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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-26-16, 07:45 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 32,181
Posted By mrbuku

I have a Giant Escape 1 and find it a bit easier...

I have a Giant Escape 1 and find it a bit easier to climb versus my Windsor Wellington 1.0, Giant Defy 5 or Masi Premaire 1 carbon bike. I just find that bike more comfortable and with the side...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,821
Posted By mrbuku

I actually have used the lesser expensive road...

I actually have used the lesser expensive road bike on the trail and it has held up rather well. And that was with 23mm Continentals. Only thing is when it rains the trail gets soft in some spots...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-15, 02:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,821
Posted By mrbuku

Yeah, I was thinking 25 or so. They do have the...

Yeah, I was thinking 25 or so. They do have the carbon fork.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-15, 07:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,821
Posted By mrbuku

I had to look it up after that and seen a XL...

I had to look it up after that and seen a XL frame was 9.62 kg without pedals. I think my Escape doesn't even weigh 30...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-15, 10:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,821
Posted By mrbuku

Oh wow, I would have thought the Giant weighed...

Oh wow, I would have thought the Giant weighed less than that? I put the same tires on the Giant. The only downside with the Windsor is I do not have much of a granny gear that makes climbs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,821
Posted By mrbuku

Yes, I have noticed the handlebar position on the...

Yes, I have noticed the handlebar position on the Windsor is a better fit, I did have the stem on the new bike replaced which made a bit of a difference. But I still can't really ride the drops...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-15, 04:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,821
Posted By mrbuku

That is similar to what I am experiencing with...

That is similar to what I am experiencing with the new bike. I bought the "bikes direct" Windsor Wellington 1.0, only changed the tires to a Continental Ultra Sport, no other modifications. But...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-15, 04:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,821
Posted By mrbuku

Roughly 40-80 watts average per ride.

Roughly 40-80 watts average per ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-15, 04:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,821
Posted By mrbuku

Is this sarcasm or a real statement? I have...

Is this sarcasm or a real statement? I have 700x32 on the hybrid and 700x23 on the road bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-15, 04:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,821
Posted By mrbuku

That could be? Though the trail runs through...

That could be? Though the trail runs through quite a bit of farmland with little shelter from the wind/crosswinds. I do know the trail inch by inch versus when I ride on the road. The other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-15, 04:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,821
Posted By mrbuku

I do notice my watt output is higher on gravel. ...

I do notice my watt output is higher on gravel. Elevation wise it is fairly similar or even has a bit of a higher elevation climb on the trail. I do know the trail rather well as it starts a block...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-15, 03:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,821
Posted By mrbuku

Why am I faster on gravel w/ hybrid than road on road bike?

So I have noticed a trend via Strava that I am generally 1 mph+ faster on a limestone trail than on the road? For the gravel trail I ride a Giant Escape 1 and on the pavement I ride a Giant Defy 5...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-06-15, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By mrbuku

Sorry, didn't see how long ago you posted, hope...

Sorry, didn't see how long ago you posted, hope you enjoyed riding in WI.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-06-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,534
Posted By mrbuku

Good to know that I am not alone. People get so...

Good to know that I am not alone. People get so caught up in brands and types of bikes. I have friend who rides a higher end Scott road bike that laughed at me for buying a hybrid saying that they...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-06-15, 08:36 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,534
Posted By mrbuku

I bought a Giant Escape 1 at the beginning of the...

I bought a Giant Escape 1 at the beginning of the season and boy do people underestimate Hybrids. Course the Escape is a performance sport hybrid, so I can ride it pretty close mph wise than I can...
Forum: Introductions
11-06-15, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By mrbuku

Thank you! Hope to continuously improve my rides...

Thank you! Hope to continuously improve my rides with info on the site...
Forum: Introductions
11-06-15, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By mrbuku

Thank you. I felt like crap when I couldn't ride...

Thank you. I felt like crap when I couldn't ride a couple miles as I used to be in top shape as a younger fella, even was a personal trainer. It's funny how biking can consume you, well it does me....
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-06-15, 07:57 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,006
Posted By mrbuku

I hope this winter is mild here in Wisconsin,...

I hope this winter is mild here in Wisconsin, this is my first full season and I am dreading spinning wheels on a trainer. I need to get some cold weather gear ASAP.
Forum: Great Lakes
11-05-15, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By mrbuku

Here are a ton or routes varying in length. Jim...

Here are a ton or routes varying in length. Jim Winkle's Bike Rides from Madison, Wisconsin (http://www.eventsgalore.net/jwinkle/rides.html)

Most routes initially will work off a trail. You can...
Forum: Introductions
11-05-15, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By mrbuku

Good for you man! I actually moved back to WI...

Good for you man! I actually moved back to WI after living in Eugene, Oregon for 10 years. Thought Idaho, especially the panhandle was the most beautiful country I have ever seen. I am new here to...
Forum: Introductions
11-05-15, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By mrbuku

New Guy...

Hello All, new here.. Just another guy who got addicted to riding. First it was to lose weight (went from 350 lbs to 225 in less than a year). Last year I bought a cheapie Schwinn at Target and...
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