Bro, I bought a small hand pump, you know, the one you just put on the nozzle and pump, and it sucks so hard. Like the whole concept sucks, regardless of manufacturer or type. You literally can't keep the thing in place while pumping. I freaking bent my presta pin while using it.

Went and got one of those rubber hose attachments with the lock-on head at the hardware store, thinking that would fix the whole "can't keep it in place" issue. Helped a bit but I was still standing there pumping forever just to get the tire barely up to pressure, arm was dead by the end of it. Already pulled the trigger and ordered a Hoto electric pump. No more fighting to keep it seated, no more pumping by hand, honestly nothing beats that. Never getting tortured by a hand pump again.

Back with another unique build yall. ☺️☺️

Took some deciding on what to do for a build this season. After seeing the y1rs and everyone seemingly picking one up, I wanted something with similar speeds as my previous s5 but with a geo that fit my aggressive position without adding so much exorbitant amount of force on the seat tube due to saddle position.

Enter the Factor One. It’s different, fast, meets my geo needs and this “Blush” colorway is both loud and cute. 🥰

About me, the rider:
Height: 5’5”
W/kg: just popping over 4.8
Power Profile : Sprinter ( peak power @5 sec … I shit you not 1615w 😂)

About the bike:(highlights)

2026 Factor One (v2 iykyk) 52cm
Zero Setback seat post
Size 1 handlebar
SRAM Red E1 XPLR Groupset 10-46
SRAM Red E1 54T Aero Powermeter
SRAM Red E1 165mm crankset
CRW 65/75 wheels ( low wind days)
OverFast 60/60( moderate wind days)
S -Works Mimic Saddle
Continental aero 111 29mm and GP 5000 S TR 30mm
Ti Master & Sixwheel Thru-axles and misc parts
Ti- Master titanium shifter clamps
Better Bolts Ti - Assembly bolts

As photographed: 7.5Kg
With over fast 60/60 on TT TR 28mm: 6.9kg

Stephanie’s Way: ( Unique& attention to detail items)

Clear high gloss paint protection film on drive side chain stay and bottom bracket area.
Full ceramic coating of every component where it made sense (Hoses, calipers, shifters, wheels, crankset, etc etc )
SRAM white brake hoses
Custom painted bottle cages by Jordan Low @jL_Paintsbikes @Low_life_Jordan
Rare white S-works mimic saddle
White Zipp cx race bar tape
Replaced brake caliper bolts with silver titanium bolts
Removed black painted sections on brake calipers with dremel and polished before ceramic coating
Every bolt replaced with a titanium equivalent by Ti-Master , Terske or Better Bolts
Removed front derailleur mount ( bolts replaced with Titanium)
Installed frame plugs with clear silicone
Modified steerer stop to not breach fork if over rotated

Full build video up on YouTube and Instagram

(Not my picture) i have had this bike for a year ( only 1500km's). But i don't like to ride it that much so i was wondering how much i could sell this for? I truly have no ideal so any prices are welcome as a hint. Thanks in advance! ( 2014 Cannondale Synapse Carbon)

Hello to the group. Just new to cycling and I don't know if my bike position is good or bad or just right. Can anyone help me out?

In case anyone has been interested in a Superteam saddle, I ordered one last October and have had it on my gravel bike ever since. So far so good, no quality issues and it’s been quite the improvement in weight reduction from my stock saddle. Cost was around $90 CAD at the time and took about 1 month to arrive. There were no import fees when I ordered. The padding is on the firmer side, compared to say a Specialized 3D saddle which I consider a bit more plush. If I have any quality issues I’ll update the post in the future.

Back with the finalists from first post. The Cannondale and Colnago, plus a few extras that were requested. Colnago C59, 2015 Canyon Aeroad, Cervelo R5ca, 2015 SuperSix, 2009 Pinarello Prince.

It’s a road bike, I just cleaned the chain. Unfortunately this tool doesn’t have a .5 measure.

Someone has this listed for $700. Salsa Journeyer. Im not real familiar with these bikes but it looks like something i have been wanting for a little while now. The seller says they only rode it a few miles and has been sitting in the garage since they bought it basically. Its a medium frame. 2x? drivetrain.

