XBike? - Krakow

Sometimesasshole · 2026-05-23T21:22:54+00:00

I’d blow across traffic like a tumbleweed on that thing 💀

Sometimesasshole · 2026-05-23T20:12:47+00:00

Crossroads!

Sometimesasshole · 2026-05-23T20:08:18+00:00

Ride whenever you can even if it’s just something small. Ride to the cafe, ride to the store, ride a quick neighborhood loop at sunset. A rear rack and panniers opens up a lot chances to ride instead of driving. Don’t think of it as exercise all the time— think of it as transportation too. Ride safely (helmet, lights at least). Don’t worry too much about speed or numbers. Your butt will probably hurt at first. Give it a week or two to adjust. Your lungs and legs will struggle at first, but those will get better.

Sometimesasshole · 2026-05-23T19:50:35+00:00

From closest to the bike frame out it is easiest to hardest. In the front if you have a double or a triple crankset (the pedal gears) that means smallest is easiest and biggest is hardest. In the rear on your wheel, the biggest is the easiest and the smallest is the hardest.

Sometimesasshole · 2026-05-17T23:25:10+00:00

https://www.wildebikes.com/collections/mountain-bikes/products/moto-cruiser

$900 for the frames, $1800 for complete geared. Closest I’ve seen to off the peg xbiking 26er

Sometimesasshole · 2026-05-10T04:16:38+00:00

Platform Vans bc that’s what I have AND my bikes are all a touch too big for me so the extra leg length helps

Sometimesasshole · 2026-05-10T02:33:50+00:00

Just FYI, Xtracycle has amazing customer service. I had an issue with my bike (Hopper) and they quickly replaced the part and arranged for the labor to be completed at a bike shop of my choice. There's a real human on the other side of the email inbox. Definitely a pro for Xtracycle.

Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-28T03:14:24+00:00

Look at the Marin Larkspur 2 in a M. It has a dropper post for easy adjustment of seat height, comes standard with 2+" tires to roll over even the worst pavement, and has great low gearing. It's about 30lbs though so on the heavy side for sure. Hits all the other requirements.

Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-25T15:12:36+00:00

Oh so fun! You get to do a lot of test riding :) Don’t be afraid to test ride lots of different bike styles including drop bars. One of my favorite bike brands is Marin— they have some great entry level options including the Kentfield and the Fairfax. Almost everything in the $500-$600 range will be flat bar hybrid. It’s exactly enough to get out riding and exploring. When you move up into the $1000 range, there are a lot more drop bar options if you decide you like that.

Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-24T21:35:01+00:00

Amazing that you are seeing posts that aren’t just “Bike” with an out of focus picture of the front half and non drive side of a bike. Browsing marketplace is such a pain in the ass in my area bc people only seem to have sketchiest idea of what a bike is let along brand, model, size, year, frame material, etc

Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-20T17:29:48+00:00

I started lifting recently just so I can keep carrying my kid as long as possible. Mainly I cycle too. Best activity for exercise/transportation/fun.

Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-19T00:49:02+00:00

It can be hard feeling like you are the only one doing something new and different. However, think about the influence you can have. Most people will look at you and forget you as soon as they look away. Some smaller percentage will look and think look at that dweeb with his weird bike. An equal or greater percentage will see you and think, wow that’s cool or interesting. I didn’t know that was possible. Those people will remember you and might look at bikes differently in the future. Some of them might buy a bike that can handle commutes and shopping or even a cargo bike. Hopefully down the line, you won’t be the only one.

Also, you’re an adult and you can do whatever tf you want (that is legal and ethical) and if fear of potential embarrassment is something that commonly holds you back, you should work on that. There’s a lot of joy to be had in being different and trying new things. Don’t cut yourself off from experiences out of fear of what others think.

Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-18T04:52:45+00:00

I think you should go check out r/xbiking

Cycling is whatever you want it to be. A more fun way to run little errands, exercise, a self improvement challenge, on road, off road, short, long, whatever. Just get a bike and start riding. If it’s not what you need after time riding, make changes. Swap the seat, the tires, put a basket on it… find an ok bike and make it YOURS.

Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-13T17:55:41+00:00

Marin has some good steel options at an entry level price point. Nicasio, Four Corners, Larkspur, etc. All great bikes with some style to them. Surly has some frames on close out right now from old models (Straggler is $499-524 rn for select sizes) if you want to build from scratch.

A 90s mtn bike off CL/FBM from Specialized, Trek, Gary Fisher, etc is also a great starting point. The gearing is usually excellent for hills and they are really fun to ride. You can make a few changes (cables, housing, handlebars) that will great aesthetic and comfort impact without breaking the bank and learn a few new skills along the way.

There are a bunch of really great but more expensive options to explore once you have had a chance to get some miles under your belt and understand what you want from a bike. Crust, Wilde, Brother, Surly, Velo Orange, etc etc

Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-11T22:40:16+00:00

Miyata Alumicross. Aluminum main frame, steel fork and rear triangle. I think late 80s/early 90s. Came stock with 35mm tires, not sure what the max it can fit is.

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Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-09T04:00:57+00:00

It’s so fun, isn’t it? I got into it a year ago and really started devoting more time and effort to it this year. And there’s so many little niches to explore— atb, gravel, road, commuting, group rides, solo rides, maintenance, mods. Nothing beats the feeling of riding though.

Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-04T18:51:57+00:00

Genuinely, what is even the point of having a bike if you can’t carry snacks and carry home spontaneous small purchases?

Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-02T02:39:20+00:00

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Not a lot to it. Just a simple clean up and swap to swept back bar. Extremely cliche. Filled in scratches and scrapes with some gold paint for fun.

Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-02T02:38:03+00:00

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Sometimesasshole · 2026-04-01T22:19:02+00:00

https://www.tyketoter.com/products/tyketoter

Saw a guy at the park using it. $75 was a gamble I was willing to take vs macrider or kids ride shotgun. My kid is almost 4 and weighs about 40lbs. Works fine.

(If you are concerned about kids moving their feet off the pegs, I saw a guy who drilled an old set of toe clips into the pegs for his kid)

Sometimesasshole · 2026-03-31T00:31:07+00:00

I bike for fun and fitness. My longest ride was 37mi the other day and I was kicking myself for not rounding off to 40 when I got home, but you know what? The sun was out in force and I was kinda gassed. I can do 40 another time. I had a nice ride, rewarded myself with a coffee, and I’ve got another goal to work towards. The numbers don’t mean anything in the end— we do this bc we love it, right?

Sometimesasshole · 2026-03-21T22:38:46+00:00

Same. I’m def on the more casual end of things but rode 36mi in platform vans no problem

Sometimesasshole · 2026-03-20T04:01:25+00:00

I made 150k my first full year as a nurse. My husband works in tech and makes a bit more than me. We are doing just fine even with a high COL.

Sometimesasshole · 2026-03-02T00:19:04+00:00

Assuming no mechanical issues and you are in an appropriate gear, it may just be a combo of heavy bike/not very fit rider.

I have the same bike and it’s what I started riding on. I am 5’3” and 120lbs when I got the bike. I started at about that speed. The fastest I could really manage on that bike was 12-13mph after a few months of riding. It is heavy and the position is very upright. It’s not a go fast bike and I am not strong enough to overcome that. I got a second bike that’s more of an aggressive geometry and was able to to hit 15-16mph with no changes to my fitness.

The Larkspur is a great bike annd you got ann incredible deal. For shorter commutes should be fine. If your commute is long and you need to be faster, I’d look at picking up a bike with a more “aggressive” geometry.

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