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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-13-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,795
Posted By TomWinKC

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This was my solution to adding a rack to a Sirrus...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-29-21, 09:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,977
Posted By TomWinKC

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https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1418/8dd1d7fe_73ac_4bcb_b85d_7e311523b187_2d8ebf52c499afc2b0cc7cd124736ebf926b80d6.jpeg
I have had good luck with theses SKS Longboards.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 31,125
Posted By TomWinKC

I delivered the Houston Chronicle as well from...

I delivered the Houston Chronicle as well from 1963 to 1967. The day before President Kennedy was assasinated he came through Hobby Aitrpot and I saw his motorcade. The day of his assassination the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-20, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,541
Posted By TomWinKC

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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This bike has served my purposes after five years...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,639
Posted By TomWinKC

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I just turned 69 and this is what I ride most. I also have a Spec. Camber...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-12-19, 08:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,786
Posted By TomWinKC

Canfield Crampons

Canfield Crampons
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-14-18, 08:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 57,474
Posted By TomWinKC

Possibly the ultimate hybrid available............

Possibly the ultimate hybrid available............
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-13-18, 04:31 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 57,474
Posted By TomWinKC

Beautiful bike and generating a lot of interest...

Beautiful bike and generating a lot of interest on the board. Are the wheels carbon and are the axels, through axels?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-18, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 747,897
Posted By TomWinKC

Tariffs...........

Tariffs...........
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-18, 08:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,505
Posted By TomWinKC

Thank you for your thoughtful response. I likely...

Thank you for your thoughtful response. I likely will stay with our company' s group medical. I think staying with the company's group plan and going to a higher deductible will protect my family...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-18, 10:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,505
Posted By TomWinKC

Congratulations to all of you who are enjoying...

Congratulations to all of you who are enjoying your retirement. I am fast approaching my own this coming January. I am sure among us there are others that are in my situation and I would greatly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-19-17, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 747,897
Posted By TomWinKC

Hey badger, sorry I had you confused with someone...

Hey badger, sorry I had you confused with someone else, I think in principal I agree with you. It is really just semantics and I just didn't make my point very clearly.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-19-17, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 747,897
Posted By TomWinKC

The qualifier is with stock Axis wheels and...

The qualifier is with stock Axis wheels and tires. If memory serves me right you are riding a '15 Pro Sirrus, that is if you still,own it, why did you upgrade your wheels.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-19-17, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 747,897
Posted By TomWinKC

I think in general that the Carbon Sirrus' are a...

I think in general that the Carbon Sirrus' are a light and fast bike and the speed of the bike is as fast as the fitness of the rider, but more expensive road bikes have lighter wheels and tires....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-17, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,074
Posted By TomWinKC

I have a '15 Pro Carbon which I originally...

I have a '15 Pro Carbon which I originally purchased to ride Paved Multi Use trails, last September I rode the Katy Trail, one of the longest rail trails in the country. I rode from Clinton, MO to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-25-17, 08:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 43,055
Posted By TomWinKC

My 2015 Sirrus Pro Carbon weighed in at 18.2lbs...

My 2015 Sirrus Pro Carbon weighed in at 18.2lbs without pedals. It is a size large with a 1 x 11 SRAM X1 drive with pedals still under 19 lbs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-17, 07:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,161
Posted By TomWinKC

This is an optional way to fasten fenders to...

This is an optional way to fasten fenders to forks without eyelets or bikes with carbon fiber forks. It has worked very well on my bike. Not as economical as P-clamps but worked well. I got mine from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-17, 07:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,161
Posted By TomWinKC

SKS Longboards on a Sirrus I road the Katy...

SKS Longboards on a Sirrus
I road the Katy trail last September and was very happy with the Longboards. I road a 52 mile day in the rain and they worked very well.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-22-17, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,135
Posted By TomWinKC

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[URL=http://s120.photo-bucket.com/user/TomWinKC/media/image_zpszalmta8n.jpeg.html]http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o173/TomWinKC/image_zpszalmta8n.jpeg
Sorry I didn't have a better photo. This...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-22-17, 10:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,135
Posted By TomWinKC

Ibera also makes a rack for bikes with disc...

