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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-06-19, 05:01 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

your toughroad looks awesome. I would to know how...

your toughroad looks awesome. I would to know how you get this setup please. I got the 2016 Toughroad SLR2 that I’d like to convert into a 1x10 or 11. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-17, 09:06 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

I use these tyres as well for my commuting, I...

I use these tyres as well for my commuting, I both have the 47c and and 30c. I mostly use the 47c. They have really good grip on dry road. However I'm less confident with it on wet so I tend to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-16-17, 05:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 35,535
Posted By lestat

Hi Colonel :) Yes I have last May. But all my...

Hi Colonel :) Yes I have last May. But all my drivetrain is still stock. I'm planning to get a trouser protector as well so I can wear my office pants when I just need to ride within the CBD without...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-16-17, 02:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,212
Posted By lestat

I have the 2016 SLR2 which I have been using my...

I have the 2016 SLR2 which I have been using my for commuting to work (15Kms each way) with Schwalbe Marathon 700x50c tyres on with racks, panniers, and mudguards.

On the weekends usually Sunday,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-16-17, 02:20 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 35,535
Posted By lestat

I missed my Toughroad for 2 weeks

After 2 weeks not riding my bike and just driving my car to work (tooth extracted), I rode again today. It felt so good.:lol:

I'll be back riding again to work tomorrow and I can't wait.

I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-17, 05:59 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Just for commuting?

If it is me and I only plan on using the bike for commuting, I would go for the Seek 1 2016 with internal gears. It's more simple and less maintenance. Just pickup and go.

In my case, I chose the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-15-17, 01:10 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Yes. I've cut a small piece of aluminium plate...

Yes. I've cut a small piece of aluminium plate and drill for the boost so go to extend the mudguards closer to the tyres. I also trimmed the Mudguard spokes as it hits the bikes c-defender, but more...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-17, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,373,147
Posted By lestat

My commute bikes

Most days I use my trusted Giant Toughroad for commuting (long) for work. I also have a HASA F2 foldable on some days where I need to either be fresh in suit or for meetings in CBD between trains.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-01-17, 01:39 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Don't use bar ends but I won't mind if I get a...

Don't use bar ends but I won't mind if I get a good price for commuting. But maybe I'll prefer to put an aero bar or some kind of extension so rest my arms and be a little bit less dragging as I'm...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-17, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,434
Posted By lestat

+++1:thumb::thumb::thumb:

+++1:thumb::thumb::thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-17, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,434
Posted By lestat

IMO, It is better to have front suspension for...

IMO, It is better to have front suspension for comfort in riding gravel and dirt roads but you don't really NEED them. I use mine also for mountain biking doing less than 1m drops and jumps and it is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-17, 04:31 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Hey thanks. :)

Hey thanks. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-25-17, 05:03 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Haha, we're here in Aussie, so we're on the left...

Haha, we're here in Aussie, so we're on the left hand side of the road. LOL..
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-25-17, 05:02 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Yeah. It's really awesome. :thumb:

Yeah. It's really awesome. :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-25-17, 04:57 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Normal Speed

Normal speed.



Yeah normal, but i think the camera just made it look too fast as it is in superwide mode? I only averaged about ~21km/hr that day I think?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-24-17, 02:51 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

https://youtu.be/1BjAdDLuMDM ...

https://youtu.be/1BjAdDLuMDM

https://youtu.be/hrcaYwmGBj4

https://youtu.be/61E1kVUYF6I

Long video. Full commute to work.
https://youtu.be/Y_Ppdt4gHIg

Test - Giant Toughroad Video upload
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-24-17, 02:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,820
Posted By lestat

Oh, didn't know that. BTW the MTB that I was...

Oh, didn't know that. BTW the MTB that I was using for commute for 4 months is a 2006 GT Avalanche Pro. I just swapped the tyres around and just lock or limit compression in the fork when commuting....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-24-17, 02:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,820
Posted By lestat

+1. :)

+1. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-24-17, 02:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,820
Posted By lestat

Hey, thanks. :)

Hey, thanks. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-22-17, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,126
Posted By lestat

That's a really awesome bike. Congrats and may...

