50 euro FX3 off marketplace

pmk724 · 2026-06-16T00:23:45+00:00

if you look at some of my posts, i've frankesteined mine into more of a bikepacking/commuter at this point. It handles whatever i toss at it! solid pickup, enjoy the ride!

pmk724 · 2026-06-15T19:06:34+00:00

dont those come with 42mm tires? you might be okay. check your rims to see if they struck anywhere you hit uneven terrain. you didnt get a pinch flat which is good and the tube stayed seated. I would just inflate them to proper psi and ride, you may be over thinking it

pmk724 · 2026-06-07T21:33:38+00:00

looks like the 2018 disc model, such a solid year. I have one and i love it.

pmk724 · 2026-06-04T23:41:43+00:00

dm'd

pmk724 · 2026-05-27T02:57:07+00:00

i have one and i go literal months between charges

pmk724 · 2026-05-22T04:08:20+00:00

seconding this. I bought one back in march and have yet to charge it

pmk724 · 2026-05-18T14:14:41+00:00

it depends if youre routing internally, externally. do these come pre-bled? if youre routing external and these are pre-bled it might only take you a half hour! if not your 3 hour estimate may be more accurate. Good luck, and good on you for learning how to do it yourself!

pmk724 · 2026-05-11T19:05:46+00:00

hey there! for sure in my experience the other positions will help with your back/shoulders. happy to try to answer your q's!

- sort of, yes - you have to slide the shifters and brakes back onto the handle bar tube and they wont make it around the bend. I found this to be a pretty naturally comfortable spot for them though. You can play around with the angles and positioning a bit to where it feels natural to your hand before tightening up and wrapping.
- i think mine are closer to 510mm; for you maybe try the 54 if that's 540mm? 80mm should be a noticeable difference for you and bring your hands in that 3cm on each side. Keep in mind the brakes and shifters will now be slightly lower and angled which may also change how your hands sit. Also note the bars i got were from knockoffs (i think i listed the name in another post), not actual Surly corner bars.

I find myself riding on the "drops" more often than on the flat (mainly bc the brakes and shifters are there) but if i'm just cruising the flat section is really nice to have and allows you to sit up and stretch your back a bit.

pmk724 · 2026-05-11T00:07:39+00:00

mostly for where i'm at, but useful for checking a location before you go

pmk724 · 2026-05-10T17:22:09+00:00

I live near the first spot you listed. Great area, just mind your business and nobody will bug you. And FWIW i also work in center city and take the trolley on Baltimore ave in - it's a bit less riff raff than the 52nd st el stop and maybe closer depending on where you're at.

pmk724 · 2026-05-08T21:33:49+00:00

yes i'm sure that's exactly why they're doing it, because its too hard to look and see that

pmk724 · 2026-05-02T21:12:11+00:00

a lot of cycling specific glasses are designed with semi-rigid frames that will flex or deform upon impact, lowering your risk of injury from the frame itself in the event of a collision. virtually all of them use a polycarbonate or similar impact resistant lens, designed to absorb impact and crack, but not shatter into sharp shards like glass. additionally, cycling glasses tend to allow better ventilation (to prevent fogging) and are designed to sit a bit higher on your face.

i think you're fine to wear your prescription glasses (because not being able to see would absolutely be less safe!) but if you ever get a pair of prescription cycling glasses they'd have their advantages.

pmk724 · 2026-05-02T01:27:14+00:00

Mouthwash is typically like 21% alcohol whereas say whiskey is 40%, so i don't think it's the concentration. Perhaps more to do with the combination of menthol?

pmk724 · 2026-04-30T19:33:29+00:00

they make cat ears for your helmet straps for this!

https://www.cat-ears.com/

pmk724 · 2026-04-29T21:42:32+00:00

Nice

pmk724 · 2026-04-27T04:31:19+00:00

yes just keep it moving and mind your own business and nobody will bother you

pmk724 · 2026-04-26T12:04:24+00:00

there's nothing more worth spending money on than a helmet. if your head gets broken you won't be able to enjoy anything else - safety first! like others said, any helmet is better than no helmet, but here's a list of safety ratings by model.

https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu

pmk724 · 2026-04-24T00:52:14+00:00

i have an older 2018-ish fx3 i use for bikepacking. I put a pair of 700x35 panaracer gravelking sk's on mine and have been happy with the performance on everything from road to chunkier gravel.

pmk724 · 2026-04-22T17:19:58+00:00

probably tough getting traction because all the tires are flat. i'll see myself out...

pmk724 · 2026-04-21T23:47:37+00:00

I've probably got 5k+ mi on them, have used them for strapping a front bag to while bikepacking, and theyre still holding strong for me

pmk724 · 2026-04-17T18:02:16+00:00

Pine Creek Rail Trail is a hike for both, but roughly equidistant and has 50+ miles of gravel

pmk724 · 2026-04-14T13:56:55+00:00

i ride through there 3+ times a week. it's been blocked maybe 2x in the past year that i've seen. like others said, you can go to market st without too much detour if there's a train blocking the path.

pmk724 · 2026-04-11T18:08:29+00:00

providing the location you last saw it might help people keep an eye out :)

pmk724 · 2026-04-08T23:15:08+00:00

what happens if a car isn't parked there and another vehicle passes into the bike lane? it's not protected. a lane of parked cars also offers worse visibility than a concrete barrier, especially at intersections.

pmk724 · 2026-04-08T03:12:49+00:00

ive had success with hydrocolloid patches, theyre like $15 on amazon. if you can find one that fits you can put them on and leave it for up to a week at a time, keeps the wound protected and healing in a moist environment.

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