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I’m a tweener size unfortunately. Technically I’m above Giant’s range for Medium (I’m 6’ tall) so I went for a Large Escape. Went for a 30 minute ride and it felt okay but I also might have bad technique and I chronically second guess myself.

Total beginner. Fairly active and fit. Jog often, active job, etc.

I’m propped up here balancing so it’s not an ideal photo but yeah

I have long legs for my height and a slightly shorter torso so I feel like no matter what it’s gonna be an imperfect fit unless I get super into biking and get a specifically sized one?

When I've posted about my triple in the past one of the things which seemed to generate most interest was the ghost ring, which is a long established way of bodging chain tension on single speeds and the timing chains on tandems.

Evidently someone else was interested in my ghost ring as when we came to unlock the triple and head for home the other day it was gone! Can't imagine why an old chainring with the lugs ground off would be worth nicking, scrap value must be non existent.

Luckily we made it home without slipping the chain and I had a replacement in the parts bin, annoyingly though this one is steel and I haven't yet had chance to grind it down adding many unwanted grams to our otherwise featherlight build.

Hello fellow cyclists. About 20 days ago I posted here about an orange gravel bike my dad built for me. I've since been riding it as my main bike and it's been an incredible experience.
Wasn't without hiccups though, as the bike required quite a few adjustments and fine-tuning for the first week or so. Mainly issues with the rear derailleur that we've since resolved. But also the transition from flat bars on my previous bike to drop bars, and tweaking the bike fit until it was comfortable.
It took a few days until it was truly riding smoothly but now it's functioning perfectly and I love it.

Overall this has been a great experience and I've learned a lot. I'm excited to see where the bike takes me. Thanks again dad!

(Also, if anyone is interested in specs, feel free to ask in the comments and I'll try my best to answer.)

https://www.costco.com/p/-/infinity-boss-three-disc-unisex-17-step-thru-bike/4000450048?langId=-1

I'm considering buying this.

Im just gonna ride this 5 miles to 10 miles per day as part of my exercise.

Is it a good quality bike?

If my SPD shoes are already stiff (Shimano RX600), does an SPD pedal like this provide any added stability?

Or, is the type without the pedal cage part going to be just as good, if not better due to lower weight?

Once was a city bike, but it's very light so i removed every city piece and changed some pieces too. Now i ride it everyday to work and I love it

Off the shelf parts-able

I have a sedan with factory roof rack bars that feature T-Slot tracks. Are truck bed style fork mount systems save on a car roof? Seems like I've never seen this set up out in the world. Looks to be a secure option compared to tray style racks that can cost hundreds of dollars. Am I over thinking or under thinking this??

Example: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C2HHFRL/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=AYN5BTMAOQ08E&psc=1

I upgraded from an older Trek Domane road bike a Specialized Diverge carbon gravel bike with 45mm tires, that I love. It is perfect for city or shorter rides because the roads can be rough and ideally I would take it on more trails, just not a lot in the Baltimore area.

Is it worth getting a second set of wheels and road tires for longer rides with decent elevation gain on country roads? Only doing this once a week really for 25-40 miles but when riding with people they keep telling me that I should be on a road bike for those.

Wondering if it would actually make me noticeable faster or easier to keep up with the crew? And if so which ones would you recommend for that type of use?

Include a pic of the beautiful bike in its element.

Didn’t even know what gear ratios were, I just rode it, in a very hilly European city.

Now I’m almost 50, ~90 kg, and started riding with local clubs. Everyone keeps telling me that 25T is a knee‑killer, get a 32 or 34.

Picked up a new bike with an 11–32 cassette and… wow. Total uphill revolution. For the first time I can spin instead of grind.

So here’s my question: should I retrofit the old CAAD4 with a bigger cassette and maybe an MTB derailleur, or just keep it as the “pain machine” for nostalgia?

What do you all ride if you’re in the same boat, older, heavier, hilly terrain?

Looking for a bike to commute ~4 miles to and from work. Main focus is safety and reliability, I’m a novice rider and just commuting so I don’t need anything fancy.

In general I prefer a used but quality items over a new lower quality item. But this Trek is 30-40 years old, so I’m not sure if it will be reliable even with all the maintenance done. I’ve heard good things about Walmart’s Ozark as a budget option. Aesthetically I prefer the Trek!

Thoughts? Thanks!

Rides better than she looks!