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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,578
Posted By R_Rick

I just (as in last evening) put Crazy Bars on my...

I just (as in last evening) put Crazy Bars on my Giant Escape - still need to wrap the bullhorns. Hoping I can get a few hours of decent weather to try them out....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-27-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,216
Posted By R_Rick

Made a couple of changes to my Escape City....

Made a couple of changes to my Escape City. Brooks saddle to replace stock.

I'd been messing around with different stems to get a bit more upright and take some pressure off my wrists but still...
Forum: Touring
05-08-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,637
Posted By R_Rick

I do quite a bit of hiking and camping - in store...

I do quite a bit of hiking and camping - in store they have some camping gear that is useful but much of it is, imo, targeted to the glamping demographic (portable coffee grinders and espresso...
Forum: Touring
05-07-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,637
Posted By R_Rick

MEC hasn't been what it used to be for 15+ years...

MEC hasn't been what it used to be for 15+ years - nothing to do with the new ownership.

For me, their slide started when they started to focus on fancy stores, more clothing (often over priced,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-12-20, 06:12 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,216
Posted By R_Rick

Agreed - the bright glossy colours are nice. My...

Agreed - the bright glossy colours are nice. My 2019 is a matte blue. The paint is not gloss smooth and tends to look blah in certain lights.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-12-20, 06:07 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,216
Posted By R_Rick

Assuming you haven't changed out the wheels, you...

Assuming you haven't changed out the wheels, you would have a Schrader valve. I have a mini pump that I carry on the bike and a floor pump with integrated pressure gauge at home - both do the job. If...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-09-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,216
Posted By R_Rick

I like the handlebar extension. I only run a...

I like the handlebar extension. I only run a small LED strobe and a quadlock on my bars but find they take up a lot of real estate. I may look into one of these.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-20, 05:36 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,216
Posted By R_Rick

So far it's been a good bike. I had a wonky BB...

So far it's been a good bike. I had a wonky BB this summer that was sort of fixed with a regreasing but is starting to make noise again. I will likely replace it this winter.

I'm still trying to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,216
Posted By R_Rick

Couple summers ago I bought a 2019 Escape 2 disc...

Couple summers ago I bought a 2019 Escape 2 disc city. I had an early 90s Norco mountain bike that turned into a dust collector for almost 20 years following a motorcycle purchase. I ended up giving...
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