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Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-20, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,274
Posted By Sackaroo

Greetings! Specialized has an app called Mission...

Greetings! Specialized has an app called Mission Control and it enables you to control a variety of power functions on all of their ebikes. In addition, it allows you to set certain parameters (like...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,063
Posted By Sackaroo

I just purchased a Specialized Creo SL Expert and...

I just purchased a Specialized Creo SL Expert and yes it was EXTREMELY expensive. I never thought I would think that spending $9,000 on an ebike was worth the money....I am a bit embarrassed to say...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,018
Posted By Sackaroo

Using Garmin on Specialized Creo SL

I just purchased a Specialized Creo SL Turbo and I cannot seem to figure out how to connect my Garmin Edge 1030 properly. Specifically, I would like to connect the bicycle’s built in ANT+ Power meter...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-23-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,052
Posted By Sackaroo

Thank you for your feedback. Did you buy the Evo...

Thank you for your feedback. Did you buy the Evo with the 38 wheels or the Road version?
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-02-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,052
Posted By Sackaroo

Specialized Creo SL versus Creo Evo

I am thinking about purchasing an ebike. I have read that the new Specialized Creo is considered one of the best. Has anyone purchased one, and if so, is it as good as the reviews I have read? Also,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-19, 08:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Sackaroo

I just purchased a Specialized Diverge Comp and I...

I just purchased a Specialized Diverge Comp and I am thinking about having the SRAM eTap installed. First of all, does that makes sense, or am I putting Ferrari Wheels on a Lexus? In addition, if it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-07-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,798
Posted By Sackaroo

Very helpful review - Many thanks! I am...

Very helpful review - Many thanks!

I am going to ride about 900 miles over 3 weeks in Europe this summer along the Rhine or Danube River. You mentioned in your review that you would not ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,881
Posted By Sackaroo

Thank you again for all of your thoughts, ideas...

Thank you again for all of your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Several questions have been asked in this Thread, so I thought I would provide an update:

First, we decided to ride the Rhine River...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,881
Posted By Sackaroo

I apologize if you think I was being a “smart...

I apologize if you think I was being a “smart ass”. Quite frankly, I am taking this challenge very seriously and I do respect and appreciate all of the good advice that I have been given from members...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,881
Posted By Sackaroo

I picked the wrong cycling coach - He is an avid...

I picked the wrong cycling coach - He is an avid racing coach who owns and runs a cycling Team. He recommended the S-Works Venge, which clearly is a terrible choice for me. I have since terminated...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-19, 11:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,717
Posted By Sackaroo

Congrats on losing the weight!! Super impressive!...

Congrats on losing the weight!! Super impressive! How did you do it? I’m hoping the weight loss was good for you and intentional.....
Forum: Recumbent
04-10-19, 06:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,050
Posted By Sackaroo

Thank you for the spelling correction - my bad!...

Thank you for the spelling correction - my bad! Let me rephrase by question a little “tighter”. Let’s compare the “best touring” Trike, recumbent, and Upright bikes ... pick any three for purposes of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,873
Posted By Sackaroo

There are definitely great bargains on the...

There are definitely great bargains on the Roubaix’s at the moment - a dealer offered me a 2018 S Works new for 25% discount! Should be interesting if the new Roubaix’s that will be announced next...
Forum: Recumbent
04-09-19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,050
Posted By Sackaroo

VegasTriker — it is interesting that you...

VegasTriker — it is interesting that you mentioned a Trike because I found a retailer in Murphesboro TN that sells recumbant and Trike bikes. I am going to finally have a chance to test ride both the...
Forum: Recumbent
04-08-19, 09:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,050
Posted By Sackaroo

Very good ideas, thank you again !!

Very good ideas, thank you again !!
Forum: Recumbent
04-07-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,050
Posted By Sackaroo

Thank you guys for the ideas. I will not be...

Thank you guys for the ideas. I will not be carrying any cargo as I will have a SAG van following me. Also, since I plan on using this bicycle quite a bit for many years, I don’t mind spending...
Forum: Recumbent
04-07-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,050
Posted By Sackaroo

Best Recumbant Bike

I know this is a “Loaded” question.....I am training for a 1,000 mile ride across the country (partially) in July. I’m in mid 50’s and about 240 lbs (35 pounds too much!). I have done quite a bit of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-19, 07:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,881
Posted By Sackaroo

Surak - thank you for the summary....extremely...

Surak - thank you for the summary....extremely helpful. What about the electronic gear shifting of the etap? I was told that is a very nice (although certainly not a requirement) feature to have -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,873
Posted By Sackaroo

I just heard from a very reliable source at...

I just heard from a very reliable source at Specialized that they will be announcing a New Roubaix within the next couple weeks at the Paris Roubaix. You will be able to order online at that time and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-19, 05:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,881
Posted By Sackaroo

Great question you ask Mr One4smoke! I am...

Great question you ask Mr One4smoke! I am certainly not in good shape at the moment. The plan is to average about 50 miles a day over say a 23 day period - this would allow for some rest days. This...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-19, 05:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,881
Posted By Sackaroo

Thank you all for your advice. I now understand...

Thank you all for your advice. I now understand that a Venge is just the wrong bike for me. What I am confused about is the S-Works versus the Expert. With most products that I have seen (cars, cell...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-19, 08:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,881
Posted By Sackaroo

Advice Needed: Specialized S Works Venge or S Works Roubaix

I am in my mid 50’s and will be going on a 1,000 mile bike ride with my son early July. I am about 240 pounds (35-40 pounds overweight), with a large frame build. I have not done much cycling in my...
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