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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-13-20, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,478
Posted By sw686blue

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-13-20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,478
Posted By sw686blue

hokiefyd , what are you using for tubes for these...

hokiefyd , what are you using for tubes for these tires?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-11-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,478
Posted By sw686blue

Thank you for your reply. I have plenty of room...

Thank you for your reply. I have plenty of room to fit these. I think that these will work very well for me. I plan to mostly ride on paved roads, some wooded trails and small crushed stone trails.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-10-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,478
Posted By sw686blue

Thanks for the info. I've been reading the...

Thanks for the info. I've been reading the reviews and they are well rated. I think I found my new tires! :thumb:

Would you know if the 42 mm tires are truly 42 mm?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-10-20, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,478
Posted By sw686blue

I'll keep an eye on this thread as I'm looking...

I'll keep an eye on this thread as I'm looking for tires to put on my bike. I had not heard of these Speed Rides. They seem to have good reviews and are priced right.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-02-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,261
Posted By sw686blue

Picked this up yesterday and I'm so excited to...

Picked this up yesterday and I'm so excited to take her out on the road. Looking to change out the tires to something wider (38 mm). :thumb:...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-02-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,498
Posted By sw686blue

I bought a hybrid yesterday :lol: 2019 Rocky...

I bought a hybrid yesterday :lol:

2019 Rocky Mountain RC 30 Performance. Have to wait a few months before I can ride it, but I can upgrade some components like the tires. It comes with Maxxis...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-08-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By sw686blue

The majority of the time, the bike will be used...

The majority of the time, the bike will be used for riding on pavement. I would like to take it out on trails too, but the trails that I have in mind are hard-packed dirt with little to no heavy rock...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-08-19, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By sw686blue

HerrKaLeun, thank you for your reply. I think...

HerrKaLeun, thank you for your reply. I think that you are mistaken about the 2019 Escape 0 Disc. It has the 10 spped Deore mountain bike groupset.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-19, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By sw686blue

My apologies. The toughroad is a used, 2017 model.

My apologies. The toughroad is a used, 2017 model.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By sw686blue

Trying to decide between the 2019 Escape 0 and 2017 Toughroad SLR1. Need some help!

Hey folks,

I'm looking to switch from a road bike (TCR Advanced) to a hybrid bike. I have narrowed it down to 3 bikes:

- 2019 Giant Escape 0 (new, $1026 out the door from LBS)
- 2019...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-06-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,830
Posted By sw686blue

I'm looking at buying a 2017 Toughroad SLR1. Can...

I'm looking at buying a 2017 Toughroad SLR1. Can someone tell me if the cables are routed through the bottom tube or are they just covered by the plastic mud guard?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-13-16, 08:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,948
Posted By sw686blue

Pure gold! :lol::lol:

Pure gold! :lol::lol:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-15, 10:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,248
Posted By sw686blue

Add mirrors to your handle bars and one of those...

Add mirrors to your handle bars and one of those horns that you squeeze. Problem solved.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-15, 06:25 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,794
Posted By sw686blue

Our friend may be running out of steam:...

Our friend may be running out of steam: http://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1033919-why-have-my-nipples-been-getting-sour-when-i-bike-ride.html

Hahaha!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-15, 05:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,963
Posted By sw686blue

I have the exact problem. Every 30 minutes I...

I have the exact problem. Every 30 minutes I stop, take off my top and twist and pull my nipples for a good 5 minutes. Works like a charm.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-15, 09:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,249
Posted By sw686blue

Ah...yeah...sure.

Ah...yeah...sure.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-15, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,249
Posted By sw686blue

Hahaha! Dude, this just may be your best post...

Hahaha! Dude, this just may be your best post ever!
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-15, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,654
Posted By sw686blue

No need to take off the wheel. Follow these easy...

No need to take off the wheel. Follow these easy steps.

1) Deflate the tire
2) Cut across the width of the old tire with scissors or a sharp knife
3) Cut across the width of the new tire
4)...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,406
Posted By sw686blue

I have a TCR Advanced and love the bike, but it...

I have a TCR Advanced and love the bike, but it isn't the most comfortable ride, that's for sure! The position is very different than that of the Defy. If you took two equally skilled riders, I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-15, 01:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,622
Posted By sw686blue

FTW! Lol!

FTW! Lol!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-15, 01:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,906
Posted By sw686blue

That's the big reason as to why I was thinking of...

That's the big reason as to why I was thinking of jumping to 28mm tires instead of 25mm. I don't see a big difference between 23 to 25 as opposed to going from 23 to 28.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,906
Posted By sw686blue

What year is your TCR? Mine is a 2011. I'm...

What year is your TCR? Mine is a 2011. I'm guessing that the 28s should fit just fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-15, 07:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,906
Posted By sw686blue

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm going to go...

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm going to go with 28mm tires taking into account my weight. I'll probably go with the GP4000S IIs. Ribble can ship them to me for a total of $103 Canadian. That...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-15, 06:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,906
Posted By sw686blue

What would you recommend in place of the...

What would you recommend in place of the Gatorskins?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-15, 06:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,906
Posted By sw686blue

Yes, I mostly ride on dry roads. Occasionally, I...

