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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-15, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Slow Bro

I will look into a set of Schwalbe's in a few...

I will look into a set of Schwalbe's in a few months. Probably going to change the peddles also. I found a nice set of VP's that I want to try.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-15, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Slow Bro

Can't right now. Some home reno's have tapped me...

Can't right now. Some home reno's have tapped me out for the next few months :(
I have a nice floor pump already. Getting air is no prob
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-06-15, 05:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Slow Bro

Yea, I have to agree with 2702. You CAN feel the...

Yea, I have to agree with 2702. You CAN feel the tire weight and the rollability is not that great. I always thought that the reason why I wasn't going really fast on the flats was because I was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-06-15, 03:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Slow Bro

Rate my tires/wheels please

I admit. I do not know much about various tire brands and models. My 2014 Jamis Coda Elite came with "Vittoria Randonneur with Double Shielding puncture protection and reflective sidewalls, 700 x...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-31-15, 11:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,781
Posted By Slow Bro

Still lovin my Jamis Coda Elite :love:

Still lovin my Jamis Coda Elite :love:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-15, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,664
Posted By Slow Bro

Those Cannondale's always catch my eye when I'm...

Those Cannondale's always catch my eye when I'm at my LBS. They look really race with great colour schemes
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-15, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,155
Posted By Slow Bro

Nice bike. It's always great to score a deal now...

Nice bike. It's always great to score a deal now and then :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-15, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,304
Posted By Slow Bro

Get the Giant and put the just under $200...

Get the Giant and put the just under $200 difference towards an exxxcellent u-lock ABUS U-Lock 540/160HB230 (11161)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,754
Posted By Slow Bro

Sweet bike. Enjoy :thumb:

Sweet bike. Enjoy :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,839
Posted By Slow Bro

Since when? Giant is the largest bicycle...

Since when? Giant is the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world. They also manufacture bikes for Specialized, Schwinn, Bianchi and wait for it................ Trek :twitchy:
Giant Bicycles -...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-15, 07:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,125
Posted By Slow Bro

It depends where (area) and how long you will be...

It depends where (area) and how long you will be locking your bike up?

I live and work in a big city where there is tonnes of bike theft everyday so I was extra thorough when looking for a good...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-15, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,884
Posted By Slow Bro

Once you have experienced disc brakes it's hard...

Once you have experienced disc brakes it's hard to go back. You will love the Roam. Good luck sweet talking the wife :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-15, 08:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,664
Posted By Slow Bro

Baddass bike mate :thumb: Enjoy

Baddass bike mate :thumb: Enjoy
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-15, 11:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,884
Posted By Slow Bro

What kind of bike did your buddy have? What did...

What kind of bike did your buddy have? What did you like/dislike about it?

I would lean towards the crosstrail disk, 8.2 DS and Roam 2 for the terrain you'll be doing. Much better all arounders....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-15, 05:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,333
Posted By Slow Bro

Good call :thumb:

Good call :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,341
Posted By Slow Bro

I think you need a frame bigger than 19". I find...

I think you need a frame bigger than 19". I find that Jamis Coda's fit on the smaller side. I am 5 foot 7 and purchased a Coda Elite 19" frame and it doesn't feel "big" at all. It fits just right but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-15, 04:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,333
Posted By Slow Bro

I think anything under 600 would be a great...

I think anything under 600 would be a great price. I just checked Specialized website and the new Sirrus Comp runs $1,100 US. Go check it out and give it a quick test ride. 200 miles is nothing....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-15, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,569
Posted By Slow Bro

$175 at the most imo.

$175 at the most imo.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-15, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,284
Posted By Slow Bro

Sweet bike. Can't go wrong with Specialized ...

Sweet bike. Can't go wrong with Specialized
:cheers:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-22-15, 10:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,785
Posted By Slow Bro

Oh, ok thanks... I just found these Spank...

Oh, ok thanks...

I just found these Spank Spike Pedals.. They look sic. I might have to order a Green & Black pair for my bikes.
Spike Flat Pedals...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-22-15, 09:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,785
Posted By Slow Bro

Where did you buy those Evo Pedals from? Were...

Where did you buy those Evo Pedals from?
Were they also from Chain Reaction?
Thanks
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-22-15, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,767
Posted By Slow Bro

+1 I would have to be getting a riiidiculous...

+1
I would have to be getting a riiidiculous deal in order to buy a 3 year old "showroom cond" brand new bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,484
Posted By Slow Bro

You did well. Enjoy the bike :thumb:

You did well. Enjoy the bike :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-15, 09:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,785
Posted By Slow Bro

Looks great. Good call on the orange pedals:thumb:

Looks great. Good call on the orange pedals:thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-17-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,755
Posted By Slow Bro

Yep, that's what I did. It was a 10k ride home....

Yep, that's what I did. It was a 10k ride home. There wasn't much in way of adjustments. Just the seat height and I was off.

This is a whole new level of bike for me. My last bike was 30 years ago...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-17-15, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,484
Posted By Slow Bro

Offer the seller $300 cash and ask for the orig...

Offer the seller $300 cash and ask for the orig receipt and serial# so you can check it out with the police.
A quick test ride to verify everything works as is. Then you're golden
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-15-15, 10:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,755
Posted By Slow Bro

Congratulations. You will love it. Like I said,...

