Sub compact/compact refer to chain ring sizes. Full size is something like 42/52 teeth. The link you had was 32/48. 48 teeth is more than enough, you won't run out of gears any time it matters. Compared to full size crank, your leg speed would be about 10% higher in any given gear/speed but that's OK. You don't have the legs to cruise at 40+ and don't need gears that let you do that.
I tried a pink bike one year. Still got stolen. Painted one caterpillar yellow (poorly), stolen. Good parts go on good bikes that I never get off unless I'm at home. I can understand your progression but I was able to avoid it.I bought a bike to turn into a SS that I could ride into town and leave locked up outside a pub. Number one requirement - had to be black on black with black accents.
Ooooooh, these Avid Ultimate Black-Ops brakes will look nice on it. I have some Syncros hub and Mavic ceramic rims sitting here. Theses OG Shimano DX BMX pedals will work. Oh yea, some black Pro Tapers. Carbon Flite? Sure. It's comfy and it is black. Why not. When I stepped back it was worth too much money to leave unattended. Well, I did try. Didn't pan out.
Don't know what part of the GTA you are in..but the bike zone in mississauga has decent deals on helmets here and there.
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Very kind offer thank you but I’m in Kingston.Don't know what part of the GTA you are in..but the bike zone in mississauga has decent deals on helmets here and there.
I have a rear rack that ive been saying ill install for the past 2-3 years but haven't ...if you want it it's yours (wife likes it when i get rid of stuff i dont use ... maybe thatll get me brownie points for a new bike?) lol
Fender wise i like this style myself
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ive been eyeing the GRAVL let me know how you like it!
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Ime, bicycle Helmet fit is more fiddly than motorcycle helmet fit as there is very little padding. A helmet that I wanted to buy did not work at all for my head shape and was painful. I would try helmets on at a bike store (or decathalon) and buy one that is comfortable. It will be expensive but it's only every 5 years. As with motorcycle helmets, once you find a brand that fits your head shape, it is normally pretty safe to buy that brand online in your size.
I love my flat pedal bike. The other 2 are clipless and by now, it's fine and second nature. But for riding in bumper to bumper traffic, flat pedal is superior for reaction time/instinct
And kicking the mirrors off of taxis that try to kill you.
I have dual pedals on my mtb right now (time atac speciale 12) as I was having a hell of a time unclipping with my bad ankle. Imo, they are worse than plain flats or clipless but for a commuter may be a reasonable option.
If you haven't try tuning them by adjusting pedal release tension and cleat position on the shoes you might find the sweet spot.
There were a lot of concurrent factors. Ankle injury made my well worn spd's an issue as clipping in hurt. Release on the atacs feels substantially different than spd. I'm not sure if I don't like it because I am used to a different feel or if it's worse. Biggest issue is pins to make flat pedals grippy wreak havoc when clipped in. Shoes/clips have some flex/movement so often shoes bind on pins which vastly alters release effort and feel. Setting the pins low enough that that problem is solved leaves you with really slippery flats. My current compromise is front pins only and rear pins completely removed.
Tubeless is great... most experienced avid cyclists will say go for it, game changer.
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Not mine and sale is pending but I saw an ad for this and it's pretty awesome. I've never seen anything like it. Apparently a 1967 Eaton Glider. $1,800.
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