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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,073
Posted By Cyclist755

yeah, you might want to rethink eliminating the...

yeah, you might want to rethink eliminating the Jamis so quickly. that steel frame might be better for your needs. and the frame is really the most important component - all else can be changed...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-29-13, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
Posted By Cyclist755

sounds like the components are pretty similar...

sounds like the components are pretty similar between them so that leaves comfort and looks. the difference between an aluminum frame and steel is pretty huge. i'd go back and try them again if you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-13, 08:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,604
Posted By Cyclist755

great. thanks for the input. sorry for the noob...

great. thanks for the input. sorry for the noob questions. it would be nice not to soak my legs and hose down my bike so often. i will definitely look into these. one last thing: do the disc brakes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-13, 07:46 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 393,252
Posted By Cyclist755

yes but: 1. they didn't offer that, and 2. the 9...

yes but: 1. they didn't offer that, and 2. the 9 spd SLX are discontinued so they couldn't get them for me, which is why i got them myself. it actually ended up cheaper because i got them on Amazon...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-13, 09:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,604
Posted By Cyclist755

i asked about the plastic temp ones because i...

i asked about the plastic temp ones because i have a new bike on the way and i've been debating this with myself. i would like to not install full fenders due to weight and to avoid that rattling...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-04-13, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,604
Posted By Cyclist755

so what about those temporary strap-on plastic...

so what about those temporary strap-on plastic fenders? do people not like those around here? i guess these won't help you with the front tire but the frame kinda takes care of that, no?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-04-13, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 393,252
Posted By Cyclist755

yesterday actually, but i dropped off a new set...

yesterday actually, but i dropped off a new set of shifters (Shimano SLX) to replace the stock ones (Shimano Alivio) on my brand new '13 Jamis Coda Elite scheduled to finally arrive at my LBS...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-13, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By Cyclist755

i just went through this myself with a new bike....

i just went through this myself with a new bike. i'm not sure there is enough difference between Acera and Alivio to make it worthwhile, but that's up to you. and i don't know how much the Alivio's...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-22-13, 07:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,159
Posted By Cyclist755

all that and a lot less like to shriek,...

all that and a lot less like to shriek, especially when wet. nice post.

i have one bike, so it needs to do a lot of stuff, sometimes in snow. the only racing i do is with buses & cabs (and maybe...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-13, 11:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

so turns out the 9 speed SLX components are...

so turns out the 9 speed SLX components are discontinued. it's all 10 speed for SLX and higher now (and they're calling them all Dyna-Sys i guess). thought i was just gonna have to go standard...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

ok so i decided to be somewhat reasonable and...

ok so i decided to be somewhat reasonable and resist the unnecessary bling. just one upgrade: the shop's gonna build my 2013 Elite with SLX shifters in lieu of the Alivio (keeping the Deore derails)....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-13, 02:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

yeah i really don't need the extra gear you...

yeah i really don't need the extra gear you mentioned, and you're right i am indeed being very picky and looking for weak points because i have a little extra money to spend. i wouldn't have even...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

wow, just did some reading up on the Radonn's and...

wow, just did some reading up on the Radonn's and i'm really impressed. i had no idea the stock tires would be so good. debatable whether a set of Kevlars would be any better, considering both...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-15-13, 07:43 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

really?! i have been annoyed repeatedly in the...

really?! i have been annoyed repeatedly in the past hoping to get away with stock tires only to get a flat within a week or two and upgrading anyway. so i vowed to just always go Kevlar as a first...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

now that one is actually well out of my budget...

now that one is actually well out of my budget range. but very cool indeed. i bet it would be stolen before i got it home. ;)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-13, 06:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

ok then. with this possibility: . . ....

ok then. with this possibility:


. . . plus this opinion:



. . . i think the most i'll do is ask the shop to put on Kevlar tires (i've eventually been forced to put them on 3 of my previous...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-13, 08:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

right, it was an order from a LBS (Bicycle Space...

right, it was an order from a LBS (Bicycle Space on 7th, for the DC folks). and not for a different color but rather size (the right size was in the wrong model). anyway, thanks for looking out for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-13-13, 06:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

ok, cool. i'll think about it while i wait for...

ok, cool. i'll think about it while i wait for mine to be shipped.



yeah that's the kicker - i was willing to spend $1500 or so to get more premium components but all the hybrids at this level...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-13-13, 08:31 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

ok so i finally got out to a LBS to ride some....

