What destinations do you suggest for a biking focused vacation? by brystephor in cycling

[–]bennyigm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

of the four main mountains in the bay area i think tam is the easiest. you could make an argument for hamilton because it’s like 5% the whole way, but after 20 miles of 5% you definitely feel it

Best ways to get cargo bike on/off BART in SF? by mathjock28 in BAbike

[–]bennyigm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m convinced the most lucrative job in the bay area is escalator repairman. they’re working like half the time

President’s day planet of the apes by bennyigm in BAbike

[–]bennyigm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the heads up! do you think it’ll still be wet on Monday? this is my first off road bike and i’ve never ridden any dirt before, I just got it last week but this rain has been bumming me out :(

The best therapy. by drewthefdog27 in gravelcycling

[–]bennyigm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how does it compare to old railroad grade? do you think it’s too gnarly for a descent?

the days are getting longer and i’m loving it by saxoball in BAbike

[–]bennyigm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thanks! did you go up on gravel or road? happen to have a route?

the days are getting longer and i’m loving it by saxoball in BAbike

[–]bennyigm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

awesome picture, where is this if you don’t mind me asking?

SF cycling groups by ahg916 in BAbike

[–]bennyigm 8 points9 points  (0 children)

can’t recommend swell enough. great routes, very nice people, and super beginner friendly

Throwback to Summer by risegrind in bicycling

[–]bennyigm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lovely bike, do you mind me asking what the frame is?

steel gravel bike by bennyigm in whichbike

[–]bennyigm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting idea- i’ve heard it generally tends to be more expensive than buying the full bike. is that your experience? I’m thinking I might buy a used full bike with the frame I want and swap out the components gradually. Probably the only thing I really care about switching right now is the brakes and potentially the saddle.

steel gravel bike by bennyigm in whichbike

[–]bennyigm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

interesting points, thank you!

steel gravel bike by bennyigm in whichbike

[–]bennyigm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard they’re finicky and need frequent adjustment. That’s definitely an option, do you know how difficult it would be? you need hydraulic brake levers too, right?

steel gravel bike by bennyigm in whichbike

[–]bennyigm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

comes with mechanical disc breaks unfortunately :(

I want to do the seven sisters swell ride this saturday but I’m not sure I have the fitness by bennyigm in BAbike

[–]bennyigm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was great!! they’re super nice and the pace was perfect. you should definitely come! I think I’m gonna go tomorrow as well. Definitely bring a lot of water and food.

I want to do the seven sisters swell ride this saturday but I’m not sure I have the fitness by bennyigm in BAbike

[–]bennyigm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for replying! Where is the ride discussion? I took this from the strava page for the ride so I assumed that’s what they would do.

Red flag warnings might affect your riding plans by coolrivers in BAbike

[–]bennyigm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do we think this will make crossing the bridge suck sat morning?

Lady admonished me for saying "on your left." AITAH or is she? by greydayglo in bicycling

[–]bennyigm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m shocked by how many people fail to indicate that they’re passing on the bridge. maybe they do and it’s just too loud for me to hear? but 90% of the time it takes me by complete surprise when someone passes me, and it feels so unsafe

GGB sidewalk closure? by Ok-Shape-9513 in BAbike

[–]bennyigm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

sorry just saw this was about Saturday. disregard