Hey Bike Commuters!

I wanted to share some exciting news about SideLights – a new bike light system I designed to bring 360° visibility and enhanced safety to every ride. We just launched on Kickstarter, and while we’ve had a strong start, we could really use the support of the biking community to make this a reality!

Check out our Kickstarter page to learn more, and feel free to share it with anyone who might be interested! Here’s the link : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sidelights/sidelights-first-360-and-double-beam-safety-bike-lights

Thanks so much, and ride safe!

Best,
Arthur

This is my third bike I've had stolen in 3 years. This most recent time I had what I thought was a very solid U lock, locking my bike tucked away in my backyard under a tarp, locked to a large metal pole. I live near a city that's popular for bike thefts, but I'm in a fairly quiet suburban neighborhood, so I thought it would be okay.

I was out of town for a week and when I came back it was gone; my downstairs neighbors said they saw it leaning against my house at one point with the U lock "ripped apart", so I guess it wasn't good enough. I have since recovered the bike but am at my wit's end as to how to secure it.

My apartment is 2 stories up narrow stairs and it is really difficult to get my bike up the stairs and through the hallway, let alone storing it anywhere. There is no landing area in the basement or front entrance that has space for a bike. A friend recommended a bike locker but I cannot find any that are under $200 - and honestly it seems like a thief could just cut through most sheds/lockers unless they're super expensive metal sheds. I was thinking something like this but plastic would be pretty easy to cut through, probably...

My only other thought is to start locking it with three or four locks including a big chain lock but idk how to find one that is actually reliable and not pickable or cuttable :/

Hello. I'm trying to put my bike to more use, and one practical thing that I didn't see mentioned/discussed whenever the topic comes up in cycling campaigns and urban discussions was - (how) do you deal with making multiple stops to buy things in multiple shops? As in - what do you do with the goods you've bought on previous stops? (This is all new to me and the cycling culture around is still very much in the "cycling = recreation/commute/courier" mindset.) Do you -

• not make multiple stops, always dropping off every purchase at home separately?
• secure the purchase on the parked bike somehow? (If so, what do you use?)
• carry the purchase into the next shop keeping it a separate bag with the receipt?
• research ahead of time which shops provide lockers and plan those for the 2nd, 3rd.. stops?

British traditional bicycle maker Pashley has launched a new line of “Pathfinder” e-bikes, lightweight steel frames (38-40lb) and using the Mahle X30 motor.
https://www.pashley.co.uk/products/pathfinder-e
https://www.pashley.co.uk/products/pathfinder-xe

is this chart correct? And can I buy bike a little bit bigger frame size than my suggested one would that be okay for me?

I’ve been riding this for a few months now. I recently added the basket after debating whether to add it or not for too long—very glad I pulled the trigger!

Everything is appreciated

Hi People! Do you have any suggesting in regards of a fast, comfortable, and cool bike to use in a flat city like Hamburg?

I got the bike some time last week. I put it together only to realize that the display is not turning on, without which I cannot turn on assistance for the bike. I got in touch with the Tenways support team who dispatched a new display immediately. Now I've fitted the new display but even that is not turning on. The battery is fully charged and I have double checked the connectors.

Has anyone else faced this issue?

I found an Electra Amsterdam Classic Cruiser 3 Speed for around $500 (including shipping) online, and I was wondering if it is worth the price.

As you can see from the photo, my bike has a half chain guard...which is not enough. Twice I've gotten my pants stuck in the chain! But I can't find any full chain guards here in the U.S.

Also, how are they sized? What am I supposed to measure? It's all very confusing.

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Hey i'm looking for a citybike. Simplest description would be a racebike with a straight handlebar with some decent quality to price ratio.

Also i'm wondering how much does the tire width affect the speed/acceleration. Is it a big bummer when you switch to wider tires or something you get used to?

