bike buying general bbg

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Anon07/22/26, 19:46No.2078206

nothing is ever worth upgrading. Other than the lack of pedals, fenders, rack. and bottle cages. Reason being: OEM get's a muchbbetter price buying at scale. So if you want something make sure its part of the prebuilt you're buying. Then ride and as things break you get to choose which parts to swap in instead up to the point where it's financially unreasonable and you just get a new bike.

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Anon07/23/26, 13:13No.2078247

updooting to hydraulic brakes would be great but also economically unfeasible. i have the same issue with my 2.0 which is similar but with 1x10 microshift drivetrain and carbon fork. i would like better brakes but i would have to get new brifters/derailleur/crank... which costs almost the same as the whole bike did.just get good tires and go toobless, it will improve your comfort a lot

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Anon07/23/26, 16:47No.2078254

OP your bike is based af >alloy >affordable >wide tire clearance >modular cockpit and crankset >mech disc >2x8 w brifters >dropsMy only critique on the stock setup is: should be 2x9 should come with larger range cassetteSuggested upgrades: Two bottle cages Phone mount for bar Higher range cassette, at least 11-36 (use derailer extention if needed) Better rims (eg affordable Mavic allroads 23mm, have these, love these) Cyclami TPU tubes off Ali Better tires for your purpose (32mm P-Zero Road for road or wider gravel tires if gravel is your thing)

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Anon07/23/26, 20:58No.2078260

Have a new job and want to get a new bike. I have a beat up to shit steel frame Kona that I use for commuting and sometimes longer rides. I want a bike to take on these longer rides that can handle dirt roads. Maybe one day some touring or overnight trips. As a big heavy fat cunt I prefer steel.Been looking at this >https://omafiets.com.au/products/surly-midnight-special?variant=52377857884470$3,590 in AUD I'm thinking the 2x version: >700c 2x Black comes with Shimano 105 2x12 50/34 crankset, 11-34t rear, Teravail Rampart 700 x 38 Light and SuppleAny thoughts? Better ideas?

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Anon07/25/26, 06:13No.2078337

do I just buy a Cortina Tide as a daily driver? I've been obsessed with the Dutch design and Oma/Opa bikes.I just commute to work, it's a short 7-8km ride, I just want a comfy bike to ride and sturdy enough to carry shit on it.

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Anon07/26/26, 01:08No.2078379

I've been looking at the Santa Cruz Bronson 90 lately. Anyone have one? how does it handle tech and climbing?

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Anon07/29/26, 09:55No.2078592

State Bicycle Co. 8 speed any good for $600? I want a steel road bike and it’s nice to be able to buy new.

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Anon07/29/26, 15:23No.2078606

Looks like a road/light gravel bike. If thats what you want then just ride it and then maybe change out the groupset and brake to something better down the road.

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Anon07/30/26, 17:55No.2078688

$99 walmart bike got stolen over the weekend at my dorm I want a big cruiser that isnt gay looking

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Anon07/31/26, 13:10No.2078727

rec me a bike with below specs: >hybrid >aluminum frame >700x40C tires (width 40-45 is acceptable) >high tensile steel fork >36-spoke hubs/rims >1x drivetrain preferred (2x is also acceptable) >mechanical disc brakes >price not more than $600

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Anon07/31/26, 15:47No.2078736

>mechanical disc brakes retard

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Anon07/31/26, 20:18No.2078770

or at least a cursive T

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Anon07/31/26, 23:01No.2078786

talk me out of buying a TT bike I don't need

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Anon08/13/26, 17:58No.2079536

I wanted to buy myself some nice carbon road bike but they're all grey now? what the fuck happened to colors

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Anon08/14/26, 00:53No.2079551

how do you know what vintage road bikes are good

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Anon08/14/26, 20:50No.2079625

Is the Sonder Broken Road Steel a good off road touring bike to get? I'm between that or the Sultra LTD

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Anon08/15/26, 16:31No.2079695

Opinions on the 2026 Bianchi Sprint? One of the cheapest carbon DI2 bikes and it looks quite good.

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Anon08/15/26, 18:02No.2079702

talk me out of buying this >Shimano Dura Ace 7800 10s >cool looking flames on the side bit old tho

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Anon08/19/26, 06:52No.2079997

is it a good deal to sell a bike at ~40% after half a decade with less than 5k km use

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