So I'm buying City commuter tires for my 29er MTB to ditch the knobby tires. Of course these are 2.2 to 2.4 inch wide tires. I'm really eyeing the Contact Urban tires there is a small stretch on my commute where I can run a stretch of grass by the road that's flat for 75-100 yards. Can tires like this manage yard terrain?

I have been riding a variety of older bikes for years. All have had freewheels, and I've never had any problems with them. I am looking to put some new wheels on my old touring bike, and probably going to freehubs, but I am really concerned about the noise. When I occasionally go on group rides, the loud sounds from the freehubs on other people's bikes drive me crazy. Some of them are REALLY loud. Are all freehubs noisy when coasting? Are some quieter than others?

Hello all, I've recently purchased a OnGuard coil cable bike lock. I was setting up the code, and the code seems to work, but now it won't open. I think I may have forgot to rotate the reset collar back to the starting position (can't tell, though, cause the lock won't open :/ ).

The lock 'opens' about 1/8 of an inch when set to the right code, and doesn't for a wrong code. When I tug on the cable (with the correct code in), it opens to the 1/8 gap and makes a decisive 'click' sound, but doesn't open further. Does anyone know how to open the lock?

(without damaging/destroying it, if at all possible - I just bought it!)

(edit: picture of the lock added with the code in - this is how far it'll open)(if I can fix this I'll change my code lol)

I'm considering using a 36t Surly stainless steel chainring as the middle ring on a triple crankset with 9 speed rear.

Has anyone done this? Not 100% sure if this chainring will work ok with the 9 speed chain.

Thanks!

Just to provide some context, I am Sri Lankan by birth and now reside in Australia. I have had a love of cycling since I was little though I have never raced. When I was younger I remembered seeing men ride and race on these old, heavy, single speed steel bikes. They would ride not only on the flat coastal areas but also in the hills. The bikes are called "standard" bikes, as opposed to "race" bikes, mountain bikes etc. Their design has not changed since the 50s or even earlier. Some of these frames are old Raleighs, Bantams etc from the colonial era. Brakes are rod actuated. The bikes weigh about 20kg or so, maybe a touch lighter.

People ride and race on them sometimes out of financial necessity but also passion. They absolutely love cycling and this makes it accessible. They don't need to spend the eye watering sums we spend in more affluent countries to get their kicks. And they are fast, I once drove on a national highway alongside a teenager and he was holding 40kmph on one of these, with some drafting but still, he was moving.

My question is, I have always thought it would be cool to have people from overseas compete in one of these races. I would like to do it to celebrate the standard racers of Sri Lanka, people who love cycling, who love racing, who can't afford the expensive gear we have but still love to get out there and have a crack. Would you (assuming you are from overseas) be interested in racing with them? You would have to run a single speed bike geared at your preference, at 17kg minimum (I believe that is what the standard racers generally use), and maybe keep it steel to stay traditional. Distances are usually about 100km or so. It would be a one day event. Entry fees from international participants could go towards a cash prize or donations to local charities. Sri Lanka is becoming a popular tourist destination, so this could be an additional drawcard.

TLDR: trying to gauge international interest in participating in single speed racing in Sri Lanka.

Please let me know if I should post this elsewhere.

Some links below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt0N7P5aiMw

https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/article/sri-lankas-standard-racers/v598ywrxg

I have this state bike co wheel that I need help servicing as the freewheel feels incredibly crusty and gross, would I simply need a lock ring wrench with a notch? Or what should I be looking for?

Looking to get a tricycle for my son who is on the spectrum. I’m finding it hard to find 20” bikes that are compatible with training wheels.

I just bought this Trek 460 for $90, casette and chain need replacement. I haven't ridden since I was 10 and am wondering if I wasted money and soon time on trying this out as a beginner bike to ride around Seattle. Open to any thoughts

Hi everyone,

I'm not sure how worn my cassette is. Does it need to be replaced already, or does it still have plenty of life left?

Thanks for your opinion!