Congratulations. You will love it. Like I said, it's fast and smooth. It still scares me going down a steepish hill. This bike picks up speed sooo friggin fast and keeps going and going. A few times...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-14-15, 01:28 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,755
Posted By Slow Bro

I love my Coda:love: For $800 it would be a steal...

I love my Coda:love: For $800 it would be a steal of a bike. Here in Toronto the 2014 Coda Elite sold for $1300 last year. It rides smoother then both the FX and Sirrus imo. When I test rode a $1200...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-13-15, 11:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,785
Posted By Slow Bro

Sorry to hear about your bike being stolen. That...

Sorry to hear about your bike being stolen. That really sucks. What kind of lock did you use?
I purchased my Roam from Giant on Queen st west just after Bathurst.
650 Queen Street West
(416)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-12-15, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,490
Posted By Slow Bro

Sweeet bike man :thumb:

Sweeet bike man :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-12-15, 07:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,785
Posted By Slow Bro

Wow, that's lighter then I thought it would be....

Wow, that's lighter then I thought it would be. An excellent value :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-15, 04:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 188,472
Posted By Slow Bro

Simple yet effective.. Great job!

Simple yet effective.. Great job!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-10-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,785
Posted By Slow Bro

Nice looking pedals. How much do they cost? I do...

Nice looking pedals. How much do they cost? I do not know that brand. Love the color selection though.
I was thinking of picking up some Shimano Saints for my next pedals. Shimano Saint Flat Pedals...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-10-15, 02:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,785
Posted By Slow Bro

Funny, when I was checking out the Roam line at...

Funny, when I was checking out the Roam line at the Giant store the SLR 2 really caught my eye.. The sales guy would be telling me all about the Roam and my head would turn 90 degrees looking at the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-10-15, 02:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,785
Posted By Slow Bro

My thoughts also... That 2015 Sirrus Comp Disc I...

My thoughts also... That 2015 Sirrus Comp Disc I was checking out at Broadway Cycle's had a sticker price of $1400 and the sales dude told me that the price has gone up $100 recently to $1500. And of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-10-15, 02:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,785
Posted By Slow Bro

Test ride all the bikes on your list and save,...

Test ride all the bikes on your list and save, save, save for the one that really grabs your heart. Get the one that you really love and is spec'd out as high as you can afford.

The other day I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-10-15, 01:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,785
Posted By Slow Bro

That's understandable... I would say keep the...

That's understandable... I would say keep the Giant since you love the way it rides and it's brand new. Save until next spring/summer for the higher end FX/ Sirrus. Even after you purchase the new...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-15, 07:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,755
Posted By Slow Bro

Love my Giant Roam. Comfortable and absorbs...

Love my Giant Roam. Comfortable and absorbs potholes, large cracks and wore torn city streets very nicely. It works well on trails as long as it's not too hard core. I take it almost everywhere.

I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 17,120
Posted By Slow Bro

Thanks... I had a feeling it was a f1.8 prime...

Thanks... I had a feeling it was a f1.8 prime :thumb: The D300 is still an excellent camera. My brother is a pro wedding photographer and he uses a pair of D300's for his shoots.

Again, great...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-15, 04:25 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,708
Posted By Slow Bro

Nice looking bike. Love the green accents :thumb:

Nice looking bike. Love the green accents :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-27-15, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,560
Posted By Slow Bro

Sweet lookin bike. Love the colour :thumb:

Sweet lookin bike. Love the colour :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-27-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Slow Bro

I believe the savings was much more then $300....

I believe the savings was much more then $300. Here in Canada the 2015 Coda Elite is listed for $1385 plus shipping. I think the 2014 sold for $1350. I paid $770 for the 2014 so savings is more like...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-27-15, 02:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Slow Bro

Yeah, this would be my thoughts also.. Last month...

Yeah, this would be my thoughts also.. Last month I purchased a brand new (in box) left over 2014 Jamis Coda Elite. The salesman immediately informed me that it was a 2014 model so the price was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-26-15, 03:42 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 17,120
Posted By Slow Bro

Sweet bike. Great job man! What model...

Sweet bike. Great job man!
What model camera/lens combo did you use to take those pics?
I am about to purchase a Nikon D5500 for everyday use.
Those shots look great!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-25-15, 04:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,465
Posted By Slow Bro

Sorry.. I just checked the U.S Giant website...

Sorry.. I just checked the U.S Giant website (depending where you live) and noticed that they do not offer a Roam 0 & XR1 like they do here in Canada. I just assumed that they did.. They do offer the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-22-15, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,088
Posted By Slow Bro

Looks like a coin flip. Ride both and whichever...

Looks like a coin flip. Ride both and whichever one puts the biggest smile on your face, get it.
I have a Roam XR1 and I love it but I have not ridden an Cannondale CX3. I like the looks of that CX3...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-22-15, 09:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,465
Posted By Slow Bro

I would say the Trek DS or check out the Giant...

I would say the Trek DS or check out the Giant Roams 0, XR1.

I have a Roam XR1 and I love it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,895
Posted By Slow Bro

Thank you Colonel

Thank you Colonel
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,368
Posted By Slow Bro

Thanks. It's a great bike for the money

Thanks. It's a great bike for the money
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-20-15, 09:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 64,895
Posted By Slow Bro

Last month I was at Giant purchasing my Roam XR1....

Last month I was at Giant purchasing my Roam XR1. I couldn't stop looking/ checking out the SLR 1 & SLR 2. I was really drawn to them in the showroom. I think if I didn't buy the Coda I would'ov...
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