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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-11-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,491
Posted By HobieKen

Really. Seems simple to me and I don't know why...

Really. Seems simple to me and I don't know why it should take so long to get approved. BTW, I'm 65, own a TREK Rail and I want to ride the trails I love that are managed by the USFS.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-11-22, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,491
Posted By HobieKen

Hope it's news I've been waiting for, but since I...

Hope it's news I've been waiting for, but since I can't open the link, I will search further. Thanx!


EDIT. Not quite, but a step closer, I suppose.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-16-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By HobieKen

I have a Yakima Holdup EVO and it works fine,...

I have a Yakima Holdup EVO and it works fine, Kuats are popular and nice, but I have alot of Yakima stuff and they are all keyed alike. Main point- second shout out for etrailer, I use them a lot.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-08-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By HobieKen

I wouldn't ditch the mtb, I use my Quick 5 mainly...

I wouldn't ditch the mtb, I use my Quick 5 mainly at Gulf Shores bike paths and road routes. I love it, but due to skinny road tires, you'll be limited to any off road activity. Therefore, I have an...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-04-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,378
Posted By HobieKen

I love my Quick 5, but don't think it's for you...

I love my Quick 5, but don't think it's for you with back problems and looking for comfort. It has 35mm tires and it can give a pretty stiff ride on rough stuff. I was looking at upgrading to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-21, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 360
Posted By HobieKen

Walk down memory lane. Sounds about right, I had...

Walk down memory lane. Sounds about right, I had a 2000 SX2000 that I bought new, when I first saw this I was thinking it was CAAD 5, but after googling it, it was a CAAD 4.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-21, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 525
Posted By HobieKen

I've found them to be pretty accurate, but still...

I've found them to be pretty accurate, but still make calls
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. I drove to St...
Forum: Southeast
02-28-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 831
Posted By HobieKen

Having a blast, probably would not have returned...

Having a blast, probably would not have returned to mountain biking if not for the electric bikes. Mostly riding gravel roads and the occasional trail when dry. No issues with trails, I check with...
Forum: Southeast
02-28-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 831
Posted By HobieKen

Contact Phat Tire bike shop, I think that have a...

Contact Phat Tire bike shop, I think that have a store there. I just made a trip to the Bentonville, AR store to buy an emtb. Tulsa is not that far, and I had no idea that the area was a mtb Mecca of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-24-20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 858
Posted By HobieKen

Joined the e bike crowd.

Ex mountain biker who previously rode a TREK Fuel 100 10 years ago. At age 65 I've only been riding my hybrid on the road, but have recently been wanting to explore new things, gravel roads, perhaps...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,085
Posted By HobieKen

I wear the prescription Costas that I wear when...

I wear the prescription Costas that I wear when on my kayaks and sailboat. When I raced mountain bikes and wore contacts, Oakleys were the rage. After losing several pairs on the trails, I started...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By HobieKen

Maybe you simply don't have the knob backed out...

Maybe you simply don't have the knob backed out far enough to make the assembly small enough to install it into the hitch, all of the adjusting pieces should be loose enough to rattle before...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-20, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,634
Posted By HobieKen

The Sirrus X 5.0 and TREK FX Sport Carbon 4 have...

The Sirrus X 5.0 and TREK FX Sport Carbon 4 have caught my eye.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,634
Posted By HobieKen

Nothing but good to say about my Quick 5. I rode...

Nothing but good to say about my Quick 5. I rode it along with a TREK and Sirrus and liked it best, may not be the same for you. The bike has worked absolutely flawlessly. I'm wanting to upgrade to a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-20, 02:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,754
Posted By HobieKen

like it, I'm sick of black.

like it, I'm sick of black.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-21-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,206
Posted By HobieKen

Love mine. I added a Explorer rear rack and...

Love mine. I added a Explorer rear rack and grocery panniers for grocery runs. I exchanged my grips for Ergon GP 2's and really like the bar ends for alternate hand positions. Don't forget lights,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-07-19, 09:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,625
Posted By HobieKen

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-19-18, 06:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,886
Posted By HobieKen

What I have on mine. I think I would like...

What I have on mine. I think I would like Skipjacks very well.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-18, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,625
Posted By HobieKen

I rode 3 of the 4 you listed side by side when I...

I rode 3 of the 4 you listed side by side when I bought my bike. I bought the Cannondale, it just felt slightly better. I’m certain that I would have enjoyed any of them, they’re all that close and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-18, 10:02 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 26,499
Posted By HobieKen

. Exactly what I do.

. Exactly what I do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-18, 06:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,972
Posted By HobieKen

Some people apparently think of them as art. Some...

Some people apparently think of them as art. Some one in my town came up with the idea of placing old bikes all over town as displays, some people have them in their yards, they're every where....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-18, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,156
Posted By HobieKen

I know alot of people who have Allens and are...

I know alot of people who have Allens and are perfectly happy. I have a Ridgeback, I like the conviinence of the plastic holder straps instead of regular straps. Only you can decide if it’s worth 100...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-03-18, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,157
Posted By HobieKen

I bought a Quick 5 Disc after riding it and a...

I bought a Quick 5 Disc after riding it and a Sirrus(not a sport IIRC) side by side, no one close had a TREK in my size, XL. The Quick just felt better to me, but not by much. And it had hydraulic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-18, 03:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,970
Posted By HobieKen

The 2 bags I own came from Performance Bicycle...

