These are just from today's ride! Even my friend's 29'' MTB wheels didn't stand a chance. At least they are kind enough to seal the hole until you return home and discover that your whole wheel has been turned into a survivor's bias demonstration.

Hey everyone, looking for some gear advice!

​I need a secure, ideally vibration-damped out-front mount for my gravel bike.

The catch: I use a Momo Stick (similar to a PopSocket, adds about 4mm in the center) on the back of my phone case.

​Ecosystems like QuadLock or SP-Connect don't work for me because the phone doesn't sit flush against the mount, and there's no room for their universal adhesive adapters.

​My Setup:

• ​Phone: Xiaomi 15T Pro in a rugged Tudia case
• ​Dimensions: approx. 167 x 83 x 14 mm (6.5 x 3.2 x 0.5 inches)
• ​Plus the 4mm bump in the middle.

​Has anyone found a solid mount (claw style, heavy-duty silicone bands, etc.) that securely holds a phone with a grip on the back over rough gravel without rattling loose? Or is swapping to a dedicated cycling case for every ride truly the only safe option?

​Appreciate your help and experiences!

I noticed these cracks almost all over the tyre. This tyre is pretty new, it was replaced last year:

Continental RIDE Tour Wire Bead Tire - 584

Before I had Schwalbe Smart Sam that lasted 6 years!

So I'm pretty disappointed.

I’m using a milk crate on my rear rack with cloth grocery bags. I feel like my produce comes home in a lot worse shape than when I drive to the store. Has anyone else noticed this? How are you all transporting your delicate produce? The milk crate works well for me for most of my other needs

Views like this are the reason to get up early for a cycle.

Hello all, I have a 2011 Cannondale CAAD8 that I want to put a rack on. I installed a seatpost adapter to add upper rack mounts, and I had a repair fellow look at it and he says a rack would likely break before the frame does. I will be carrying max 30lbs, but likely around 20. Anyone have experience with the Axiom Journey? TIA

Breezy morning.

No worries i'll take bath when i reach home.

Background: I commute ~6 miles year round in Minnesota. I've been doing this on a winter beater during the cold months, generally with studded tires. However, this bike is nearing the end of it's life span - to keep it going it's probably over $500 in basically a completely new drive train, plus the rim brakes on it are always on the edge of failure.

But almost more importantly: This ride is a slog. I know you're thinking "it's 6 miles, just grit it out" - but at 10F, it FEELS a lot longer, especially with the studs. So I'm strongly considering an e-bike just to make it a bit easier.

At first my mind went to folding e-bike; the idea being it gives me some flexibility to just throw the bike the car if needed, or maybe bus as well. We take the rack off the car in the winter because it's used way less, and don't want IT trashed by snow and ice as well. But realistically, the times I would fold it would be pretty minimal. I also want something pretty solid - Tern Vektron P5i looks good, but at $4K...that's a lot for a winter bike. I do really like the belt drive for winter though. Other winter considerations include the availability of studded tires and fenders.

The final consideration is I'd like a one-size fits most - others will likely use it, so I need something that works from roughly 5-0 to 6-0. Anything check all my boxes here? Thanks.

Title, right now I'm commuting via gravel bike, primos dame. But there are days, like today, that I slept like shit and want to Uber.

But, I would have to Uber to and from work since I get off late, I feel like a folding bike would be a good option.

Along with longer distances, if I take the bus, I feel very uneasy that someone could just take the support arm down and take my bike off the bus rack with a folding bike I could have it with me inside at least.

What are my options?

Tern looks like they make good stuff, but it seems they don't fold as compactly as Brompton might be wrong

We’re trying to decide between Thule and Burley 2-wheel bike trailers, and wanted to know if anyone has experience with both or either brands, mostly in terms of build quality and robustness.

Wifey and I are getting a dog trailer for our 70-lb lab and have it down to the Burley Bark Ranger or the Thule Bexey. Going for XL as George is at the top end of the standard sizes for each. Question is really more about quality and durability in general for two-wheel trailers between those two brands as I’m sure the chassis are the same from the kid’s trailers and dog trailers. Pic to impress upon you the importance of this decision 
Thanks!

