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cycling
18. August, 23:49 Uhr

Can anyone point me to where I can rent a bike in Espoo on a Sunday?

cycling
09. August, 18:30 Uhr

Hi all, I have been trying to identify the model/year of the bike seen in the following image. Unfortunately Google has let me down and I can find a matching image. ​ [https://ibb.co/tMFYMhJ](https://ibb.co/tMFYMhJ) ​ Can anyone identify it? Thank you!

cycling
09. August, 15:45 Uhr

Hello folks! I think I've realised that my bike frame is a bit small for me as I've been riding it since the age of 14. It probably was too small for me a while now (I'm now 6ft4) and I only realised that now. I believe that it's an L whilst I need an XL since I was able to ride for so long without noticing it. It's an old Giant Revel and I really do love the fella, so I am looking for any parts like handle bars which stretch further forward or a seat which can go further back. Can you suggest any parts? It would be much appreciated as I really do like my old friend and don't have the money to buy a replacement frame. Thanks in advance!

cycling
02. August, 19:38 Uhr

Hi guys, I have a bit of a seemingly bizarre request. Does anyone know of a frame that meets this criteria: Less than $300 Supports a front chainring size of 42 teeth Horizontal sliding dropouts I'm building a single speed mountain bike that I want to sort of act as a budget low end dirt jumper (for rather small urban jumps around my area.) I've been looking and can't seem to find anything. The closest I got was the Octane Zircus One but unfortunately it only supports a chainring of up to 34T. Many thanks.

cycling
25. Juli, 02:05 Uhr

So I’m trying to choose between a mountain bike and a road bike. I’m trying to up my cardio and get a workout to add to my rock climbing journey. I think I’d like to race and compete eventually in a triathlon style race but I live in Denver, CO. So idk how that will work yet. So if anyone has that experience in my area, I’d love some input! But my struggle is should I get a mountain bike or road bike? Can I get a good steady workout as well as be able to go off-road or stick to the on road and get used to a road bike. I really only have money to get one bike at or below 1k in the used market. I have yet to get sized and I have just a bit of road bike experience and no mountain biking experience(but it looks really fun).

cycling
23. Juli, 08:05 Uhr

Should I try and return them or is it fine and they’re just mostly waterproof

cycling
20. Juli, 20:48 Uhr

a la [https://www.evil-bikes.com/products/bearing-kits](https://www.evil-bikes.com/products/bearing-kits)

cycling
19. Juli, 03:45 Uhr

The road intend to ride is unpaved road and gravel road?Thank you for inputs?

cycling
17. Juli, 17:16 Uhr

So I have been a mountain biker for a long time and I just road a road bike and omg I have been missing out why did nobody tell me that road bikes are so mutch fun to ride im going to get a road bike as my next bike probably a cube Attain SL or similar

cycling
11. Juli, 02:54 Uhr

Hi, so I got robbed a few weeks ago and lost my bike. It was dear to me, as I hat it for 5 years and went for a ride often, making 20km/ride. A few months before the robbing, I went to get some repairs and the repair man told me my bike was getting old and that I had to find a replacement. What models do you have in mind that are cool but not extremely expensive? (The repair man told me to get a Raleigh Movaje 3.0 or above)

cycling
02. Juli, 20:32 Uhr

If I'm riding single-track on a tubeless set-up, is it still recommended to carry a replacement tube just in case? If so, in the event of a replacement, what do I do with the existing tubeless valve - probably glued /sealed to the rim- do I just take it off, hence having to pay the shop to do my tubeless set-up again? What do most people do?

cycling
22. Juni, 13:15 Uhr

Hi everybody, I am about to buy my first bike shoes, I have read a lot about the sizes of shimano that you should buy bigger size than your normal shoes. My normal shoes size is EUR 42-42.5, 26cm long foot. I am thinking about these shoes. You think I thould buy size 42 or 43? Anyone who has experience witj these shoes? Thanks in advance. [ShimanoSHXC100](https://www.mtbiker.sk/shop/tretry-a-obuv/mtb-tretry/shimano-tretry-shxc100-cierne.html#sizing-chart)

cycling
19. Juni, 13:43 Uhr

As a younger guy I remember just trying to deal with the pain of long rides. Had one titanium seat that murdered my crotch for days. A couple years ago I switched to this monstrosity and it's been awesome. https://www.schwinnbikes.com/products/quilted-spring-bike-seat?variant=41489993859241& On my Trek Madone it's probably as wide as the span between the pedals, but holy hell after 6 hours of riding the one part of my body that doesn't hurt is my butt. It probably adds a measurable amount of downforce of the car when it's up on the rack, but it works. Why does it feel so wrong though? Photos of it blending in perfectly https://imgur.com/UOSROMk

cycling
06. Juni, 01:53 Uhr

I'm doing a gravel build for my bike. I want to know if I can use M8000 hubs together with R7000 cogs. Both are 11 speed but I wanna know if anybody is currently running with this setup.

cycling
05. Juni, 10:41 Uhr

Which shoe do you recommend? Max 60 mile rides. Casual rider and nothing serious. To go with compatible Spd pedals. I need a road like shoe with stiffness and not a skateboard like shoe. UK based

cycling
27. Mai, 16:42 Uhr

I have a Specialized Pitch 27.5 and just got an indoor trainer to ride my bike at home while studying/working in the early mornings. The noise level of the trainer with the original tires is ridiculous so I'm looking to get a slick tire to replace the rear tire with. Do you have any good suggestions? Relatively new to cycling so I'm not great with understanding/interpreting specs. My bike's specs, if they're necessary: RIMS: Stout Trail 27.5, alloy, disc-specific, double-wall, 25mm internal width, 32h REAR HUB: Shimano FH-TX505, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h REAR TIRE: Ground Control Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, Flak Jacket Flat protection, 27.5 x 2.3"

cycling
23. Mai, 06:48 Uhr

[Youtube vid ](https://youtu.be/z9ScS8b3VRc)

cycling
11. Mai, 06:39 Uhr

I’m looking at getting a mini pump to throw in my bottle tool kit that will be good for swapping between whichever bike I’m riding. Currently trying to decide between the Lezyne Road Drive (160psi) and the Lezyne Alloy Drive (90psi) Which would be the better compromise: pumping road tires to 80-90psi with the higher volume alloy drive or pumping 29rs with the low volume road drive?

