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02-11-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,548
Posted By jskash

The tires have been great so far. Almost all of...

The tires have been great so far. Almost all of my rides are in the early morning before the sun comes up. The reflective nature of the tire is very helpful when cars are coming up your side. This is...
01-27-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,793
Posted By jskash

https://www.diamondbackfitness.com/cdn/shop/produc...

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It has become clear that I cannot handle the cold weather. I got bad chilblains on my fingers and...
06-22-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,090
Posted By jskash

During the work week, I am out of the house and...

During the work week, I am out of the house and on my bike by 4:30 AM. I like to ride before going to work. It is quiet on the streets of suburban Los Angeles with very few cars. On the weekends, I...
04-01-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,870
Posted By jskash

A new Sirrus 6 is also on the Specialized...

A new Sirrus 6 is also on the Specialized website.
Sirrus 6.0 | Specialized.com (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sirrus-6-0/p/200224?color=322587-200224)
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09-10-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,194
Posted By jskash

I had fenders installed on my Giant Escape. Since...

I had fenders installed on my Giant Escape. Since I have the new Sirrus 6, I thought I would use my Giant Escape as my rain bike (if it ever rains in Los Angeles again)....
08-14-22, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1,792
Views: 741,586
Posted By jskash

The 2021 Sirrus 6 is no longer available on the...

The 2021 Sirrus 6 is no longer available on the Specialized website. I did find it in Bike Archives. I was pretty lucky to get the bike in April this year. It seems very few of the Sirrus 6 were made.
08-06-22, 06:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,910
Posted By jskash

I did end up riding the day before the...

I did end up riding the day before the colonoscopy. I cut the ride down by about 30 minutes. I did fine during the day. The fasting actually got easier as the day progressed. One polyp was found and...
07-17-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,910
Posted By jskash

Fortunately, I asked for and received another...

Fortunately, I asked for and received another treatment besides the gallon of ick. It's called Suprep. I still have to drink the same amount of fluid throughout the day before the procedure, but...
07-16-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,910
Posted By jskash

Thank you for this post. I will ask the doctor if...

Thank you for this post. I will ask the doctor if he can share the images with me.
07-15-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,910
Posted By jskash

Thank for the reply. My typical ride is 2 hours,...

Thank for the reply. My typical ride is 2 hours, but I could cut it down to 90 minutes. Mind you, I don't ride very fast. 12 mph on a good day on my Specialized Sirrus 6.

Kaiser does not have an...
07-15-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,910
Posted By jskash

Going out for a ride before colonoscopy prep

I have a colonoscopy scheduled in a couple of weeks. Has anyone gone out for a ride the day the prep takes place? I can see the pros and cons. The pros, at least I would get a ride in for the day...
07-08-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1,792
Views: 741,586
Posted By jskash

Usable gears on a 2 x 11 cassette

I am new to the world of 2 x 11 cassettes. My other bikes were 3 x 8 or 9. On my new Sirrus 6, I have 18 usable gears. On the small chainring, the two smallest and hardest gears cannot be shifted...
05-07-22, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,194
Posted By jskash

It's been about a month since I purchased my 2021...

It's been about a month since I purchased my 2021 Specialized Sirrus 6 and the gears needed some adjusting. I brought it to my LBS for a checkup and they adjusted what was needed.
04-15-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,548
Posted By jskash

Specialized Nimbus 2 Sport Reflect tire

I got a flat on my fourth ride on my new Sirrus 6, so I decided to put armadillo tires on the bike. I have used them with my Giant Escape for a number of years. The LBS had the Specialized Nimbus 2...
04-04-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1,792
Views: 741,586
Posted By jskash

[QUOTE=thinkapple;22461932]Nice - what color is...

[QUOTE=thinkapple;22461932]Nice - what color is it called?[/QUOTE

It’s called gloss green.
04-04-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 1,792
Views: 741,586
Posted By jskash

First ride on my new Sirrus 6. It was...

