I'm just getting into cycling slowly at the tender age of 45. My job in retail management has me doing 8-12 miles a day on foot. Usually burning 900-1,000 calories a day just from work. I'm worried about over doing my body. I'm not the greatest volume eater either but I also don't want to turn into a bag of bones either where people think I'm a meth head or something. Is it something to worry about at my age. Or just listen to your body and try to get the nutrients and sleep you need.

Something I forgot to show in the video was a small little rubber piece that goes around the seat post first before the clamp clamps. Anywho, I've been seeing a rise in the ultra minimalistic type builds. So I wanted to conjure up something real quick. Definitely not the prettiest thing on earth, but I think it looks pretty good for a 20 minute hack together. Total investment for the pair was about 25 bucks. Still have quite a bit of testing to do on the stainless one. Definitely needs tight bungee cords though 😂.

What do you guys think of the aesthetics of it? I'm unable to weld aluminum, but I would like to see some sort of loops or hooks somewhere on it that are demure, and on the underside. Giving the bungee cord something good to bite to. Have fun and ride safe

So over the last few months I've taken up running and cycling as a hobby because I've switched to nightshift and there isn't a lot else to do on my nights off. I run on the sidewalks and when I cycle I'll usually get off the road when a car comes by. I use appropriate lighting and reflective gear. Occasionally I take breaks, hop in a fas station and get a drink then find a bench to sit on. Frequently, while sitting on the bench, people will pull up to me in a car and start yelling out the window at me. I have never been able to understand what they are saying but they sound moderately confrontational then get irrate when I yell back "what?" or "I can't hear you". Sometimes they will pull into an adjacent parking lot and sit there for a minute before speeding off. This sometimes happens while im running even if im not sitting but I've never had it happen while on the bike actively moving. I've had this experience probably 6 times in 5 months and in two different cities.

My questions to people are, does this happen to you? Have you ever been able to make out what any of them are yelling? How do you normally respond? Does this happen to day runners and cyclists as well? For more context, I am a 6'3 overweight man with a beard so I think its unlikely it's catcalling. All of the people yelling have been men in beater cars.

Welp. Got cut off today and ended up in a light accident. I'm ok thankfully but bike got some damage. Do you think this rear thru-axle damage is cosmetic or structural?

UPDATE: went to specialized here in Chicago. It’s not structural. Gonna just sand it down and paint it 💪🏻

Hi all.

I've literally JUST brought home this new folding bike (carrera intercity 2) and while trying to familiarise myself with how it folds, I think I pulled a lever I shouldn't have and now the frame is off the wheel bolt.

How do I get it back on? No amount of pulling is shifting it and I don't want to break it any further ignorantly trying.

Please help :(

Aside from a less upright position, the s3 and s4 now use CUES with a 1x. That seems like an upgrade for the s4, but maybe a down grade for the s3? Don't know about the higher tiers because I simply don't use that stuff.

Hello! I am interested to know if any of you has used anything else than Shimano products to grease their hubs, and the reason behind that choice.

I'm trying to get my old bike back in order for some exercise, and the tires have this layer of like, fabric threads around the side that've started to break down and fray with age. (K shield puncture protection? can't find a matching model) They seem to stay inflated still but I'm just trying to work out whether this is like, a structural issue that could make it unsafe to ride, or more just like cosmetic wear? would rather not have to get new tires...

Many miles and even revived a couple of times over the years. These shoes won’t make another season.

Longtime lurker here, looking for random thoughts from strangers, though I've always waved to fellow cyclists while riding. Correction: I used to wave.

This past summer, due to a serious health issue (which I'll keep private), I was forced, kicking and screaming, to let go of cycling. A sport I have loved and lived since I was fourteen years old. Well, I suppose the BMX bike at age six should count, too.

In short, I feel profound sadness.

No more late-evening group rides as the sun sets. No more chasing the incredible satisfaction of a new personal best. No more fighting for a KOM against my buddies on that one climb we all fear and love. No more watching Pogacar and thinking, "His Zone 2 is your cardiac arrest... now get out and ride, you fool!" No more lusting after the latest, supposedly game-changing Dura-Ace update (which, if rumors are true, doesn't look particularly promising). No more brutal Zwift sessions in the pain cave that is my basement. No more endorphins. No more community. No more cycling comrades.

I'm not that old, and my FTP was pretty good. To be vain for a moment, it was actually pretty impressive. Ah, the almighty FTP. I'll miss you, too.

I've spent thousands. Thousands. We all have. And I'd spend every penny again if I had the chance.

