Hello I’m completely new to cycling and will be pulling the trigger on my first road bike. Main purpose of the bike is to go on long weekend rides so comfort is key. Would ideally like disk brakes, handle bar suspension for going over bumps and the storage inside the bike frame.

I was sold a Diamondback Haanjo 2 for a $720 clearance sale at a local shop, but will be returning it after doing some research.

Any suggestions or advice for a new cyclist?

Did anyone else have pain in certain areas when they first started cycling? I’ve been a runner for years and recently decided to get into cycling. Got a fairly nice pre-owned carbon fiber road bike and took it out for a ride. The ride went well, but about midway through my groin and hands started to hurt. Felt like I had to constantly re-arrange my hands on the handlebars, and the seat felt like it was digging into my crotch.

The bike frame is the correct size, but I’m wondering if there are adjustments I should make in order to mitigate the discomfort. I’m assuming that the more I bike the less discomfort I will feel, just curious if anyone else has any experience or advice with this.

I'm getting a peleton. The shoes they have are uncomfortable.

I have a triple E wide foot.

Is anyone else in this scenario?

Could you advise on a shoe brand and model that is easily found on Amazon(Canada) or in bike stores?

Keep it a buck with me please. I’m not trying to compete or anything. I just want to make my bike fit for my needs. I have arthritis in my lower lumbar ( either from rugby or lifting) and it means my hamstrings are super tight as well as my hip flexors. Is a bike fit something only serious serious riders do? I was thinking of going to EnduranceWerx.

I don't have a bike, but I've been jogging daily for about half a year now. Recently jogging has felt a bit boring -- and I've been interested in in-door biking as a way to do cardio and burn calories while watching movies 😊. Any recs for options? I've heard the peloton has a good reputation, but I don't want to spend much more than 500-600 USD here. Bonus points if I can adjust the 'resistance', if the bike isn't too loud, etc.

Read a 'medical news today' article that suggests 30 minutes of vigorous biking can burn almost 400 calories, so I'm definitely interested! Thanks in advance!

Alright so basically I have a CycleOps Fluid 2 indoor trainer and I was wondering if a barebones rollers trainer was more realistic?

They sell some ~$100-$200 ones on Amazon and then there are like $1,000 ones that have electronic resistance and whatnot, but what is everyone’s opinion on the cheaper ones?

Or am I solid on my fluid2?

Nothing. Nada. Just tumbleweed along with a faint whiff of air through his moustache.

I purchased a Kona Dew Plus earlier this year and been loving it until I have to deal with these fucking bs tires. They’re the WTB Horizon tires it came with, I've encountered significant difficulties when it comes to patching or replacing a tube. It's become incredibly annoying, often leaving me stranded with a unfixable flat. People in group rides haven’t been able to get them back on and even the mechanics will struggle with it causing scratches on the rim in the process!!! I like how these tires ride and looking for alternatives that I can actually get on and off by hand. I also want to mention that I've owned three different bikes in the past and never had a problem replacing a tube until now. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

TLDR : WTB horizon tires fucking suck ass/piss me off and want alternatives I can get on and off with ease

I just tried to go biking with my 60 pound dog using a 25 pound trailer. I could not for the life of me get up even the smallest hill in my lowest gear. Should I be able to pull him easier? I feel like it could be a bike issue. I checked the back tire and the axle isn’t too tight.

Which of these bikes, if any, is better for my below needs: 1. Light 2. Riding on finely crushed limestone & pavement 3. Mostly going 10 miles round trip but would like to do occasional touring rides greater than 50 miles in a day with light gear 4. Value comfort over speed

Vätternrundan in Sweden is the largest bike challenge, the world’s largest recreational bike ride. You ride around beautiful scenery, along the lake Vättern. The ride is 315km (200 miles) long. Average completion time is 13-14 hours and the fastest around 7 hours.

I began cycling in january, 4 months ago. Never done any active physical excercise before. In one month I will attempt 315km (200 miles) in one go in approximately 13 hours. My longest outdoor ride yet is 110km (70 miles.) Next weekend I will do a 150km (100 miles) ride. Then it’s time for the big challenge! Anyone else going?

Just got a new bike and I’m scared to take it anywhere without a bike lock but I know some bike locks are very easy to cut and low quality so I just wanna make sure I get a good one.

TLDR: How much do DUB compatible cranks and bottom bracket cost?

Trying to calculate how much a non-pedal based powermeter system would cost me. (Non-pedal based because I'm duck footed and have a wide stance (using a Q+68mm long axle pedal from SQ labs, pedal based power meters don't come this wide).

I have two options, a dual sided crank powermeter by 4iiii, which would end up costing me 900 GBP (so expensive because I'll end up having to buy a new ultegra crankset becuase 4iiii doesn't offer dual sided meters for 105).

The other option is a spider-and-BB powermeter by Quarq. The spider itself is 350 quid but it will also require me to buy DUB compatible bottom bracket and cranks. It is this latter two items that I'm unable to get a quote on. If anybody went through this rigmarole and/or knows, I will appreciate your advice. Thank you.