First ride on my new Sirrus 6. It was exhilarating! The bike is so much lighter and nimble than the Giant Cypress and Escapes I have had. I also was able to ride close to two miles per hour faster. I...
04-03-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1,792
Views: 741,586
Posted By jskash

I happened to look at my LBS's website last night...

I happened to look at my LBS's website last night and to my amazement, they had a 2021 Specialized Sirrus 6. The bike is not even available on Specialized's website. My LBS has a sister store, about...
12-11-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By jskash

Combatting chilblains on cold rides

I like to ride early in the morning, and that is becoming difficult when the weather gets into the 40s. I have had chilblains ...
08-31-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,590
Posted By jskash

I ride almost every day between 18 and 25 miles...

I ride almost every day between 18 and 25 miles in the early morning before the sun comes up. I am just over 5,000 miles for the year so far on my Giant Escape.
07-19-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,279
Posted By jskash

Almost all of my rides start before the sun comes...

Almost all of my rides start before the sun comes up. I live in the L.A. suburbs and much prefer to ride before there is a lot of traffic. It is much cooler this time of the year as well, which is a...
05-31-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,036
Posted By jskash

I second the Camelbak Podium. I bought one at my...

I second the Camelbak Podium. I bought one at my LBS and have been very pleased with it.
05-17-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,056
Posted By jskash

I rode my bike to school every day all through...

I rode my bike to school every day all through junior high and my first couple of years of high school. All of my friends did the same. The bike racks were packed with hundreds of bikes. On the...
04-23-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,776
Posted By jskash

Why is the 1 x 11 drivetrain an advantage? I have...

Why is the 1 x 11 drivetrain an advantage? I have only ridden 3 x drives the last eight years.
04-02-21, 06:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,385
Posted By jskash

I have been very happy with my Shimano Saint MX80...

I have been very happy with my Shimano Saint MX80 Flat Pedals.
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03-27-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,385
Posted By jskash

I concur about about contact points. My best mods...

I concur about about contact points. My best mods of been my Ergon GP3 grips and my Shimano Saint MX80 Flat Pedals....
03-22-21, 11:47 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,399
Posted By jskash

I ride early in the morning before the sun comes...

I ride early in the morning before the sun comes up. What makes me the most nervous is cars turning right at an intersection. I always slow down to make sure they see me. If I did not have this...
03-13-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,194
Posted By jskash

I got a new chain installed today. Sram pc-971. I...

I got a new chain installed today. Sram pc-971. I finally bought a chain checker last year so I could finally check the chain myself.
03-08-21, 01:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,620
Posted By jskash

I have 18,200 miles on my 2018 Giant Escape since...

I have 18,200 miles on my 2018 Giant Escape since the end of September 2018. The most miles I have done were last year for sure. I rode 8,398 miles. My best before that was 2016 when I rode 7445...
01-31-21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,265
Posted By jskash

25 miles today with 698 miles for the month.

25 miles today with 698 miles for the month.
01-25-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,233
Posted By jskash

I started out on a Giant Cypress. It was great...

I started out on a Giant Cypress. It was great for two years, but then I realized I wanted something a little more aggressive. You sit pretty straight up on a Cypress. I now ride a Giant Escape. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,907
Posted By jskash

Thank you for the mention of Hibiclens. I got my...

Thank you for the mention of Hibiclens. I got my bottle from Amazon yesterday. After one use of the product my saddle sore was much smaller and less painful this morning.
12-26-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,549
Posted By jskash

You Got a Bicycle, Now You Have to Take Care of It

New York Times article on the necessity of bike maintenance
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/25/realestate/winter-bicycles-cycling.html
12-22-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,695
Posted By jskash

Giant warrantied my 2016 Giant Escape when it...