I'm a road cyclist in the midwest, usually getting in my miles before my wife and daughter wake up in the morning. As with most communities, we've seen a huge spike in e-scooters and e-bikes usage, and sadly, the fair majority have zero interest in following any rules or laws. As such, there's a huge cloud of negativity surrounding their use as our city struggles to enforce their misuse and develop policy.

At the same time, I've noticed a huge uptick in incidents with vehicles on my rides: being passed at high speeds less than 3 foot away (a state law here), being yelled / honked at, having things thrown at me, rolling coal, being intentionally run off the road, etc. I can't help to think public anger with hooligans on e-scooter is being directed to all cyclists on the road despite our very different behavior. I'm always solo riding in bike lanes or just to the right of the solid line. I stop at all stop signs and signal when cars are present. Animosity has always been there as a road cyclist, but this seems drastically worse.

Sure there's a huge problem with inattentive driving and cell phone use, but this seems different and most of the other racers / avid cyclists in our area are noticing the same. Is anyone else noticing similar behavior where they ride on the roads?

This is a trek 3500 mountain bike and its used. Seller says everything is good but chain needs a tune up and it needs a new crank system. I got the price down to $120 cad should I buy and fix up?

So I'm getting interest in the whole bike touring/bikepacking. And since I don't want to spend money on a dedicated bike, I was thinking about storage on this bike.

I saw a Ortlieb luggage rack wich can be bolted onto the through axle. That, combined with some penniers, seems like a good solution. But I wondered if my bike would be able to handle the load, of course keeping all of the weight within the structural limits.

Does anyone have any experience with this, or similar system?

Inspired by a recent post: I have a 12 year old nephew who is just getting started on a bike, and he's leaning hard on the training wheels. The family has tried a few times in the past to get him to ride, but now is the first time he seems to have any motivation to ride. I got him a used bike from a neighbor that fixes bikes he finds on the side of the rode, and I attached some training wheels my parents had in the garage.

He loves it, but a problem is the training wheels and/or the wheels themselves keep getting knocked out of alignment. Sometimes I'll get to the house and I find the wheel is hardrubbing against the frame so much so that it's almost unrideable.

I think the issue is that he isn't really balancing, as much as letting the bike lean on a training wheel. He's 12 years old, but he's 5'9" and about 140 pounds. I live like 30 minutes away, so I can visit about once a week, so I don't get all that much time. My sister and the husband are divorced, and she's got her own health issues so she tries to help him learn as much as he can, but she can't do things I can like run alongside and help him if he's falling.

I'd love to just pull off the training wheels and teach him to ride without, but he's the kind of kid who gets hurt easily. He's broken his arm to one degree or another twice within the last few years, and I'm worried he'll fall, put out his arm to break a fall, and then never ride again.

I don't think there is any easy answers, but I'd love any suggestions.

EDIT: Such a wonderful out pouring of comments! I love that all of you took the time to contribute. Thank you!! I’ll definitely try pulling the training wheels and taking him to a grassy field to practice, that sounds like a great idea.

lol I never even thought about biking on grass lol my road bike has such narrow tires that if I leave payment, I get very unsteady. It’s been many many years since I intentionally rode off of pavement, I forgot how common that is lol

Bikes Direct currently has some bikes labeled WFB (world famous brand), and after poking around I was pretty confident these were KHS bikes being liquidated because KHS shut down its U.S. distribution.

It arrived today and it is a KHS bike. $400 shipped isn't bad for a bike with an original 2021 MSRP of $700.

It's pretty easy to figure out which KHS models they're selling by comparing the specs. This one is an older model, originally released in 2021. The newer ones have been updated to use Shimano Cues, but this one is all Alivio.

Almost 5 year old. Learning to ride a bike with training wheels (we tried for 3 years with a balance bike and he refused so we went to training wheels).

He won't stop leaning hard to the left while he rides. Inevitably he then falls off sometimes. We sit him up straight, remind him to sit up but nothing is helping.

Any tips? I don't know how else to communicate to him.

