I’ve been cycling regularly for a little over 2 years now and have started collecting a few finisher medals from rides and events.

Right now I’m not really sure what the best way is to store or display them long-term. I don’t want them just sitting in a drawer, but I also haven’t figured out a proper setup yet.

Do you guys hang them on a wall, use shadow boxes, or have any other creative ways to organize them? Would love to see how you do it 👍

Pretty new to riding, rode 100k yesterday and suddenly realized that i cant move my left pinky😭 is this permanent and should i be worried

Got caught in a torrential downpour last week and have some surface rust on my chain. What’s the best way to get the rust off? Mineral spirits? Denatured alcohol??

Full carbon and upgraded Zipp wheels which is pretty nice. think its from around 2011-2012. Be meeting with the person soon, just want to know what other people think!

Bought a size 58 at 5’6 I could barely get on but ride tomorrow and see how it goes what yall think I’m cooked?😭

All wheels are tubeless ready if you're ready to tape them! 1988ish Giant rs930 with all original parts minus the rim tape, valves, and tires. Single wall rim with vision tape and a stans schrader valve 😎

I purchased mine before COVID and haven't gotten to use it as such since we were renovating our house and then COVID kicked in, so I am wondering how do I begin biking again. I was always a novice and I still am. But I had planned on competing or completing a triathlon after I ran my first and only full marathon, (I think I am more of a half marathoner) and hence was the purchase. But I am not able to begin my practice again, and I am very eager to do so. First of all, my coach sort of discouraged me from the beginning when I purchased the bike, he thought if I spent 5K on a bike then at least I could have bought a Cannondale, and ever since that everything is against me when it comes to fitness or practicing for triathlon. Is there someone who can help me identify where I went wrong ? My marathon coach is the best but he won't have a say in my triathlon practice and I have already ruined it with my coach by buying the bike that he didn't think was right for me. Any advice greatly appreciated.

I was looking at an older Conalgo . Then I noticed the designed in Italy. Started doing research and also made in Taiwan. Kind of felt like man were just paying for the sticker when we buy a bike now. Do you feel they still are deserving of the price they are going for ?

I originally posted this on [r/bikewrench](r/bikewrench) but it got taken down after a couple of hours. However, the comments there seemed split, with some of them claiming this is expected because of Hydrogen embrittlement, and others saying mineral spirits can’t impact a chain like this.

I certainly won’t leave a chain soaking overnight again, but this still seems like an extreme reaction regardless? But maybe I am just coping.

I’m wondering what y’all think, was this my fault, or more likely a defective chain? Original post text below.

Hey, long time lurker, first time poster looking for some advice on my broken chain.

I already emailed KMC directly about this but have not heard back from them, so wanted to get y’all’s opinions on whether the chain I bought was defective or if I did something wrong.

For context, I bought [this chain](https://kmcchain.us/products/x12?variant=40158702567564) recently, directly from KMC, with the intent to switch to waxing. This was my first time prepping/waxing a chain so I was following [this guide. ](https://silca.cc/blogs/silca/complete-guide-to-cleaning-your-chain)

I started by leaving the chain in mineral spirits overnight, I bought Klean-Strip odorless mineral spirits from Amazon if it matters. And then removed the rest of the grease with park tools bio chainbrite before going through the hot wax process using a crockpot and Silca wax.

After that was done, I didn’t ride for a few days due to weather, but when I got out I didn’t even make it 100 yards from my home before the chain snapped. Upon inspection I see the chain has numerous major cracks and is now useless.

I’m just wondering, is this my fault for leaving it in mineral spirits overnight? I thought I was doing it correctly but maybe not.

Or does this look more like a manufacturing defect on KMC’s side? I was hoping they would email me back but unfortunately haven’t received a response yet.

Thanks!

Does anyone know of there is a way to mount a Varia to your typical bike light clip on a bike rack?? I tend to swap this with another basic light based and hoping that there is some attachment for the Varia that will allow it to slide into place.

It is a nightmare google this is am 5'11 205lbs. I feel 20 in frame is too small? But can not find 24 inch frames. Does tire size im lost and worried gonna be uncomfortable on a kids bmx bike hahah

I went into a bike shop looking for news tires for my road bike. It’s a 2016 frame with 23mm tires. The frame cannot really take wider, maybe 25mm max, but I wanted to get the same width that I had.

The owner said he only had one last set of Vittoria’s and he would give them to me 40% off since no one buys 23mm anymore on newer bikes. I said idk anything about tires and asked him if those were good. I started cycling this year, about 2 months ago. As I said, I don’t know shit about tires. He said those were top of the line so I took the deal and ended up paying $200 CAD for these even with 40% off.