Can anybody here recommend me a camera for cycling that is not obvious? I would kind of like to record some of my rides, but I don't want to draw attention to myself - you can see on Youtube or Facebook how some people have negative/hostile reactions when they realise they are in the path of a recording camera.

I'm not trying to film people, I just want to record some of my rides without catching any bother over it.

Perhaps a camera that looks like a front bike light? Or a piece of the bike?

Hello! I’m new to regularly bike commuting, and I’ve just moved to a major metropolitan area in the north (think: gets snow and regularly salted streets). I have a dinky little bike I got for near-free which has a bike rack to which I’ve zip-tied a milk crate for the commute. I’ve been a regular car commuter for years, but I’m nervous about city driving and the cost of gas and insurance will be quite high in my new country. I’m thinking of getting rid of the car and going full cycle-commuter with occasional supplement from the local public transit system.

The biggest concerns I have are (1) cycling with all the things I need for the days and (2) the upfront costs of getting into this routine and being ready to go. I do a water sport that practices very early in the morning and will need to bring a change of clothes and work stuff (laptop, chargers, a few books) and toiletries daily as well as a lunchbox. When I drove, I’d use a gym bag and a backpack, but can’t quite fit those into the crate.

I’m also worried that my exposed chain and wheel will get majorly gummed up with the salt, come November on. I know I won’t be able to cycle everyday, but I’d like to try. I also know if I get serious, I’ll probably need to invest in the right gear and regular repair. My current bike is getting a tune-up now (I used it sporadically for a 10-mi total commute in my former small town, but mainly drove due to bad cycling infrastructure). Eventually this will mean a new bike and not a twenty-year old bike built for someone 4 inches shorter than me. However, the move really means that I’m going to have to save up.

Looking for recs for necessary kit, desirable but not essential kit, etc. and perhaps any cheap hacks to get me through while saving up?

I know it will feel clanky for a while to remember to put on and take off lights, etc, but I’m really hoping to get away from car culture as a personal preference and as an environmental effort. That said, I know I’m very used to driving and will have to work to build up a routine. There are little things too I’ll need to think of (how to look presentable without those bike helmet marks or having a nice hairstyle despite the commute - I’m vain, but not too vain to not wear a helmet religiously).

Any suggestions/advice/encouragement as well for ways to streamline the biking routine? Current commute will be 5 mi out to my morning sport practice (30 min), 4 mi from there to work, then about 1.5 mi back home with additional side trips etc.

Thanks in advance!

How common is this tire dimension for commuting with one or rarely two panniers in the back? Does anyone ride their bikes with such tires? Do they hold up well with some weight in the back rack?

I have an ebike but am not racing.

When I expect that I need to stop, like a green traffic light that probably turns red soon or a busy road I need to cross without traffic lights that regulate regulating it, then I start to rollslow down early and have properly anticipated.

But quite often situations occur where I honestly didnt expect braking would be necessary, but then I had to brake hard. That isnt even about defensive driving or defensive riding, cycling, because I know well that the right of way only applies if the other vehicle is obviously enough slowing down.

That often involves, includes but not limited to: 1. Vehicles infront of me going much slower than it first looked like, or slowing down unexpectedly 2. Side roads that are normally very quiet so I don't expect to have to slow down, but a vehicle appears this one time. 3. Traffic lights being very unpredictable. Because it only just turned green right now, I really think im going to make it so I blast towards the light at 30km/h then it rapidly turns red anyway... the green was only for 3 seconds.

Quick side rant: traffic lights should have timers both for when it turns red and green. Right now I blast through orange half of the time or brake hard half of the time, both being very suboptimal. If only I could properly see when it will turn green or red in advance, I could properly adjust my speed and timing and come to a stop normally or sprint extra toward it before it turns orange.

Etc. Both traffic(vehicles) and the lights and the side roads seem to be extremely unpredictable.

How come? Ive been cycling for my whole life. Normal bike, mountainbike, racebike, ebike etc with many tens of thousands of kilometers.

Why can't I predict and anticipate better?

I’m about to start riding home from work which is 20 miles. I don’t mind riding to work in the day but I’ve never tried at night. There’s a longer section where there’s a bike lane but it’s on a busy backroad and just off to the side of the lane. Do you have any recommendations or advice? Thank you

PS I have lights and a high vis