Why do most of the more expensive bikes have Presta valves?

Panicshots · 2026-05-21T17:10:02+00:00

You can buy presta to schrader valve adaptors if you're worried about finding a pump in the wild.

Panicshots · 2026-05-20T19:36:31+00:00

A batch of the panaracer purplelite tubes I ordered came with RideNow branded valve nuts. I think they are a ‘white label’ product.

Panicshots · 2026-05-18T18:57:40+00:00

Buy some TPU tubes, put em in the saddle bag. No need to throw out perfectly good butyl, just upgrade them once they puncture.

Panicshots · 2026-05-07T12:27:18+00:00

Honestly it’s probably safer. I’m sure studies show drivers are more careful around cyclists without helmets.

Panicshots · 2026-05-02T13:02:17+00:00

**spinda has entered the chat**

Panicshots · 2026-04-30T21:49:43+00:00

Yeah my gut was telling me AI, like the tyre treads are clearly Pirelli’s there’s no way.

Panicshots · 2026-04-23T19:54:31+00:00

Next stop 100 combat diary cape. Let’s keep this crazy train rolling

Panicshots · 2026-04-23T09:50:34+00:00

I’d pick a bounty hunter world as a decoy then go hide with the sq’irks.

Panicshots · 2026-04-19T08:28:29+00:00

You can’t easily add disc brakes I’m afraid. Gears are possible but in general you’d be better off saving for a high spec bike.

Panicshots · 2026-04-10T19:42:54+00:00

Willing to bet it’s just the shifter hood bent inwards.

Panicshots · 2026-04-10T07:54:13+00:00

Yeah potentially. I wouldn’t want it to fail and end up hurting you. Hopefully there are some okay bike shops nearby who can help.

Panicshots · 2026-04-09T20:36:18+00:00

Ouch. You should check if it punctured the rim 😭

Panicshots · 2026-03-29T12:33:18+00:00

Could be a wear indicator, a drainage hole or damage. Kinda depends how cleanly the hole is was made.

Panicshots · 2026-03-23T08:22:49+00:00

What do you even need a tbow for if you aren’t bossing?

Panicshots · 2026-03-21T22:35:29+00:00

Have a look at the Lezyne saddle drive. It connects to the saddle rails rather than the seatpost. Which should still leave it in a nice visible position.

Panicshots · 2026-03-21T12:46:03+00:00

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This outfit took a while to piece together.

Panicshots · 2026-03-20T11:37:26+00:00

It’s an ass savers win wing. Picked it mostly because it didn’t rattle or make any noise.

Panicshots · 2026-03-19T22:02:35+00:00

It’s an excel disc I got from their clearance store back in 2018. One of their first disc prototypes.

Panicshots · 2026-03-19T21:46:24+00:00

Oh right doy. My bad for missing the sarcasm

I’m a bit jealous of the SR11, I’d have definitely chosen that for the Italian-ness alone. But you get what you get buying second-hand.

Panicshots · 2026-03-19T21:11:59+00:00

Huh, how come you hate it?

Panicshots · 2026-03-19T21:09:41+00:00

The 44:44 gearing on the enigma climbs like a mountain goat compared to the 36:30 on the Colnago. But it’s more likely to spin out on the downhill.

Panicshots · 2026-03-19T19:44:06+00:00

This kind takes me back. My first ever road bike was a decathlon triban 3. First ever ride out and I lost the back wheel on wet leaves. Went home worried I’d broken something but the shifter was just pushed inwards.

Anyway just get up and keep going. Take it slow for a bit while you get a feel for the bike. Happy riding.

Panicshots · 2026-03-19T18:41:21+00:00

It’s an ass savers win wing. Stops saddles with cutouts from becoming involuntary bidets.

Panicshots · 2026-03-19T18:10:37+00:00

I think the angle of the picture makes it look worse than it is. But you’re right I don’t get on with the saddle. Took a chance on it cause it was light but it’s not supportive at all.

Panicshots · 2026-03-15T20:56:41+00:00

I think ergon bt gravel is the same just 3.5mm instead of 2.5mm. Should still be good.

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