I want to get a cooling jacket for biking because it's hot where I live, and the temperatures reach 100° F, but I get mixed reviews. I want to stay cool while biking because I use it to commute regularly, and I often get to my destination sweating a lot.

Things I already do to keep cool and from sweating: I wear short-sleeve shirts and shorts/skirts, I don't wear a bag while biking, and I bike on flat terrain mostly. Most of the time, I must bike while the sun's out due to event times (I won't bike to an event at 8am if the event is at 2pm).

I’m off on bored guys mission to cut down on how much microplastic my family and I absorb, and bike bottles are next on my agenda.

There are a couple brands of insulated steel bottles that fit a bottle cage, but they cost like $40 each. Surely someone makes a simple contoured steel bottle for a lot less than that?

Bonus of a steel bottle is I can throw it through the window of the pickup truck that tries to run me off the road. I don’t want to hesitate in the heat of the moment because my bottle is too expensive

New to me. Frame has original paint in great condition. Updated the groupset for a more modern flair.

So I’ve been trying to put my feet on the pedals but I just keep falling . Especially when I’m trying to ride uphill .

Not only are they backwards, but it also makes the brakes and shifters backwards. At least the reflector is facing forward.

So 3 weeks ago I was cycling down a mix used footpath, flat country no one around so having a lovely time. Unfortunately a mountain biker emerged directly into my path from the hedges without looking. Head on collision at ~40kg.

We both managed to walk away without life changing injuries. He was concussed, helmet crush inwards. I have a comminuted broken collarbone, couple of broken ribs, dislocated elbow and finger. Since had 2 ops and now lending should return to full function for both.

I am thankful we are both relatively unharmed! Both wearing helmets probably saved our lives!

Any advice on what’s currently a fun bike to replace my 13year old 2011 Specialized tarmac elite would be great! A lot has changed since then. I have a 4 figure budget, don’t have any hills and semi regularly compete/triathlon a bit!

And please keep your wits about you and stay safe even when you do the right things we are still vulnerable!

I’m a keen Zwifter, but due to the recent price rise in reconsidering my options. I’d like to do a conditioning program because my fitness has been up and down for a bit due to life circumstances, and I’m approaching 40 so I’d like to stay in shape. Outside riding isn’t an option for weather and safety reasons. Any recommendations for conditioning programs on other, cheaper platforms?

Hiya (England based),

About 12 days ago I ordered a brand new bicycle from tredz, I was told it would be delivered next day. Since then it has kept changing the delivery date, whilst it's just been sitting in the DHL delivery depot. And it's never been out for delivery.

I haven't been able to cycle for over 6 years, and after a recent life changing operation, I bought the bike to help me as a therapy device, and recover better.

However with all my hospital visits, I've had to get a family member to stay in to collect it when they say it should be delivered, and this has been on going for a long time.

I have no idea what my rights are to return it, or anything like that, but I'm extremely upset because this is a crucial time for me to be able to recover which will affect me in the long term.

Any advice would be greatly or any links too.

(I have also contacted treadz multiple times over the time, and still no delivery)

Thanks!

I looked on Bicycle BlueBook year by year but couldn't find it. I need the year to see if it could be a good fit for me (geometry-wise). Thanks! Here's the link.

I am looking to buy a trek remedy bike from pinkbike. However this photo is the paint chip was concerning for me. What can I do to verify the bike is safe to ride when I go to test it in person? Also by just eyeballing does anything stick out?

• Date pedals installed: 3 May 2024

• Date of first fall: 17 May 2024 (~90 miles ridden)

Incident: My insurance agent was calling while I was out on my ride. I did the responsible thing and turned onto a small side street to answer the call. As I was slowing I unclipped my left foot, but I was distracted by trying to grab my phone out of my jersey, and proceeded to try to stick my right foot out. I ate it hard in front of some random old lady’s driveway and she came tottering out to check on me. She was like 4’11” and I’m 6’3” and she was trying to help pick me up with the bike. 😅

Injuries: Scratches on hands, knee, shifter, pride

I want to hear your stories!

