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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-04-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

First week of winter her in Aus. Rode back from...

First week of winter her in Aus. Rode back from work after catching the train in (I'm a whimp when it comes to the cold + early morning).
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-16-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Very pleasant day here in Aus yesterday, so I...

Very pleasant day here in Aus yesterday, so I took the bike out for a quick spin along Gardiner's Creek Trail and the Anniversary Trail, which wend their way through Melbourne's leafy east.

Along...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-31-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,648
Posted By Cornchips

And just for my records, I've just ticked over 2...

And just for my records, I've just ticked over 2 years (!) since I injured my shoulder.

I had another meeting with the Ortho a few months back who said if I have good ROM and the shoulder's not...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-29-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 403,005
Posted By Cornchips

I installed a 25mm setback Ritchey seatpost on my...

I installed a 25mm setback Ritchey seatpost on my Specialized Sirrus X 3.0.

It has made a difference to my riding experience - the seat is a lot more comfortable, and it does give me a bit more...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-05-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Did the Dandenong Creek Trail yesterday in...

Did the Dandenong Creek Trail yesterday in suburban SE Melbourne...
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-27-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Did the Natimuk 'Big Sky Trail' yesterday for a...

Did the Natimuk 'Big Sky Trail' yesterday for a bit of bush bashing...
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-23-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Trains were significantly delayed when I finished...

Trains were significantly delayed when I finished work, so it was a good excuse to ride home on a warm summer's afternoon...
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Took the Giant Roam out for another 'gravel...

Took the Giant Roam out for another 'gravel grind' in and around the Ironbarks. Did about 38km (23 mi) all up. A very wet summer down here in Aus...
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-26-23, 04:24 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Took the Giant Roam out to the 'Ironbarks'; an...

Took the Giant Roam out to the 'Ironbarks'; an under-utilised area of bushland on the outskirts of the township of Stawell in Victoria's west. Despite the recent rain, the ground was rock-hard, with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-08-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 1,799
Views: 770,951
Posted By Cornchips

That's actually one of the bug-bears for me from...

That's actually one of the bug-bears for me from this bike. I haven't quite got the bike 'dialed in' yet, mainly due to the seat. Mine also came with a Bridge Sport, but unfortunately it didn't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-06-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Took the new whip along the Plenty River Trail...

Took the new whip along the Plenty River Trail today...
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,920,416
Posted By Cornchips

TBC...I don't really have the mechanical aptitude...

TBC...I don't really have the mechanical aptitude to do it myself, so it could get pretty expensive pretty quick if I do...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-02-23, 02:42 AM
Replies: 1,799
Views: 770,951
Posted By Cornchips

Joined the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 (2022) fam...

Joined the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 (2022) fam yesterday.

Couple of observations from the ride home from the bike shop:

- Really light bike compared to my other hybrid bikes (Giant Roam and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-01-23, 04:08 AM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,920,416
Posted By Cornchips

Joined the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 (2022) fam...

Joined the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 (2022) fam today.

First impressions from the 15km/9mi ride home from the bike shop:

- Noticeably lighter than the Giant Roam and Escape I have in my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-30-23, 06:03 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Rode along the Darebin Creek Trail today, which...

Rode along the Darebin Creek Trail today, which traverses Melbourne's northern suburbs. I rode it in a south-north direction and caught the train home. Did about 30kms (18 mi) all up, maybe a bit...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-18-23, 04:01 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Rode along the euphemistically named 'Federation...

Rode along the euphemistically named 'Federation Trail' from Werribee in Melbourne's west into the city. It follows an old sewer line and probably should be called as such. Did about 40kms all up,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-17-23, 04:03 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Rode along the Kororoit Creek Trail today in...

Rode along the Kororoit Creek Trail today in Melbourne's west. Not sure how many miles I did - but it was a few - enough for my bum to get sore. Might have to invest in a pair of bike shorts at this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Headed out to one of my childhood haunts in...

Headed out to one of my childhood haunts in Victoria's Wimmera region, about 257km NW of Melbourne. When I was a kid I used to ride along the river with a BMX or mountain bike, before 'gravel' riding...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Headed out for a quick cycle before work (last...

Headed out for a quick cycle before work (last week) to grab a Banh Mi along the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's west.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-23, 04:48 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Went for a quick cycle before work to our famous...

Went for a quick cycle before work to our famous West Gate Bridge on a very mild winter's day......
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-20-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,648
Posted By Cornchips

It's only the past month or two I've felt strong...

It's only the past month or two I've felt strong enough to get up to the 'workout' stage of exercising the shoulder. Prior to that I was struggling with just two sets of any weight bearing exercise,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-23, 04:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 556
Posted By Cornchips

I think the Trek FX series you are looking at...

I think the Trek FX series you are looking at will suit your needs quite well and be a considerable step up from your current Walmart ride...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-23-23, 03:29 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,648
Posted By Cornchips

Feeling strangely fine. I played cricket on...

Feeling strangely fine.

I played cricket on the weekend (similar to baseball). It survived a couple of dives and I even bowled a couple of overs. I pulled up pretty sore in the shoulder for two...
Forum: Introductions
03-23-23, 03:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,058
Posted By Cornchips

What? When I think of Yorkshire I think of...

What? When I think of Yorkshire I think of Geoffrey Boycott. Isn't he some kind of hero around your neck of the woods?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,243
Posted By Cornchips

I had a Grade II AC joint/shoulder separation...

I had a Grade II AC joint/shoulder separation back in March 2022. I was told 6-8 weeks to fully heal. I was in absolute agony for a lot longer than that, but turns out I didn't get an entirely...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-04-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Last weekend I did a short trip around some...

