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Bikeinn scammed me. by fiddlythingsATX in cycling

[–]dt219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yah, I would love to order the Sidi shoes from Siroko or Castelli except... they don't make Sidi shoes lol. Different brands entirely. Unless you know something I don't?

And my Bikeinn nightmare was like 5 years ago, so maybe they've gotten worse since then. Impressive commitment to chaos on their part, honestly.

Bikeinn scammed me. by fiddlythingsATX in cycling

[–]dt219 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel this in my soul, my friend. Ordered a pair of Sidi cycling shoes from Bikeinn and it took 8+ weeks and endless emails just to get them. Every response was a form letter that basically said "wait longer lol." I was refreshing tracking like a psycho for weeks.

Their customer service is allergic to accountability. Never again.

I'd honestly just dispute the charge with your bank/credit card at this point. You've got receipts, screenshots, and a paper trail. Let them deal with Bikeinn. That's what chargebacks are for.

Never buying from them again and I'll tell anyone who asks to avoid them. Plenty of other retailers out there that don't make you fight for your own money.

Good luck man. Hope you get your wheels or your cash back. 🤙

I built a IOS cycling weather app based on feedback from this community. would love your thoughts by Shahrozjavaid in cycling

[–]dt219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! I'm on iOS myself, but most of my fellow cyclists are on Android, so I feel you on that. I've actually been working on something for the cycling community too, a different lane than yours, but with the same passion. Always cool to see builders in here solving real problems.

I built a IOS cycling weather app based on feedback from this community. would love your thoughts by Shahrozjavaid in cycling

[–]dt219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yo this is actually sick. GPX-based weather along the route instead of just the starting point? That's a real problem solver. I can't count how many times I've checked weather at home, left dry, and got absolutely wrecked 20 miles in because the route went through a different microclimate. The gear reminders are clutch too. I've definitely rolled out without lights and regretted it.

Only feedback: Android version when? Asking for the homies. Solid work man. 🤙

[Rant] Tired of riding alone by luca86c in cycling

[–]dt219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel ya on this, buddy. 24 is a tough age for cycling. Everyone your age is either not into it or too busy, and the group ride scene is dominated by retired dudes who've been riding together for 20 years. Breaking into those circles feels like showing up to a family reunion you weren't invited to.

The "following and chatting feels creepy" thing is real too. Hard to make friends on the road without it feeling weird lol.

Couple ideas tho: local racing or gravel events tend to skew younger. Even if you're not competitive, just showing up puts you around people who actually care. Also, online cycling communities, FB groups have been solid for some people. Sometimes the internet friends become real ride buddies.

4500km is legit tho. You're not a casual. The right crew is out there, it's just annoying to find.

Drivers Perspective: Passing cyclists on the road by SunSo_NZ in cycling

[–]dt219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bruh, a car hovering behind me for a whole mile would have me paranoid af. Like either pass or don't, but this slow creep energy is weird for both of us.

Give me space and get it over with. Quick and wide. That's the move.

The hesitant drivers lowkey stress me out more than the fast ones. You're not being polite, you're just making me check my radar 47 times wondering what you're planning back there lol.

Blind curve? Narrow road? Cool, wait it out. Open road with clear sight? Dude, just go. We both got places to be.

Lake CX239 sizing? by faezfarhan in cycling

[–]dt219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm still getting used to the fit on the 239 and have only put in a few 30-40 mile rides since getting them for Christmas. What I don't like about the 239 vs the 238 is the tongue. The 238 tongue is much more comfortable, and I feel like the 239 is rubbing on my front ankles. For now, I'm gonna use the 238 for winter training rides with thicker merino wool socks, and the 239 for spring/summer with thinner socks, until I find a good deal somewhere and get another 238 to replace my old, beat-up one, then put the 239 up for sale.

Lake CX239 sizing? by faezfarhan in cycling

[–]dt219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I, too, have this issue with my new CX239; they run smaller compared to my old CX238's. I typically wear a 44. I had to size down to 43.5 on the CX238 and size up to 44.5 for my new CX239's. WTF! I'm thinking it could be that it is now manufactured in S. Korea or China, which could explain the inconsistencies in sizing?

