You don’t sound shitty to your own eyes, but I’d wager others take it different. It reads as dismissive and combative.

People do it because no outcome is a lock; you can prepare all you want but you may get a flat.

And see? You dismissed me out of hand. Be kind. You don’t even know what kind of riding I’m doing, how long, where, or with what kind of child seat. I ride a lot in places that one could be commuting, to many different businesses/parks. The technical difference in my purpose makes little difference in how my bike physically interacts with roads/sidewalks.

Be cool man, if bikers in a bike forum can’t at least be chill we have NO chance against the cars.

Cool study, ty

I’m glad your experience has been idyllic, but oftentimes things happen to people. Not unreasonable to carry an item the size of a banana to get out of a jam. Something I have used 4 times over the last 4 years riding in an urban setting. Really saved my butt out riding with my kid. Why sound so shitty on people? Different people experience different things.

Yoooo that’s hardcore 👏

Big time same for me

💗💗 have a 1x12 51 on my other bike, but that’s trail oriented. Looking at eBay 1x11 50 for the trekking bike but I am not feeling pressed.

It’s definitely iffy. Going to try and get one more. Have heavy 1 finger gloves and decent cold sleep gear. Fingers crossed I can make it work.

Ty definitely not gonna see that exact bike out there anywhere else 😎 total amalgamation bike

1x8 28x40 currently with a recently repaired derailleur after it broke on a ride, got home with a zip tie. It’s a janky mess but somehow it works for the time being.

Yes, agree. I built this route to do a bunch of really dynamic things, I like the adventure bike style.

Cook kit is definitely good. Fits a small gas container in there perfectly, perfect size for bottle holder mount. 👌

28 tooth in the front, 8 speed in the back up to 34 tooth. Honestly for most applications it worked pretty good. I did find though that my Hill climbing needs or a little bit more substantial than this could handle. I did a slight upgrade to an 8-speed wide range 40 tooth in the back. Still 28 in the front. A lot better for climbing. Still have to tough it out a little bit on really steep stuff and I would highly recommend just getting a kit from eBay with 11 speed Deore. But this is cheap and janky and challenging and I like it. 😅🤙