Giant warrantied my 2016 Giant Escape when it developed a cracked frame. You can read the thread here.
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bicycles/1120002-my-giant-escape-has-cracked-frame.html
12-21-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,859
Posted By jskash

I am much more comfortable turning left than...

I am much more comfortable turning left than turning right, especially if I had to do a U turn.
12-06-20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,385
Posted By jskash

Cold bothers me more.. The temps have been in the...

Cold bothers me more.. The temps have been in the 30s on my early morning rides where I live in the west San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. It just plain hurts to ride in those temps. I do it...
12-01-20, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,777
Posted By jskash

I live in the suburbs of Los Angeles in the west...

I live in the suburbs of Los Angeles in the west end of the San Fernando Valley. The coldest temp I have ridden so far this fall is 36. My ride starts at 5:00 AM before the sun comes up. The...
11-30-20, 10:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,777
Posted By jskash

Thank you. I will look into these gloves.

Thank you. I will look into these gloves.
11-30-20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,777
Posted By jskash

Thin, warm glove liner

I have been looking for good warm, thin glove liners to wear under my Sealskinz lobster gloves. Most of the gloves I see online appear to thick to fit in the glove. Any recommendations are...
10-07-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,328
Posted By jskash

In the summer of 2012, my wife decided she wanted...

In the summer of 2012, my wife decided she wanted us to get bikes. I had no road a bike for close to 20 years. We went to Big5, a local sporting goods stores and bought two bikes. Mine was a Kent. It...
10-05-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 58,452
Posted By jskash

Congratulations on your purchase of a Giant...

Congratulations on your purchase of a Giant Escape. I am a happy owner of a 2018 Giant Escape disk. Let us know how things are you for on the bike as you get into riding it more.
09-14-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 11,439
Posted By jskash

I live in the west San Fernando Valley of Los...

I live in the west San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. We have been pretty lucky so far with the smoke, I check my AQMD app before I go out in the early morning to make sure the air is not worse than...
08-22-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,735
Posted By jskash

My Specialized Crossroads Armadillos run the same...

My Specialized Crossroads Armadillos run the same 75-100 PSI. Specialized made a new version of the Crossroads Armadillo that has much lower PSI. 700 x 38mm, psi 50-80.
...
08-17-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,170
Posted By jskash

I don't eat anything before I go out for my early...

I don't eat anything before I go out for my early morning 2 hour ride. I do drink some Emergen-C though. I don't like the feeling of food in my stomach when I ride.
08-04-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,194
Posted By jskash

I brought my Escape back to the LBS one more time...

I brought my Escape back to the LBS one more time to see if they could get the gears to work correctly. They had the bike for three hours. It seemed better when I rode it around the block at the...
07-25-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,605
Posted By jskash

My rear is pretty used to being on the saddle. I...

My rear is pretty used to being on the saddle. I stand up going downhill sometimes just to get up and let my backside relax. I can’t ride out of the saddle at all. It hurts my knees every time.
07-23-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,605
Posted By jskash

I did 30 miles for the first time today

I set my personal record today and rode over 30 miles for the first time on my Giant Escape. I never thought I would ride this far when I started in 2013....
06-29-20, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,744
Posted By jskash

If you feel comfortable with you hands on the...

If you feel comfortable with you hands on the sides of the grips, you will probably love Ergon GP3 and above. I have the GP3 on my Giant Escape, and my hands are so much more comfortable now.
...
06-25-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,406
Posted By jskash

I would suggest looking for a bike that does not...

I would suggest looking for a bike that does not have quick release wheels and saddle. They would be way to easy to steal.
06-09-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By jskash

The saga of my shifting problem was finally...

The saga of my shifting problem was finally solved today. A new derailleur was ordered and put on the bike. That still did not solve the problem. After quite some time I went up to the front of the...
06-08-20, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,194
Posted By jskash

A new derailleur is being installed by the LBS. I...

A new derailleur is being installed by the LBS. I will pick the bike up tomorrow morning.
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