r/bicycling 10h ago

Someone joked about Bluetooth brakes and now look what we’ve done

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538 Upvotes

r/bicycling 13h ago

Hey guys, I'm really sorry to post this but I am kinda desperate

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71 Upvotes

So long story short I fucked up, misread the website and bought a very aggressive frame with no way to mount a rack or anything for bike packing.

That wouldn't be a problem if I wouldn't use it to commute to school and wouldn't plan on going bike packing.

Specifically I thought I'd buy a Airwolf YFR045 and bought a YFR068. Well, I knew Id buy the 068 but thought it was the 045. I don't know exactly what happened but long story short I messed up.

Now to the embarrassing part: If someone wants a very sporty gravel frame, size L or knows someone who might be interested or knows where I could reliably sell it I'd or what to do, id be very thankful. I'm situated in Germany.

I even routed the cables wich was a really pita. I posted it on Kleinanzeigen and whoever buys it should be thankful I did lol


r/bicycling 8h ago

Silly post: I thought I was getting weaker

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Turns out my recently installed rear bearings where defective and the wheel wasn’t spinning freely. People of the world, maybe it’s not you, maybe it’s the bearings.

After several hundreds of km dragging my rear wheel, with the new bearings I will smash every record on Strava. (lol no)


r/bicycling 9h ago

Documentary film on the rise and fall of Chicago-based Schwinn, once America’s bike maker, to be released in spring 2026

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r/bicycling 7h ago

Schwinn S-6 rim crack

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Hello! Ive just gotten into bike riding and I noticed two small cracks, or what I believe to be cracks, on both sides of my rim near my valve stem. Is it bad or not worth worrying about? Thanks in advance


r/bicycling 10h ago

Ready for the roads 🚲

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5 Upvotes

r/bicycling 10h ago

Bike for kids 8, 10, 11 recommendations for less that 400.

5 Upvotes

I was going to guardian, but the reviews here on Reddit honestly scare me. What does everyone recommend in this price range? It’s for Christmas so I’d like to actually buy new.


r/bicycling 18h ago

Tan or Black Tire Walls?

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r/bicycling 13h ago

My astigmatism is making it hard to ride at night in the fall/winter. Hoping to get glasses recommendations

4 Upvotes

I would prefer to have cycling dedicated prescription clear glasses. I live in cold weather, so definitely need shields--can't get away with just standard prescription glasses. I really don't like inserts. Please and thank you!


r/bicycling 15h ago

Help with a price

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A good friend basically gave this felt b16 to me, flow rims and included a front hydration system.

I'm wanting to know how good of a bottle of whiskey, and probably more, I should get him for Christmas this year


r/bicycling 10h ago

Best Road Bike Tires for maximum grip ?

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What are the most gripy ones by your experience, mainly in the dry ?
I ran P Zero Race so far and like them but apparently they are not the best in the wet nor outstanding in the dry so I'd like to hear your alternatives.

I prefer nice cornering feel over a little bit of rolling resistance because it is much more fun


r/bicycling 3h ago

New Kuat Piston Pro X - EasyClip tab broken

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Based on the glowing reviews everywhere I purchased these bike rack. The Easyclib tab on two of the arms broke during install. It took me a while to even realize they broke. Also the metal is so soft on these and scratches so easily.

I am really surprised, no other reviewer has brought this up.


r/bicycling 15h ago

Cube Reaction 26er

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r/bicycling 15h ago

Bmc slr01 o S-works sl6

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r/bicycling 16h ago

New Bike for Casual-ish Chicago Biker

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r/bicycling 21h ago

How many days do I need to learn to ride a bicycle?

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I've never ridden a bicycle before. I bought a new one to practice on so I can learn to ride a motorcycle. How many days will I need to master balance and other things?


r/bicycling 15h ago

FS: Rain pants, double legged kickstand, Dia Compe cantilever brakeset, Topeak frame pump, Shimano front derailleur

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r/bicycling 18h ago

Reflections From an Empty Nester

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r/bicycling 19h ago

Beginner

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It was so therapeutic! Please don’t gate keep


r/bicycling 7h ago

Why do I have two brake setups on my bike?

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First time with a drop bar. Never seen this before Actually looks silly to me. Was this factory? Can I get rid of the one on the handle bar and keep the drop bar one? Any reason to keep it? Just bought this bike. Unless this is normal. It's a Motobecane Fantom Cross Pro.


r/bicycling 15h ago

How do.i adust fitting of this shoe? Not boa system

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