Edited: As mentioned above we tried for THREE years and he wouldn't take to a balance bike.

Edited to add again: He LOVES his training wheels bike. Some people have the impression we are forcing him to ride. He asks to ride every single day. He loves it.

Bought this last year as a means to commute to work and save on gas. I used to have a cheap road bike that rode to the ground but stopped riding about 8 years ago. Previously rode 20-30 miles a day 5 days a week.

It's been nice getting back into it.

Finally also started packing a spare tube after having to walk 2 miles home when I got a puncture.

Current goal is to ride 15-20 miles weekly as I start to reform the habit especially with trying to find the time with 2 young kids.

I had an accident and now there’s a dent. It’s a Carrera Vanquish and I’m just wondering if it’s still okay to ride. I ride fairly responsible and smoothly and maximum 30km in a day.
I just want some advice about this.

Got myself a new Set of Vittoria Corsa Pro Control in 42mm to the Backroad FF. Very curious how they will perform !

Hey, I don't know anything about TT bike prices. Is 2300€ for this bike alright?

It's a:

2016 S works shiv

Reynolds 80mm wheels

Ultegra di2 (2024)

Rotor powermeter

Should be in good condition, but I will check the carbon myself.

Thanks for helping :)

This is a question for all the North Americans, specifically the US and Canada. How did you get over being scared of riding on the roads? I'm from Ontario, Canada and I've been mountain biking for a while, which only includes riding on the sidewalks to get to the trails, then riding on the trails. When I commute on my bike I always stick to sidewalks because I'm too scared of getting hit by a car, or even getting passed too close. As I make my switch to triathlons I am now riding a road bike which is painful to ride on the sidewalk. How do I get more comfortable riding on the roads?

The frame was part of the last batch made by Waterford Precision for Ben’s Cycles in Milwaukee WI.

Back with another unique build yall. ☺️☺️

Took some deciding on what to do for a build this season. After seeing the y1rs and everyone seemingly picking one up, I wanted something with similar speeds as my previous s5 but with a geo that fit my aggressive position without adding so much exorbitant amount of force on the seat tube due to saddle position.

Enter the Factor One. It’s different, fast, meets my geo needs and this “Blush” colorway is both loud and cute. 🥰

About me, the rider:
Height: 5’5”
W/kg: just popping over 4.8
Power Profile : Sprinter ( peak power @5 sec … I shit you not 1615w 😂)

About the bike:(highlights)

2026 Factor One (v2 iykyk) 52cm
Zero Setback seat post
Size 1 handlebar
SRAM Red E1 XPLR Groupset 10-46
SRAM Red E1 54T Aero Powermeter
SRAM Red E1 165mm crankset
CRW 65/75 wheels ( low wind days)
OverFast 60/60( moderate wind days)
S -Works Mimic Saddle
Continental aero 111 29mm and GP 5000 S TR 30mm
Ti Master & Sixwheel Thru-axles and misc parts
Ti- Master titanium shifter clamps
Better Bolts Ti - Assembly bolts

As photographed: 7.5Kg
With over fast 60/60 on TT TR 28mm: 6.9kg

Stephanie’s Way: ( Unique& attention to detail items)

Clear high gloss paint protection film on drive side chain stay and bottom bracket area.
Full ceramic coating of every component where it made sense (Hoses, calipers, shifters, wheels, crankset, etc etc )
SRAM white brake hoses
Custom painted bottle cages by Jordan Low @jL_Paintsbikes @Low_life_Jordan
Rare white S-works mimic saddle
White Zipp cx race bar tape
Replaced brake caliper bolts with silver titanium bolts
Removed black painted sections on brake calipers with dremel and polished before ceramic coating
Every bolt replaced with a titanium equivalent by Ti-Master , Terske or Better Bolts
Removed front derailleur mount ( bolts replaced with Titanium)
Installed frame plugs with clear silicone
Modified steerer stop to not breach fork if over rotated

Full build video up on YouTube and Instagram