So I was looking to get a Peloton and a Nordic track for 1000$ each. I would like to cut that in half and get a treadmill and bike for around 1000 instead of the 2500$ of the two... I have some wiggle room but any bikes that can compete with peloton without the screen etc under 500$ thanks. Also any treadmills under 500$ with a longer belt? Thanks

Please don’t give me some long winded explanation about the gears. Obviously thats what they are, how do they work, what do the numbers indicate cause i dont know

Edit: also using a mountain bike

I'm taking my bike overseas with me in a few months. A lot of the hardcases are a) way too expensive and b) too big for airline specs. I'm looking at the:

Ryfe Bike Travel Bag Patsy

Its a soft case travel bag and Im wondering if anyone has experience with this particular bag or something similar. I'm worried my bike will get damaged in a soft case bag.

Advice welcome.

New to cycling. My kids want to start family cycling. My problem is trying to find a rear seat for my 17month old to ride on my Next PX6.0.

Should I just sell this one and buy a different one? Or is there a seat out there that'll work?

How well do the pull behind seats work for one? Do they get too hot?

We live in the southern part of the states. I would prefer to have him close so we could talk and enough airflow. We'd only ride on paved bike paths in the park.

Just looking up how much one should eat for rides and found out some people don't eat or drink for rides less than 1-2 hours.

If I don't get anything in at 1-2 hours, I'll be tired af.

I've only just started long distance cycling but is eating less something that comes with improved endurance?

As title mention mentions, when inflating the rear tire, air bubbles form at the base of the valve stem. Could this be a sign of water inside the tire itself? Similar cases - easy fix or would I need to replace entire tire itself?

I’m something between 5’11-6’0 if that has anything to do with it. I learned from one of my previous crossfit trainers I had to set the seat height so that you make a full extension of your legs each rotation you make of the pedals. When I started road cycling, I just used the same principle for my road bike. Is this correct? Why or why not?

I watched a video about the Airtool Sport 326 air pump. I think the guy said it's best for tubeless tires, as opposed to tires with tubes (which my bicycle has). Is this true?

My bars have been slipping when force is put through them (FSA energy bar, Easton EA50 stem). Anytime a significant force is put through the bars (eg hopping barriers, chattery descents) the bars slip forwards. I believe have torqued the bars down correctly to 5 NM (with correct top lock install for easton stem). Any suggestion on how to prevent slipping?

Was checking out used bikes after today's visit to local bike expo and getting horrified by the prices of newer models. Tried couple bikes and what really stood out was Giant's Revolt 0 with aluminum frame. Wanted to test road bikes but they didn't have any.
Found a bike on local seller. I don't know much about road bikes, I have been cycling on mtb for last 15 years, getting older I spend less and less time on off roads.
So apparently this bike has a brand new sram rival axs 2x12, which woke my interest, fell in love with electric shifters.
What I'm really wondering about is whether there's something I should change? The wheels are willier's and tires Vittoria Rubino. Everything else should be as it came with the bike.

I'm looking for a more relaxed cycling position.

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Hello, I would like thoughts on what to look for in a bike purchase. I want to buy a bike for casual riding around town and in a park. I don’t want electric but am interested in a hybrid or cruiser bike that has good features. I was looking at the Sun Drifter 7 bike which rode like a dream when I tried it out at the local bike shop. But reading online, many experienced bikers have said that the brand is cheap and not worth the purchase. I am also looking at the Liv brand. I am about 5’3” and want to use the bike after work to just have fun. Thoughts on good brands or specific bikes?

Seems like there are a zillion options. First thing - is carbon that much better than a high end aluminum wheel? I’m not necessarily looking for the best just a worthwhile improvement over the stock wheels my bike came with at purchase, which I think are heavy clunkers that may be incrementally weighing me down. Leaning towards aluminum to save over carbon, but is that dumb? Also do I need deep section wheels? How deep? I’m riding tubeless ready tires but still inner tubes.. I don’t care much figuring out tubeless yet.

I have had the same shoes for (too) many years now and they are cracking and starting to fall apart. But times are tough and we are all tightening belts. Where can I get the best deals on new road cycling shoes? I don't want cheap ones that will fall apart, but I don't need top of the line either.

Hiya there ! Just got a Beeline velo 2 device, works like a charm and the app works well for my commute beginner level so all fine :) very happy !

However, I wonder two things. Is there by any chance (1) a way to use either the map with the roads as by default or the « arrow » mode only like on the app ? Just wondered if there was both of the options. (2) is there any chance we could feedback the beeline London company about exploring further map visualisation perhaps as a software update or something alike?

Cheers folks and happy cycling !! 🫶

If so, how have the results been?

I have a large frame hybrid specialized bike and I'm a 5'7 female with long legs. My seat is very high and my leg is almost straight when the pedal is at its lowest. I can touch the floor on tiptoes whilst seated. My shoulders hurts from leaning forward to the handlebars. I tried moving the seat forward and this gave me knee pain at the front/top of my right knee. My saddle is too thin I think, and hard. I wear a seat cushion cover on it and its slips about as its wider than the seat itself. I commute around 100 km a week and I need a solution. Is it a wider, more padded seat without the cover? I am always repositioning myself. I can'r afford much.