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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-19, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,886,230
Posted By Brooke1687

I took my Checkpoint in for the first tune up...

I took my Checkpoint in for the first tune up last month, and asked them if they could make some adjustments to the reach on my gears. They ended up swapping out the handle bars completely. It’s such...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-03-19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,952
Posted By Brooke1687

I probably overspoke on the quality of the two, i...

I probably overspoke on the quality of the two, i only took the alr on a short test drive and I know every bike comes with it’s own break in period. It’s really is a great bike, it’s a big upgrade...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-03-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,952
Posted By Brooke1687

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I like it a lot so far. I’m ready for spring...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-24-19, 07:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,563
Posted By Brooke1687

Thank you all for the tips and suggestions. I’m...

Thank you all for the tips and suggestions. I’m new to gravel bikes and still trying to learn.

So it turns out my question wasn’t dumb at all. I took it to the store and they couldn’t even turn...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-21-19, 05:44 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 69,459
Posted By Brooke1687

yup can confirm, I have the AL4 and it has the...

yup can confirm, I have the AL4 and it has the top tube mounts.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-10-19, 09:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,563
Posted By Brooke1687

I’ve tried the hex key and anything else I can...

I’ve tried the hex key and anything else I can think of. Maybe even striped that end of it. It wouldn’t budge. I’m going to take it to the shop this weekend. Thanks for the responses!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-19, 03:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,563
Posted By Brooke1687

it’s threaded into the frame.

it’s threaded into the frame.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-19, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,563
Posted By Brooke1687

I wasn’t able to pull it straight out in the...

I wasn’t able to pull it straight out in the video. I’ve tried turn it several different ways and it won’t budget but it does have a small wiggle to it which makes me think I need to disengage it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,563
Posted By Brooke1687

Here’s the picture. It does seem like it’s set in...

Here’s the picture. It does seem like it’s set in that position. They tightened everything down really tight at the shop. This bike has made me feel like a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-19, 06:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,563
Posted By Brooke1687

Checkpoint stuck skewer?

Ok sorry dumb question incoming. I have a Checkpoint AL4, still pretty fresh from the shop. I bought an indoor trainer that has a replacement quick release skewer to use while it’s on the trainer but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-19-18, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,886,230
Posted By Brooke1687

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/e4ee8aee_f87b_4d3a_9579_bca3af5e4f1c_ca25afff0ae88365ee4eab89edf0c9eb0fcb37c7.jpegMerry Christmas to me. Checkpoint AL4 in the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-18-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,952
Posted By Brooke1687

i wanted a road bike because I’m planning on...

i wanted a road bike because I’m planning on doing a few sprint triathlons next summer and I need to make up some speed on the bike. But outside of that I’m a more casual rider, mostly riding a few...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-18-18, 08:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,952
Posted By Brooke1687

Yeah 35 doesn’t seem particularly massive to me.

Yeah 35 doesn’t seem particularly massive to me.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-17-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,952
Posted By Brooke1687

The AL4 has hydraulic brakes. I doubt I’d ever...

The AL4 has hydraulic brakes. I doubt I’d ever utilized the stranglehold dropout. I’m pretty simple, I have a Neko now and I like it buts it too heavy and gets uncomfortable on longer rides. So I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-17-18, 09:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,952
Posted By Brooke1687

The guys at my shop, which is a Trek concept...

The guys at my shop, which is a Trek concept store, didn’t even realized they’d been released. I couldn’t test drive it, but I tested the ALR4 so I hope it’s similar enough. They went ahead and gave...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-17-18, 03:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,952
Posted By Brooke1687

Checkpoint AL 3 AL 4

Checkpoint AL4 (https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/gravel-bikes/checkpoint/checkpoint-al-4/p/24971/?colorCode=grey)
Is this Trek’s foray into a more affordable gravel bike?

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-18, 05:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,447
Posted By Brooke1687

I did a sprint triathlon this summer and I hated...

I did a sprint triathlon this summer and I hated every minute of it. I felt too jump from the get go, and even though the bike ride was so short it was hillier than expected. I sprained my ankle a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-18, 07:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,692
Posted By Brooke1687

I swear one of the weirdest things I’ve seen was...

