Kibbee

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2h	comment	How much do components really matter for a non-competitive rider? Yeah, I think that road bike have a little problem where even the "lower end" stuff has a 10 speed cassette, where they probably could have delivered a much better component for the same price by going with an 8 speed cassette. Most people buying lower end bikes would probably appreciate the added durability and not needing to have the bike in such good tune at the expense of having a little more spacing between the gears. It's much more common to see 8 speed cassettes on mountain bikes, even though they probably have more gear range within the cassette.
4h	comment	How much do components really matter for a non-competitive rider? My first bike I purchased as an adult had an Acera rear derailleur and similar quality components on the rest of the bike. After 15,000 km riding in all kinds of weather, I probably needed a new cassette and a new chain, but never bothered to replace either because I was ready for a new bike anyway. Only think I replaced on that bike was tires and brake pads. I now have a better bike, and I do feel the difference in how smooth the shifting is, but I'm not convinced it will last any longer than the cheaper components.
7h	answered	How much do components really matter for a non-competitive rider?
10h	comment	Not all Citi Bikes are well-tuned. How to quickly inspect a Citi Bike to ensure it's ready for the road? They could really save themselves a bit of trouble if they would put a pump at the docking station. If the tires aren't inflated properly, the tires are going to wear out faster, and the wheels may undergo additional strain if the pressure is too low as well. Flats can be more frequent, and there can also be a danger of the wheel coming off the rim if there is not sufficient air pressure. The pump, assuming people used it, would more than cover the cost of incidental problems caused by improperly inflated tires.
Jun 13	comment	What is the benefit of a larger disc rotor? A larger rotor should also provide more braking power by the fact that it's further away from the axle. Assuming an equal braking force, at a longer distance, it will put more torque on the wheel, which means shorter stopping distance.
Jun 12	comment	Cycle computer feature: maximum in-trip stop time I have a Garmin Oregon 450, which, while not a "cycling" GPS, it actually quite well suited to cycling, while not costing as much as the GPS units designed specifically for cycling. It even supports connecting to a cadence meter. It also supports the "moving time" and "moving average" readouts which can be displayed on the screen while riding. It was $200, which is more expensive than cheap bike computers, but it has a whole lot more features, is waterproof, and I can use rechargable AAs, so changing batteries isn't a huge problem. It can easily be moved between bikes without calibration.
Jun 6	comment	Should the bike or the rider take the jolt from a bump, and how? To elaborate, you should shift your weight back as your front wheel travels over the bump, and shift your weight forward as your back wheel travels over the bump.
Jun 4	comment	I shortened my chain, is this bad? It is technically possible to get the pin back in even if it has been removed completely. I speak from experience.
Jun 4	comment	How can I find the right size road bike without a test ride? I guess that's one advantage of going with a big name like Trek. They do enough volume that they can afford to make very small size increments in their sizes, and still sell lots of each. Compare that to a smaller manufacturer, like the one I bought my last bike from, and the difference between the one I bought, and one size smaller was very noticeable, even after only 1 minute of riding. I could see how some riders would fall in between the 2 sizes and wouldn't be comfortable on either size.
Jun 3	answered	Left Turn Across Major Intersection
Jun 3	comment	Questions to ask before buying a bike? Good list. A good bikeshop should ask you most of the questions from the first list. If they don't ask you many questions, look for another shop.
Jun 1	comment	Is there a way to fill your tires with nitrogen? Get a better bike pump. If you have decent floor pump, filling up your tires shouldn't be a big chore. If you're using those small emergency pumps that you're supposed to bring with you, I can see why you would just rather not ride. But a decent pump is almost effortless.
May 31	comment	How can I find the right size road bike without a test ride? Getting a custom built frame is probably a little different in the sense that I assume that the builder does their best effort to ensure the bike will fit will, based on measurements of the rider and other bikes that the rider feels comfortable on. Whereas the builder of a manufactured bike has no idea who will be riding it. I guess you could do the opposite, by comparing the measurements of the bike you are planning to buy, and a bike you are comfortable with, and try to figure out if they are somewhat similar. Or find a bike with similar measurements, and take that for a test ride.
May 31	comment	What supplies do riders cary on century sportives and how do they carry it? Yeah, on my last ride they messed up the food deliveries, so there was no food. So I get what you're saying. Even when they say there will be food/water, don't expect that it will be there, always bring a little bit with you.
May 31	comment	What supplies do riders cary on century sportives and how do they carry it? It really depends on the event. Many events include food and water so you only have to bring a single water bottle and remember to fill it as necessary. Some events provide nothing and you are expected to provide your own food and water.
May 31	comment	Which clothes to use in wet weather for long distances? Polar fleece is also a good idea in cold wet weather. It doesn't hold a lot of water and can keep you warm. It's also breathable. It's also cheaper than alternatives like Merino, and it's also very durable.
May 30	comment	Ceramic rims and KoolStop brake pads I was wondering how one could really make a rim out of ceramic, but from reading up a bit, it seems just the braking surface is ceramic, not the entire rim.
May 30	answered	How can I find the right size road bike without a test ride?
May 29	comment	how to convert my 21 speed mountain bike into a road/cycling bike? Also, once you get the tires, you'll likely spin out at with the gearing that's on most mountain bikes. The low gearing combined with smaller wheels (26 inch vs 700c) means that your cadence has to be quite fast to even get close to an acceptable road speed. With my old hybrid I was constantly being limited by the speed I could comfortably spin the pedals, even on flat roads.
May 28	comment	Does Nirve make a good bike? Just reading up on their site what seems like a red flag to me is that, apart from the brakes (and even then, only the manufacturer is listed), they don't list which models of components are used. Without knowing what kind of actual equipment you're getting on the bike, it's impossible to tell if the bike is of good quality, and it's impossible to tell if it is overpriced or a good deal.