cycling
09. Mai, 08:46 Uhr

Hello, 3 or so years ago I bought my current cheap "trail" bike for commuting (Rockrider ST520 from Decathlon). I ride over different kinds of terrain, including off-road. The bike itself isn't that bad considering its price point, the mechanical disc brakes work, both front and real mech work as well, what's not to like? However, recently I started thinking about going gravel bike route (road bike isn't really an option because of off-roading, going over bumps, etc.). Buying a second bike isn't possible due to space constraint (I live in apartment). Selling my current bike and replacing it with gravel would work, but then I run into issues of supply (very few options for gravel bikes where I live) and having to sell my current bike first. So that leaves modifying my current bike. I already have a pair of semi-slick tyres ( Continental Crossking at the front and Raceking at the back) on the bike. I've been thinking about replacing the cheap suspension fork with a rigid one (should be able to save 1-1.5kg, which won't hurt I suppose) and replace the straight bar with a dropbar. Regarding the latter, dropbar itself isn't much of issue, however, the biggest problem about the whole build is drivetrain. My bike is equipped with Microshift RD-M46-L rear mech, which according to specs is compatible with up to 9 speed cassette and works with both road and mountain Shimano shifters. So my plan is to replace stock 8 speed cassette (11-32t) with 9 speed (either 11-34t or 11-36t) and remove front mech, leaving the 32t chainring. My questions are: 1. Would this kind of swap work? 2. How well would such set up work for climbing steep hills on solid terrain? 3. If not, should I just bite the bullet and go for 2x9 set up? I've also been thinking about 10 speed or 11 speed set ups, but frankly, they would get bit too pricey than what I want to spend (I want to keep my current brakes, rear mech and rims for the cost saving purpose as well).

cycling
05. Mai, 20:17 Uhr

I’d like to put a reasonably strong pannier rack on the back for bags. Would I be able to fit it? I’m worried the rear forks moving up and down will make me unable to… [Here’s](https://www.halfords.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/apollo-gradient-mens-mountain-bike---14in-17in-20in-frames-560042.html) a link to my bike with photos - Not really sure how to find out… so thought you guys might know! Thanks Edit: Formatting

cycling
03. Mai, 15:13 Uhr

After 3 years of gravel I’m going back to road riding but I don’t want to miss any walking capability. It is really a blasphemy to keep my xtr pedals on my new bike ?

cycling
28. April, 10:47 Uhr

i own a giant talon 2, nothing too special about it, all stock for two years not much have changed. ive been using it a lot recently, on light trails and sometimes for commute. but for the past 2 years i've left it untouched for a while and some parts rusted, most notably the rear and front derailleur, the chains and cogs, other than that the frame is dented but still good. my current groupset is an old shimano acera(2x8) my bike crashed a few times so its kinda acting up now. im planning on replacing it with a sram sx, but im not sure because i dont really know more about bikes. if theres any good alternative, or you have tips please let me know!