I have access to two almost identical bikes.

Both are the same brand and both are from 2023. All parts are the same brand except the saddle. Both have less than 100km on them.

The differences between these two bikes are:

Bike 1

• Shimano 105
• rim brakes

-25 mm tires

Bike 2

• Shimano tiagra
• hydraulic disc brakes
• 28 mm tires

For some reason, bike 2 feels faster. It take me less effort to maintain a certain speed. I have no idea what it could be. If anything, bike 1 should feel faster because it has the better groupset?

I'm in search of an adjustable bike rack for my car. 2" hitch receiver, I want tray-style not hanger-style. I want a 2-bike base with the option to make it 3 or 4-bike. Any thoughts?

My first post here. My problem is that my bike, with Cateye speed sensor and magnet attached, was stolen 4 years ago. The Velo Wireless computer unit was with me at the time. I’m now looking for a new bike. So if I buy new speed sensor and wheel magnet, will I be able to pair them with my old Velo Wireless computer ?

Thanks for any help.

Hi everyone!

I own a Lapierre Raid 329 since 2013 (https://mtbdatabase.com/bikes/2013/lapierre/raid/2013-lapierre-raid-329/) and apparently, it's time for me to change the whole transmission. I do 70% road and 30% dirt road, have road tires and I block the fork most of the time. I live in a region full of hills so I spend my time going up and down. The pedals have a tendency to crack when I push hard so I might have to change the bottom bracket as well. And last thing, I'm planning to go on a road trip (2000km on the seaside) so I'd like to make reliable.

I've decided to do it by myself but I don't have the experience required to know exactly what peripherals to take.

For the cassette, I've decided to switch to 11-28 with 9 gears considering I never use the biggest gears. For that I found the shimano HG400 (https://www.probikeshop.com/en/fr/shimano-hg400-9-speed-cassette/100035.html).

For the chainset, I found the Shimano ALIVIO FC-T4010 (https://www.probikeshop.com/en/fr/shimano-alivio-fc-t4010-9-speed-chainset-44-32-22-teeth/321991.html) that has the same number of teeth than the one I have but I'm wondering if it's the good dimension. The crank length is 5mm longer than the one I have, I don't know what it will change or if it's a good thing. Considering my riding profile, I'm wondering if switching to 48/36/26 (https://www.probikeshop.com/en/fr/shimano-alivio-fc-t4060-9-speed-chainset-48-36-26-teeth/347805.html or (https://www.probikeshop.com/en/fr/shimano-alivio-fc-t4010-octalink-9-speed-chainset-48-36-26-teeth/321993.html) wouldn't be a better fit.

For The chain, I've no idea of what to pick. Would this chain fit (https://www.probikeshop.com/en/fr/shimano-9s-cn-hg53-chain/323485.html) ?

For the bracket, I've no idea of what to take either. According to the spec, I have a Shimano CH51 68/127 but I don't know what would be best to replace it. Could someone suggest me something?
Thanks in advance 😉

Here is a short compilation movie of our cycling trip to Mallorca: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C66VUuToe0W/?igsh=MWdid2h6a2JuMGJvcQ==

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I’m looking to ride more this summer and lost my last set of gloves. Im a women with hands that are typically small or medium in women’s sizing so most men’s gloves are to big. Any recs for gloves that last?

I can’t find anything other than some plain-jane round ones or some weird stem with a taller clamp area and positive rise. I want to buy a stem and bars (or one-piece) but I’ll need spacers. Do I have to use generic ones? I have some knocking about but would obviously prefer ones that were designed to flow with the stem.

Hi, I'm looking for a new bike and was wondering what brands I should get? I usually ride on paved/dirt trails and I need a bike that's good for long distances while being able to go on rougher trails. I do have a lower budget 1000-1500. Tried searching myself but all the options are kinda overwhelming. Any help is appreciated!

Wondering which type of chain lubricant I should buy. I live near Toronto Canada and we get a mix of wet and dry conditions so I’m torn between which type of lube to get. What do you suggest? I do both mountain and road biking if that’s important.