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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-03-19, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 28,961
Posted By SamBike

Thanks, I will contact my local bicycle shop for...

Thanks, I will contact my local bicycle shop for an estimate for supply and fit. i do find the Roam a more comfortable bike to ride than the Giant Rapid I've been using recently, although the Rapid...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-02-19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 28,961
Posted By SamBike

Since I created this thread I have for the past...

Since I created this thread I have for the past 14months been using another bike but have just got the Roam back from by brother who has been using it.

Ive decided that the fork in the Roam needs...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-09-18, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,551
Posted By SamBike

Rapid 1 tyre size

I visited my LBS and they were very helpful, they checked and fitted a 700 x 32 and it really works well for my type of cycling. So I bought the Giant Rapid 1 with the 32's fitted.
Really nice...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-08-18, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,551
Posted By SamBike

Thank you for he replies, I will check with the...

Thank you for he replies, I will check with the LBS to be sure 32's can be fitted.
I tend to cycle very light trails, tar marc, roads, so maybe the Rapid with 32's may be ideal. It's certainly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-08-18, 02:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,551
Posted By SamBike

Tyre Size

The Rapid comes with 700 x 28 size tyres, would it be possible to fit 700 x 32 tyres on this bike ? Some of my riding is on trails and would benefit the wider tyre, but I am not sure if they would...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-20-18, 03:37 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 32,615
Posted By SamBike

Toughroad SLR1 weight without panniers and rack

Anyone weighed the Toughroad SLR 1 without the panniers and rack fitted to the bike.
Thanks.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-17-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,551
Posted By SamBike

Giant Rapid Bike

I am considering getting a Giant Rapid Bike, my riding is mainly on smooth surfaces but I do have a stretch of packed gravel that I like to ride on which is about 5 miles long.
I just want to be...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-27-18, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,234
Posted By SamBike

Alternatives to Giant Toughroad 2

What are the alternatives to a Giant Toughroad 2 that would be worth considering.

I'm considering the Toughroad 2 as it is a non suspended, flat bar bike and with its tyre profile and build would...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-13-17, 01:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 28,961
Posted By SamBike

Thanks for the replies, I'm definately going yo...

Thanks for the replies, I'm definately going yo look into the options. The Suntour suspension has its benefits especially on uneven forestry roads, I've not tried a rigid fork on those rides but I'm...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-12-17, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 28,961
Posted By SamBike

Replacing Suspended Fork for Rigid on Giant Roam 0

Is it possible to replace the Suntour SR suspended fork on my Giant Roam 0 with a Rigid fork ?

Would I notice the benefits of weight loss by using a rigid fork, especially when going uphill ?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-17, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,516
Posted By SamBike

Thanks for all the replies, really useful as I'm...

Thanks for all the replies, really useful as I'm just going up cycling again and not had a bike with quick release before or even brake disks. I've got the wheel spinning freely now but will check...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-17, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,516
Posted By SamBike

Is there a knack to refitting a Quick Release front Wheel

Is there a preferred method of refitting a quick release front wheel.

I've taken my front wheel off so that it made it easier to put my bike into my car. Ive refitted the wheel but noticed that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-17, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,683
Posted By SamBike

Hello yes I'm in the UK, it seems that the...

Hello yes I'm in the UK, it seems that the shifter on the right goes through the gears 1 to 10 and the one on the left does the 3 cogs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-17, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,683
Posted By SamBike

Thanks for the really helpful reply, yes I found...

Thanks for the really helpful reply, yes I found the tyre pressure recommendation on the tyre wall. I will try the gears as you've suggested in the middle chain ring so that I can get used to cycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-17, 02:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,683
Posted By SamBike

I think I found what tyre pressures required...

I think I found what tyre pressures required thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-17, 01:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,683
Posted By SamBike

their Shimano Deore and the gear levers are on...

their Shimano Deore and the gear levers are on the left and right handlebars, I'm new to this so what I will try and do is find some instructions online and have a ride on the bike for a short...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-17, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,683
Posted By SamBike

Giant Roam 0 a few questions ?

I'm just getting back into cycling afte many years without a bike.

I've bought a Giant Roam 0 used bike and have some questions so I thought it best to join this forum to get some advice.

What...
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