cycling
04. August, 01:14 Uhr

**Why?** It is a goal for some to reach the highest elevation point in each US state, which is a form of "peak bagging". There is a cool subreddit about it: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Highpointers/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Highpointers/) The most common methods to complete highpoint are hiking, driving, and mountaineering. I wanted to add biking in the mix as many of them are accessible to cyclists. **Defining a “bikeable highpoint”** I’ve defined it as a highpoint that is both accessible and permitted to be summited by cyclists. I’ve included highpoints that still require a little bit of walking/hike-a-bike (less than a mile out-and-back), but where the majority of the ascent is by bicycle. I’ve included some road, gravel/dirt, MTB, and bikepacking options. If you spot an error or have suggestions I’d love for you to tell me! I’ve also included an honorable mentions section for states where the highpoint cannot be summited by bicycle. **Mauna Kea, HI** Considered to be one of the hardest climbs you can do by bicycle. A gravel bike is probably the best way to get up, although people do summit with road bikes. There is the standard route: https://pjammcycling.com/climb/1.Mauna-Kea And there is the “Impossible Route” which only a handful of people have completed: http://www.theimpossibleroute.com/Impossible\_Route\_Mauna\_Kea https://pjammcycling.com/climb/5456.Impossible-Route:-Mauna-Kea **Mt. Washington, NH** There are only two times you can cycle to the top of Mt. Washington: for the auto road bike race (https://www.mwarbh.org/) and for the “early bird” test period for which you need to be registered for the race. I will be doing the race this August 😊 This is also considered to be one of the hardest rides in the US. A road bike with some easy gearing is a good way to tackle this beast in the east. **Mt. Elbert, CO** Mt. Elbert is accessible to cyclists and would require a MTB to get up and down the mountain. https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7042199/south-mount-elbert-trail-1481 https://www.trailforks.com/route/mt-elbert-shuttle/?activitytype=1&z=12.1&lat=39.13078&lon=-106.44312 Also be sure to check out Pikes Peak and Mt. Evans while in the area. A road bike is best suited for these strenuous climbs. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/50.Mt-Evans https://pjammcycling.com/climb/11.Pikes-Peak **Clingman’s Dome, TN** Another tough climb best suited for a road bike: https://pjammcycling.com/climb/206.Clingmans-Dome-Cycling-Climb **Mt. Mitchell, NC** Another strenuous climb best suited for a road bike: https://pjammcycling.com/climb/621.Mt.%2520Mitchell **Brasstown Bald, GA** Despite the limited elevation gain and short ascent, it is supposed to be a challenging climb with steep gradients (avg. >10%). Best suited for a road bike. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/600.Brasstown%2520Bald **Sassafras Mountain, SC** Another short, but steep southern climb best suited for a road bike: https://pjammcycling.com/climb/614.Sassafras%2520Mt. **Point Reno, Washington D.C** Want to ride with others, do a bunch of climbing, and visit D.C.’s highpoint? Well, there is a group for that! https://www.facebook.com/groups/hillsofdc/ The route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40975745 Can also bikepack along the C&O towpath starting in Cumberland Maryland and ending in D.C. only a short ride away from Point Reno: https://www.canaltrust.org/plan/co-canal-towpath/ **Britton Hill, FL** Plenty of nice road biking to be had in this part of FL that passes by farmland. While visiting FL also hit up Sugarloaf Mt. which is the most prominent hill in FL and this hill is actually a legitimate hill with a 7% avg grade. Yes there is a legitimate hill in FL! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vDHIM-M0fc [https://pjammcycling.com/climb/4115.Sugarloaf-Florida](https://pjammcycling.com/climb/4115.Sugarloaf-Florida) **Mt. Greylock, MA** There are two ways up this climb by bicycle: a more challenging route from the north and an easier route from the south. While in the area, also check out the Ashuwillticook rail trail which is by the mountain. Best suited for a road bike. More difficult route: https://pjammcycling.com/climb/725.Mt.%2520Greylock Easier route: https://pjammcycling.com/climb/2072.Mt.-Greylock-South **Mt. Davis, PA** This climb is best suited for a road bike: https://pjammcycling.com/climb/2207.Mount-Davis There is also a gravel race that passes by Mt. Davis: https://www.mtdavisgravelgrinder.com/ There is the option to do a 150 mi bikepack or daylong sufferfest along the Great Allegheny passage starting in Pittsburg and make Mt. Davis a side stop! https://gaptrail.org/ **High Point, NJ** This route would probably be best suited for a road bike: https://pjammcycling.com/climb/757.Rte%252023-High%2520Point For something spicier there is also this route with some mixed surfaces, steep ascents, and a side stop on Sunrise Mt: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42321664 **Spruce Knob, WV** This climb unfortunately starts off quite steep with little lead-in. Best suited for a road bike. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/731.Spruce%2520Knob%2520 **Jerimoth Hill, RI** There are plenty of hilly dirt/gravel roads in and nearby Foster RI, the town Jerimoth Hill resides in. So good opportunities to do a gravel/dirt ride on a gravel bike. I couldn’t find any information explicitly banning the use of bikes on the path to Jerimoth hill, and I didn’t see any signage when I visited. I may be wrong on this. If cyclists are allowed on the path then a gravel bike would do fine. If not, walk the bike to the highpoint as it is less than a mile out and back. I’ve included a route that also hits up the Tri-point of CT, RI, and MA: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42346596 **Ebright Azimuth, DE** This highpoint can be reached by bicycle, but I have qualms about recommending biking in the area. While the neighborhoods directly around the Azimuth look safe, all the roads outside did not appear bike friendly. I looked at traffic maps and google street views of the Wilmington area. Many of the roads have a high speed limit, are narrow with little shoulder, and have tons of traffic. **Cheaha Mountain, AL** There are two ways of summiting this mountain by bicycle: an approach from the east and a western approach. Both routes would be best suited for a road bike. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/584.Mt.%2520Cheaha%2520West https://pjammcycling.com/climb/583.Mt.%2520Cheaha%2520East **Woodall Mountain, MS** This highpoint can be reached by bike. It is my understanding that the road leading to the highpoint is dirt. So a gravel bike may be best for this summit. Although there looked to be a lot of nice road riding in the area, so a \~1 mile ascent on a dirt road with a road bike is feasible. **Black Mountain, KY** From the route below, continue onto Black Mountain Ridge Road to reach the highpoint. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/767.Black-Mountain **Mt. Sunflower, KS** This high point is accessible by bike. A gravel bike or cyclocross bike would be best suited for the dirt and chunky gravel roads surrounding and leading to the Kansas state highpoint. **Magazine Mountain, AR** There is one section of hike-a-bike to get to the highpoint from the road, but it is less than a mile out-and-back so I am counting this. There are multiple ways to get to this highpoint including an MTB route! There are two road bike routes, one easier than the other: https://pjammcycling.com/climb/5169.Magazine-Mountain-South https://pjammcycling.com/climb/5170.Magazine-Mountain-North I also found this nifty road-bike route: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/36628486 There are a series of MTB routes north of the highpoint. One would have to take a small section of road to reach the short hike-a-bike section to reach the highpoint. https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mount-magazine-state-park/things-to-do/mountain-biking **Black Mesa, OK** I watched YouTube videos of people on the trail and it could likely be done on a hardtail MTB or full suspension MTB. Also be sure to check out Oklahoma’s self-proclaimed “World’s Highest Hill” aka Cavanal Hill LOOOOLLLL! https://pjammcycling.com/climb/5186.Cavanal-Hill https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.1157 **Campbell Hill, OH** This highpoint is accessible to cyclists and is best suited for road bikes. From the Google maps street view the surroundings do not look interesting and the roads in the vicinity have a small shoulder, so I cannot recommend this with as much enthusiasm as the others on this list. **Panorama Point, NE** The roads surrounding the area and leading to the highpoint are gravel/dirt of the chunky variety. A gravel bike, cyclocross bike, or hardtail MTB would be best suited for reaching Panorama point. While there be sure to check out the NE-CO-WY tri-point! **Timm’s Hill, WI** This highpoint is accessible by road bike, gravel/hybrid bike, and MTB! There is a little hike-a-bike section to the highpoint, but it is less than a mile out-and-back. The MTB trail that leads to the trailhead of the highpoint is called Timm’s Hill Trail: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/mountain-biking/timms-hill-trail-197407 https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/3602050/timms-hill-trail-httpwwwtimmshilltrailcom **Hawkeye Point, IA** A gravel/cyclocross bike is best suited to tackle the many chunky gravel and dirt roads surrounding Hawkeye Point. **Hoosier High Point, IN** There a plenty of paved roads that lead to Indiana’s highpoint so this could be done on a road bike. There is a very short hike-a-bike section to the state highpoint, less than a mile out-and-back. **Taum Sauk Mountain, MO** There is a paved road that goes almost all the way to the top of Missouri’s highpoint. There is a short path at the top of the paved road that would someone to hike the bike for a short period of time, but it is less than a mile out-and-back. