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

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@dimkr , yeah, I wish I had discovered sooner how easy and rewarding it is to work on bycicles. A no-extras cheap 90s mountain bike is a delight to adjust and get to working condition :)

🎵 jmcs

2025-06-01 · 11 months ago

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😈 dimkr · 2025-06-01 at 12:56:

I ride a hybrid with a suspension in the fork and seat. It's a very smooth ride but sometimes I want more action.

😈 dimkr · 2025-06-01 at 13:12:

@jmcs Repairing is so much fun! I'm taking a short technician course in some charity that has workshops with volunteers that upgrade, fix and recycle bicycles to promote cycling. I want to build a frankenbike and donate it or give it to my wife, so we can ride together.

❄ coppersulphate [OP] · 2025-06-01 at 22:51:

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 📝

🚀 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