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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-18, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By congaree

This might be the best time to buy a new Trek,...

This might be the best time to buy a new Trek, but I'm not sure if this sale is strictly local or nationwide. My local Trek dealership just sent this e-mail out today.




Personally, given my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-18, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,101
Posted By congaree

Thumbs up MiPeGr...No offense taken at all. Bottom line is...

MiPeGr...No offense taken at all. Bottom line is that you went the direction you really wanted to go and are happy with the choice you made. So, that's a win. I just offered my take on it based on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-18, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,983
Posted By congaree

I have disc brake and do like them, but honestly...

I have disc brake and do like them, but honestly can't say they are better in any noticeable way to rim brakes in dry weather. How often do you expect to be riding in wet weather? The feel of the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-05-18, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,101
Posted By congaree

Wink Well, once you've set your maximum budget for a...

Well, once you've set your maximum budget for a bike, which you should do...then where do these fall:

1) The FX 7.5 I'm sure was a high-spec bike for it's day...12 years ago. But you know it'll...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-18, 05:38 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

It's just the basic model they had at the Trek...

It's just the basic model they had at the Trek shop when I bought the bike. It's worked very well for me thus far. It's this one:

Bontrager Integrated Rear Mount Kickstand...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 393,192
Posted By congaree

Indeed...just a matter of getting the reps. But...

Indeed...just a matter of getting the reps. But they make a world of difference in the feel of the bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-18, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 393,192
Posted By congaree

I just slapped some Shimano PD-M530 pedals on...

I just slapped some Shimano PD-M530 pedals on her...and last week installed a Bontrager DuoTrap-S. Haven't fallen over yet, but pedals take a little getting used to. I can always get the right foot...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

Thanks Jarrettsin..those pedals look like a great...

Thanks Jarrettsin..those pedals look like a great way to start with clipless. My shoes are SPD, so that would fit the bill.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-18, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

LOL..sounds like a different way to keep you're...

LOL..sounds like a different way to keep you're feet from sliding off the pedals, only in a less pretentious way :) In any event, I assume you're finding that they help or you wouldn't be using them.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-18, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

Anybody use clipless peddles on their FX? I just...

Anybody use clipless peddles on their FX? I just got these new spiffy biking shoes (they are MTB shoes actually) and they are a little bit slippery on the OEM peddles on my FX. Want to know if...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-18, 06:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,879
Posted By congaree

Same here...I liked it so much, I signed up for...

Same here...I liked it so much, I signed up for the premium version. I just love the interface on both the phone app and web. And I find it very full featured, but intuitive and easy to use. And, no,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-18, 07:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,191
Posted By congaree

Indeed...hang in there. I'll bet you're next...

Indeed...hang in there. I'll bet you're next bike is going to be so much better!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-18, 07:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,068
Posted By congaree

Yes! But then again, what exactly was he...

Yes!

But then again, what exactly was he going to do about? Anyway, once you're over 50, you can be as much a flinty, curmudgeonly, grumpy old SOB as you want. It's one of the pleasures of aging.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-18, 07:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,191
Posted By congaree

Yeah, I understand your point...I was certainly...

Yeah, I understand your point...I was certainly there once myself...I remember feeling like I had a 'kick me, I'm a poor college student' sign taped to my back when I was in your boat, so many years...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-18, 06:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,191
Posted By congaree

You went way beyond what was should be expected...

You went way beyond what was should be expected of a customer, paying hard earned cash, here....I would have demanded the LBS fix the bike to your satisfaction or take it back with a full refund,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,235
Posted By congaree

That is so hard-core. You're my hero!

That is so hard-core. You're my hero!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-18, 09:45 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 10,943
Posted By congaree

No, not really...there is lot of mis-information...

No, not really...there is lot of mis-information out there surrounding vaping:

Vaping Causes ‘Popcorn Lung’? (http://www.snopes.com/fact-check/vaping-causes-popcorn-lung)

I'll drop this now,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-18, 09:35 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 10,943
Posted By congaree

I didn't say it was good for you, like vitamins...

I didn't say it was good for you, like vitamins or anything (though research has identified some potential benefits), but there is much, much worse to worry about when smoking. And it's clearly been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-18, 09:31 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 10,943
Posted By congaree

Yep...agree with you 100%.

