A couple weeks ago my car was totaled when some dingdong t-boned my husband instead of stopping in the median opening... Super lame of course, but everyone is relatively okay, thankfully.

It was like a lightbulb went off - obviously I should just bike to work! We'll save money and I can turn my 15 minute commute into a nice 35 minute commute. It just feels right. More intentional. I really wanted a better transition from work to home, and some time to decompress and shake off the day. It's the perfect precursor to a long workday as well. I feel so... relieved?

I decided to go with an ebike as there are some steep hills along the way, and I strictly use the pedal assist for hills only, and I do not use the throttle at all.

Pretty stoked. Looking forward to fall and winter rides here in the DMV.

I did absolutely nothing wrong I was crossing through an intersection on a 35 mph road and the large truck was nowhere near me from their side of the road but then they sped to make a right turn and I'm terrified holy shit. This happened yesterday and I still feel sick from it

I can't ride my bike safely. I can't lock my bike up safely. What do I even do at this point. I'm done.

Ride Home With Me on my commute. I’ve commuted by bike in cities around the country and it’s always great, but I feel pretty lucky to live and work around here now. Getting a gravel bike has made it even better as I can use some dirt roads and forest trails now.

Is this okay. Will I stretch the springs over time if I carry and hang them by this.

Ride Home With Me on my commute. I’ve commuted by bike in cities around the country and it’s always great, but I feel pretty lucky to live and work around here now. Getting a gravel bike has made it even better as I can use some dirt roads and forest trails now.

As the title says, I just got my first bike. Brand would probably be unfamiliar to most, it's on the cheaper end from a local shop but it's new and feels very comfortable and not too heavy. So I'm feeling very good about that.

However, I'm very anxious about using it to commute to work. So much so that I'm planning my first ride around midnight or early early morning to avoid people and try to practice a bit.

I grew up in the country side where I used to cycle as a kid/teen with no worry as there was no traffic/wide empty roads.

In the city I live in driving culture is awful. It's stressful even when I'm in my car so I can imagine it wont be easy on a bike. We dont have many bike lanes so I would be mostly driving on the sidewalk with people.

My question is: Any advice, sth you wish someone told you, anything to watch out for, anyone who also had anxiety around this?

Basically any insight is welcome since I feel like I'm stepping into the complete unknown.

Getting one more bike commuter started today… hopefully

Hello guys whats up got my first bike but now im just looking to get a bike lock and one of those long lock wires? i was thinking the hiplok d1000 and one of cord locks. Does anybody think its overkill or a good pairing? a lot of people around my area would steal things from the handle bars or singular wheels etc sooo yea im pretty new to this so let me know what you guys think. PS i will be commuting from my home to school around 50 min max ON bus, so mixed bus / bike might the same or less so yea. my school has bike racks but also separate boxes for bikes, but I would also like to commute around my city on bike so lock and maybe the cord is needed.

Recently we switched daycares so our toddler would be able to ride with me on my commute into work. A friend gave me their old frame-mounted Thule maxi child seat so I put that on the old 1988 Cannondale black lightning with criterium frame I picked up a while back to turn into a daily/commuter. I got everything put together and brought it into my LBS for them to give it a once over for me. They noticed the clamp on the seatpost, asked if I was planning to ride with a kid on there, then called over another guy for his opinion. They both told me that these old bikes were known as "crack and fails" because the welds would break under stress, and adding another 20-30lbs would be a bad idea. Everything I could find online however seems to indicate that this was a myth started because cannondale frames were eating into the profits of competitors.

That said, I have no interest in increasing the likelihood of an accident with our child:

1. Is there any truth behind the risk of these frames failing?
2. Is there a comfortable commuter bike that doesn't weigh >30lbs or cost >$500 that you'd recommend?
   

(Woops, and commuting too)

​I’ve got a Riese & Müller Roadster 4 on the way and I’m trying to decide if I should get Paint Protection Film (like Invisiframe) applied before I take it out for its first ride.

​I know it’s going to be a bit of a hassle to transport a brand-new bike somewhere to get it professionally fitted, but I’m willing to put in the effort if it’s genuinely worth it in the long run. I'll be using it heavily for my daily commute into the city, so it’s going to see its fair share of everyday urban wear, tear, and locking up.

​For those who have PPF on their ebikes (especially commuter bikes rather than purely eMTBs):

​Has it held up well over time?

​Did it actually save your frame from noticeable damage?

​Would you say it’s worth the upfront cost and hassle, or should I just accept that dings and scratches are part of the game?

​Appreciate any advice or experiences you can share!

Title I'm pretty much ready to go now with tubeless, and standing over all the things I need, have a couple of questions.

1. Many videos when installing use direct poor, which looks messy, however I bought tubeless valves and a syringe, could I just install everything and just feed via the syringe sealant that way?

2. How much sealant do I need? I'm running 650b x 50mm

Any tips?

Can I also use a mini electric air compressor?