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Posted By Nate1991

Was not feeling it the first 2 days this week so...

Was not feeling it the first 2 days this week so I took the days off. Got back to it this morning with a nice brisk 50F ride in. Pretty drastic change from the humid and hot days before it. Kind of...

Forum: Commuting

08-17-18, 07:57 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Everyone seems to have taken the day off, train...

Everyone seems to have taken the day off, train was fairly empty. Cool morning ride, feeling really sluggish today.

Forum: Commuting

08-16-18, 07:36 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Pretty good ride yesterday evening and this...

Pretty good ride yesterday evening and this morning, starting to get cooler. Train was packed last night from the Twins game letting out at the same time as my evening commute, but had a nice...

Forum: Commuting

08-15-18, 07:58 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Pretty good ride in, seemed like a lot more were...

Pretty good ride in, seemed like a lot more were riding in today. Weather is cooler, and humidity has dropped a little after yesterdays quick storms. Glad I took the train and rode in more than usual...

Forum: Commuting

08-08-18, 10:12 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Commute was good, after taking that week and a...

Commute was good, after taking that week and a half off my legs are not up for this everyday thing. They'll get there though. Temperatures are steadily climbing so it'll be a warm one on the way...

Forum: Commuting

08-06-18, 08:01 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Had a week vacation, so back to the commute...

Had a week vacation, so back to the commute today. Could feel my legs weren't quite awake for it this morning but still a pretty nice ride in. Temps are climbing along with the humidity, making for...

Forum: Commuting

07-26-18, 08:17 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Little brisk this morning, was not expecting it...

Little brisk this morning, was not expecting it or dressed for it really, probably could of wore pants. If the wind would die off my commutes would be a little more enjoyable. Group of 8-10 cyclists...

Forum: Commuting

07-24-18, 07:07 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Temperatures have been pretty nice lately, little...

Temperatures have been pretty nice lately, little windy at times. More and more construction on sidewalks I use for crossing busy intersections are popping up. Makes it a little more of nuisance to...

Forum: Commuting

07-18-18, 08:02 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Pretty nice weather recently. Makes for enjoyable...

Pretty nice weather recently. Makes for enjoyable rides. Missed yesterday due to appointments, bummed about it since it was a gorgeous day morning and afternoon. Tomorrow they are talking heavy...

Forum: Commuting

07-10-18, 06:56 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Cooler ride in today, heat is going to climb back...

Cooler ride in today, heat is going to climb back up this afternoon. Had a lady try to yell at me that it was my fault she almost hit me when she was going to roll through a stop and I was already in...

Forum: Commuting

07-09-18, 06:50 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Rain last night brought in quite a bit of...

Rain last night brought in quite a bit of humidity, pretty sweaty ride in. Sounds like it's going to be the norm for a little while. Hoping the heat indexes will stay below 100

Forum: Commuting

07-02-18, 07:56 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Let my leg rest last Friday after my little...

Let my leg rest last Friday after my little accident. Got back to it today, everything feels good little sore. Was bucking a headwind for most of the morning, so that was a workout. Hopefully the...

Forum: Commuting

06-28-18, 08:04 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Sorry about that, I tried resizing it so it's...

Sorry about that, I tried resizing it so it's less in your face but it didn't seem to work.

Forum: Commuting

06-28-18, 06:56 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Started as a nice ride in till I got to the...

Started as a nice ride in till I got to the shortcut I take on my way to work no low hanging trees, but I missed the line I take through it causing me to brake hard in the front sending me ass over...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-26-18, 07:47 AM

Replies: 350

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Posted By Nate1991

I didn't realize this either when I was at my...

I didn't realize this either when I was at my LBS. Then when I brought it out to the truck my XL almost goes from front to back of the box of my truck, and no longer can fit it in the back of my...

Forum: Commuting

06-26-18, 06:56 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Yesterday was uneventful. Was bucking a headwind...

Yesterday was uneventful. Was bucking a headwind for half the ride home, felt great once I made the turn and it was at my back though. This morning was a little more eventful, we had storms pass...

