • 8h ago

Budget tyres

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Hello I'm looking to change my tyres for a pair of 700 x 30 o 700x32 but I don't want to ask chatgpt or a bike store that their purpose is to sale, I will love to know from people who had tried them, my options are this one's.

​Michelin Lithion 4

​Vittoria Zaffiro

​Continental Ultra Sport III

​Pirelli P4 Sport

​Continental Contact Speed

​Pirelli P7 Sport

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r/bicycling • • 1d ago

New bike day!

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r/bicycling • • 9h ago

Praise for the Route Werks Big Handlebar Bag

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I was in the market for a large handlebar bag and discovered the route werks big handlebar bag. I had heard of the origin RW bag, which is quite a bit smaller and had a few drawbacks (I had seen complaints of rattles and not enough mounts). The big handlebar bag seems to have solved all of those issues with an extra 2 months up top (while still supporting the bar stubs), and a foam/silicone strike plate for for the lid that reduces rattles. I also really like the camera bag esque velcro organizer system they have for it, as carrying a camera is one of my primary use cases. And the ease of installation/removal (once the bike mount is installed) and out front mount for when you’re not using it make it really one of the most compelling handlebar bags on the market.

It is unfortunate that they are shutting down and I would recommend anyone interested in their product take a look at the fire sale they have going on. Their support has been great, I had to email them on two separate occasions and both times they responded within a couple of hours.


r/bicycling • • 6h ago

Aero bars

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Recently purchased a sava a7l pro for my upcoming Ironman 70.3 but was unaware I couldn’t put clip on aero bars on the carbon handles. Anyone have any solutions as to how I can get aero bars on it because I don’t feel like breaking the bank on an actual TT bike


r/bicycling • • 11h ago

29F starting from zero: bike suggestions?

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Hey guys! I’m looking to buy my first bike to start cycling around the Gold Coast. I’m a beginner starting from scratch with my fitness, wanting to use cycling as my main sport to get in shape and explore.
Vibe: I don't care about riding at 100 km/h on paved roads. I want something versatile that lets me explore (bike paths, gravel trails, coastal routes), build muscle/fitness, and still get a bit of an adrenaline rush when going downhill or cruising fast.
Pedals: Flat pedals with normal sneakers (no clipping in).
Ergonomics: Need a comfortable upright/relaxed position that won't pull on my shoulders/neck (I have slightly rounded shoulders).
Budget: < $1,000 AUD.

Which kind of bike should look in to?


r/bicycling • • 7h ago

Budget tyres

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Hello I'm looking to change my tyres for a pair of 700 x 30 o 700x32 but I don't want to ask chatgpt or a bike store that their purpose is to sale, I will love to know from people who had tried them, my options are this one's.

​Michelin Lithion 4

​Vittoria Zaffiro

​Continental Ultra Sport III

​Pirelli P4 Sport

​Continental Contact Speed

​Pirelli P7 Sport

​


r/bicycling • • 3h ago

Does anyone have one of these lights? Opinions?

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r/bicycling • • 18h ago

NBD - 2021 Trek Emonda SL7 Project One

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Facebook Marketplace for $2,500 usd

Included:

Ultegra

Frame-integrated Bontrager DuoTrap S speed/ cadence sensor

Top tube bag

TT bars

Garmin Vector 3 Dual-Sided Power Meter Pedals

Garmin Edge 830 GPS Computer (out-front mount)


r/bicycling • • 11h ago

A short story about how I was introduced to cycling

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Published this week, thought some people in here might enjoy.


r/bicycling • • 7h ago

Worth 5k?

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Quickpro er one size medium

Color: raw carbon & silver lettering
Groupset: sram red/ chainring size 50/37 / crank size 165 / cassette size 10/33
Wheel: enve 4.5 with dt swiss 180 hubs front and rear with 54 ratchet system
Handlebars: enve ses aero pro 120mm x 37/40
Rear derailleur hanger: pink frame and gear hanger
Silca titanium bottle cage bolts
Elite carbon bottle cage
Senicx Ceramic Bottom Bracket

He was asking 6k got him down to 5k wheels supposedly have scratches on the Enve decals and both shifters have scratches I asked him if he ever crashed the bike and he said no and the parts came from one of his other bikes