Yes, I mostly ride on dry roads. Occasionally, I may get caught out in the rain, but for the majority of the time, it's dry roads for me. My Aksiums currently have Michelin Lithion tires on them and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-15, 06:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,906
Posted By sw686blue

The rims are Mavic Aksiums. I believe that the...

The rims are Mavic Aksiums. I believe that the rim width is 24mm. Does that sound about right?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-15, 06:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,906
Posted By sw686blue

The roads here are generally crap! From the looks...

The roads here are generally crap! From the looks of the frame and fork, the 28s should fit. Do you guys have any recommendations other than the Gatorskins? From the reviews and comments on this...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,906
Posted By sw686blue

Going from 23mm to 25mm or 28mm tires. Help me decide.

I'm making some changes to my TCR Advanced road bike to make it a little more comfortable to ride. I weigh 244 lbs and I'm just a hair under 6 ft tall. I already switched from an Arione VS to an...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,622
Posted By sw686blue

100% troll, but great for the entertainment...

100% troll, but great for the entertainment value. Lol.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-15, 05:04 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,794
Posted By sw686blue

Hahahahahahahaha!

Hahahahahahahaha!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-15, 05:53 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,794
Posted By sw686blue

A couple of baseball cards attached using a...

A couple of baseball cards attached using a carbon fibre clothespin (we need to counter the weight of the cards) should generate enough noise to ward off any potential crashes with 5 year old little...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-15, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 530,210
Posted By sw686blue

The BMC is crazy HOT!!!

The BMC is crazy HOT!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-15, 10:21 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,982
Posted By sw686blue

Let's see some pix of this bike!

Let's see some pix of this bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-15, 05:34 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,315
Posted By sw686blue

Absolutely love the colours! Love it!

Absolutely love the colours! Love it!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-15, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,368
Posted By sw686blue

Ok, went back to have another look at the 2013...

Ok, went back to have another look at the 2013 Roubaix and the store upgraded all the components to Ultegra 11 speed. They replaced the 105 cassette for an Ultegra. The Tiagra chain to Ultegra too....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-15, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,075
Posted By sw686blue

Try the 54, what do you have to lose?

Try the 54, what do you have to lose?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-15, 09:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,616
Posted By sw686blue

Thanks for posting your experiences with all...

Thanks for posting your experiences with all these different bikes! Lucky you!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-15, 09:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,642
Posted By sw686blue

A guy in a shed??? Wtf? DaveWC said it best....

A guy in a shed??? Wtf?

DaveWC said it best. Ask 100 people and you'll get just as many opinions.

Good luck in your search because there is no way in hell that you are actually being serious.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,642
Posted By sw686blue

Yes, it runs between $150 to $200 for an...

Yes, it runs between $150 to $200 for an extensive fit. However, a competent bike shop can easily fit you for free. They will get you in the ballpark. After that, you will need to ride your bike for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-15, 07:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,642
Posted By sw686blue

OP, it's really hard to not take you for a troll....

OP, it's really hard to not take you for a troll. You received so much good information and come back with a bunch of ridiculous comments. Go to a competent bike shop and let them fit you on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-15, 09:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,166
Posted By sw686blue

Either a 2013 Roubaix Expert or a 2014 Defy...

Either a 2013 Roubaix Expert or a 2014 Defy Advanced 1.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-15, 02:06 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 54,665
Posted By sw686blue

Major trolling going on here, but the...

Major trolling going on here, but the entertainment value is high! Haha!

Let's compare the $500 Fuji to a $10000 Trek. Who cares about price! Let's elaborate why the Fuji is better! Too funny.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-15, 12:14 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 54,665
Posted By sw686blue

It wasn't misleading. You just didn't do your...

It wasn't misleading. You just didn't do your homework to find out exactly what parts were installed on the bike. Your fault.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-21-15, 07:43 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 93,379
Posted By sw686blue

Gorgeous bike!

Gorgeous bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-15, 10:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,368
Posted By sw686blue

Thanks for the info regarding the seat post. It's...

Thanks for the info regarding the seat post. It's something that I'll keep in mind if I decide to go forward with the Roubaix. My current bike, a TCR Advanced, is very stiff too and I really don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,368
Posted By sw686blue

The purpose of this thread was really to get an...

The purpose of this thread was really to get an idea of whether or not $2500 CAD for a 2013 Roubaix Expert is a good deal. I'm sure that Ultegra 11s are better than 10s. As I have stated earlier,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-15, 09:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,368
Posted By sw686blue

If I were to go with the Roubaix, there are no...

If I were to go with the Roubaix, there are no immediate plans to upgrade the wheels. I would use them and when my wallet permitted it :-) I'd upgrade to something better.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-15, 08:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,368
Posted By sw686blue

Thank you for the detailed response. If that is...

Thank you for the detailed response. If that is the case, it's a lot more than what I am prepared to do. I was thinking that $2500 CAD is a good price for this bike seeing that the original price was...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-15, 08:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,368
Posted By sw686blue

It's a SL4 frame. Is there a big difference...

It's a SL4 frame. Is there a big difference between the two?
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