Ibera also makes a rack for bikes with disc brakes that fastens to the rear stays. I used it on my Sirrus with panniers and a trunk. It carryed all I needed for a 5 day 275 mile trip.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-17, 11:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,914
Posted By TomWinKC

I think the Sirrus can Handel gravel very well,...

I think the Sirrus can Handel gravel very well, but I try to avoid gravel and rock chips if possible.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-08-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,541
Posted By TomWinKC

The fenders are SKS Long Boards.

The fenders are SKS Long Boards.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-27-17, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,529
Posted By TomWinKC

The fenders are SKS Longboards

The fenders are SKS Longboards
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-26-17, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,529
Posted By TomWinKC

The rack bolted directly to the frame and I...

The rack bolted directly to the frame and I purchased a Giant brand seat post clamp that had an additional attachment point to screw on the braces to the seat post. It is very stable. Road the Katy...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-25-17, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,541
Posted By TomWinKC

2015 Sirrus Pro Carbon Disc

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-16, 10:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,803
Posted By TomWinKC

Thank you to you and your son. I have a son with...

Thank you to you and your son. I have a son with special needs and greatly appreciate your son's dedication and avocation.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 747,897
Posted By TomWinKC

http://http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o173/Tom...

http://http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o173/TomWinKC/image_zpslocxapkh.jpeg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/TomWinKC/media/image_zpslocxapkh.jpeg.html)

I considered the Specialized plug and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-16-16, 07:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 67,198
Posted By TomWinKC

It is an Ibera IB-RA5 Touring Rack for bikes with...

It is an Ibera IB-RA5 Touring Rack for bikes with disc brakes
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-15-16, 09:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 67,198
Posted By TomWinKC

This past September I road the Katy trail end to...

This past September I road the Katy trail end to end and Spurs, 275 miles of crushed limestone trail, I ride a Sirrus Pro Carbon with 700 X 32MM tires. I had no issues and no flats. 50 miles of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-16, 10:32 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 21,796
Posted By TomWinKC

Fenders and Rain

Completed my first Katy Trail ride last week. It was a real fun time. 275 miles in 5 days. Third day out and 52 miles in the rain. Fenders were a life saver. I have taken the rack off but left the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-06-16, 07:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 21,796
Posted By TomWinKC

Sirrus with fenders

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This is my Sirrus with fenders. I really hope...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-16, 09:45 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 21,796
Posted By TomWinKC

I am going on a tour at least for me. I am going...

I am going on a tour at least for me. I am going to ride the Katy Trail, about a 260 mile trip including spur trails. I considered the wider tires due to the trail surface is crushed limestone but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-16, 08:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 21,796
Posted By TomWinKC

Just an FYI, I have a 2015 Pro Carbon Disc and it...

Just an FYI, I have a 2015 Pro Carbon Disc and it came stock with 32mm tires. I still think there is room to add 38mm's.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,839
Posted By TomWinKC

The FastRoad Comax is a radical and good looking...

The FastRoad Comax is a radical and good looking ride but it is a different riding bike than the Sirrus. The Sirrus has a longer wheel base and longer chainstays. Wheel base is over an 1" longer....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-16, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By TomWinKC

I'm on the Kansas side of the line and most often...

I'm on the Kansas side of the line and most often ride Tomahawk Creek and Indian Creek Trails. Weather permiting I ride my mountain bike at Shawnee Mission Park and Lawrence River Trails.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-30-16, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By TomWinKC

Thanks for your reply, one thing less to worry...

Thanks for your reply, one thing less to worry about. I am going to be riding with my brother in September or October.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-16, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By TomWinKC

Tire question

I am preparing to ride the Katy Trail, 240 miles of crushed limestone. I currently have 32mm tires on my bike. How much benefit would installing 38mm tires provide? I am currently riding a Sirrus...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-16, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 747,897
Posted By TomWinKC

I have A Sirrus Pro Carbon and had some brake...

I have A Sirrus Pro Carbon and had some brake squeal from my Magura brakes. Take the brakes shoes out of the Caliper, lightly sand them and then clean the with isopropyl alcohol. Do the same to your...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-11-16, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 747,897
Posted By TomWinKC

Nice ride Clamms! Like the look of your Sirrus...

Nice ride Clamms! Like the look of your Sirrus with fenders and rack. Are the fenders Specialized Plug and Play?
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