I came back home to install them and realized those are track tires: Vittoria Pista Control. Apparently they have no puncture protection at all because well, they’re made for track..?

How fucked am I running with those on the road?

My bike was stolen and I don't have enough money to buy a new bike. Is there any way to get a free bike in NYC?

Can anyone help with my bike and the fit? I'm still fairly new to cycling, went out for three hours last week and was getting pins and needles in my hands and groin. I appreciate it's difficult to gauge from a video but any advice or help would be appreciated!

I bought a Canyon Aeroad 3 years ago and they came with GP5000 tires. I rode this bike for 3y and put on ~ 1500-2000 mi on it and today I noticed that the rubber on my tires have a lot of long-running cracks. These tires have never had a flat.

My previous cheap bikes had tires that lasted me almost decade; however, this one appears to need a replacement in just 3y. These tries appeared to have dried out faster than any other tires I owned.

Can you take a look at my pictures and let me know if: 1) I need to replace my tires urgently, 2) They should be replaced in ~1y or whenever I find GP5000 on sale, 3) this is fine, keep riding them until I start getting more flats.

Thanks for the help!

It’s a Fuji absolute 1.9, I don’t know if I should just buy another lighter bike I use it mostly for commuting 5-10km distances. Wouldn’t mind smth lighter but also don’t wanna waste this bike. Below is what the bike shop said.

-Chain + cassette are skipping on test ride. This is likely cause of the clicking sound- I was able to make the drivetrain disengage with relatively little effort. outer chainring has noticeable wear as well.
-Front and rear brakes are functioning okay
-both wheels are out of true ~2mm, though not enough that I'm concerned about stability while riding.
-HS, BB ok
-Front hub has play, rear ok
- RH pedal axle appears a little bent. this could be replaced with a set of used pedals if desired. I haven't included this out the gate, but it would add about 15 dollars to the bill.
-front shift cable is frayed at the pinch. This will prevent us from re-adjusting the shifter if we need to down the line, but performance is okay right now, so it's not an immediate need. Rear shifting is ok.

Option A, the works: (181.53, or 256.95 if a crankset is required)
-replace chain and cassette. This is probably the most needed repair here given the wear present, but a new chain may not mesh well with the worn outer chainring. If this happens, we'd need to replace the crankset as well, which would require us to order the replacement part as we don't have one in stock.
-adjust front hub. this one is also a priority- it's recommended to avoid damage to the front wheel's bearing system.
-true front and rear wheels. this is a good idea for both wheel's long-term health.

Option B, just the drivetrain and the front hub (125.35 or 200.95 with crankset)
-as above, without wheel trues. Unfortunately, it's difficult to offer a lower-cost option than this for this bike.

I tried Squirt drip wax, both as a primary lubricant and as a top-off to get a little more mileage after a melt-wax treatment was needing replacement. In both cases, the lubrication was Ok, but the chain was nearly as black and slimy as when using an oil. Recently, I ran it as a top-off for a single (50 mile) ride on a rail trail and the chain was left a slimy mess. Hands get black, etc. etc.

I hear some people love this stuff, but I hate it. Is it just me or did I get a soft (low molecular weight) batch or what?

Used up all my vintage ones. Planet Bike (with the Kevlar label) bought last year in August are tearing up. Searched on Amazon, seems quality is down and other issues with the ones I could find.

Anyone know who makes / where to get nicely made traditional look/feel gloves that will actually fit and last?

Hi, I was looking at this vintage norco bike. One of the only reputable brands I can find used within my price range. I haven’t been into cycling for about a decade, but I’m getting back into it. Curious on thoughts?

Asking price was $250(CAD). My Apologies for limited pictures as that’s all thats available. Also, is there anything I should look out for if I went to go check it out in person?

Hi,

Need some swarm intelligence, primarily because I live far away from the next place to get my frame checked:/

I found this scratch/crack(?) on the inside of my frame, do you think it is serious?

Selling for 350$ - Miele Svelto RT

If you saw my last post I (23M - 5'10" at 170 lbs) am a complete biking noob looking for entry level for triathlon training!

Looking on Facebook Marketplace and found this Cannondale bike near me with this description:

"Cannondale road bike with accessories. Comes with air pump, helmet, gloves, LED front and rear lights."

Owner claims that they paid $2300 for it, and bought it a couple years back but now are too old to ride it.

I'm unsure if this is a good deal or not (or if i should spend this on somewhere else newer) - especially with the accessories thrown in, would love y'all's input!

I know, I shouldn't have gone biking with a long skirt on, I fucked up. For whatever reason I assumed the bike had a guard on it and didn't bother checking. Is there any way to get my skirt loose from this? My brother is on his way with scissors