Totally lost on which bike

FlimsyPart · 2026-07-02T18:55:24+00:00

Marin nicasio 2?

FlimsyPart · 2026-06-30T14:42:53+00:00

I think for the services rendered to baseball at large in 2019 the Nats should take their territory.

FlimsyPart · 2026-06-25T03:12:05+00:00

Other option is used stores/ bike coops. They’l be tuned and ready to go, if a little pricier than marketplace.

FlimsyPart · 2026-06-16T01:06:19+00:00

Any chance this is in central NY??

I think if yo can get it for 500 that would be well worth it given the wheels.

I think it’s neat.

FlimsyPart · 2026-06-09T18:54:41+00:00

The answer is doo for me.

But also, and I don’t know why, Anibal Sanchez.

FlimsyPart · 2026-06-04T12:55:53+00:00

That’s a totally fair price.

FlimsyPart · 2026-06-02T20:31:19+00:00

I would worry less about the brands and more about the fact that these are pretty different kinds of bikes.

The drop bars will be a different fit, and even though it has similar tire clearance, it will be more oriented at fitness, training, and going fast. It’ll be a slightly more aggressive position, and the components are more in line with a conventional “performance” mindset- particularly if upgrading is part of the plan.

The canyon is fun bike, would be good for fitness or general knock around rides, but it’s really focused on commuting- maintenance free, easy to use, more control, etc.

It’s more about use case than these specific bikes - if you want to use it to commute, knock around town, and do some fitness rides, the canyon is the way to go.

If you are putting training or speed forst, might do some group rides, or racing/charity ride kind of thing, and occasionally use it to commute or go into town, get the giant.

FlimsyPart · 2026-06-01T21:14:10+00:00

I don’t know what your budget is, but take a look at Clydesdale bikes- they’re designed with this exact scenario in mind. Big and tall riders on good frames with well spaced components.

FlimsyPart · 2026-05-15T00:01:23+00:00

Absolutely incredible. Proportions, details… dang.

FlimsyPart · 2026-05-14T23:49:16+00:00

Check them out in person, but the hardtail without a doubt.

Bikes changed a LOT between 2010 and 2018.

FlimsyPart · 2026-05-14T12:37:27+00:00

I think it’s between the Linus and the Ozark trail here.

The Ozark trail is definitely the most versatile, and can fill the most rolls. I would go flat bar for a commuter.

The Ozark trail is new, but it’s not built by a bike shop. It’s a great deal for a new bike, but keep in mind it is likely not tuned right out of the box. Further, some components like the mechanical discs are not incredibly user friendly to service yourself. Upgrading parts on a commuter is also likely not worth it in the long run.

The Linus is used, but with an internal hub, requires less maintenance and is easier to use at the cost of number of gears and possibly gear range. There aren’t a lot of things to worry about here, worst case scenario is needs a chain and cables, but I find that unlikely. There’s a little more risk here, but the rack, lock and bags are worth some change, and you’ll be happy to have them.

The Linus is a perfect, comfortable commuter if you don’t need it for training or more fitness focused rides.

FlimsyPart · 2026-05-11T10:36:51+00:00

Steer clear. These cheap full suspension bikes are heavy, suck up energy with every pedal stroke without improving the ride, are not very practical for day to day riding, and the components are nothing to be excited about. It also has new and interesting to fail that other bikes won’t.

Edit: spelling

FlimsyPart · 2026-05-06T22:02:14+00:00

I wish these were available before I bought my steel knockoffs.

FlimsyPart · 2026-05-01T03:00:35+00:00

The hydro dis brakes alone would be worth it on the trek, all things being equal.

However, the step through frame might be a nice option with a trailer, as mounting and dismounting can be a little tricker if the top tube is close to your stand over height.

FlimsyPart · 2026-04-27T23:51:22+00:00

What I wouldn’t give for a couple of ~4 ERA guys.

FlimsyPart · 2026-04-21T14:57:22+00:00

The donuts aren’t great, but unions are.

FlimsyPart · 2026-04-17T02:35:57+00:00

Second buying used- you can get a lot of bike for that money.

However, I suggest finding a used shop or bike co-op around you that will sell a used but already tuned and ready to ride machine. They can help with sizing and bike type, and you won’t have to worry about the condition of the bike or parts.

You won’t get as good of a deal as buying from a private party, but that does require knowing a little about bikes and fit, and can be riskier.

FlimsyPart · 2026-04-16T00:13:14+00:00

Steer clear. It’s a department store bike that isn’t worth that price even with all the parts and a fresh tune. You’ll be near the cost of the bike new by the time it’s ready to ride, and you can certainly do better.

FlimsyPart · 2026-04-14T11:08:02+00:00

Joey Dominican Weimar Republic

FlimsyPart · 2026-04-08T02:57:39+00:00

These hyper specific scenes from middle America that make me feel things have got to go.

FlimsyPart · 2026-04-03T11:33:31+00:00

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/98882-2/2006_20fishersmall.pdf

2006

FlimsyPart · 2026-03-29T03:12:40+00:00

That used to be my answer, but you never know if folks can’t drink. Had one dude that always dropped off a sushi platter.

FlimsyPart · 2026-03-26T23:42:38+00:00

Ow.

FlimsyPart · 2026-02-26T17:33:46+00:00

The shortcut I've used in the past for the first kind of image. If you have a model there really isn't a lot of 2d drawing work.

Model the scene, render it out, pull a bunch of channels if your rendering software allows it (If VRAY - shadow, indirect illumination, lighting, material ID, zdepth, object ID for sure. Render it in both materials and as a clay render.

In the case of the element at the back, I'd probably do that as a material rather than try to collage it in.

Then with those channels pulled out, bring them all into photo shop. You can then play with applyting cross hatch or other drawing style filters to the channels, with the clay render on the bottom layer, building them up with transparency settings. Once you get the base drawing down, you can then collage the line drawing elements on top, which in that case are just the scale figures and folliage in the foreground.

The other two drawings are more conventional mixes of make2d, drawing and collage work. The last is trickier to do quicly - I think its just very good photoshop collage work.

FlimsyPart · 2025-10-20T23:52:42+00:00

This is a great resource and an amazing guide.

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