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Forum: Commuting
05-14-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,941
Posted By willwebb

Thanks for your replies. So, is it fair to say...

Thanks for your replies. So, is it fair to say that I should buy the bike I like regardless of the frame material because they should be functionally comparable? By the way, I ignored carbon as...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-21, 06:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,941
Posted By willwebb

Commuter/Light Tourer with Rack - Steel or Aluminum Frame?

I'm looking for a new commuter. I carry a change of clothes, lunch, and a laptop. I have found that a rear rack with a "trunk" bag and a pannier work well for that gear. (Though, if I'm missing...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-26-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,971
Posted By willwebb

Thanks for the feedback. I do like the style of...

Thanks for the feedback. I do like the style of the paint job on the Cosmic Stallion. I’m just not convinced on the green. The bike shop said it looks great in person, however. I’ll check it out,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,971
Posted By willwebb

I asked a bike shop about the possibility of...

I asked a bike shop about the possibility of getting a steel Renegade with a 2x. He said swapping out the components could get pricey. He recommended I look at the All City Cosmic Stallion GRX. It...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-15-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,971
Posted By willwebb

Nice to meet another Jamis rider in DC, Smitty! ...

Nice to meet another Jamis rider in DC, Smitty! I also looked at the Aurora before I bought my Bosanova. Tough call between the two.

I really appreciate your recommendation for the bike fitter. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-13-20, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,971
Posted By willwebb

Thanks very much for your thoughtful reply. I may...

Thanks very much for your thoughtful reply. I may even rethink the Bosanova. I may start with a proper fitting and a new saddle and see how that goes.

But, dang that purple looks nice on the Rove...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-13-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,971
Posted By willwebb

Fair question. I’d like the option of running...

Fair question. I’d like the option of running wider tires. It also was an early disc brake road bike and has an odd sized rear hub that I’m not sure will be able to be replaced. That makes me wary of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-13-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,971
Posted By willwebb

Help Picking a Bike for Commuting and Towpath Tours

I currently ride a 2011 Jamis Bosanova which is a discontinued steel “light tourer” with panniers and room for 35mm tires with fenders. It has a mix of Tiagra and Sora drivetrain with a triple up...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,539
Posted By willwebb

I would say it is fairly hilly. My regular...

I would say it is fairly hilly. My regular commuter is a light touring bike with a road triple and I use the granny gear on every ride. I’m 51 and, unfortunately, have not figured out a reasonable...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-19, 10:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,539
Posted By willwebb

Thanks everyone very much for the feedback....

Thanks everyone very much for the feedback. There’s a lot of great stuff here to consider.

As I was poking around, I came across the Presidio from Marin. Does anyone have any experience with this...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-19, 09:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,539
Posted By willwebb

Thanks again! I read that thread, and it sounds...

Thanks again! I read that thread, and it sounds complicated. I’ll be happy with internal gearing OR thru axles.
Forum: Commuting
10-15-19, 08:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,539
Posted By willwebb

Thank you. Is there something incompatible with...

Thank you. Is there something incompatible with internal gearing and thru axles? I’m a bit ignorant on both, to be honest.
Forum: Commuting
10-15-19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,539
Posted By willwebb

Winter-ready Commuter - does this bike exist?

I’m looking for a winter-capable commuter. It will supplement my usual bike (Jamis Bosanova from 2011). I’ve compiled a list of criteria, and I haven’t found a bike that has all of them. I’d love to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-18, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,640
Posted By willwebb

Thanks for your reply! We ride the C&O near...

Thanks for your reply! We ride the C&O near Washington DC. It's a little bumpy around there, but I understand it doesn't get much better, especially after it rains.

I appreciate your thoughts on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-18, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,640
Posted By willwebb

Sirrus vs FX2 vs CTY 1.1

My wife is looking to buy a hybrid bike for riding around town, pulling a child in a Burley, charity rides, and rides along a dirt bike path (the C&O Canal Towpath, for those who know it). She has a...
Forum: Touring
05-05-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,596
Posted By willwebb

Is there a traditional start point in Pittsburgh...

Is there a traditional start point in Pittsburgh for the ride? I booked a hotel on the south side, which is right by the path. Does the ride traditionally start north of the river?
Forum: Touring
03-31-18, 10:11 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,593
Posted By willwebb

I appreciate all the information in this thread....

I appreciate all the information in this thread. The back and forth on whether or not to stay in Frostburg has been very helpful. I suspect I’ll shorten day 2 to overnight in Meyersdale. That way I...
Forum: Touring
03-30-18, 11:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,593
Posted By willwebb

I'm reworking things to accommodate a six day...

I'm reworking things to accommodate a six day trip. This is what I've come up with.