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/2590.Taum-Sauk-Mountain **Mount Arvon, MI** There is a labyrinthian set of dirt logging roads surrounding Mt. Arvon that can be traversed by gravel/cyclocross bike or hardtail MTB. A few individuals online were kind enough to share the route they took through the maze of dirt roads to get to the summit area. https://quincykoetz.com/2017/07/mountain-biking-mt-arvon-michigan-state/ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3005728 **Charles Mound, IL** The Illinois highpoint is on private property and it would be best practice to ask permission from the land-owners if it is okay to park your bike in their driveway. The walk to the highpoint from the driveway is less than a mile out-and-back so I am counting this highpoint for the list. The roads surrounding the area are mostly paved (the driveway to Charles Mound is dirt), and be sure to check out the WI-IL border which is very close to Charles Mound. **Honorable Mentions** **Mt. Mansfield Auto Road, VT** There is only one time during the year to bike up the Mt. Mansfield Auto Road and that is during the Race to the Top of Vermont event, which I will be doing in August 😊. The road surface is dirt/gravel and very steep. So a gravel bike or cyclocross bike with easy gears would be the best option for this brutal climb. Some people did the climb with a road bike. https://racetothetopvt.weebly.com/?c=mkt\_w\_chnl:aff\_geo:all\_prtnr:sas\_subprtnr:1538097\_camp:brand\_adtype:txtlnk\_ag:weebly\_lptype:hp\_var:358504&sscid=71k7\_s836s&utm\_source=ShareASale However the auto road does not reach the highpoint of Vermont, and the hike to the highpoint is more than a mile out-and-back and would be cumbersome to do with a bike. Another option for people who like to mountain bike is to go to the second highest point in Vermont which is Mt. Killington. There is awesome mountain biking there: https://www.trailforks.com/region/killington-bike-park/map/ **Whiteface Mountain, NY** This is the highest point in NY accessible by bike and a tough climb. There are two ways of getting to the top, one of which is easier than the other. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/160.Whiteface-Mountain https://pjammcycling.com/climb/1609.Whiteface-Mountain-Franklin-Falls **Sugarloaf Mountain, ME** This is the highest point accessible by bike in Maine, and would require a mountain bike: https://www.trailforks.com/region/sugarloaf-mountain-resort/?activitytype=1&z=14.1&lat=45.03331&lon=-70.30820 https://www.sugarloaf.com/summer-activities/mountain-biking **Mount Washington Road, CT** This is a ride that starts in MA taking the Mt. Washington road to Connecticut past the trailhead to Mt. Frissell (the CT state highpoint), and going through New York. While on it be sure to make a detour to see Bash-Bish Falls in MA. Very pretty! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42330780 **Beartooth Pass, WY** While this scenic route is not particularly challenging as far as climbs go, it is strenuous and long, and is also the highest paved road in the State. This is best suited for a road bike: https://pjammcycling.com/climb/227.Beartooth%2520Pass%2520South **Mt. Harrison, ID** This is a strenuous road climb and also the highest paved road in the state. Railroad Ridge is the highest road in Idaho and would require a gravel/cyclocross bike or hardtail MTB. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/163.Mt.%2520Harrison https://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/6648-railroad-ridge.html **Wheeler Peak, NV** No this is not the Wheeler Peak of New Mexico, which is New Mexico’s highpoint. This is the peak with the highest paved road in Nevada that is best suited for a road bike. The highest road in NV is for Mt. Washington, and would require a gravel/cyclocross bike or hardtail MTB. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/149.Wheeler%2520Peak https://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/7192-mount-washington.html **Bald Mountain, UT** There are a few ways to traverse the highest paved road in the state of Utah, suitable for a road bike. While not a particularly challenging climb, it is fairly long. There is also Mt. Brigham which has a dirt/gravel road making it the highest road in the state. This would require a gravel/cyclocross bike or a hardtail MTB. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/1591.Bald-Mountain-Pass-West https://pjammcycling.com/climb/1602.Bald-Mountain-Pass-North https://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/6742-mount-brigham.html **Crater Lake and Steen’s Mountain Loop, OR** The roads up to Crater Lake is the highest paved road in the state of Oregon and there are multiple routes that can be taken. There is also the Steen’s mountain bikepacking adventure which traverses the highest road in the state. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/3877.Crater-Lake-Hwy-62-to-Watchman-Overlook https://pjammcycling.com/climb/4025.Crater-Lake-Hwy-South-to-Watchman-Overlook https://pjammcycling.com/climb/3881.Crater-Lake-North-to-Watchman-Overlook https://pjammcycling.com/climb/2206.Crater-Lake-North-Entrance-to-Rim https://pjammcycling.com/climb/3876.Pinnacles-Road https://pjammcycling.com/climb/2205.Crater-Lake-VC-to-Rim https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/bicycling/steens-mountain-loop/ **Toas Valley and Sandia Crest, NM** Just outside Wheeler peak there is the Toas Valley Ski area which offers MTBing in the offseason. Sandia Crest, the highest paved road in New Mexico, is about 3 hrs south of Toas Valley and can be done on a road bike. The highest road in the state is a gravel road on Baldy Mountain. https://www.skitaos.com/blog/articles/taos-mountain-biking-trails-recommendations https://taosskivalley.com/play/summer-activities/mountain-biking/ https://pjammcycling.com/climb/203.Sandia-Crest-Cycling https://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/7175-baldy-mountain.html **Mt. Graham, Mt. Lemmon, and Arizona Snowbowl, AZ** Mt. Lemmon and Mt. Graham are two of the most beautiful road bike climbs in the US. While the gradients are not challenging, both are long climbs (> 20 miles) making it a strenuous effort. The Arizona Snowbowl is a ski area on the side of Mt. Humphreys. There is a road bike climb up the Arizona Snowbowl road, but there is also plenty of great MTB trails in the area when skiing is not in session. Last, there is the dirt/gravel road to Mt. Baldy, which is the highest road in the state. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/80.Mt-Graham-Cycling https://pjammcycling.com/climb/156.Mt-Lemmon https://pjammcycling.com/climb/329.North%2520Snowbowl%2520Road https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8006914/arizona-snowbowl https://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/7061-mount-baldy.html **Mt. Rainier Road and Hurricane Ridge, WA** While it is not possible to cycle up to Mt. Rainier, it is possible to climb the road via multiple routes. The climb up Hurricane ridge is supposed to be gorgeous as weel, so I included it. The highest road on Washington State goes to Slate peak and would require a gravel/cyclocross bike or hardtail MTB. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/2011.Mt.-Rainier-Sunrise-VC https://pjammcycling.com/climb/807.Mt.%2520Rainier https://pjammcycling.com/climb/2018.Mt.-Rainier-Stevens-Canyon https://pjammcycling.com/climb/170.Hurricane-Ridge-Cycling https://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/4015-slate-peak.html **Whitetop Mountain, VA** A short distance away from Mt. Rogers (the highpoint of VA) is Whitetop Mountain, which is one of the highest roads in VA. I’ve included a mixed-surface route below that included the climb to the summit of Whitetop Mountain, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42382586 **McDonald Observatory, TX** The road to the McDonald observatory is the highest paved road in Texas. There is also plenty of road and gravel biking to be done in the area surrounding the Guadalupe Peak trailhead, which involves many long climbs. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/714.Hwy%2520118 **Rock Creek Road, CA** The state of CA boasts some of the steepest roads in the US (many are in San Francisco). The highest paved road in CA goes to Rock Creek Road which reaches an elevation of 10,000+ ft! The highest road in CA goes up White Mountain Peak and is a gravel/dirt road which would require a gravel/cyclocross bike or hardtail MTB to summit. https://pjammcycling.com/climb/155.Rock%2520%2520Creek%2520Road https://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/3861-white-mountain-peak.html **Denali National Park, AK** The national park webpage for Denali warns cyclists that they cannot out-bike a charging grizzly bear! Bikepacking in Denali national park is common and might be a nice activity to perform before summiting Denali by foot 😊 A gravel/cyclocross bike or hardtail MTB are best suited for cycling in Denali National Park. https://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/cycling.htm https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/denali-park-road-biking.htm https://bikedenali.com/

