If you were out in the suburbs, it looks like a beautiful time to ride right now. I’ve been riding for about an hour, and the temperature and air are absolutely comfortable, perfect for writing. The city doesn’t look welcoming at all.
Does anyone else feel like there isn't enough coverage on Priority Bikes? I'm surprised I can't find more reviews on YouTube than I have. Mostly Duzer and then some very short review videos. Any videos/channels you think maybe I could've missed? I'd love to see some long/detailed reviews of the Bruzer.
What do you use to carry your repair kit: saddle bag, frame bag, backpack, hip bag, or something else?
Seth from Berm Peak has officially run out of video ideas. The channel has sucked for a few months now. Any recommendations for other channels?
Update: not a single recommendation from anyone. Zero.
Aside from a one-time use, are there any negatives to carrying CO2 cartridges for trail flat repairs over a hand pump? Assuming I have the correct size, they seem like they are infinitely better and easier to carry. I’m curious about what your thoughts are.
Weird question, but are we supposed to leave the seatpost in the frame when removing a saddle from the post? That is the way I have been doing it, but I just heard this as a “rule."
I’ve been experiencing a creaking sound on my bike that I can hear both while pedaling and when not pedaling, especially when going over bumps or bouncing on the seat. Initially, I suspected the seat post, so I removed it, wiped it down, greased it, and cleaned the inside of the tube. This worked for about half a ride, but the creak returned and has persisted for a few days. This morning, I removed the seat post again, wiped it down, and noticed there was still grit inside. I added extra grease, and now the creak is 99% gone. My question is, how do you completely clean the inside of the tube to ensure there’s no dirt, dust, or grime causing the creaking sound? I know the seat post is free of debris when installing it again, but I need advice on cleaning the tube thoroughly.
I am very curious and interested in an Amazfit watch, but can’t find stores with dummy models. I am a shopper that needs to see and feel them, especially with the prices they are starting at recently. Is there really no place for me to see them?
Edit: I’m in the US and best buy Walmart and target only have dummy models near me.
How often do you rotate your tires? Do you do so based on time, mileage, or wear and tear on the tire?
Every three months, my bike starts creaking, and it’s always the seat post. I know it’s the seat post because when I remove it, clean it, and tighten it to spec, the creaking stops immediately and doesn’t return until the next three months. Is this normal? Is there a way to prevent it or reduce how often it happens? Should I apply grease? There’s some grease from the shop a year ago, but should I buy more and add it? If so, what kind should I use? Thanks for the advice!
As of a few weeks ago AdGuard just doesnt seem to block ads as well as it did in the past. Anyone else noticing this? All filters are up to date and so are the apps/extensions.
Yesterday I replaced the tube in my front tire. The installation went smoothly, and the tire appears to be seated correctly. The witness line is even all the way around on both sides of the tire.
However, after installing the new tube, I noticed a slight wobble in the tire that I couldn’t resolve. I took it to my local bike shop, and the mechanic gave it a quick inspection. He said there was nothing wrong with the tire and that no tire is perfectly round. When I asked if a small wobble was normal, he said yes.
He also confirmed that the wheel itself is running true and that the wobble appears to be visual in the tire rather than in the rim.
What concerns me is that I did not notice this wobble before replacing the tube. The new tube is the correct size for the tire, if that matters.
What would you recommend I do to try to eliminate the wobble? Should I remove the tire and tube and reinstall everything from scratch, or is a small amount of tire wobble actually normal and something I should simply leave alone? It’s driving me a little crazy, but I don’t know if I’m chasing a problem that doesn’t really exist.
I should also mention that I do not feel any wobble or bumpy sensation while riding it.
Edit: to add that I had to massage the tire a bit to get it seated the first time. Could that have caused it?
A brand-new tube that I just installed and has been working fine for the past several days went flat with all the air leaking directly out of the stem as I was putting air into it, so basically when I removed the nozzle from the pump from the stem, it just leaks out of it. I tried pushing that little pin in that doesn’t seem to work. It is a Schrader valve. There’s no nut or anything, so I’m just going to put a new tube in it because I’m going to assume it’s destroyed.
Anything I should check before doing that?
I need to buy a new spare tube and before I do so, I’m looking for feedback or opinions on a recommended brand? I don't want a heavy tube, but I do want puncture resistance, a longer Schrader stem, and preferably something easy to pack in a saddle bag.