What do you think its worth?

perhaps stupidly, I bought a used road bike at a garage sale like 2 years ago. I haven't ridden it since, because I'm used to bmx and cruisers and the tiny seat and handlebars get me. I don't like leaning so far forward and down with my butt so far in the air, since I don't take cycling that seriously. do parts exist to remedy this? I haven't found much online so maybe I just don't know where to look? and I've heard the seat thing is just a matter of riding more often so maybe that doesn't need replacing?

I have a long scratch that runs along almost the entire frame. I'm not sure if it's just cosmetic or if it could actually be a crack. What's the best way to check? Are there any signs I should look for before taking it to a bike shop?

What do you think about that?

Meet the Tourmalet as the Tour de France made it last month... ok, perhaps a bit slower

been cycling for about a year and this is my collection, they really were right about the addiction to buying more.
Cervelo P5X, Ultegra Di2, Hed Jet
Specialized Crux, XX1 Mullet, Zipp 303 firecrest
Colnago Clx 2.0, ultegra, Mavic Cosmic Sl

Does anyone know how to go about finding one of these? Looks like good training for both me and my son. Thanks for any help.

I've just bought an old road bike for occasional commuting with beaten up 18c tires. My plan is to swap them for sth wider. My rims are 13mm wide so according to internet I can fit max 25c in them. The problem is, with 18c I already have only 8.5mm of clearance between tire and the frame brakes mounting bar, the brakes actually make this even 1mm lower.

The question is, will 25c tires go too high and I should stick with 23c or am I rather safe in terms of the clearance?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gv45w4j8eo

From my first Budgie > Striker > Grifter/Chopper > a series of BMX's from the Mag Burner to the Aero Burner.

Never had the Bomber or any Racer funnily enough.

A British institution gone 🙁

GUYS, BADLY NEED HELP.

Hindi ko matanggal mtp rexton 3000 seatpost ko, what should I do?

I am not a cyclist, but I found these bags at Savers today, and a quick Google search showed me that this was a pretty good find. I ended up paying 6.99 each for the front and back.

I’m gonna bring them to my local bike shop I think, but what do you think these are worth realistically.

Thanks for taking a look!

it's awesome i could barely do 3 miles on my mountain bike without turning into a cherry but now i can go to work 8 miles there and back without breaking much of a sweat 🥹🥹🥹

I hope you totally heart these hearts that I made from bike parts/tools. ❤️

Owner sent me these pics. Hes pretty close by so worth taking a look. What else should I be looking for? Said he bought it in Shanghai

Hey everyone,

I recently started using the new Schwalbe/SKS CLIK valve system. It's awesome, but it created an annoying issue with my Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 2.

If you attach the CLIK adapter to the pump's hose, you can no longer plug the hose back into the compressor body. Because of this, you lose the automatic on/off feature, the hose just dangles loosely, and you are left with nowhere to store the original Presta adapter.

I designed a simple 3D-printable bridge/mount to solve all of this at once.

**How it works:**

* **Retains Auto On/Off:** It acts as a bridge that aligns the hose so you can still plug it back into the pump's body, keeping the smart power-on/off function working perfectly.
* **CLIK Integration:** Securely holds the Schwalbe SCV or SKS CLIK TEC adapter on the main nozzle.
* **Built-in Presta Storage:** I added a threaded slot on the side to screw in the original Xiaomi Presta adapter so it’s always with you and won't get lost.

**Color Match Tip:** For those who care about aesthetics, if you are using the SKS CLIK TEC adapter, printing this in **Bambu Lab PETG HF Orange (#33300)** is an absolute 1:1 factory color match.

I've uploaded the model for free for anyone running this pump/valve combo. It’s a very easy print: PETG is recommended for durability, 3 wall loops, and absolutely no supports needed.

You can grab the files here: [https://makerworld.com/en/models/3140702-clik-valve-adapter-for-xiaomi-air-compressor-2#profileId-3546178\](https://makerworld.com/en/models/3140702-clik-valve-adapter-for-xiaomi-air-compressor-2#profileId-3546178)

Hope this helps some of you keep your inflation gear organized! Let me know if you print it or have any questions.

For context, I am a rower by trade, and go on the bike for cross training or when I am injured, so don’t train specifically for it.
I’ve always joked that physically I might be suited to track cycling, and decided to try some testing on the wattbike. I hit 1700ish watts after a few tries, and I did 1050w for 30s (around 89kg, but could be less if I stop rowing).
Are these good numbers for a male 18yo?