cycling
27. Juli, 22:38 Uhr

I have two MTBs and am looking at getting a road bike, but admittedly, I run flats instead of clipless on my MTBs. (Specifically, I have [RaceFace Chesters](https://www.raceface.com/products/chester-pedal) on both.) I enjoy the RF Chesters' pinned pedals and was wondering how safe/usable pinned pedals in general would be on a road bike? I'm well aware there are caged pedals as well as pedals that have one side flat and the other side SPD clips. And of course there are competely clipless ones, too. I'm not doing city riding, so I won't be starting and stopping often. But yeah, I would pop the flats off of one of my MTB and put them on my road bike (if/when I get one) if that's safe.

cycling
24. Juli, 18:17 Uhr

Hey! Hope this post and it's contents are in consonance with subreddit rules. I'm looking for help with choosing a cycle that will best suit my needs, and to see if there are any tips to healthier and more effective cycling that I should be following to get better. This is going to be a long post, so apologies in advance! I'm a 21 year old that got into cycling as a serious exercise recently. I'm around 5'11", weigh around 67 kgs, and I'm fairly lanky. I'm fairly healthy I suppose, I don't have any major muscle/joint/bone/cardio/respiratory issues that may impede one's fitness, although my current occupation as a law student and long-term intern demands that I must sit in one place for long periods, and sometimes gives me discomfort in my back. I have gotten into cycling primarily as a means to stay active - I lived a somewhat sedentary lifestyle before I got into jogging a little bit (and that too was not crazy distances - maybe around 6-7 kms on an average). I don't gym, and I don't intend to anytime soon, since I currently neither have the time nor the interest to get into such a high-commitment activity, and I vastly prefer the openness, freedom and wind-in-your-face exhilaration that cycling gives me. I am not in this to build muscle or lose weight - although I'd surely love to tone my muscles, reduce a little belly flab I do have, etc., my understanding is that cycling does not really help all that much with issues like that unless one is particularly overweight or cycles very long distances. When I cycle, I usually aim to hit around 15-20 km (something I which I don't find particularly difficult). However, doing a distance of close to 20 km takes me around 1.5-2 hours - again, I am a beginner and don't know much about this hobby, but my understanding is that a) a distance such as this, while decent, leaves much room for improvement, and b) I am concerned that my return on investment is a little low, i.e., for the time that I put in, should I be getting more mileage out of it? And if I should, will getting a new bike help? I intend to buy a new bike to dive a bit more seriously into this hobby, which I will get into, in a second. However, I do wish to work on at-home exercises too, such as push-ups, crunches, etc. I'd like to preface this (at this point, this is barely a preface, but still) by saying I live in India, and I do not have access to many of the brands and budgets that are frequently bandied about on this subreddit - brands are limited (but not all that limited tbf), and, more importantly, pretty expensive. My budget currently, as a student still mostly dependent on the income of my parents (internships pay a pittance), comes up to somewhere between 15-20,000 INR (around 200-250 USD, although I don't know what the situation is with regard to import duties for cycles in India). My current ride is a dinky, very pedestrian (pun not intended) Hero DTB (non-Indians, apologies, but you might not be familiar with it). It has a Shimano 6-speed gearbox, and the Internet says its wheel size is 26 x 2.125". I bought it around 8-9 years ago (i.e., when I was, idk, 11-13?) , and I'm pretty sure that it's too small for me, and will have negative health implications on my back in the long run - multiple family members in my family, young and old, have serious back issues, which contributes to this phobia. I've done some preliminary research in this regard, and there are many, many variables to keep in mind. MTB? City? Hybrid? My gut says hybrid, because Indian roads are..... not what I would call smooth city roads, and I hear MTBs are purpose-built for a reason, and would not be the best choice in this regard. However, the vast majority of cycles I see on the road are MTBs, possibly because they are cheaper. For my purposes, will they be alright? The brands I have narrowed my decision down to are primarily B-Twin and BSA Montra - they are readily available, have a robust service network from my understanding, and relatively inexpensive. I suppose, Hero, Hercules, BSA Mach City, etc. are also in the running. I do not really want to go for something exotic, because I most definitely will not find something within my price range, and I simply don't need such a complicated and expensive piece at this point. Any other brands, specific models, and personal experiences would be highly appreciated. I understand that my geographical location may preclude many of you from actually being able to help me, but I hope that there are some Indians here that will be able to help. Even if not, any cycling tips for a beginner will help a lot too! Again, apologies for such a long post, and thanks in advance.

