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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

really looking for a 29er rigid ….looks like...

really looking for a 29er rigid ….looks like FastRoad is 27.5 otherwise I like it !
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

dang, I was in Budapest a couple weeks ago, could...

dang, I was in Budapest a couple weeks ago, could have brought one home :rolleyes:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-01-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

my homework shows not available in the US, unless...

my homework shows not available in the US, unless that has changed? If it has, I’d buy another TR in a heartbeat.

thanks
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-28-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

Question for y’all…..if you were going to buy a...

Question for y’all…..if you were going to buy a bike (29er) to replace the toughroad that you love ! ….which (non suspension bike) would be closest to the TR ?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,813
Posted By roguewave

Thanks y’all, good info !

Thanks y’all, good info !
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-23, 02:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,813
Posted By roguewave

thank you Ron for the input, I see the reach GT...

thank you Ron for the input, I see the reach GT is $3020.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,813
Posted By roguewave

Thoughts on the TERN verge x11 ?

Was looking at this bike and wondering if anyone has one or has an opinion on one.
Thanks


https://www.ternbicycles.com/us/bikes/472/verge-x11
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-22-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

Just checking in on my ol’ thread, wonder how...

Just checking in on my ol’ thread, wonder how many still have their Toughroad ? Still have both of mine...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-19, 08:30 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

Excellent info, thank you !

Excellent info, thank you !
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-19, 07:07 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

Thanks, I think I have a leak somewhere, I just...

Thanks, I think I have a leak somewhere, I just need to pinpoint where. Are these components rebuildable I wonder or do I just have to buy the whole rear brake set?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-19, 03:55 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

Hello all, it’s been a while....question for...

Hello all, it’s been a while....question for those with more bike knowledge than I.

I noticed my 2016 SLR 2 rear brake is not holding pressure, I bought the brake fluid and bleed kit but it only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By roguewave

Thanks, just what I was looking for.

Thanks, just what I was looking for.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By roguewave

What are you using for brakes pads, Toughroad SLR

Howdy!
just thought I’d stop in and ask what y’all are using for pads on the toughroad ?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-16, 03:14 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,736
Posted By roguewave

I bike with whatever shorts I pull outa the...

I bike with whatever shorts I pull outa the drawer, in other words, everyday street clothes and shoes. My rides are a very hard 5-10 mile early morning.
I have no use for the bike only clothes,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-04-16, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,165
Posted By roguewave

OK, picked the bike up yesterday from an...

OK, picked the bike up yesterday from an independent shop. 95 bucks for replacing BB with a Shimano ES300 73X126mm Octalink V2 Spline English bottom bracket. both wheel hubs were loose, headset was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-16, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,165
Posted By roguewave

I weighed out my options and decided to bring it...

I weighed out my options and decided to bring it to a bike shop locally and pay out of pocket for repair. They ordered a robust replacement BB that I have since forgotten the name of, sorry. I'll...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-16, 04:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,165
Posted By roguewave

So if I want something bullet proof, what would...

So if I want something bullet proof, what would you recommend? Not really knowledgeable in this area.
Thanks
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-16, 04:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,165
Posted By roguewave

Toughrooad SLR 2, my crank (bearings) are shot I think

I bought it last summer and after riding it quite hard for only a few months last summer and this summer I noticed and felt something was wrong when peddling. So yesterday I really looked hard to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-16, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,854
Posted By roguewave

https://s3.postimg.org/7kbdmmwdf/image.jpg

https://s3.postimg.org/7kbdmmwdf/image.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-17-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

Lately I have been noticing what I would call...

Lately I have been noticing what I would call "crank creak" I'm 220 lbs and I imagine the forces on the pedal assembly are quite severe. The bike sat all winter and I just starting riding it last...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-08-16, 06:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,937
Posted By roguewave

Are you actually serious? ...

Are you actually serious?





...never mind, don't answer.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-07-16, 05:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,937
Posted By roguewave

So sorry my spelling is not up to your...

So sorry my spelling is not up to your educational standards, never the less, the statement is true wether you agree or not.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-07-16, 04:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,937
Posted By roguewave

Actually I think we bicyclists ask for "some" of...

Actually I think we bicyclists ask for "some" of the harassment we receive by riding our bikes on roads that we have no business what so ever being on. Narrow curvy roads with no shoulder on them are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-15-16, 11:43 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

I bought another (exact same) to keep at a...

I bought another (exact same) to keep at a different location...so yes I still dig it :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-26-15, 11:35 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

glad to see some more activity on this thread,...

glad to see some more activity on this thread, hope y'all are enjoying your toughroads :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-15, 07:18 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

stock saddle is not the most comfy but its fine...

stock saddle is not the most comfy but its fine for me, I've gotten used to it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-15, 07:12 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

sorry, been busy back home here in Texas. I tried...

sorry, been busy back home here in Texas. I tried to buy another one in Austin last week, I left the one I bought in Boston on the boat so I have something to ride while up there in Portland. Like to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-20-15, 09:49 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

When I got mine the Boston store was going thru...

