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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-25-20, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By simonsez

I was actually able to ride both and they felt...

I was actually able to ride both and they felt somewhat similar although the GT did seem snappier, is that the carbon at work? The geometry is also similar.

Agree with your choice, the Giant was...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-25-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By simonsez

Crunch time - Topstone AL vs Grade Carbon

Looking for some last minute advice as I will probably be confirming my purchase tomorrow.

With the bike shortage going around I was able to find a Cannondale Topstone 105 aluminum and a GT Grade...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-19-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,080
Posted By simonsez

Thanks again for the quick reply. Yes I'm aware...

Thanks again for the quick reply. Yes I'm aware of the dishing of the rear wheel (although I'm not exactly sure what it means lol). I don't see myself swapping wheels anytime soon if I go with this...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-19-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,080
Posted By simonsez

Hey thanks, this was a great and informative...

Hey thanks, this was a great and informative post! So I'm looking at a Topstone Carbon and that bike has an unusually short 415 chainstay and a trail of 58 so I assume this would make it "more fun"...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-18-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,080
Posted By simonsez

What geometry measurements dictates a funner bike?

Hi guys, as I continue to learn about bike geometry and fitting, curious to know what can make one bike more fun than another when looking at their respective geometries?

I understand this can be...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,546
Posted By simonsez

Thanks for the replies guys, it sounds like...

Thanks for the replies guys, it sounds like paying the extra 1k for the 105 is probably worth it now and down the road. I need to make a decision soon before they sell out!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,546
Posted By simonsez

Topstone Sora vs 105 - $1000 difference worth it?

My LBS currently has both of these bikes in my size and in stock. I can afford the 105 but in Canada the price difference between the two (after taxes) is $1,017 (about $775 USD).

Below are the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-31-20, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By simonsez

Am I over thinking the BB Drop & Chainstay?

As my search for a new gravel bike continues I become more confused when it comes to geometry. I was able to drop by a local LBS that mainly sells Cannondale, I went in there to look at the Topstone...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-28-20, 10:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,128
Posted By simonsez

Thank you for all who replied, your feedback...

Thank you for all who replied, your feedback definitely cleared up a few things for me.

So just so I'm clear, I understand that I can always play with stem lengths and angles when it comes to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-28-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,128
Posted By simonsez

Does Head Tube Length matter if it's included in the Stack?

I keep reading that Stack & Reach measurements are a good barometer of how a bike will fit. I was curious about Head Tube length, it seems that this measurement is included in the Stack. So my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,081
Posted By simonsez

OP here. Thank you to all that replied! This is...

OP here. Thank you to all that replied! This is quite an active forum. So I think some of you guys lost me at the gearing jargon but I believe that they're identical save for the 2x11 vs 2x10 in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,081
Posted By simonsez

105 2x11 vs GRX 2x10

So after much thought (first looking at hybrids), I think I've narrowed my choice between a Trek Checkpoint ALR 4 vs the Cannondale Topstone 105. Both are available from reputable bike shops (the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-20, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,661
Posted By simonsez

Since you have the Sirrus X 5.0 on your list you...

Since you have the Sirrus X 5.0 on your list you may also want to look at the just released (2021 MY) Specialized Diverge Evo, looks like it may suit you better since you seem to like an aggressive...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 381,005
Posted By simonsez

Not sure where you're located but in Canada...

Not sure where you're located but in Canada Specialized still sells the Crosstrail (Model year 2020) however they only have 3 models. I read somewhere that they will be discontinued. (maybe in favour...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-20, 11:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,694
Posted By simonsez

Thanks for the feedback and congrats on your new...

Thanks for the feedback and congrats on your new bike!! I'm still bike shopping but for financial reasons I've had to lower my budget a bit. I pretty much eliminated the Trek from my list and am now...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-08-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 878
Posted By simonsez

Alloy frame with Future Shock or Carbon frame

Hi everyone! Well my bike search continues and, unfortunately, under these exceptional times of uncertainty, I’ve decided to lower my budget by about $500. I’ll try to make this brief. I’m now...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,694
Posted By simonsez

Hey thanks for replying! Agree with you...