cycling
05. August, 14:49 Uhr

Stupid question with many variables, I know, but genuinely looking for advice. Here's the gist. I ride a MTB. It's a Specialized Rock Hopper 29 Comp. For a couple of years I've been happy riding logging trails and in the woods. But it's been raining here non-stop for months and now my trails are shit. So, I've been riding more road. And I get smoked, obviously, by roadies. My bike is like 32 lbs before all the shit I put on it, so yeah, I'm slow. Recently, I slapped some slick gravel tires on there. They're great, roll super smooth and it's improved my speed...marginally. Spoiler: I still get absolutely smoked by roadies, lol. My average speed is faster, top speed I was faster on my MTB...but am still adjusting. But my slow ass is averaging like 15mph now, lol. Keep in mind I'm on a MTB frame with flat bars and my gearing is 1x9. I would like to be able to hang with the big boy/girl roadies and not get dusted so badly. So my question is this: if I buy an expensive gravel bike will that allow me to keep up or am I still gonna get smoked?? To put it another way...if I get, say, a Checkpoint ALR5 (Driftless), is that going to improve my speed to where I'm not getting blown away in the bike lane? Example, I was doing 20 mph the other other day (fast for me, lol) and here comes a line of roadies who blew my effin' socks off, lol. I was like: fuck...lmao. How fast do these guys go?? Because, if buying an expensive bike is not going to improve my speed I am wondering if I should just stick with the MTB/gravel tire combo for now. Pros: I get to swap out tires when I want to ride dirt. Cons: I get smoked no matter what. :/ I am wondering how much my speed issue is my bike Vs just me. I mean, I pass quite a few people on my own...I am in damn good shape and average 140 miles a week. But not the roadies. They smoke me. TL/DR: I want to go faster and hang with roadies. Will buying a Checkpoint ALR5 magically make me a speed racer or should I stick to the valley with the other goons trying to drop in? Dank-O-Shine.

cycling
08. Juli, 01:56 Uhr

Just an amusing exercise in thought... but today I was driving home from work and observing the homeless bike nomads that have slowly trickled into my town since C19 messed the country up. I noticed almost all of them rode some kind of 90's Trek, Specialized, Marin, Giant, etc etc etc MTB's. I also noticed that they were nearly all fully rigid, 26", and extremely well maintained considering they were owned by homeless people, and covered in all kinds of dingy bags secured with bungees and ratchet straps. Now, obviously these vintage MTBs are still common which makes them affordable and accessible to homeless through trashpicking, thrift stores and yard sales. But when I thought about it some more, apart from affordability and accessibility, a vintage steel MTB seems like one of the best choices you could make if you had to live on the street. Simple and durable, easy to fix and free parts are readily available from every Walmart/Target/Amazon 26" kids bike that's thrown in the trash/dumpster, and if you have a little money, nearly every store that carry's bikes or bike parts will have 26" tubes, tires and 2/3x7 chains in stock when they don't have anything else. If I was able to choose, I think my perfect homeless hoopty would be a fully rigid steel 90's MTB that was sized slightly larger than what I'd ride for XC offroad, but not quite as high as my 58cm road frames. I'd build something closer to a vintage gravel bike with a little higher top tube and with more road friendly hybrid tires when I could get them. For putting down the miles, I'd keep the 3x7 drive train most of them came with, but probably go for friction shifters instead of grip or trigger for reliability. I'd run wide and high drop bars or a flat-bar with clip on drops, big flat pedals, a big soft and wide sprung cruiser seat, and every rack and pannier mount I could fit on both the front and back. And I'd install as good and long lasting headlight and tail light that ran off AA or AAA that I could find so people were less likely to run me over. And lastly, I'd pull a small, lightweight bike trailer as well. For me, this is exactly the kind of tank I'd want under me if I knew I might be spending a few months or years on the streets. What kind of bikes would you guys build?