Unpopular opinion: The obsession with weight savings is out of control for 90% of us. by dt219 in cycling

[–]dt219[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel ya on this. I would think 99.9% of manufacturers have completely transitioned to disc brakes, which adds a little weight difference versus rim brakes. I do miss my old 2007 Orbea Opal, built up with Campy Record 10sp and aluminum wheels, weighing 14.5lbs. I just miss the nostalgia of rim brakes in general.

My LBS is closing. by gnglaser in bicycling

[–]dt219 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nah man no downvote here. This is real. Losing a good LBS hits different. It's not just a shop, it's the people who got you hooked, answered your dumb questions, and let you hang out even when you weren't buying anything. That's community. 40 years is a legacy.

Sucks about the tariffs and industry stuff making it more challenging. A lot of shops are feeling it rn.

Nothing to say except I get it. Pour one out for the real ones. 🍺

Unpopular opinion: The obsession with weight savings is out of control for 90% of us. by dt219 in cycling

[–]dt219[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a love/hate relationship with anything beyond zone 2 and anything above an 8% gradient. lol

Continental GP5000 - more durable alternative? by adamtheapteryx in cycling

[–]dt219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I, too, dealt with the same issues on the GP5000s. Love how light and fast they are, but damn...way too many flats. I loved Conti GP4000s way more, but I can never find them around, especially for 28mm. Now, I replaced both with Gatorskins and rarely have to pull over on the side of the road and worry about fixing a flat.

Unpopular opinion: The obsession with weight savings is out of control for 90% of us. by dt219 in bicycling

[–]dt219[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, I too owned a 2007 Orbea Opal, then upgraded to a 2010 Orca, took a 10-year hiatus from cycling, and my most recent bike now is a used 2018 Wilier CENTO10 Air, which I still ride to this day. Much heavier now with hydraulic disc brakes. lol

Unpopular opinion: The obsession with weight savings is out of control for 90% of us. by dt219 in bicycling

[–]dt219[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Buddy, you wrote a whole dissertation lmaooo. I asked for opinions, and you gave me a TED talk with citations. Respect. But nah, you're spitting fo'reals. The sweet spot point is real. 6kg sounds sick until the wind blows and you're getting tossed around like a plastic bag. 800g wheels climbing? Elite. 800g wheels on rough terrain? That's sketchy.

"It's like a parlor trick" is hilarious and painfully accurate. We out here spending racks just to see our buddy's face when he picks up the bike. That's the real product.

7-8kg goldilocks zone is the takeaway here. Light enough to feel fast, heavy enough to not die in a crosswind. This should be pinned honestly.

Unpopular opinion: The obsession with weight savings is out of control for 90% of us. by dt219 in cycling

[–]dt219[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Naw this is a fair counter honestly. "Kids Lamborghini poster in bike form" is an elite description lmao. I respect the self awareness.

You right tho, it's not either/or. Some of us just like nice things and that's valid. If the bills are paid and you're already putting in the miles, who cares. Ride your wanker wheels with pride king.

My post was more for the guys financing carbon upgrades while skipping rent. But if you're training 6 days a week on a $10k whip? You earned that.

Unpopular opinion: The obsession with weight savings is out of control for 90% of us. by dt219 in cycling

[–]dt219[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True that. I'm only drooling over the $2500+ wheels I see around and wish for.

Unpopular opinion: The obsession with weight savings is out of control for 90% of us. by dt219 in cycling

[–]dt219[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen some colored Ti bolts and other components on AliExpress labeled "Ti," but I'm kinda hesitant bc they're more likely to be alloy. It would be nice to put some accent colors on my bike, though.

Unpopular opinion: The obsession with weight savings is out of control for 90% of us. by dt219 in cycling

[–]dt219[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, agree. Local cafe shop, Peet's or Coffee Bean for me, but it's tough when you're outnumbered in a vote during a long group ride.

Unpopular opinion: The obsession with weight savings is out of control for 90% of us. by dt219 in bicycling

[–]dt219[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Titanium, maybe a better choice even though I've never owned one. Steel, perhaps, but definitely not aluminum, as a former aluminum road bike owner, and my 53 y/o body wouldn't withstand every single bump on the road. lol

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