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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-01-14, 02:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By evivbulgroz

I was in your shoes until today. Just got a Fuji...

I was in your shoes until today. Just got a Fuji Absolute after a lot of hesitation. I really liked the Giant Escape as well, great value. None of the bikes in $400-$500 range I tested were any bad...
Forum: Southern California
08-01-14, 01:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,591
Posted By evivbulgroz

What is the SART? Sorry. Newbie here...

What is the SART? Sorry. Newbie here...
Forum: Southern California
08-01-14, 01:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,700
Posted By evivbulgroz

I tried a lot of LBS around LA. My favorites...

I tried a lot of LBS around LA.

My favorites were:

1) Wheel World in Culver City
2) Just Ride LA in Downtown
3) Performance Bike in SM (I bought there because I wanted a Fuji at the end and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-01-14, 01:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,174
Posted By evivbulgroz

I had the opposite dilemma: Was going to switch...

I had the opposite dilemma: Was going to switch my 28 tires for 32s (more out of fear of flats), but spent a bit more on the bike than I planned, so I will stick with the 28 for a while.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-01-14, 01:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 45,467
Posted By evivbulgroz

At the Trek shop I visited, they had both 2014...

At the Trek shop I visited, they had both 2014 and 2015 7.x FX. I tried the 2015 because it was cheaper. Asked teh LBS and they said there was not much difference.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-01-14, 01:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 30,476
Posted By evivbulgroz

Gorgeous picture. Where in PA is this? It looks...

Gorgeous picture. Where in PA is this? It looks like Vancouver Island.

Regarding size, I was hesitating between Medium and Large (I'm 5"11). While I was comfortable enough riding a large, I ended...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-01-14, 01:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,217
Posted By evivbulgroz

After a few scary emails from Performance Bike...

After a few scary emails from Performance Bike (bike to received on August 28th) and some account snafus, I got a good surprise today. After I finally managed to get the bike's shipping tracking...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-28-14, 01:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,217
Posted By evivbulgroz

Thank you all for the advice and help. I wanted...

Thank you all for the advice and help. I wanted to try a Specialized Sirrus but could not make it to the store that carried it on time. I tried again the Escape 2 at another shop today (very cool...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-14, 01:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,217
Posted By evivbulgroz

Tried the Giant escape 2 today. Liked it a lot. I...

Tried the Giant escape 2 today. Liked it a lot. I actually liked the aluminum fork. Very tight back and pretty light.

Great value at $430 I think. The bar, bar handle and seat felt better than...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-14, 01:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,217
Posted By evivbulgroz

Tried the Giant escape 2 today. Liked it a lot. I...

Tried the Giant escape 2 today. Liked it a lot. I actually liked the aluminum fork. Very tight back and pretty light.

Great value at $430 I think. The bar, bar handle and seat felt better than...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-14, 03:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,217
Posted By evivbulgroz

Congrats on getting your new bike :). I look...

Congrats on getting your new bike :). I look forward to getting there.

Thanks for your thread. I missed it somehow. It was indeed very valuable. Based on what I read, I will definitely try the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-14, 02:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,217
Posted By evivbulgroz

Yes, I should go check the Novara as well. To be...

Yes, I should go check the Novara as well. To be honest, I have been avoiding REI in my area because it's always so busy it seems difficult to get someone's attention in the bike department...

I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-14, 06:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,217
Posted By evivbulgroz

I tried the Jamis Coda sport today (not so easy...

I tried the Jamis Coda sport today (not so easy to find in LA it seems). I know what you mean by "feels right". It brought back memories. It felt very "old fashioned" compared to some of the other...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-22-14, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,118
Posted By evivbulgroz

I think I'm going to chose between a Giant escape...

I think I'm going to chose between a Giant escape and Fuji absolute.

I will try them again in different size and talk to the LBS about posture.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-22-14, 06:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,118
Posted By evivbulgroz

What size are your wheels? the 700 could be...

What size are your wheels? the 700 could be making the difference, or you may just have longer legs than mine.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-14, 03:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,217
Posted By evivbulgroz

Thank you all for the feedback. Went on to...

Thank you all for the feedback.

Went on to try the Specialized Sirrus today and Giant Escape.

Unfortunately they did not have the Sirrus in my size (they may in a few days). I did however try a...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-22-14, 03:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,118
Posted By evivbulgroz

Thank you all for your thoughts. I went to...

Thank you all for your thoughts. I went to another LBS today to try some Giant and Specialized bikes. The guy seemed very knowledgeable and said I was in between two frame size (Medium/large) or...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-21-14, 03:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,217
Posted By evivbulgroz

Yet another advice on a new Hybrid thread... :)

Dear All:

Sorry to start yet another advice-on-a-new-bike thread. I read some of the other ones in the forum, but could not get much on the bikes I'm looking at right now.

I am currently...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-21-14, 03:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,118
Posted By evivbulgroz

The truth about clearance between frame and crotch...?

Dear All:

I am currently shopping for a new bike -- my first in almost 30 years.

I am looking at hybrids, and have been trying bikes at a couple of different LBS in Los Angeles.

So far I...
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