cycling
20. Juni, 00:20 Uhr

I am contemplating on attempting my first century this Saturday with a group of road cyclists. I am really a mtber that has been dabbling into road biking...the ride will be a mix of road (90%) and gravel (10%), it is supposed to be a slowish ride 15mph pace with the goal of completion, all day event, plenty of stops to eat and recover. I live in FL, USA and we are in the middle of the summer and the temps will be pretty high despite us starting at 6am. I am debating on challenging myself, just looking for advice and tips on whether I should attempt, I don't want to run into issues or ruin their ride. ... A bit of background.... 43 male, typically ride approx 50-60 miles a week which are a mix of road miles and mtb miles, haven't really trained specifically for it, kinda doing this cold turkey....I live in Florida so everything is pretty flat, although the mtb trails that I ride on the weekends give me about 1000 ft of elevation every week. I recently completed a solo 61 mile road ride, it was next to the beach and it was super windy. Around mile 40 I was reassessing my decisions in life but after I stopped for Gatorade and food, I was able to do the next 20 fairly easily. It took me a total of 4hrs 17mins to complete the ride, with a moving time of 3hrs 36mins and an average speed of 16.9mph. I rode a 50 mile group ride with these guys and was able to complete that fairly easily. Then again, since I am a newbie to road riding, the guys were generous enough to do all the PUSHING through out the ride and I was in the back of the pack the entire time, which I know nets me a tremendous aero and energy savings. Any advice or tips would be appreciated as I debate on whether I should move forward with this or not....

cycling
04. Juni, 22:00 Uhr

*Disclaimer: I will get shit on for this… Anyway, this is not bashing against carbon fibre as a material, this is bashing on how it is manufactured, how it is distributed like any other material to the average consumer through smart marketing and on the fact that I can buy a bike like this, even though there are not nearly enough qualified people to ensure a quick and reliable help and repair service. So if you don’t like to have a critical look on carbon fibre and the potential (!) dangers that those bikes CAN still cause, please don’t read. You can give thumbs down, I don’t care, I just want to spread this, because too many people don’t know or have been told stories, that simply aren’t true.* Carbon is IN THEORY well suited for building a bicycle, because it has many positive features, we all know them. And the fans of carbon fibre know them very well. Most of the time, they fail to admit, that those come at a cost. This cost is often downplayed heavily or neglected completely. Your hear things like “It gets used in aircraft” of course. but not to for money-saving-mass-production-preferably-as-lightweight-as-possible road bikes there even a small impact, like falling on a curb can lead to failure sometimes in the future. For a plane such comparable scenarios are unlikely to happen. And if a plane crashes - well I dunno but this isn’t comparable to a bicycle crash that is likely to occur every now and then. “The pros ride them” I don’t believe, that if a pro rides Paris Roubaix, he doesn’t start with a perfectly serviced, freshly peeled and by more than one skilled mechanic supervised. Tbh honest I think many of them get a bike close to new condition every important race and they just don’t tell us. And if they crash - I doubt that they just ride along after the race like nothing happened. Either they get checked from a carbon expert to make sure everything is safe or the frame just gets replaced. I am the average consumer. If my carbon bike breaks I can’t simply buy a new frame. Did you ever see a MTB serviced after a DH-race? They replace everything that has noticeable wear. Even though the conditions are harsher, I doubt that it is totally different in road racing. “It gets used in mountain biking” yes. MTB-carbon frames are hell more sturdier than a road bike frame, because of their design. and carbon fails in mountain biking are existent though. “Had you seen this video of manufacturer x trying to crash frame x? Undestroyable” Carbon fibre is very resistent against certain kinds of impact. At least externally. I doubt that any fibre used for those demonstrations can be used safely afterwards - even if nothing failed during the process. If the impact occurs in any direction the fibres can’t resist, it would fail dramatically. “I know nobody who experienced carbon fibre failure” Just google, man. just google. Carbon repair services wouldn’t exist if carbon failure wouldn’t exist. Oh - I experienced failure. That’s why I wrote this. Also just for your information: “We had just started our ride. And we're on a flat road. And the next thing I know, I was on the ground in a pool of blood. And I remember my friend saying he was picking up my teeth from the pavement.” 5000$ bike, freshly serviced, no crash before. And this is just one of the examples I found during my research. “there is no evidence” of course not. It is carbon fibre. Even with Ultrasound it is sometimes hard to find the errors in the fibre. Also there is no statistic of frame failures. But carbon repair shops can’t complain about boredom. Negatives I found out about carbon bicycles that is provable and backed by carbon experts, cyclists and mechanics: - Small impacts can cause invisible damage, which can over time lead to a critical load of stress on the fibre, leading to spontaneous critical failure. - Manufacturing issues. Carbon as a bike material isn’t a mature technology. Manufacturers still trying to make things better - but we are guinea pigs, paying premium prices. As the following are: Weak seatpost areas, weak dropout areas, weak handlebars, weak steerer (very prone to damage and very dangerous if it fails), using too little resin which results in very light frames but dry and weak fibre, using too little material in general. not with everything the manufacturer is to blame, the customer f.e. always screams for lighter bikes. they get it. - simply keep riding, only visually observe the frame after a crash is a safety risk. - Not enough consistency in terms of repair and scan methods between different carbon repair shops. You don’t know if you bring your bike to a qualified person and if it is really safe to ride afterwards. - Not enough qualified carbon repair shops (at least in my country) for the amount of damaged frames. If I have a crash I have to disassemble and ship my bike hundreds of miles. - unreliable behaviour. the failure behaviour of aluminium if it crashes, is relatively predictable. If there is only a scratch, you can continue riding. with carbon it isn’t this easy. - carbon fibre is not recyclable and the particles are comparable to asbestos, causing the same symptoms at comparable exposure. Not really related to cycling, but I think this is important to know. I don’t want to persuade you in not buying carbon anymore. It’s just that I am tired of those comments that I mentioned above. Carbon IS fragile under certain conditions and therefore HAS to be handled with care and there is a potential risk of getting hurt through unexpected failure. Through the characteristics of carbon these unexpected failures and failures through unintended abuse are more likely to happen, than on aluminum bikes. These are just facts. What you do with them is your decision. I personally won’t ride carbon fibre bikes, until those problems are gone. The chance to get hurt through carbon fibre failure is small. But I just hate the thought, that it can happen anytime without a warning and could be caused by even a small impact from the wrong direction. Happy riding only some of the sources without specific order https://www.youtube.com/@LuescherTeknik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtI8sg-x0q8 https://swamis.org/carbon-failure-why-it-happens/ https://road.cc/content/feature/how-safe-your-carbon-frame-280579 https://www.npr.org/2018/08/18/639822919/carbon-fiber-bike-failures-spotlight-dangers-of-counterfeits https://www.carbon-bike-service.eu/carbon-bike-adviser/small-carbon-crack-or-defect/ https://www.rideyourbike.com/carbonfiber.shtml https://www.atlantainjurylawyer.com/defective-carbon-fiber-bicycle-frames-can-cause-serious-injury-o.html https://www.martinmontilino.com/the-hidden-dangers-of-your-carbon-fiber-bike/ https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/bikes-and-biking/carbon-fiber-bike-accidents-lawsuits/