When I got mine the Boston store was going thru management change.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-05-15, 06:16 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

The cost was about $900 and change out the door....

The cost was about $900 and change out the door. Weight is about 28lbs I think? we live on a boat for summer so no scale to weigh.

***sorry bout the fly reel in pics
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-04-15, 07:03 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

http://s5.postimg.org/5m4ouauwj/image.jpg...

http://s5.postimg.org/5m4ouauwj/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/5m4ouauwj/) http://s5.postimg.org/vgehk2uwj/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/vgehk2uwj/) ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-04-15, 05:48 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,272
Posted By roguewave

2016 Giant ToughRoad SLR2

I bought one of these last month and thought I'd give it a limited review ( at the prompting of a couple members). By limited I mean I'm not a bikesman with extensive knowledge.
I bought the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-15, 02:33 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 67,300
Posted By roguewave

Bought this a couple weeks ago, can't find anyone...

Bought this a couple weeks ago, can't find anyone else who has one to see if they like it as much as I do. 2016 Giant toughroad SLR2


http://s23.postimg.org/kgn15hiuz/image.jpg
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-27-15, 09:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,579
Posted By roguewave

Gonna keep an eye on litelock, that's what I'm...

Gonna keep an eye on litelock, that's what I'm looking for.....I think :lol:
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-23-15, 04:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,579
Posted By roguewave

Thanks for the feedback. I'm looking into this...

Thanks for the feedback. I'm looking into this stuff as a lightweight alternative, a length of this with your own lock just might be the ticket. I don't really care about the weight as far as lugging...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-23-15, 02:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,579
Posted By roguewave

Nice, your probably right. I stow my bike on the...

Nice, your probably right. I stow my bike on the boat at night so I just need something to keep it from walking off during a run into the store or maybe even the bar to have a beer. Maybe no need for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-22-15, 06:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,579
Posted By roguewave

Bike lock, what are you using and how do you stow it...

This is a question that seems to beg for a better way. To keep a lock on your (hybrid) bike without it slapping around as you ride all types of terrain on your way to the store...and not be able to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-15, 09:12 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 41,029
Posted By roguewave

new guy, new bike, new town, I let my enthusiasm...

new guy, new bike, new town, I let my enthusiasm get to me and failed to proof the post :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,854
Posted By roguewave

2016 Giant toughroad SLR 2 ...

2016 Giant toughroad SLR 2

http://s5.postimg.org/al5h759fb/image.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-15, 12:43 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 41,029
Posted By roguewave

http://s5.postimg.org/4mw9anfub/image.jpg...

http://s5.postimg.org/4mw9anfub/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/4mw9anfub/) http://s5.postimg.org/qxfiwvnqr/image.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/qxfiwvnqr/) ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-15, 12:32 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 41,029
Posted By roguewave

Just picked up the SLR1, rode thru downtown...

Just picked up the SLR1, rode thru downtown Boston to south station from the Fenway park area. Quite the bike that's for sure. Question about locks, never needed one till now, what's the scoop? I'd...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-15, 06:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,003
Posted By roguewave

Started biking a bit more seriously when I got...

Started biking a bit more seriously when I got outa Texas this summer. My weight was a portly 227 at 6ft, 59 7/8 yrs old. Riding 5-10 miles in the morning 5 days a week thru summer has me down to a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-15, 11:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 41,029
Posted By roguewave

Expand on that if ya don't mind

Expand on that if ya don't mind
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-15, 10:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 41,029
Posted By roguewave

Will do

Will do
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-15, 08:44 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 41,029
Posted By roguewave

flying back to Maine tomorrow,,,,am i excited...

flying back to Maine tomorrow,,,,am i excited about getting back to the beautiful weather? how bout getting back to the boat and living in the harbor? heck no :lol: I'm really excited about getting...
Forum: Introductions
08-29-15, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By roguewave

no reward, none expected....the good feeling I...

no reward, none expected....the good feeling I had lasted for days, that was my reward.
Forum: Introductions
08-29-15, 05:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By roguewave

We have a boat that we live on in Maine for the...

We have a boat that we live on in Maine for the summer and head back to Texas in October before it gets cold. Rough life but someone has ta do it ;)
Forum: Introductions
08-28-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By roguewave

Howdy from the Austin Texas area and Portland Maine.

Been Pedaling bikes around for 50 plus years, not any kind of serious stuff, just recreational fun stuff. I'm going to be buying a new Giant SLR2 as soon as they become available. Great forum!

...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 41,029
Posted By roguewave

New guy here. I was in Boston a few days ago...

New guy here.
I was in Boston a few days ago at the Giant company store, they had just gotten a SLR1 in, quite the bike I must say! I would have bought a SLR2 on the spot if they had one....
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