ok so i finally got out to a LBS to ride some. didn't have much time so the ONLY bikes i rode were Jamis Coda series. bottom line: i loved the Coda Elite and have a 21" on order. should be a couple...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-07-13, 03:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

haven't heard of that maker, thanks. i don't have...

haven't heard of that maker, thanks. i don't have time right this second but i'll check them out later tonight.


edit: ok i got a chance to look at these and they are very nice indeed. but i've...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-07-13, 03:36 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

btw, is it pronounced "Jam-iss" or "Jame-iss"? or...

btw, is it pronounced "Jam-iss" or "Jame-iss"? or neither?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-07-13, 10:21 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

yeah calling a couple shops makes me think they...

yeah calling a couple shops makes me think they might be hard to come by. plus i read some reports of shifting trouble and chains slipping off. anyway the Coda Elite is looking better and better, and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-06-13, 08:01 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

i know i said i wasn't gonna ask for any more...

i know i said i wasn't gonna ask for any more opinions until i ride some this week but i finally found another one: Orbea Carpe H10 (http://www.orbea.com/us-en/bicycles/carpe-h10/). it checks all the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-05-13, 03:35 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

this is really gonna out me as serious noob (ship...

this is really gonna out me as serious noob (ship probably already sailed) but just so i'm clear: when you all say "steel" does that always mean CroMoly? (and the "alloy" is always aluminum, right?)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-05-13, 11:54 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

^ that did occur to me after reading about bike...

^ that did occur to me after reading about bike after bike that had one component that i wished were different. but i think a lot wil be revealed once i'm able to get out and ride some. i'm sure all...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-05-13, 08:00 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

man, i'm having a real hard time understanding...

man, i'm having a real hard time understanding how some say it's of no importance while for others it's a singularly determining factor. oh well, don't want to derail my thread with the unresolvable...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-04-13, 10:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

anyone into the Dr. Dew? Elixir 3 disc brakes and...

anyone into the Dr. Dew? Elixir 3 disc brakes and Sram Via Centro. downside may be Al fork. Jamis Coda elite may still be in the lead with CF fork, but it's time i got out and tried some of these.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

tried to reply to your pm but couldn't due to low...

tried to reply to your pm but couldn't due to low post count. anyway thanks for your advice - i took it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-13, 06:36 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

thanks, dynaryder. i have been doing more reading...

thanks, dynaryder. i have been doing more reading on IGH and i am indeed starting to get a little scared off. might need to wipe the slate clean and start over here, with the Jamis Coda Elite as the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

do you Al fork detractors prefer steel, carbon?...

do you Al fork detractors prefer steel, carbon? (the i11 is carbon)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-13, 12:57 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

alright, cool. how about if i told you i doubt...

alright, cool. how about if i told you i doubt i'd ride more than about 10-15 miles a week. i assume that removes longevity from the IGH/derailleur debate. i'll also add that i will undoubtedly get a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-13, 08:57 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

ok cool, thanks for all the input. i gotta say i...

ok cool, thanks for all the input. i gotta say i was really into the idea of IGH but dynaryder's warnings about riding them here in DC gives me pause. hm, sounds like i need to make this basic...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-02-13, 02:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

any opinions on the Giant Seek 0? it has an 8...

any opinions on the Giant Seek 0? it has an 8 speed internal shifting hub (Shimano Alfine). again, ruggedness and quick smooth shifting is a high priority for me. how would this compare to a higher...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-02-13, 02:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

that's a really good question. i don't know. i...

that's a really good question. i don't know. i might have to call them and ask.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-02-13, 02:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

i really liked disc brakes on my Trek, and they...

i really liked disc brakes on my Trek, and they were only cable. it's looking hydraulic is gonna be in my price range, so that's better right? anyway, as i say i really do want disc. thanks though.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-02-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

wish i knew. i'll look into that hub, but...

wish i knew.

i'll look into that hub, but after a quick look i can't say i really know what it does. what are the major advantages? mostly an aftermarket mod i assume?
Forum: Introductions
05-02-13, 01:42 PM
Replies: 2
Hi
Views: 255
Posted By Cyclist755

Hi

Hi. Brian here. Joined after having two bikes stolen and now we're researching new ones to get with the insurance settlement. Most likely hybrids so check out my thread in the Hybrid area if you want...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-02-13, 01:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,968
Posted By Cyclist755

Recommendation for mid to high end hybrid

We had a few bikes stolen, one of which was my wife's expensive Trek triathlon racer and the other was my trusty Trek 7.3fx Disc. The insurance settlement essentially requires us to buy one very nice...
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