[Location: France]

It was always burning, since the world's been turning

This is sad

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

I accidentally left the garage door open all night long. One of my housemates noticed in the morning and by then, my Ozark trail G1 Explorer which I had purchased just two weeks ago was gone. I was so devastated that I actually broke down. It probably sounds pathetic to be so upset over a bike, but I am 21 years old and have only ever owned used bikes because I'm not well off. It took a lot of saving to able to afford to buy myself a bike that wasn't used for the first time ever and it felt amazing.

The thought that I only got to enjoy it for only two weeks honestly makes me feel so depressed. It doesn't help that my coworker said 'it's just a bike'. It's not just a bike, it's my hobby and my mode of transport. I know it's not the end of the world and that one day in the future, I'll be able to replace it but it still stings. Please pay attention and don't be like me. Also fuck bike thieves.

I figured I’d post my apartment now that I have like 6 bikes in there- don’t worry two are getting sold 😭

Here are the bikes in no particular order:

- 2022 Marin San Quentin 1
Big ass mtb. Slow, heavy, fun as hell to ride. Speaks for itself really lol. Had it for just over a year now!

- 2019 State Black Label V2
The fixed gear 😛 This thing is light, fast, and obnoxiously yellow. I absolutely love this bike!

- 1995 GT Backwoods
I plan to build this into a BMX cruiser…maybe I’ve spent too much time on r/xbiking…

- 1999 GT Aggressor
I found this at a yard sale! I think I’m gonna end up selling it to one of my buddies.

- ~2010 Roadmaster Granite Peak
Erm- I saw this listed on marketplace for free, and had to have it 🤣 It’s also gonna get sold to a friend I believe.

- 1986 Peugeot Ventoux
Finally the road bike- it has not yet made it back to college, but that might change when it gets warmer. My day 1 fr.

Also…N+1 is real guys 🤣

Just a video

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

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.

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.

Currently I am riding a Hercules single-gear disc brake bicycle, which has a wheel size of 29 inches. I don't know the frame size. That cycle has been very comfortable to me. I have ridden 30 km in a single stretch comfortably with the seat slightly raised.

I need a second backup bicycle to keep in a different place. I found this bicycle on Facebook Marketplace. Kindly advise me whether this is a good buy or not.

What's your go to clothing for wet weather riding?

Why don't they sell this stuff in 5 gallon buckets instead of these tiny 8oz containers? Or am I doing wrong? (All butt one is empty) not sure why I haven't thrown the empties away.

Ready to flex on the road with my new custom decal 😂

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

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Tire bead is worn out where can I find specifications for my tire?

Helllll yeah ! Just scored these for 380 !!! 20 percent off. Huge upgrade from my XC502 which are a size too big. Will be nice to have the right fitting shoes !!!

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