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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-23-16, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 401,813
Posted By kielwb

I decided to tackle the legendarily difficult...

I decided to tackle the legendarily difficult installation of SKS Longboard P50 fenders.

In the future, I think I'd pay a shop to do this, just to save the hassle. It took quite a few hours of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-22-16, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,914,806
Posted By kielwb

Hi! Nice bike :) I have the same one -- which...

Hi! Nice bike :) I have the same one -- which is why I wanted to mention that you may have a 2014/2015 model, not a 2016 model...the logo was changed and there was a minor change to some of the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-21-16, 08:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,225
Posted By kielwb

I made the switch to SPDs from the stock plastic...

I made the switch to SPDs from the stock plastic pedals - I use the Shimano PD-M530 (25th anniversary ones! woo) which are really affordable, like under $30. For shoes I use a pair of Pearl Izumi...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-07-15, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 386,770
Posted By kielwb

For those of you who replaced the stock tires,...

For those of you who replaced the stock tires, any idea on what the narrowest size the rims will support? I put on a trainer tire for the winter (my Christmas present is a CycleOps Fluid2 and I'm...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-12-15, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 401,813
Posted By kielwb

Thanks! The hexagons and shapes were also from...

Thanks! The hexagons and shapes were also from Fiks, and they sell them as a sheet full of stickers that I just sort of slapped wherever I thought would be visible - they are orange, but they offer...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-15, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,914,806
Posted By kielwb

http://i.imgur.com/QYMC3eB.jpg Finally,...

http://i.imgur.com/QYMC3eB.jpg

Finally, taken with an actual camera and not a cellphone.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-11-15, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 401,813
Posted By kielwb

Added some Fiks:Reflective tape to the wheels and...

Added some Fiks:Reflective tape to the wheels and frame to make it a little more visible at nighttime:

http://i.imgur.com/T2v9xHR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/4qv33HE.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-11-15, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 386,770
Posted By kielwb

2014 Crosstrail Sport Disc owner here, and aside...

2014 Crosstrail Sport Disc owner here, and aside from the fact that it's really heavy (especially with my rack and other junk added on!) it's a great bike.

Took it on vacation with me over the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-08-15, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 657,193
Posted By kielwb

Thanks much! I am happy to ride something that...

Thanks much! I am happy to ride something that isn't black - I'm over the murdered out look.

Actually, I'm new to finding good trails around here, so if you have any recommendations I'd be more...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-08-15, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,914,806
Posted By kielwb

Rode down to the Cape May ferry today and took a...

Rode down to the Cape May ferry today and took a couple quick glamor ahots: - Album on Imgur (http://imgur.com/a/p7l5D)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-15, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 657,193
Posted By kielwb

Sadly the only thing that continued from there is...

Sadly the only thing that continued from there is a VERY narrow footpath through the brush (you can sort of see the dark opening on the left side of the end of the trail). No worries, though - I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-15, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 657,193
Posted By kielwb

I found the end of a local trail...I didn't...

I found the end of a local trail...I didn't exactly expect it to be so, uh, abrupt?

http://i.imgur.com/WpQgbR3.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-15, 08:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,798
Posted By kielwb

I've got the very same rack and bag on my bike -...

I've got the very same rack and bag on my bike - the fold out panniers are great. This is a shot of my wife's and my bike up in Saratoga Springs in the fall, with the panniers unfurled and stuffed...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-03-15, 02:00 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,137
Posted By kielwb

The holidays took their toll, but I still managed...

The holidays took their toll, but I still managed to hit 246. Next stop: sub 230s.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-14, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,914,806
Posted By kielwb

Thanks very much! I have to say, I wasn't sure...

Thanks very much! I have to say, I wasn't sure I'd deliberately pick orange, but the LBS had it and it looked pretty sharp, so I snagged it up.


You're right - they DO look better. I tried to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-30-14, 08:58 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,137
Posted By kielwb

Went on a nice vacation last week (left on the...

Went on a nice vacation last week (left on the 18th) and had some good biking.

Also had some uh...plentiful eating. In retrospect it was still way less than what I usually did, but I sure enjoyed...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-14, 07:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 26,113
Posted By kielwb

Edit: I'm an idiot who can't read dates on posts...

Edit: I'm an idiot who can't read dates on posts :crash:
Are your Geax on the stock rims?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-22-14, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,914,806
Posted By kielwb

Thanks! I'm still poking around to find the best...

Thanks! I'm still poking around to find the best fenders to fit 700x38 wheels but I'm glad they'll work out.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-22-14, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 657,193
Posted By kielwb

Having a lovely vacation in Saratoga Springs, NY...

Having a lovely vacation in Saratoga Springs, NY right now. Visited Saratoga Spa State Park today:

http://i.imgur.com/1QsovlL.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nyKZZKh.jpg

Roosevelt Baths! Parked the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-20-14, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,914,806
Posted By kielwb

I was thinking about rigging something up to...

I was thinking about rigging something up to zip-tie the mount next to a bottle cage, but I have to play around with it to see if I can keep it from interfering with pedal stroke. Maybe on the seat...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-16-14, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,914,806
Posted By kielwb

Much, much better. Thanks for the suggestion! ...

Much, much better. Thanks for the suggestion!

http://i.imgur.com/eQi9qMz.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/J4tQgCY.jpg?1

Bonus picture of my wife's 2013 Schwinn Searcher 2:
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-16-14, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,914,806
Posted By kielwb

That is so much better looking. Time to play...

That is so much better looking. Time to play with some zipties tonight! Does the Topeak (that is a Topeak, right) mount handle the thinner size of the seat stays without any issue?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-15-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,914,806
Posted By kielwb

It's pouring rain outside or else I'd go for a...

It's pouring rain outside or else I'd go for a lovely glamour shot in the great outdoors...so this is in my basement. :lol:

My 2014 Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc, with some minor...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-14-14, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,725
Posted By kielwb

Thank goodness for insurance! Very nice looking...

Thank goodness for insurance! Very nice looking new ride, though - I recently picked up a 2014 Crosstrail Sport Disc and I love it, and I can only imagine how much nicer the Expert Disc is.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,137
Posted By kielwb

Okay, count me in too. Current: 270...

Okay, count me in too.

Current: 270 (started at 285 September 1st!)
January goal: 250
Stretch goal: 235

Here goes!
Forum: Introductions
09-23-14, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By kielwb

Thanks, everyone!

Thanks, everyone!
Forum: Introductions
09-23-14, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By kielwb

Hello from Delco PA!

Hi everyone! I'm Kiel and I live with my wife and some cats in Delaware County, PA - I am just recently getting back into the biking world after a rather lengthy hiatus knows as "my 20s." I used to...
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