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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By alfhasian

Great! I think I'm starting to get my head...

Great! I think I'm starting to get my head wrapped around bottom bracket standards.

I guess the only other option I have here is whether or not I buy this GXP-based PM at a great price or fork out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-20, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By alfhasian

Thanks for the response! I'm really new to the...

Thanks for the response! I'm really new to the world of bottom brackets and all of the guides I've read online couldn't really answer my question.

Being that bottom brackets are so cheap, it would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-20, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By alfhasian

Bottom Bracket Conversion

I am looking to replace my crankset with a power meter crankset, and stumbled across a deal from a friend but I'm not sure if it's compatible with my bottom bracket (or if my bottom bracket can be...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-20, 05:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,927
Posted By alfhasian

Carbon Wheel Upgrade

I'm looking at upgrading my current set of wheels in the near future from my current set (DT Swiss R470) to a carbon set (Roval C38). I've heard the best arguments for carbon wheels are their weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-19, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By alfhasian

Used Roubaix

Sorry in advance if this is the wrong place to post this. I'm looking for a used bike for a friend and came across this:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-19, 12:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,873
Posted By alfhasian

I've got the 2019 Comp Di2 as well and I've got...

I've got the 2019 Comp Di2 as well and I've got no regrets here either! I never actually had a problem with the look of the CG-R, in fact I kinda like it as a distinguishing feature.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,080
Posted By alfhasian

A lot of great advice on here already, I just...

A lot of great advice on here already, I just wanted to share my experience being a "beginner cyclist"

I walked into my LBS about 7 months ago looking for a good entry-level hybrid bike. I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,916
Posted By alfhasian

Not directly answering your question as I don't...

Not directly answering your question as I don't know if you would be able to convert the stock wheels to quick release, but in my opinion I honestly feel that would be inferior. I've changed out a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 529
Posted By alfhasian

Di2 Semi-Syncho Settings

I currently have my Di2 system set up in semi-syncho mode, however when I shift my front derailleur I still have a sizeable jump or drop in my gear ratios. I went into the E-Tube software and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-19, 09:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,916
Posted By alfhasian

Thanks everyone for the great advice! I ended up...

Thanks everyone for the great advice! I ended up test riding the Specialized Roubaix, the Trek Domane, the Cannondale Synapse, and the Giant Defy. From my test rides, I felt the latter two bikes did...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,916
Posted By alfhasian

There's one shop that is very close to me that...

There's one shop that is very close to me that sells only Specialized and Santa Cruz. The next closest is a Trek shop. There are small performance shops around here that sell Cannondale, Felt,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-19, 04:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,916
Posted By alfhasian

First Road Bike

I'm relatively new to cycling (bought my Sirrus Sport in Sept 2018) and have been riding 2-3 times per week to increase my speed and range on my rides. Most of my rides are around 2-3 hours with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-18, 12:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,824
Posted By alfhasian

I actually purchased the Yakima Holdup 2 because...

I actually purchased the Yakima Holdup 2 because I liked the integrated cable locks and how neatly everything folds up. I hadn't previously considered the Sherpa 2.0 and after looking into it I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-18, 03:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,824
Posted By alfhasian

Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack

I'm in the market for a hitch-mounted bike rack for a 1.25" hitch. My search so far has me down to the following 3 choices:

Kuat Transfer 2
Thule T2
Yakima Holdup 2

Does anyone have any...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

Awesome, what a small world! I picked up my bike...

Awesome, what a small world! I picked up my bike from the Sunrise location, only because it was the only store that had the Sport in stock. Also, the Tucson Loop is the biggest reason I'm getting...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

Ah, I must have missed the memo! How about this...

Ah, I must have missed the memo! How about this one?

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-04-18, 10:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-04-18, 10:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

One more post so I can hit 10 and post a picture

One more post so I can hit 10 and post a picture
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-04-18, 10:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

Thanks! Thanks! :)

Thanks!


Thanks!


:)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-02-18, 08:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

Ended up buying the Specialized Sirrus Sport...

Ended up buying the Specialized Sirrus Sport today. I liked the ride improvement of the carbon front fork, so that limited me (at least in my search) to the FX3, the Fastroad SL3, and the Sirrus...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-01-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

I test rode the Sirrus Sport, Escape 2, Fastroad...

I test rode the Sirrus Sport, Escape 2, Fastroad SL3, and the FX2 and FX3 today. I was actually surprised by how much of a difference the front fork made! For minor bumps I didn't feel much of a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-18, 07:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

They also had a 2018 Sirrus Elite Carbon marked...

They also had a 2018 Sirrus Elite Carbon marked down from $1400 to $1100. The sales person actually put quite a bit of effort into talking about all the benefits of the carbon frame, but I really...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-18, 07:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

I've visited one last bike shop this week to take...

I've visited one last bike shop this week to take a look at the Specialized bikes. They talked about some features on their higher end bikes that I hadn't considered yet, and was curious to know...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-29-18, 11:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

Thanks everyone for all your input so far. It's...

Thanks everyone for all your input so far. It's really helping to make this process easier.

I think moving forward I'll stick to looking at the Escape/FX2 and the Roam/DS2. It looks like the FX2...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-18, 03:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

Thanks for the input! I haven't considered the...

Thanks for the input! I haven't considered the FX3 yet due to price, but wouldn't mind spending some extra money for a better deal.

I just did a bit of research on the FX3 and saw it has the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-18, 03:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

Thanks for the great input! I didn't think about...

Thanks for the great input! I didn't think about the fact that the DS2 and FX2 may fit differently because of the different geometry. I plan to test ride the three of them this weekend so hopefully...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-18, 05:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,692
Posted By alfhasian

First Hybrid Bike

I'm new to the forums and new to "real" biking, looking for some advice on my first purchase.

Up until now I've had cheap $100 bikes from Walmart, so I'm sure whatever I end up with will blow me...
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