I wanted to try an upright bike for a change of pace from stationary cycling for knee rehab. Wrist arthritis makes pressure on my hands while cycling so uncomfortable. I bought this bike third hand and with a new tube and a little minor wrenching it is working great. It is so comfy for me. For the first time since childhood I feel like my bike is not a torture device. I love the way it looks, too! 😍

I need some advice about maintenance. So I’ve been getting into City Bikes for the past year and have determined that the Gazelle tour populair might be my ideal bike.

I recently moved to Germany and found one used in a rare color and perfect condition for 500 euro. I went to see it only to be disappointed that the frame size was too tall for me. I am a woman that is 162cm tall. The lady selling the bike rode it with no problem and didn’t know the frame size, so I started questioning if these bikes are too tall for me. The tour populair only comes in 51 or 57 frame sizes.

I decided to go to a bike shop in Munich and figure out what frame size would work for me. Luckily they had some Dutch bikes, and I was able to test ride a 52 frame size one that worked for me. However, when I was talking to the salesperson about Gazelle he seemed displeased, so I asked him if he wasn’t a fan. He said even if someone gave him the bike he wouldn’t accept it. He’s not a fan of upright bikes but specifically was dissing Gazelle. He said that they are notoriously difficult to work on and that if I ended up with a flat tire it would be hard to find a bike shop willing to repair it.

Now I am a bit deterred, so I’m here to ask if there is any truth to what he said? Have you all had any experience or difficulties getting your bikes worked on?

One of the main reasons I would love to own a Gazelle is because I want a bike that will last me a very long time. I also love all the features it has. To me it seems to be the ideal bike for riding around town and getting groceries, but I need a little reassurance that if something happens to it I will be able to find someone to work on it.

Thank you for any advice you can give

Has anyone used a Burley tagalong bike trailer with a Public V7? The Burley attaches to the bike via a rear rack that is included with the trailer. Will the V7 be able to accommodate the rack?

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Just had my second test drive with the C21 today! Took it on a 60 km ride on mostly flat roads with a few minor slopes, covering asphalt, gravel, and even some muddy paths. I swapped out the saddle yesterday because the standard one is good for short trips, but I prefer a touring bike saddle for longer rides. For about 70% of the trip, I didn't use any support (rode in off mode). When I did use support, I mostly used eco-mode, which is very comfortable and seems to save a lot of energy. Normal mode, on the other hand, uses up the battery faster. My goal with this bike is to go on longer touring trips of 60-80 km a day, with some help on slopes and windy days. I'm 100% satisfied with the C21—it's an amazing bike and a real bargain! It compares well with other e-trekking bikes that cost two or three times as much. The only downside might be less local support, but Fiido's customer service has been great, responding within two days. If you buy a C21, you might want to set aside about €100 for any transportation issues, as local bike shops usually spend an hour assembling bikes out of the box. Had an awesome trip today on the C21. What a bike!

Received this flying pigeon bike for free..

Any thoughts on mods or upgrades you can do with these things or just use is as is as a beater rat rod?

Hi, thanks for having me. I’m looking for a bike to get me around town, but know nothing about bikes. I’ve been perusing CL and FBMP and like the style of a parallel-to-the-ground crossbar and dutch style handlebars, so have been seeing a lot of vintage schwinns, newer bikes made to look vintage, etc. But not sure if what I’m seeing is a good deal or right for me.

I live in a pretty flat area and truly just want something to get me to a bar, coffee, friends’ places.

I’m trying not to be impulsive here, folks!

Any tried and true models I should be keeping an eye out for? Any advice is appreciated.

https://youtu.be/9MRHz3_5fBA?si=CqsUWnqFz2ljobhk

I want to rig up a very loud stereo for my bicycle. I'm imagining something like four box speakers mounted on front/rear panniers. I don't know much about how to power it (car battery?) how to hook it up to Bluetooth, or even some of the details of mounting big speakers to panniers. Any advice would be appreciated. Has anyone done this before?

We can assume this will be a fair-weather bike.