Re: "I'm brand new to bicycles! What do you wish you knew when…"

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Thanks for the comments!

I find that sitting on my "sit bones" helps with discomfort. +1 to fitting the bike correctly too. The mechanic course idea is great, I should look for one near me 📝

❄ coppersulphate [OP]

2025-06-01 · 11 months ago

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🚀 literite · 2025-06-02 at 22:57:

- single speed steel frame

- ideal gear ratio rear cog (to handle wind or slope while still allowing speed)

- skinny high pressure tires for low rolling resistance

- white wax chain lube for less dirty grease

- rear rack with spring loaded clamping top

- $25 seat from MEC that won't give me hemmoroids

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❄ coppersulphate:

I'm brand new to bicycles! What do you wish you knew when you started out?

💬 13 comments · 2025-06-01 · 11 months ago