Also now need to figure out what to do about this rip in my bar tape that goes right through. It happened when I dropped my bike on some gravel. The current bar tape is barely worn except for the rip and I would rather not have to re-do it ☹️ #BikeMaintenance #BikeMastodon #CyclingMastodon #cycling #cyclists #AdviceWelcome
Bike is clean! Waiting for it to dry some more before relubing the chain. Only done maybe three short rides this year and incredibly frustrated. The cleaning I’ve done has taken off last autumn’s grime. Lost all my fitness and honestly struggling to even think about cycling again bc of it. #BikeMaintenance #BikeMastodon #CyclingMastodon #cycling #cyclists
Oh I love the bike I built yesterday with @xssfox. It's not quite ridable yet, but it's so pretty #bikemaintenance #BikeTooter #bikemastodon

Hello out there #bikeFedi! I am looking to get a bike and am open to recommendations.

I will mostly be doing street biking but want the ability to do some trails, nothing like mountain or off-road just some gravel and rock trails with slight elevation changes. #bike #bikes #bikeMastodon

New bar tape! Turns out to have been much too hot for doing this job but last time I did it the temp was so low I could barely feel my hands.

This is my second bar wrapping. Previous (my first!) shown to compare and contrast :) #cycling #BikeMastodon #BikeTooter

Both tapes this time are Cinelli. The blue is Gel Cork, the Black/Rainbow is pvc/cork.

okay recent events have made me curious so:

dear #bike fedi, #cyclists, #bikemastodon, etc:

how often do you get in a crash?

less than once a year
94.1%
once a year
5.9%
more than once a year
0%
Poll ended at .

How often do you lube your bike chain?

#bicyle #BikeMastodon #RoadBike

My first foray into #TubelessRoadTires is not going well. Despite all the YouTube tips I absolutely cannot persuade these tires to seat on these wheels with this admittedly asthmatic track pump. Now waiting for a charge canister to arrive. The total cost in time and money is getting to where I better not flat for the rest of the year. #BikeMastodon
From New York - This little parable turns out to be a fascinating glimpse at the challenges cities face as they try to update their urban infrastructure. #urbanism #climatejustice #BikeMastodon
https://www.wired.com/story/the-battle-over-bike-lanes-needs-a-mindset-shift/
The Battle Over Bike Lanes Needs a Mindset Shift

Installing protected routes tends to boost local shops. But many store owners remain attached to their street parking—and fight to protect it.

WIRED