Forum: Commuting

06-22-18, 07:53 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Weather these last 2 days have been great. Cool...

Weather these last 2 days have been great. Cool mornings, comfortable evenings. Hoping it will continue. Wasn't a fan of the humid commutes last week.

Forum: Commuting

06-20-18, 07:06 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Another cool ride in 63F and cloudy. Which is...

Another cool ride in 63F and cloudy. Which is nice. There is construction signs popping up on my route with markings that makes it seem I'm going to lose a little bit of the trail I'm using for...

Forum: Commuting

06-19-18, 06:58 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Nice and cool ride in, had a 20% chance of rain...

Nice and cool ride in, had a 20% chance of rain so naturally I got caught in a stray shower. Was light and didn't really get all that wet, so that's good.

Forum: Commuting

06-15-18, 07:06 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Yesterday was strong headwinds for half my...

Yesterday was strong headwinds for half my commute to work and back. Had a close call when I was already in the crosswalk in front of a gals car and she just figured she could go. I think the...

Forum: Commuting

06-13-18, 07:32 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Nice cool ride in today. Train was running late...

Nice cool ride in today. Train was running late so it mad me a little late, made up some of the time pushing a little harder.

Forum: Commuting

06-12-18, 07:14 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Storms yesterday, far better weather to start...

Storms yesterday, far better weather to start today 60F but the humidity is rising so a little muggy. Some storm damage along my route, but luckily it was all to the side.

Forum: Commuting

06-08-18, 07:44 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Rain held off and was able to commute today. The...

Rain held off and was able to commute today. The school I go by is done for summer so traffic in that area was cut down by 2/3 easily. Makes it way more calm to ride through.

Forum: Commuting

06-05-18, 07:06 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Yesterday and Today mornings were cool with a...

Yesterday and Today mornings were cool with a headwind for part of it. The return was hot yesterday and is supposed to be the same today, but not unbearable like it was a couple weeks ago. Been...

Forum: Commuting

05-31-18, 06:52 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Thunderstorms finally cleared today, and was able...

Thunderstorms finally cleared today, and was able to ride in 66F and really foggy with about 1/4 mile visibility at times. Still a good ride just had to be more aware at intersections.

Forum: Commuting

05-23-18, 12:22 PM

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Posted By Nate1991

Yeah I feel like that would be worse. Mine was...

Yeah I feel like that would be worse. Mine was just a bunch of oh didn't see you there jokes

Forum: Commuting

05-23-18, 10:19 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Oh yeah I could have a set at work but don't...

Oh yeah I could have a set at work but don't usually have an issue. Was just a little distracted packing my bag for the day. Probably won't happen again this year

Forum: Commuting

05-22-18, 06:44 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

50F and partly cloudy, pretty easy ride in. Only...

50F and partly cloudy, pretty easy ride in. Only problem is forgot my dress shirt at home...hope my coworkers don't mind me blinding them all day with my safety shirt.

Forum: Commuting

05-16-18, 06:51 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

53F and sunny, pretty uneventful. Just the usual...

53F and sunny, pretty uneventful. Just the usual no cars stopping for me at busy crosswalks

Forum: Commuting

05-15-18, 05:44 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Got caught in the rain yesterday, but wasn’t too...

Got caught in the rain yesterday, but wasn’t too bad I got to test the built in rain cover for my back pack. Worked pretty slick.

Today is clear and sunny 50F but supposed to be 80F for the ride...

Forum: Commuting

05-11-18, 06:13 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

43F this morning, a little brisk, probably...

43F this morning, a little brisk, probably should’ve grabbed my gloves.

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

05-10-18, 08:29 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Thanks!

Thanks!

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

05-09-18, 03:44 PM

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Posted By Nate1991

Thanks!

Thanks!

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

05-09-18, 07:44 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Yeah I'm used to a super cushy seat that was on...

Yeah I'm used to a super cushy seat that was on the mountain bike, I didn't like that one either. We'll see how my butt adapts to this one otherwise I'll get something with just a bit more cushion.

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

05-09-18, 07:23 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Posting this up here too, just picked it up last...

