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09-12-12, 11:52 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

When I first Got Her ...

When I first Got Her
http://liveoncenjoy.com/SMF/MGalleryItem.php?id=622

This Is Her Now
http://liveoncenjoy.com/SMF/MGalleryItem.php?id=620
05-15-12, 07:35 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

My girlfriends Giant Cypress alongside my Dropbar...

My girlfriends Giant Cypress alongside my Dropbar converted Giant FCR3 after a ride along the towpath and around town.
http://liveoncenjoy.com/SMF/MGalleryItem.php?id=589
05-08-12, 03:55 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Keep in mind, that top tube is VERY slanted.

Keep in mind, that top tube is VERY slanted.
05-02-12, 09:02 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

I experimented a WHOLE lot with my FCR when it...

I experimented a WHOLE lot with my FCR when it was a flatbar. I am telling you right now, your wrists are NOT going to enjoy that position at all. Especially with the seat pointed downward, as it...
04-30-12, 01:19 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Other way around. Giant makes that frame for...

Other way around. Giant makes that frame for Trek.
04-18-12, 10:54 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Most recent pictures of the old Hybrid (Turned...

Most recent pictures of the old Hybrid (Turned road/cross/touring bike)
http://liveoncenjoy.com/SMF/MGalleryItem.php?id=570
http://liveoncenjoy.com/SMF/MGalleryItem.php?id=571
04-06-12, 08:38 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

That's what the forums are here for. I did get...

That's what the forums are here for. I did get to see this in the Hot or Not thread. Definitely a sweet ride. How do you like the double tap? I have switched my Manocoque over to Force and the...
04-04-12, 11:21 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

I'm sure he'll need places to hold his liquids...

I'm sure he'll need places to hold his liquids and moneys.
04-04-12, 08:12 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Very cool! Beautiful bike and beautiul picture. ...

Very cool! Beautiful bike and beautiul picture. I am a terrible photographer when it comes to this kind of stuff. Did you use a tripod and change your ISO or what?
04-04-12, 07:47 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Cool Devinci Nice new trek ;)

Cool Devinci

Nice new trek ;)
03-31-12, 09:47 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

I have the Avalanche 3.0 Disc and for what it...

I have the Avalanche 3.0 Disc and for what it costs, it really a great mountain bike. Definitely not the lightest bike, but with the lockout front fork it's nice to be able to rip up roads or paths...
03-28-12, 05:32 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Stem looks much nicer now too.

Stem looks much nicer now too.
03-28-12, 08:55 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Definitely one of the coolest hybrid/utility...

Definitely one of the coolest hybrid/utility bikes ever. Should post it in the Utility Forum.
03-27-12, 07:04 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

I actually find that nights in the desert can be...

I actually find that nights in the desert can be MUCH colder than you would expect.
03-18-12, 09:57 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

I just got some for the Carbon bike. Looks like...

I just got some for the Carbon bike. Looks like great stuff. Just out of curiosity, why green?
03-17-12, 10:12 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

So here is the final result of the Giant Drop Bar...

So here is the final result of the Giant Drop Bar - 105 upgrade/ TRP brake upgrade. I also switched the tired down from Spec's 700x32 to Bontrager 700x28. Here are the pictures sans the bottle...
03-13-12, 07:14 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Correct. It will not. V-brakes are long pull...

Correct. It will not. V-brakes are long pull and TT levers are ALL short pull. Though it may look cooler, it will not stop the way it should. However, if you upgraded to Cantilever brakes. It...
03-04-12, 06:21 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Exactly my thoughts. Cyclocross, sans the...

Exactly my thoughts. Cyclocross, sans the sloping top tube and and 'stay' geometry. I assure you this bike started as a a simple 500 dollar off the shelf 'performance Hybrid' bike. It has made one...
03-04-12, 03:51 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Great picture of the Schwinn nrowensby. I...

Great picture of the Schwinn nrowensby.

I don't know if it is STILL considered a hybrid anymore, but here is the latest shots of the Giant FCR. I guess the TRP Euro X brakes keeps it in the...
02-28-12, 08:08 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Very cool bike. 18 lbs is extremely light. I am...

Very cool bike. 18 lbs is extremely light. I am assuming that is not including your pedals and light correct? Because my carbon road bike with Force is 17.6 lbs wih pedals and cages. I would be...
02-25-12, 02:54 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Got you. The 700c wheels definitely are a mix...

Got you. The 700c wheels definitely are a mix from the balloon style. I was just curious if I was missing something other than that as I could not see the drive train form the picture.
02-25-12, 01:52 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

So what exactly is so hybrid about this bike? ...

So what exactly is so hybrid about this bike? Just asking.
02-09-12, 11:17 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Thanks Richard. Yeah' it's been quite the...

Thanks Richard. Yeah' it's been quite the process and still not done yet. The Brake boss on the DS front fork is a little mangled, I was able to get the brake cantilever on there but I will have to...
02-09-12, 10:01 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Here is the link to the Dropbar Conversion...

Here is the link to the Dropbar Conversion Thread. (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/766933-Show-us-your-drop-conversion%21)
02-09-12, 03:21 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Okay, I was able to get around to taking a shot. ...

Okay, I was able to get around to taking a shot. Still have a few very minor things to correct like seat height, clip cables and do all that. But here it is complete with Stage 2 of my Road bike...
02-09-12, 01:31 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

I am having difficulties seeing how that Lefty...

