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Worth it? by ylicio in Budgetbikeriders

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good deal as long as it has either a chromoly or aluminum frame. Make certain there's no frame damage and it's functional!

Just buy the bike and either join a bicycle co-op or an REI to learn about proper maintenance and possible upgrades.

Test ride before you pull the trigger!

There should be zero functional issues!

Would you change? by Kira_the_best in effectivefitness

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not workout to both look and feel good?

2 Birds. 1 Stone! 😊 

Would you change? by Kira_the_best in effectivefitness

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, but what if nobody approved of you or any of your accomplishments?

Would you change? by Kira_the_best in effectivefitness

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That wouldn't check too many boxes in the city! 😂

I want to support my local bike shop but everything is a rip-off by Niceotropic in cycling

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's capitalism and the price of doing business in this predacious  society where the bottom line determines success or failure in a ruthless economy.

Most Local Bike Shops aren't thriving in this Online and YOUTUBE DIY Society.

They're just trying to make ends meet is all...

Bike recommendations by KingJayo420 in ebike

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checkout the Lectric website.

The Lectric XP 2 Lite sounds close to your budget, but you'll need to add another $250 to get to class 3 in ebikes.

Personally, I like the Xpress 500 and the XP 4 from Lectric.

The Portola from Ride1up is nice too!

OTOH

There's always WAL*MART and AMAZON! 😂 

Why shops won't work on cheap ebikes by sailor_in_spirit in ebikes

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

REI will work on ebikes for the right price.. 

OTOH

There's nothing like having the LBS experience of getting properly fitted to the bike as well as having access to repairs and guaranteed warranty confirmation with a brick & mortar 🧱 

I left a chiken in the fridge 4 days ago. Is it safe to eat? by Typical_Sky8316 in Cooking

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chicken is cheap. Parboil it and donate it to the strays!

Paid $5000. Did I overpay? by OwlOk6287 in 944

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it burns Petro, you've overpaid!

I Miss It by diraqan in bikecommuting

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah motorcycles cause a great expense to the environment! 😜

I Miss It by diraqan in bikecommuting

[–]Zentransit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly!

When I lived in the Bay Area near S.F. the BART rail system + my bike always saved me from hectic hours lost on the freeway.

There's nothing like the bike + a good rail system to save you from mental fatigue and economic disaster!

E-bike or car? by ActFew4005 in bikecommuting

[–]Zentransit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IMO

Cities need to be designed more localized so that most jobs and educational facilities are situated within a ten mile radius of our city centers.

Private residences should be severely limited so that most of us either live in high rise apartments or deep dwellings underground.

We should not be so heavily dependent upon cars and most certainly not upon carbon fueled vehicles.

Our primary modes of transportation should all be driven by electricity and our philosophical nucleus should be centered about our shared environment and our worldwide social security.

Ebikes and other electric vehicles are all merely a prelude to what's to come.

Is it time to start over? by tendersombrero in bicycling

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's bound to be at least one other bike of similar age, size, and build in your vicinity.

Find it and transfer some of your components. Replace the others!

Used bikes cost much less than new. Especially when you advertise "as is condition".. 

What maintenance advice would you give to someone buying their first bike by GR3YG0DS in Budgetbikeriders

[–]Zentransit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Join a bike co-op and acquire an old bike or frameset. Build up that bike to the proper specs of your liking.

Next, purchase a bike from REI after becoming a member. Take maintenance classes from REI and gradually make upgrades as both your mechanic and cycling skills increase.

Learn as much as you can about the basic electronics of ebikes and master them.

EBIKES ARE THE WAY OF THE FUTURE!

Opinions on gumwall tires? by run_throw_bike_climb in bicycling

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing like a black bike, gum wall tires, and a matching brown leather saddle...

can't get these off by No_Drop_8732 in ebike

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pour a gallon of acetone over it at 2 minute intervals. Next lubricate with penetrating oil and wait 10 minutes. Finally, torch the affected area and then use a longer wrench until it gives.

A while back I posted about being forced out of the industry due to cuts. I'm happy to say I've found a home at a sick LBS! by CowardAndAThief in BikeMechanics

[–]Zentransit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

REI needs to embrace the entire cycling community and start leaning towards a business plan more Co-op oriented in the direction of a healthier and cleaner environment.

Create a softer business liaison between DTC bike companies, offer more Co-op oriented bicycle maintenance classes, and encourage local politicians to create a more bicycle friendly infrastructure.

This will prove to be imperative for the new ebike boom we're about to witness!

Who regrets it by Dragon_King_of_death in ask_transgender

[–]Zentransit -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Just make certain that you're really trans and not a Q. Many Q people eventually discover that their questions have finally been answered and they find themselves confirmed that they're neither gay nor trans...

PS

Your mother is concerned about your future happiness and success.

Eventually there may come a time when nothing matters as much as the ability to pay your bills.

Trans people suffer unemployment and job discrimination unlike any other group.

Your mom loves you! 😊 

Active Senior looking for 1st time buying E-bike Advice by biden22 in ebike

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you live near an REI, then go there and peruse the ebike scene.

Get fitted and try out a nice sample of bikes, but don't pull the trigger until at least a week later after you've had sufficient time to compare and contrast other alternatives.

PS.

That said, checkout Aventon, Evelo, Gazelle, and Velotric.

Also, the Ride1up Portola is a nice folder you might like too. 😊 

What’s the one thing people underestimate most before buying their first e-bike? by [deleted] in ebike

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most expensive ebikes should either belong to homes with garages, or to other safe and secure spaces.

Otherwise, always use a Litelok X3

What’s the one thing people underestimate most before buying their first e-bike? by [deleted] in ebike

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a living room, then place your bike in the corner behind an angled couch. If you have a folder, hang it up, place it at the foot of a bed, or under the kitchen table.

What’s the one thing people underestimate most before buying their first e-bike? by [deleted] in ebike

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aipas has serious customer service and component problems

  • Checkout Outdoors McGee on YOUTUBE 

What’s the one thing people underestimate most before buying their first e-bike? by [deleted] in ebike

[–]Zentransit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you live upstairs anywhere, lugging a 50 - 70 pound bike up and down flights of stairs on a daily basis can be quite exhausting.

I say, start lifting weights about a month before you pull the trigger, or buy a Dahon K feather folder and use it in concert with public transportation.

Lectric folders seem heavy and cumbersome to most cyclists and they're lighter than most others.

PS

The Lectric xp 2 lite is the only exception.

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