cycling
05. Oktober, 17:37 Uhr

So i started cycling 5 months ago,but i couldn't afford an road bike,so i just kept cycling on a cheap hardtail mtb. It weighs about 15.3 kgs.(steel frame) Today i just rode 45.5 km on it in 2 hours and 45 mins. And an elevation gain of 303 metres according to strava. And my legs were pretty tired,so i was pushing myself as much as i could. So i just wanted to know if any of you here,who ride both mtb and road on pavement roads could give a guess as to how much faster i would be on a aluminium frame road bike. And is it even safe riding mtbs for distances more than this? Thank you

cycling
29. November, 13:08 Uhr

I’m looking at doing BWR AZ this Spring but am stuck on bike choice. I have a diverge with 650b x 42mm but was checking out videos of the course and some sections look like I’d be way happier on my XC full sus MTB. I’m not trying to podium or anything and just plan on finishing in a reasonable time. Does anyone know if people were on MTBs last year even though there are some long pavement segments?

cycling
20. September, 23:27 Uhr

I have Kona Rove ST 2017 bike with 700c wheels with mechanical disc brakes currently. Can I install 26-inch (559mm) mtb-type wheel ? It would be 1.75 or 2.00 inches wide tires. QR-axles. While I don't have 650b wheels, I do have some 26-inch tires laying around. Have anyone tried this setup? What do yall think?

cycling
18. September, 09:00 Uhr

\- Companies like Lime and Voi operate e-bike sharing services in various European capitals, offering residents and tourists an efficient and eco-friendly way to get around urban areas. \- France has introduced subsidies and tax incentives to encourage the adoption of e-bikes. Such government support has played a pivotal role in boosting e-bike sales across the continent. \- Countries like Switzerland and Austria, known for their mountainous terrain, have seen a surge in e-MTB sales. E-MTBs enable riders to conquer challenging trails with ease, appealing to both adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers. \- In cities like Barcelona and Berlin, commuters can seamlessly combine e-bike rides with trams, buses, and trains, making it convenient for people to travel longer distances efficiently. Read More here

cycling
23. August, 06:21 Uhr

Hey so as the title says, I wanna know if the xtrada 6 is worth it? So basically I just graduated high school so am not earning and stuff but I was hoping to get a new MTB, (I live in India) I currently have a firefox and have done some trails on it so I'm not a beginner to the off-roading. I was looking at the MTBs in the price range and I kinda got fixed on the Xtrada series particularly the xtrada 6 due to the potential and parts given at the cost. I also really liked the paint and decals and recently rode a xtrada 5 that belongs to my friend, but I was also thinking of doing trails and off-roading so I wanted to know if the xtrada would be a good investment due to the bad reputation of polygon in India as I've often heard of issues with the frame and parts.

cycling
25. Juli, 22:23 Uhr

So a lil' bit about me. I am (M35) not new to cycling but I am riding after about 5-6 years of no riding. I wasn't really athletic type as I grew up but I used to cycle but not the usual road ones. I always used to have MTBs while growing up and max I have ever cycled was 30 kms. Fast forward to today, I can cycle non stop for about 10-11 kms and then I am drained. I am slowly building up my stamina. Today however was a different one. I usually am very slow to pick up pace etc and cycle moderately. Today however I decided to try out a trail and suddenly went all ballistic. Maybe mid life crisis or what, just left all common sense and started going wild on moderate trails near Oakville ON. Suddenly as I finished the 6 km mark, I felt this rush to just take a break. Nothing serious, just felt, yeah let's take a break. But as I got off, felt like my body was switching off. I started feeling dizzy, my vision started getting suddenly very very bright, almost like whitening a photo ( or imagine the scene from Limitless where Bradley Cooper talks to landlord's wife after ingesting NZT but 10 times more brighter), I started loosing grip on where I was standing, I could see myself holding cycle as I feared falling on ground. I think I was about to faint. Drank some water somehow but after drinking bottle fell on ground. Slowly sat down and then after a few minutes, I started to ride again in half my mental aptitude but then everything became fine, like as if nothing happened. And I reached back home after not finishing my planned ride. My query, is this common, especially when you suddenly up your cycling rigor suddenly? How does one overcome this? I plan to eventually reach about 30-45 kms before investing in a road cycle (or maybe not, might just put road or hybrid tires and see how it goes). I somehow feel good on an MTB. (5'9 with 125+kg build, Target goal of 85 kg, no time frame no rush). Edit: There was a heat wave today which I found out after I reached back home after this. Also didn't eat lunch before proceeding to this ride, which usually doesn't happen. Anyhow booked an appointment with my family doc to figure out what else to watch for.

cycling
28. Mai, 03:15 Uhr

Hey all. I've started using a road bike indoors to get more miles in and try to up fitness. I normally ride outdoors on an MTB. I did a 3 hour ride today in fact, and even without a chamois, I feel fine. But on the trainer I'll get pain after 60 min or so. I tried some road specific saddles as well as taken the saddles off my two MTBs and I've also tried messing with reach and stack adjustments. My only idea at this point is that it's due to the frame being too long (it's 61cm and I'm 5'11ish with short limbs). Could that plus the leaned over position (which I actually otherwise like) do it? Any ideas to fix?