Yep...agree with you 100%.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-18, 09:28 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 10,943
Posted By congaree

I can't disagree with what you are saying,...

I can't disagree with what you are saying, especially since you've had personal experience with vaping. It's kept me 100% off cigarettes for nearly 6 years now when nothing else worked for me, so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-18, 08:32 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 10,943
Posted By congaree

I was specifically not referring to smoking...I...

I was specifically not referring to smoking...I was referring to nicotine obtained from vaping.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 10,943
Posted By congaree

I did...and there are articles both pro and con...

I did...and there are articles both pro and con to nicotine. (ex: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/drugs-alcohol/nicotine-health-benefits.htm)
My point is, it's very close to caffeine in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-18, 07:59 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 10,943
Posted By congaree

I strongly second the vaping option. I've been...

I strongly second the vaping option. I've been off cigs for 6 years now with vaping. It's worked for an awful lot of folks so far...and very enjoyable, if you still like nicotine (which isn't the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-18, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

That's a nice drivetrain...from what I've read...

That's a nice drivetrain...from what I've read it's a step up from the Tiagra. To answer your question, I haven't hit any serious hills with the new bike yet. The stretch of my regular trail that I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-21-18, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

I noticed that when researching different...

I noticed that when researching different brands...the FastRoad SLR appears to be Giant's version of the Trek S4 (or vice-versa). But it's obvious that both Trek and Giant have produced basically...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-21-18, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

Talking Thank you sh00k! BTW, I'm totally lying...this is...

Thank you sh00k! BTW, I'm totally lying...this is how I make that sweet internet money :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-19-18, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

OK, just realized I am at 10, so I better get...

OK, just realized I am at 10, so I better get this out of the way before somebody thinks I 'm lying:
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-18-18, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

Can't wait to see the pics. I think you're going...

Can't wait to see the pics. I think you're going to win with either one you choose.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-18-18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

Anybody know if there is an issue putting some...

Anybody know if there is an issue putting some grease or oil on the front thru axle and thru axle thread? Just curious, cuz when I removed my front wheel (which I do basically every time I ride, for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-18-18, 05:39 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

Greetings Agent009 and thank you! I actually did...

Greetings Agent009 and thank you! I actually did not test drive any other bikes at the shop, just the FX S 4, unfortunately. I had basically decided the FX S 4 was the one I wanted, mostly based on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-18-18, 05:24 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

She's a beaut sh00k! I love a well accessorized...

She's a beaut sh00k! I love a well accessorized bicycle and you've got that one loaded out. I've been debating fenders because I suspect the keep the bike so much cleaner, even on dry weather road...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-17-18, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

Thank you sh00k. I've been keeping an eye on...

Thank you sh00k. I've been keeping an eye on this thread recently and finally decided that the number of fans of the FX line must mean something good. I've always been partial to Trek and this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-17-18, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,234
Posted By congaree

Just picked up a new FX S 4 today! I must say,...

Just picked up a new FX S 4 today! I must say, it's quite a step up from my Shift 2. Rode it 22 miles this afternoon and love it. Pics when I get up to 10 posts :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-14, 07:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,760
Posted By congaree

I haven't had a bad bicycling experience yet...

I haven't had a bad bicycling experience yet (been riding 3 months now)...but keep 'em coming. This has the makings of an epic thread.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-14, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,356
Posted By congaree

I have polar bottles and have never had any taste...

I have polar bottles and have never had any taste from them except a water taste. They do a good job of keeping the water cool if you freeze a half-full bottle then top it off before riding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,239
Posted By congaree

I've got a pair of $600 Trek 'comfort bikes'...I...

I've got a pair of $600 Trek 'comfort bikes'...I picked up a couple of Kryptonite Series 2 U-locks (with cables included) for about $39.00 a piece at Amazon. Seem like a good value at that level of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-14, 09:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,644
Posted By congaree

I don't think there is any moral issue here at...

I don't think there is any moral issue here at all...you're intentions were obviously good. Whether it was the best course of action...eh, you can argue that either way, forever. You tried to help...
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