That's a really awesome bike. Congrats and may you have more years adventurous ROAMing. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-22-17, 12:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,820
Posted By lestat

Looks like you're an MTB guy like me. Try the...

Looks like you're an MTB guy like me. Try the Giant Toughroad.

I've done heaps of MTBing back in NZ then moved here in Melbourne and did 4 months of commuting for work with the same MTB bike...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-17, 08:44 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

My bike's size

Hi. I'm not sure if you we're referring to my bike. But it is size XS. I'm only 165cm and I think Toughroads are a bit bigger than usual sizings compared to other bike models.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-17, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,126
Posted By lestat

Thanks

Thanks Man. I should've read your post before I went searching online how to properly so it. LOL. Thanks heaps. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-17, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,126
Posted By lestat

It was on Google Drive

Haha. I was using Google Drive before. Now I use Photobucket and edited my posts. It is now showing. Yay! :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-17, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,126
Posted By lestat

Change Tyres

Hey thanks. I only got 1 set of wheels so I take the wheels off and change the tyres hen back on. I use the same tube size as my commuting tyres is a 47c wide tyres anyway. It takes me 10-15minutes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-17, 08:19 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Toughroad Mudguards

Hey I'm able to post photos now. I took photos of where the holes are on my Toughroad that I attached my mudguards. I hope you got these on your one as well. Please have a look. Cheers.

...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-17, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,126
Posted By lestat

Love the Toughroad

Totally agree! I really love this bike. It is so versatile. I use it for commuting everyday during the week and on the weekends, I either go mountain biking or long rides (80km) with friends....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,126
Posted By lestat

Thanks. I used photobucket now and edited my...

Thanks. I used photobucket now and edited my post. Thanks again. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-17, 09:09 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w507/miloduane...

http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w507/miloduanecruz/325AD2B4-2AD8-43E7-932F-02457BED632E_zpstdhs7htu.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-17, 09:02 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

That really looks good. Thanks.

That really looks good. Thanks.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-17, 03:43 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,126
Posted By lestat

GIANT Toughroad

This is my hybrid GIANT Toughroad SLR. I use this for commuting and mountain biking on the weekends.



...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-17, 03:13 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Photo upload test

Photo upload test.


https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-98C3qF4pAxa3AwQjhIOVVsN1U
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-17, 03:12 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Hopefully after this

Hopefully I can post link after this post.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-17, 03:11 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

2 more posts

2 more post before I can attach a link.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-17, 03:05 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Preferred mudguards

Those Topeak mudguards look good. But my personal preference with mudguard are the ones that could go as close to the tyres as possible, making it almost part of the tyres/wheels. Also, I like how...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-17, 02:57 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Mudguards

Btw. My mudguards are the Planet Bike Cascadia - Wide (SuperFlex) search it and it should pop up. I still can't posts links. I bought mine for AU$60, full set.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-17, 02:34 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Kick stand

O don't currently have a kickstand only because the balance between me wanting/needing one and with it being readily available for Toughroad (without sacrificing it's seamless design) does not...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-17, 02:26 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

I tried but it says. Need to have at least 10...

I tried but it says. Need to have at least 10 posts before I can include URL. Maybe I'll post some more then try again.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-17-17, 07:22 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

I have the Toughroad SLR 2. I chose it for its...

I have the Toughroad SLR 2. I chose it for its default gearing as I both use it for commuting to work and also mountain biking.

I put my full mudguards on during the weekdays with Schwalbe...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-02-17, 09:23 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,615
Posted By lestat

Used for commuting and off road

How did you go with the purchase? I hope my input isn't too late. I think this bike is an all around bike.

I have been using my Toughroad SLR2 for commuting to work (15Kms each way) with Schwalbe...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-22-16, 04:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,190
Posted By lestat

Same here. Saddle or Post creaking and clicking

I am experiencing the same issue for 3 weeks now. I took back to my LBS. and greased it. It quiets down a bit straight after but went back after 3 days. I haven't taken it back since, I figured, I'll...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-16, 04:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,190
Posted By lestat

This is my first post ever. Only doing it as I...

This is my first post ever. Only doing it as I got really inspired with ColonelSanders decision to buy this bike (from another thread) and get one of my own.

After my brand new 2016 Giant Cross...
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