Posting this up here too, just picked it up last night. Loving it so far.

https://i.imgur.com/Y2ZUbZo.jpg

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

05-09-18, 07:15 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Picked my 2018 Giant Roam 2 up last night. Did a...

Picked my 2018 Giant Roam 2 up last night. Did a quick ride on it to test it out last night, and then jumped right in to using it today for my commute. Loving it so far, its far quicker then the...

Forum: Commuting

05-09-18, 05:47 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

First commute in on my new 2018 Roam 2. What a...

First commute in on my new 2018 Roam 2. What a difference from the old Schwinn MTB I was using before. Cloudy and 50° so fairly comfortable too.

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

05-08-18, 08:00 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Thanks! Pick it up tonight. Too bad its supposed...

Thanks! Pick it up tonight. Too bad its supposed to rain all night and I can't go for a ride. Maybe tomorrow it'll be clear enough to ride.

Forum: Commuting

05-07-18, 07:04 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Yeah, I use backpacks only for the convenience...

Yeah, I use backpacks only for the convenience factor, and don't mind even when it's warm out. My commutes not too long, but can see how it would be uncomfortable for long commutes.

Forum: Commuting

05-07-18, 05:53 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Got a new backpack so I could get back to it....

Got a new backpack so I could get back to it. Backpack works great. Today’s morning ride was clear skies and 54° was a nice ride.

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

05-06-18, 06:20 PM

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Posted By Nate1991

I saw that in another thread seems pretty...

I saw that in another thread seems pretty interesting, not sure how much I will mess with it. But good to know there is some adjustability to it.

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

05-06-18, 04:16 PM

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Posted By Nate1991

Well I finally got around to test driving the...

Well I finally got around to test driving the Roam 2 and a bike at the shop that was very similar to an FX2. Would’ve been nice to try the FX2 exactly but I was pretty set on the Roam after trying...

Forum: Commuting

05-02-18, 05:35 AM

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Posted By Nate1991

Was all packed up and ready to go. Picked my bag...

Was all packed up and ready to go. Picked my bag up and the zipper blew out. Going to have to pick up a new one before I get back to it. Which is a bummer because it’s a nice sunny 44° morning.

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

05-01-18, 02:48 PM

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Posted By Nate1991

Gotcha, that's a 8-lb decrease in weight for me...

Gotcha, that's a 8-lb decrease in weight for me along with better gearing, derailers, and less nobby tires. I probably wouldn't have any complaints as the weight of the Schwinn isn't the driving...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

05-01-18, 12:30 PM

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Posted By Nate1991

As I asked above to finch, about how much does...

As I asked above to finch, about how much does the Roam 2 weigh? If I was locking the bike up I would continue with the Schwinn, but the bike comes with me. As I've now reread the original post that...

Forum: Introductions

05-01-18, 12:15 PM

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Newbie from MN

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Posted By Nate1991

Yeah I know it can take a hit, but it's...

Yeah I know it can take a hit, but it's definitely in a condition that needs to be gone through. Doesn't shift smooth and I'm looking for a little more speed, so instead of putting money into it I'm...

Forum: Introductions

04-30-18, 03:00 PM

Replies: 5

Newbie from MN

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Posted By Nate1991

Thanks! Will do, having issues with posts being...

Thanks! Will do, having issues with posts being "moderator reviewed" otherwise I'm liking it.

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

04-30-18, 12:41 PM

Replies: 18

Views: 4,784

Posted By Nate1991

Do you by any chance know how much the Roam 2...

Do you by any chance know how much the Roam 2 weighs? The Schwinn I currently ride weighs 40lbs and I lug that pig around.

I actually bring the bike on the train with me, sorry if that wasn't...

Forum: Introductions

04-29-18, 03:18 PM

Replies: 5

Newbie from MN

Views: 2,694

Posted By Nate1991

Newbie from MN

Hey I'm Nate new to the forum. Started commuting by bike 3 miles train ride 3 miles last summer, and starting back up again for this year. I currently ride a Schwinn Ranger my parents had laying...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

04-27-18, 08:37 PM

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