Hey thanks for replying! Agree with you assessment, if I go with the Sirrus, it would probably be an XL. Did you get a chance to weigh your X? Curious to know the weight of their biggest size.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-01-20, 11:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,694
Posted By simonsez

Thank you for these detailed answers to my...

Thank you for these detailed answers to my questions. Glad to hear that you're enjoying your X Carbon. Are you finding the 1x11 enough for most riding condition?

I didn't know the Sirrus could run...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-01-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,694
Posted By simonsez

FX Sport Carbon 4 (2021) vs Sirrus X 5.0 (2020)

My apologies for yet another “this vs that” question!

So I think I’m down to either of those 2 carbon bikes and I wouldn’t mind hearing people’s opinions. Now because of the current Covid...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-27-20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,053
Posted By simonsez

Wondering if anyone has seen or driven the new...

Wondering if anyone has seen or driven the new 2021 FX Sport Carbon 4.

1x11 Shimano GRX, it's also cheaper than the FX Sport 5 and comes in lighter as well at a smidge over 21 lbs.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-07-17, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,515
Posted By simonsez

Cannondale CX 2 1x11 opinions

Hi everyone,

I’ve been looking to possibly move from my cyclocross to a hybrid with either a rigid fork or a “light” suspension mainly due to the back and neck issues that I get from riding my CX....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-16, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,837
Posted By simonsez

gravel/cx bike with upright position

Hi,

Like many, I’m confused about what type of bike to buy. I’m coming from a 29er (Specialized Crave) that was mostly used on pavement, gravel and rail trails. I was able to sell it for a good...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-16, 09:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,695
Posted By simonsez

Giant Toughroad geometry and sizing between countries- very confused!

So the Giant Toughroad is a bike that I'm considering, I've been looking at the prices and specs on Giant's US website than, by mistake, I got on their UK website and this is when I got confused. Is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-13, 07:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 401
Posted By simonsez

29er hardtail geometry

Hi guys,

I originally started my bike search looking for a dual sport, however after mingling with some fellow posters in the hybrid forum they convinced me to look at a hartdtail 29er.

I now...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-13, 07:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,714
Posted By simonsez

Wow, great detailed insight! Thank you! I...

Wow, great detailed insight! Thank you!

I did try a few "permance hybrids" and yes they were indeed fast but I found them very jarring, I felt almost every little bump on the road go through my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-13-13, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,714
Posted By simonsez

Dual Sport Hybrid vs 29er with 700c tires

I've been taking my time looking and trying out some bikes (my budget is 1k so I want to make the right decision) and I'm pretty sure that I want to go the "Dual Sport - front suspension" route since...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-26-13, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,595
Posted By simonsez

Thanks for the insight dynaryder, sounds like you...

Thanks for the insight dynaryder, sounds like you know a thing or two about these suspension systems, I'm now leaning on getting the CX1. I assume that the amount of air is dependent on the rider's...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-25-13, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,595
Posted By simonsez

Cannnondale CX1 and Headshok Fatty vs CX2

Hi there,

I'm considering getting myself a Dual Sport bike and really like how the Cannondale CX series ride. Because of the crappy spring season my LBS is being a bit aggressive with moving his...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,707
Posted By simonsez

Wow! Thanks for all the feedback guys, that was...

Wow! Thanks for all the feedback guys, that was quite an education and I think that my question has been answered!

Now is it safe to say that all steel bikes available are chromoly? Also, is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-30-12, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,730
Posted By simonsez

Coda Comp vs KHS urban xcel

Hi all,

I’m considering a steel/cromoly hybrid as a new bike and see the Jamis Coda being recommended on this site often. However, I live in Canada and finding this bike is next to impossible,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-12, 07:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,707
Posted By simonsez

Steel frames, any drawbacks?

Hi all,

I’ve been doing tons of on-line research for the purchase of a new bike and this site has been one that I’ve visited numerous times.
(I think) I’m looking for either a hardtail 29er, a...
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