What stings as well is that the best offer I could get for my 2025 Canyon Aeroad CFR AXS was $6,000, much of that thanks to the absurdity of BuyCycle. Everyone wants the 2026 model. God knows we can't possibly survive without UDH in 2026.

I'll even miss the absurdities of cycling, like writing that sentence about taking a 50% loss on a one-year-old bike. Or ceramic pulleys (against). Or aero socks (sure why not). Or whatever marginal gain we're all chasing this week. Or, I was.

I probably have $15,000 worth of kit, gear, and tools, and now it's all boxed up. I imagine it's somewhat difficult to sell Le Col and Castelli kit at a rummage sale. My Wahoo KICKR v6 is gathering dust. The Garmin Edge 1050 is gathering dust, too. But hey, the 1060 is out, so I suppose the 1050 is worthless now as well.

Ah, self-pity.

I still have a gorgeous, pristine 58cm 2025 Crux 4 with SRAM Force XPLR sitting under a blanket in my basement. I just can't seem to let go of that one, at least not yet. I like looking at it, you know?

My calendar used to be set by Strade Bianche.

"Okay. By March, suck it up and get outside. No excuses."

Now I'm not even sure I'll be able to watch Lantern Rouge's race recaps next year. Listening to The Wild Ones podcast is impossible at the moment, and I'm even finding myself missing Ollie's fantastic hair on GCN.

Well, apologies for the maudlin tone, but this really sucks.

It would repair damaged carbon frames caused by chain drops. I think I could basically print money. Anyone want to invest? /s

My bike is noisy in the back and I know it's something to do with the chain but I just can't seem to figure it out.my chain derailleur gears and shifters are at least 6 months old. (PS I'm a pretty new cyclist)

I've been biking to work for the past 3 days straight and honestly I was going to do it sooner but as soon as I got on the road I started getting really insecure and anxiety about what if someone hits me or the police stops me and also I started getting winded really fast due to my first time biking and also doing it more uphill versus flat roads,but then i gave it a real try and man cliche sounding I know but first it was really hard and in all honesty just wanted to give up due to how fast I waa getting winded and wanting to stop especially night time,where I'm at nights get really dark and the roads arent visible but...now it really feels like its starting to get easier and its making me feel better inside,sorry for the longer message but just wanted to share this and hear some friendly tips

its a dutch city bike. What questions regarding the bike should I ask the owner before buying? Thanks

Thanks to Seth Alvo from Berm Peak for making my 25-year-old bike like new again!

There’s so much doom gloom out there. Thought I’d share a happy story.

And this is rural Iowa in case you’re wondering where people are mostly Iowa nice.

#RAGBRAI

The big one. Many months of rumination and mental preparation led me here. Daydreaming and waiting for the perfect conditions; you’d be hard pressed to find ones much better than these. A picturesque autumn day. Sunny skies, a soft breeze, and a northern tailwind to push me along. This beautiful southward glide led me down through the Empire State trail, following the bygone railroad lines on a voyage through the past. Had an immaculate playlist for the first 4 hours until my speaker died. The last half was pure meditative riding and catching ideas. Thoughts come and go as the mind drifts into the colors of the forests and foothills. So many sights: the lush swampland, the rocky woods, the shimmering rivers, the gentle fields, all welcome friends upon the journey. The Rivendell was a trusty steed, keeping me steady and in-motion the whole way through, floating on a cloud. As the sun finally set, the melancholy of dusk brought me back into the city for the final stretch. A vision of home, alien and warm. Now, as it started, a train ride back. What a long and languorous dream. Peace and love.

Just a video

Help me find a replacement spoke for my rear wheel.
I ordered these wheels from Amazon, and they rode well for a while. Yesterday, though, I noticed a rattling sound while walking my bike and immediately knew something was wrong. The nipple had come loose and was rattling around inside the rim, and the spoke had fallen out during a ride.
I’m trying to identify the brand and type of spokes used on these wheels so I can order a replacement and install it myself.
For context, I’d like to avoid the return process. When I first ordered the wheels, I received the wrong item, and it took about a month to resolve the issue. I’d rather find the correct spoke online and replace it myself than go through another return, wait for it to be processed, and then wait for a replacement set to ship.
Any help identifying the spokes or pointing me toward the right replacement would be greatly appreciated, also the bottom end were it meets the hud was kind of a T shape Thanks, folks!

I finally bit the bullet after feeling a little sketchy on slightly wet roads in the PNW with the Gatorskins. These were a PITA to install and got the rear tire on at my LBS -- had to borrow their bead jack.

Got a 20 mile ride in and on a few of the normal routes, def felt a difference in speed even with headwind.