Last weekend I did a short trip around some bayside suburbs into work. I love exploring the city by bike.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-21-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,086
Posted By Cornchips

Summer - and warm - here in Aus, so I've been...

Summer - and warm - here in Aus, so I've been riding into work a fair bit lately. 11 mile trip, mainly all on bike paths until I have to traverse the city, which while not perfect, makes things a lot...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-19-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,678
Posted By Cornchips

I believe the Giant Escape and Trek FX are...

I believe the Giant Escape and Trek FX are essentially the same bike. Typically you will get slightly higher priced specs on a Giant than a Trek at the same price point due to economies of scale,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 244,032
Posted By Cornchips

A young cyclist by the name of Angus Collins (22)...

A young cyclist by the name of Angus Collins (22) was hit by a truck in Melbourne's west on the 2nd Feb, 2022.

A woman, Arzu Karakoc, was killed in a similar fashion along the same path on 2017. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-10-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,678
Posted By Cornchips

They are nice bikes, but you would probably want...

They are nice bikes, but you would probably want something a little more heavy duty for touring. They are more suited to commuting.
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-27-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,648
Posted By Cornchips

Just got back from the ortho (again) on my...

Just got back from the ortho (again) on my birthday. I've been referred to surgery in the public system after what he describes as a "pretty impressive" torn labrum. He said surgery is not strictly...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-21-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,648
Posted By Cornchips

If it's any consolation, the only other operation...

If it's any consolation, the only other operation I had was on my knee from playing football when I was 12 or 13. A fairly minor procedure I think involving an arthroscope, but I have no lasting...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-10-22, 01:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,267
Posted By Cornchips

Wow...surprised you're still keen to buy a decent...

Wow...surprised you're still keen to buy a decent bike after an experience like that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-09-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,267
Posted By Cornchips

Sounds like you need to invest in a lock as well....

Sounds like you need to invest in a lock as well. Hopefully you don't get 2 really good bikes stolen...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-08-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,267
Posted By Cornchips

I think the bikes you've picked out will probably...

I think the bikes you've picked out will probably suit your needs, in the order you've chosen them.

I fairly recently bought a Giant Roam 3, and like you thought I would appreciate a 2x...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-05-22, 03:09 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 56,306
Posted By Cornchips

2 Hybrids - one with front suspension, one...

2 Hybrids - one with front suspension, one without.

Thinking about adding a single-speed to the line up.
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-04-22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,648
Posted By Cornchips

I'm currently researching that now. If I go as a...

I'm currently researching that now. If I go as a public patient, I think the surgery is 'free' but I don't get a choice of surgeon or location (also get put on a waiting list and will have no idea...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-04-22, 12:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,648
Posted By Cornchips

Just got back from the GP who has referred me to...

Just got back from the GP who has referred me to the Ortho (again). Said most likely course of action will be a 'keyhole' surgery to repair the torn labrum. I'm now wondering if 1) I can afford the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-27-22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,648
Posted By Cornchips

Sorry, no, certainly can't sleep with my arm...

Sorry, no, certainly can't sleep with my arm straight down or bent while lying on my injured side. I meant 'straight' as in my arm in a 10 or 11 o'clock position. Feels most comfortable for me and I...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-27-22, 02:43 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,648
Posted By Cornchips

I remember sleeping was torturous when I first...

I remember sleeping was torturous when I first did it, as I usually sleep on my (injured) right side. Despite my recent MRI result, it is in the best shape since I did it. Lack of strength is...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-26-22, 05:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,648
Posted By Cornchips

I'm now 7 months down the road of my AC joint...

I'm now 7 months down the road of my AC joint injury and my shoulder is still giving me grief. So much so, that I bit the bullet and ordered an MRI. I have just got the results back. The report...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-21-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 197,557
Posted By Cornchips

With La nina well and truly set in here in...

With La nina well and truly set in here in southern Aus (lots if rain), I haven't been riding quite as much as I would like, but here are some musings (ok, complaints) about the Roam 3 after...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-27-22, 02:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,378
Posted By Cornchips

Good luck for the Maine winter... :winter2:

Good luck for the Maine winter...

:winter2:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-22, 02:57 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 197,557
Posted By Cornchips

I'm the type of guy who loves to ROAM around :) ...

I'm the type of guy who loves to ROAM around :)
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-22, 02:50 AM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,920,416
Posted By Cornchips

I'm the type of guy who loves to ROAM around... ...

I'm the type of guy who loves to ROAM around...

Semi-impulsive buy on bookface marketplace. Practically brand-new, apparently it was a bike provided for under warranty from the store it was bought...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-22, 02:36 AM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,920,416
Posted By Cornchips

Won't find Alivio on anything under a $1000 bike...

Won't find Alivio on anything under a $1000 bike where I'm from :(
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,678
Posted By Cornchips

I bought a entry-level Escape pre-Covid in 2019....

I bought a entry-level Escape pre-Covid in 2019. Done plenty of miles on it since and have never had a problem. The gears are now starting to 'slip' under pressure, but that would be down to normal...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-19-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 726
Posted By Cornchips

Do you have a chance to ride any (or all) of...

Do you have a chance to ride any (or all) of them? If so, take them out for a spin and see which one YOU like best.

Everyone has their own biases and predispositions. I am a fan of Giant bikes, so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 403,005
Posted By Cornchips

I put a new tyre on my rear wheel. 38 on the...

I put a new tyre on my rear wheel. 38 on the back, 35 on the front, effectively mulletising the bike :p
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-21-22, 01:18 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 403,005
Posted By Cornchips

Thanks for that, I could probably go a little...

Thanks for that, I could probably go a little longer on the tyres I've got, but it is time to start thinking of changing them...
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