I swear one of the weirdest things I’ve seen was a person on another bike. It was an early morning ride downtown to go to the farmers market and there wasn’t a lot of traffic. I stopped at a stop...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-11-18, 06:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,516
Posted By Brooke1687

yes, I’ve gotten this one a lot which is what...

yes, I’ve gotten this one a lot which is what prompted me to offer this discussion. I think I’ll start with “do you want to know the secret to not having your butt hurt really a bad when you ride?...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-18, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 935
Posted By Brooke1687

That’s amazing! I feel exactly the same way you...

That’s amazing! I feel exactly the same way you do. I don’t love the gym, but I’ll go when it’s cold. This year I trained for a sprint triathlon and 10lbs came off really fast so I’m working on a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-05-18, 05:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,516
Posted By Brooke1687

What tips would you give absolute beginners?

I had weight loss surgery almost 5 years ago. I’ve been successful in my journey and now I participate in a support group for people who are just getting started. A common topic in support group is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-18, 03:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,183
Posted By Brooke1687

I’ve got my eye on the Checkpoint ARL 5 but I...

I’ve got my eye on the Checkpoint ARL 5 but I don’t know if I’ll be ready to bite the bullet on it by that point. At least Trek has a spring sales event with similar discounts if I don’t get it then.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-18, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,140
Posted By Brooke1687

It looks like your bike is holy! Still a pretty...

It looks like your bike is holy! Still a pretty cool picture.

My picture is on the Greenbelt in Kingsport, Tennessee. It’s a pretty trail but with a terrible smell from the nearby factories.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-18, 05:15 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,140
Posted By Brooke1687

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All the way to the end of the trail, it just drops...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-18, 10:39 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,608
Posted By Brooke1687

When I first started I got passed by runners! But...

When I first started I got passed by runners! But I kept going on my Target Schwinn Comfort bike, then I got a Target Schwinn Hybrid bike. Neither was great but they were pretty good and I put a lot...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-23-18, 07:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By Brooke1687

To drop or not to drop

I bought a Trek Neko in June of 2017. I love the bike but the fit has never been quite right. I’ve had trouble getting comfortable on it. I’m 5’6 so I was in between frame sizes and ended up going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-18, 05:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,537
Posted By Brooke1687

This. If you can make it almost an automatic...

This.

If you can make it almost an automatic response it makes life easier. I messed my hand up really good on a ride last year. One of my knuckles gets stuck overnight and popping it into moving...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-18, 03:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,076
Posted By Brooke1687

That’s such a nice story. I was over weight and...

That’s such a nice story. I was over weight and out of shape my entire adult life until a few years ago, even now that I’m a lot more athletic and fit I’m far from skinny. I try to encourage people...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-18, 05:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,163
Posted By Brooke1687

I recently saw a sports medicine ortho doc for a...

I recently saw a sports medicine ortho doc for a lingering ankle sprain and it was such a good experience. Instead of saying “just stay off of it” he understood I wanted to continue running without...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-18, 03:39 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 11,753
Posted By Brooke1687

Sugar is sugar. You might absorb them at a...

Sugar is sugar. You might absorb them at a slightly different rate depending on other ingredients but it gets the job done and you had electrolytes from another source already. I used straight...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-18, 11:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,256
Posted By Brooke1687

Hills suck so bad. But you can always jump off,...

Hills suck so bad. But you can always jump off, walk alongside your bike for a bit, and jump back on. I find that gives me a much needed boost, of course doesn’t work as well if it’s a really steep...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-18, 10:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,874
Posted By Brooke1687

I used an ironing board in a hotel room once....

I used an ironing board in a hotel room once. Granted one of those won’t fit into my saddle bag.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-18, 06:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,573
Posted By Brooke1687

I have the the DS and I regret getting a bike...

I have the the DS and I regret getting a bike with a suspension although I love almost everything else about it. I keep it locked out all the time now and would rather have saved the weight with a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-18, 06:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,470
Posted By Brooke1687

The good thing about cycling is it gets easier...

The good thing about cycling is it gets easier fast. I struggled to do 2 miles (3.2 KM) when I first started but i worked my way up from there and it got easier. There are still a few hills I cuss...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-18, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,603
Posted By Brooke1687

My local LBS is only open on Sunday during the...