I am having difficulties seeing how that Lefty fork es even attached. Looks like 2 zipties from the steerer to the Headtube. Lol. VERY VERY custom Nicely done.

xoxoxoxo The Giant is pretty...
02-07-12, 07:20 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

I'll call it 'Finished fer now'

I'll call it 'Finished fer now'
02-07-12, 12:16 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

This is how it started. With just accessories...

This is how it started. With just accessories added, no upgrades. It has come a long way. Hopefully I can get around to those TRP brakes and the Sora Shifter tonight... Almost done with the allez...
02-06-12, 08:40 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Me too. Unfortunately I can't find all of my...

Me too. Unfortunately I can't find all of my brake/shifter cables I thought I had been hording. I will have to buy a couple sets tomorrow to finish off the job. Then once it's finished, the only...
02-06-12, 01:29 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

My hybrid is less and less a hybrid every time I...

My hybrid is less and less a hybrid every time I do something to it. Tonight I will be upgrading the Crappy v-brakes to TRP Euro X cantilever brakes and changing the barcon shifters to my Sora...
02-05-12, 12:55 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

The RL520 levers are some of the nicest for this...

The RL520 levers are some of the nicest for this application. Long pull road lever conversion for V-brakes. I will be switching up to TRP Canti Brakes this week which means my levers need to be...
02-02-12, 10:53 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

The bike is very nice, but the Photography is...

The bike is very nice, but the Photography is really outstanding. That is nuts.
02-02-12, 10:50 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

What levers are those. you need long pull lever,...

What levers are those. you need long pull lever, not short pull.
01-22-12, 12:07 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Word. Post a picture when done.

Word. Post a picture when done.
01-22-12, 11:47 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Not if you are riding with the seat down like...

Not if you are riding with the seat down like that, it doesn't. great pickup for 50 though
01-21-12, 09:58 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

The road forum won't take him with 26" wheels...

The road forum won't take him with 26" wheels either ;)
01-15-12, 11:35 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Ride as many as you can. Buy the one that fits...

Ride as many as you can. Buy the one that fits the best and feels the best or the one you go home and dream bout. 1000 dollars would be a damn nice Hybrid, especially for Off the Shelf. I'd start...
01-14-12, 06:53 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

I use a 12-28 8 spd Sora Cassette. Or you can...

I use a 12-28 8 spd Sora Cassette. Or you can use the SRAM PG850 (Basically the same thing) Setup with Sora Front AND Rear derailleurs. The gears in the back mixed with with 30/42/52 Crank really...
01-11-12, 02:03 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Thanks guys! I can't stop looking at it, both in...

Thanks guys! I can't stop looking at it, both in person and in picture. ;) Feel like I'll be touring on my race bike.. (Almost)
01-11-12, 01:06 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Thanks. I agree, they really made the bike look...

Thanks. I agree, they really made the bike look complete. It's funny to think of all of the changes it went through..

I bought it on 07 looking stock of course.. It's an 06 (leftover)
In 07 it...
01-10-12, 07:50 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Got new wheels for the touring/commuter bike...

Got new wheels for the touring/commuter bike which started out as a flatbar hybrid, but is now definitely more of a touring/commuter/cyclocross type of bike.
New Wheels which arrived today. ...
01-06-12, 09:22 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Yes, nice pickup as well there bjj. That's a...

Yes, nice pickup as well there bjj. That's a great trail to ride along the PPGreenway. Pikes is a superb hike, bike, drive, trainride. ;)
01-05-12, 07:12 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Also, I forgot to mention, I am getting some new...

Also, I forgot to mention, I am getting some new wheels for my touring bike. Which is the Giant FCR Dropbar build. My new set of Fuzion M1's 24-2x/28-3x wheels should be at my door sometime on...
01-05-12, 07:07 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Now this is nice!!! Love the Disc brake setup on...

Now this is nice!!! Love the Disc brake setup on this bike. Please provide us with updates after some real miles.
12-28-11, 01:30 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Nice KHS. Good thing you mentioned the angle...

Nice KHS. Good thing you mentioned the angle because I was going to mention the Steer/horns coming off the front of that thing... Lol
10-03-11, 07:17 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

You would think with all that rain, you would be...

You would think with all that rain, you would be used to a comfortable being wet by now.
09-29-11, 06:13 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Thanks guys. This bike has come a long way over...

Thanks guys. This bike has come a long way over the years. It would easily be much nicer if I swapped some of my aero wheels on there ;) I'm more of a function over fashion kinda guy though.
09-26-11, 09:44 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Turned on by all these Giants in here. Lol. ...

Turned on by all these Giants in here. Lol. This FCR is where I got my start back into cycling about 5 years ago. Of course, it was a flat bar hybrid with stock tires/wheels, pedals and gearing....
05-16-11, 01:25 PM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Just out of curiosity. Why sell of the FX 7.7...

Just out of curiosity. Why sell of the FX 7.7 for a 7.3? They don't seem to even compare.
05-12-11, 07:54 AM
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Posted By X-LinkedRider

Sweet ass glow in the dark cannondale! ;) Also,...

Sweet ass glow in the dark cannondale! ;)
Also, very nice custom built Trek there chibibike

+1 with the pedals. Hybrid flats if you are not sure on committing to shoes. I have Wellgo equvilents...
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