Day 1: Pittsburgh to Connellsville (63miles)
Day 2: Connellsville to Frostburg (72 miles)
Day 3:...
Forum: Touring
03-29-18, 12:48 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,593
Posted By willwebb

Thanks for all the replies! I am very, VERY glad...

Thanks for all the replies! I am very, VERY glad I asked this question now. It seems I may have been underestimating the task and I will see if I can make some adjustments.

First, I will see if...
Forum: Touring
03-29-18, 08:57 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,593
Posted By willwebb

GAP/C&O Tour

I’m planning to ride from Pittsburgh to Washington DC on the Great Allegheny Passage (gaptrail.org) and C&O Canal (bikewashington.org/canal/). I plan to ride it over 5 days beginning in late June. ...
Forum: Touring
02-01-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,161
Posted By willwebb

Can someone help translate the marketing lingo...

Can someone help translate the marketing lingo from Kona about the thru axle on the Sutra LTD? KONA BIKES | ROAD | SUTRA | Sutra LTD (http://www.konaworld.com/sutra_ltd.cfm)

"12x142mm, 12x148 and...
Forum: Touring
01-24-18, 04:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,161
Posted By willwebb

Thru Axle on Touring Bikes

I'm beginning to look at buying a new touring bike or frame. I wanted to "future proof" the bike as best as I can. I hear buzz about the use of thru axles on road bikes, particularly touring bikes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-18, 11:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,896
Posted By willwebb

Thanks so much for a lot of great stuff in the...

Thanks so much for a lot of great stuff in the comments. I'm getting good advice and an education at the same time. I truly appreciate it.

I am calling the shop this afternoon to find out final...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-18, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,896
Posted By willwebb

Thanks for the feedback. How difficult would it...

Thanks for the feedback. How difficult would it be to re-size the rear stays? Is that something a local bike shop should be able to do? (The guy I'm speaking with hasn't offered this up as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-18, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,896
Posted By willwebb

New wheels or new bike?

I have a 2011 Jamis Bosanova (a steel frame light touring bike). I have broken 2 spokes in my last 2 rides, and my bike shop mechanic told me that the stock wheel has basically run its useful life. ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-15-17, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By willwebb

I ordered a pair of Marathon Winter 35mm tires...

I ordered a pair of Marathon Winter 35mm tires yesterday for $84. Seems like an approach worth trying before sinking funds into a new bike. I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks for the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-13-17, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By willwebb

Thanks for that. I haven't been able to find a...

Thanks for that. I haven't been able to find a used mountain bike for the purpose. (Limited experience with buying used). The REI bike sort of is that solution for me. It's $499, and I'll get 10...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-13-17, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By willwebb

New Winter Bike

I am a new commuter, and I commute 7 miles each way near Washington DC. Some winters can be mild, though we typically get some snow and many days below freezing.

I typically ride a Jamis...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-17, 08:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,774
Posted By willwebb

Lots of great feedback here. Much appreciated...

Lots of great feedback here. Much appreciated everyone!
Forum: Commuting
10-21-17, 04:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,774
Posted By willwebb

Inexpensive Bike Using 1x Drivetrain and Disc Brakes

I am looking for a winter commuter to use in bad weather conditions. It seems that the relative simplicity of a 1x drivetrain would be useful on such a bike. I'd also like disc brakes. But, I...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-17, 07:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,741
Posted By willwebb

Any other options to the Marathon Plus that I...

Any other options to the Marathon Plus that I might want to consider? I guess my priorities are, in some sort of order:

1. Availability in 700x35 size
2. Flat resistance
3. Tread that will...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-17, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,741
Posted By willwebb

Thanks all for your feedback. After some...

Thanks all for your feedback. After some research and a conversation with my local bike shop, I decided to go with 35mm Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires. The rep said that the Marathon Plus tires will...
Forum: Commuting
10-16-17, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,741
Posted By willwebb

Tire Advice

My bike is a 2011 Jamis Bosanova with 28mm Vittoria Randonneur Cross tires. I am not sure how wide of a tire my bike can handle, but I believe it will go up to 35mm with fenders. I’m a bigger rider...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-15-17, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,529
Posted By willwebb

Help Choosing Saddle

I ride a drop bar steel frame touring style bike to work each day 7 miles each way. I'm also planning to use the bike on a tour from Pittsburgh to Washington DC next year on the GAP path and the C&O...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-17, 01:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,708
Posted By willwebb

Thanks for the input so far. I should note that...

Thanks for the input so far. I should note that I can lock up my bike in my office parking garage, which is indoors. So the only time weather will be an issue is when I'm actually riding.
Forum: Commuting
08-25-17, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,708
Posted By willwebb

B17 for a commuter?

I am looking for a new saddle for my 2011 Jamis Bosanova. I commute on it 8 miles each way in the Washington DC area year round. We can get rain any time of the year, and can expect some snow in...
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