My local LBS is only open on Sunday during the summer. Last summer we stopped in on a Sunday after noon. We found an older model bike that was well discounted and a perfect fit. Decided to buy it for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-18, 11:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,615
Posted By Brooke1687

If you can get one with model cups that actually...

If you can get one with model cups that actually comes in a regular bra size, that tends to help. That way you get some separation and not a sweaty uni boob. I also use spray deodorant around the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-18, 07:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,168
Posted By Brooke1687

2017 Trek Neko. My weight was 230 when I started...

2017 Trek Neko. My weight was 230 when I started riding it and down to 210 now. I’ve got a rack and have even carried groceries on it without issues. I’m hoping to upgrade to gravel, considering a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-18, 02:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,244
Posted By Brooke1687

I came in 2nd in the Athena category on my first triathlon.

There were only 2 of us in the category.

Bum dum tsss

I actually didn’t care where I placed or what my time was. I sprained my ankle a few days before and really gave up on it but I ended up...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-18, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 911
Posted By Brooke1687

Oh interesting. I didn’t know the reasoning there...

Oh interesting. I didn’t know the reasoning there but that makes sense. I even looked at a carbon option from Liv that had mechanical disk which surprised me. I rode a CrossRip 2 today and it was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-18, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 911
Posted By Brooke1687

Neko drop bar/ridged fork conversion

I’ve been shopping new bikes. I’ve only had my Neko for a year but it’s just not right for me anymore. I’ve been shopping gravel, most of the lower price point ones have mechanical disk brakes and I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-21-18, 07:48 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,114
Posted By Brooke1687

Congrats on the weight loss. As others have said,...

Congrats on the weight loss. As others have said, you shouldn’t have to worry too much about your weight. I have a Trek dual sport and haven’t had any issues with it at my size. I was 230 when I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-18, 07:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,681
Posted By Brooke1687

I bought a set of those half toe clips a few...

I bought a set of those half toe clips a few weeks ago. I really like them, they’ll probably accomplish what you’re looking for for less than $10. Give them a short test drive and if you like them...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 901
Posted By Brooke1687

I don’t feel clumsy, I am clumsy. Just keep going...

I don’t feel clumsy, I am clumsy. Just keep going and it’ll get better. Even my extremely accident prone self has gotten use to riding with out feeling like I’m going to topple over. If I can do it,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-18, 04:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,789
Posted By Brooke1687

I lost 100+ lbs a few years ago, taking that much...

I lost 100+ lbs a few years ago, taking that much padding out of your butt can cause a lot of tailbone pain. Then my husband decided we should go ice skating one winter and I got a little over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-18, 07:10 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,035
Posted By Brooke1687

I switched to glass and stainless steel bottles...

I switched to glass and stainless steel bottles just because they’re easier to keep clean. It seems like plastic bottles get moldy so fast even with regular use. They also don’t take on weird smells...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-05-18, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 43,479
Posted By Brooke1687

At minimum get the 2. It has more powerful...

At minimum get the 2. It has more powerful hydrologic brakes and a lockout on the suspension fork which you’ll want for smoother roads and trails.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-18, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,097
Posted By Brooke1687

I have hypoglycemia. I’ve never had a serious...

I have hypoglycemia. I’ve never had a serious event while riding but I’ve had some pretty severe hypos in general to the point of blacking out. If you needed a glocuse IV that sounds pretty damn...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 799
Posted By Brooke1687

I’m 5’6 and ride the 17.5 inch size too. 5’6 puts...

I’m 5’6 and ride the 17.5 inch size too. 5’6 puts you between the two sizes but I felt the smaller size was cramped. The 17.5 feels big but it works for me.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-18, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 795,005
Posted By Brooke1687

100 lbs lost and a whole new life gained. ...

100 lbs lost and a whole new life gained.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-18, 05:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,709
Posted By Brooke1687

It’s just not worth the risk of not wearing one....

It’s just not worth the risk of not wearing one. Obviously you can still have a head injury with a helmet, as he OP did, but it protects your face too. Before my wreck I wouldn’t always wear mine on...
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