The 2 bags I own came from Performance Bicycle and Specialized. I bought them over 20 years ago, but I’m sure some are still out there, thats 2 places to search. The Performance bag is perfect, with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-18, 03:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,629
Posted By HobieKen

Always used one when riding my mountain bike...

Always used one when riding my mountain bike never on the road and that was years ago. The only negative thing I can remember is the cleaning of the bladder. I kept mine in the freezer between rides,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-18, 09:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,188
Posted By HobieKen

I need to look into this staging myself. No way...

I need to look into this staging myself. No way would i consider your bikes as odd, I would lean more towards insperation. I love my toys and am proud to display them, bikes, various kayaks, etc I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-18, 08:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,780
Posted By HobieKen

Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL.

Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-05-18, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,024
Posted By HobieKen

Ride, ride, ride. I was able to compare several...

Ride, ride, ride. I was able to compare several bikes side by side and liked the Quick 5 disc best. It’s perfect for my needs at 62 yo, but find myself wanting to upgrade already now that I’m back...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-18, 06:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,246
Posted By HobieKen

Nice bike and deal. Your post got me thinking...

Nice bike and deal. Your post got me thinking about a drop bar road bike. I’m riding a Quick 5 since my return to cycling. So, I go to the closest local Cannondale dealer today and the only thing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,684
Posted By HobieKen

Good to know, thanks, I’ve had a Park pump for...

Good to know, thanks, I’ve had a Park pump for twenty years, it may need a rebuild.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-17, 07:04 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,674
Posted By HobieKen

Prescription Costas w/bifocals, cause that's what...

Prescription Costas w/bifocals, cause that's what I have and wear when in my Hobie kayaks. I wore Oakleys in my previous cycling life, when I was able to wear contacts.
Forum: Introductions
11-19-17, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,013
Posted By HobieKen

Your riding style and needs compared to mine will...

Your riding style and needs compared to mine will be like comparing apples to oranges. I'm 61 now, and after a 10 year layoff from bikes, I was no longer interested in drop bars or racing mountain...
Forum: Introductions
11-18-17, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,013
Posted By HobieKen

Newbie as well, after returning to biking. Quick...

Newbie as well, after returning to biking. Quick 5 was my choice as well, I loved my Cannondales in the past and loved this one on comparison test rides, I was lucky, I got to test my top 3 choices...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-17, 02:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,223
Posted By HobieKen

Sooo much easier to hang them on a rack, you’ll...

Sooo much easier to hang them on a rack, you’ll be glad you got one. Good point made above about dirt and grease, you’d be surprised.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-17, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,158
Posted By HobieKen

Topeak Explorer rack, Banjo Brothers Grocery...

Topeak Explorer rack, Banjo Brothers Grocery Panniers. Give up trying to load pics,
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
10-28-17, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,160
Posted By HobieKen

Happy with mine as well, very long run time that...

Happy with mine as well, very long run time that I also haven’t timed. Mine is mounted on my Topeak Explorer rack using the optional rack mount.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-17, 11:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,593
Posted By HobieKen

Odd, I bought a Quick 5 disc based on smoothness...

Odd, I bought a Quick 5 disc based on smoothness of ride compared to others. Sorry I don't know what to reccommend.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-17, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,958
Posted By HobieKen

Cannondale dealer up here quoted me 20% off in...

Cannondale dealer up here quoted me 20% off in stock models, but he had Quick 7's yellow or orange neither of which suited me. I wanted the Quick 5 disc, which he didn't have, but the dealer that did...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-11-17, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,765
Posted By HobieKen

I'm outfitting my new Cannondale Quick 5 for my...

I'm outfitting my new Cannondale Quick 5 for my quarterly trips to Orange Beach, so I'll tell you what I've done. It's very bike friendly down there and I plan to use it for everything on it, as...
Forum: Introductions
08-07-17, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By HobieKen

Hello from Madisonville, Danville has trails?, we...

Hello from Madisonville, Danville has trails?, we have none. Been enjoying the trails in Owensboro. Forums are falling from favor in the age of Facebook(which I quit years ago), this one is pretty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-17, 04:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,847
Posted By HobieKen

etrailer is the best, bought several hitches from...

etrailer is the best, bought several hitches from them and other assorted trailer parts.
Forum: Introductions
07-09-17, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By HobieKen

Get a good bike and enjoy, save the stress for...

Get a good bike and enjoy, save the stress for something else. Good luck.
Forum: Introductions
07-08-17, 06:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 500
Posted By HobieKen

Just getting back in myself, and unfortunately I...

Just getting back in myself, and unfortunately I got rid of everything. I don't feel like I can do tights anymore, so I'm looking for a new set of baggies myself. I'm not liking what I'm seeing so...
Forum: Introductions
06-30-17, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By HobieKen

Perfect for my needs now, just a nice riding...

Perfect for my needs now, just a nice riding bike. Great time to buy, close out pricing. I've checked out the 50+, probably spend plenty of time there.
Forum: Introductions
06-30-17, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By HobieKen

Back in the saddle, Western KY

Sold all the bikes and focused on other pursuits, mainly putting around in my Hobie kayak chasing fish and, well, raising the kids. Been out of it for 12 years. I spend a lot of time in Orange Beach,...
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