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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,672
Posted By Beachcycle

Since it wasn't mentioned in this post, Outside...

Since it wasn't mentioned in this post, Outside magazine wrote an article on carbon failures.

Perhaps the most disturbing part is bike companies like Giant routinely trying to dodge responsibility...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-22-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,197
Posted By Beachcycle

It seems like the "flat bar gravel" trend is...

It seems like the "flat bar gravel" trend is picking up, and I expect it'll spill over into 650b hybrids with time. (There's really very little difference between flat bar gravel and hybrids, besides...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-18-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,197
Posted By Beachcycle

What is starting in the computer industry? I...

What is starting in the computer industry?

I suspect it's not coming back even post pandemic. Raleigh ownership changed hands and the discount probably pissed off its retail dealers. The...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-14-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,197
Posted By Beachcycle

The Raleigh Redux is back in stock after being...

The Raleigh Redux is back in stock after being out for 2 years or so, long before the pandemic.

Unfortunately, they ended their discount program. I got the Redux 2 for $500 or so plus tax, $540....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-10-21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,197
Posted By Beachcycle

Yeah, it is strange how in the gravel scene...

Yeah, it is strange how in the gravel scene people are catching on to the upsides of wide tires and yet these same companies have pretty static hybrid lines. Honestly I think the hybrid lines are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-27-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,197
Posted By Beachcycle

Two additions: ​​​​​​ Marin Muir woods RC -...

Two additions:
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Marin Muir woods RC - steel frame with IGH

Haro Beasley DLX - Alu frame, Desire, hydraulic disc brakes. sold out before it could ever go on sale online, due to dealers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-20, 09:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,740
Posted By Beachcycle

I just got my pair of shoes from 2Velo, in red!...

I just got my pair of shoes from 2Velo, in red! Also came with a cool burlap sack, brush and shoe cream. I didn't pick shoes off the website but he showed me a few colors he can do, including a dark...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 08:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,740
Posted By Beachcycle

I'm looking for tan leather shoes sans cleats,...

I'm looking for tan leather shoes sans cleats, thought I'd add a couple other names to the list:

1. 2Velo out of Belgrade - sell through their shop and ebay under user name 2velocom (only black...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-29-19, 08:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,197
Posted By Beachcycle

Marin stopped rebadging their drop bar bike as a...

Marin stopped rebadging their drop bar bike as a hybrid, and made a dedicated flat bar model, and it looks really nice. Best one it's price category of around $1k retail.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-19, 05:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,197
Posted By Beachcycle

I own the Raleigh Redux 2, 2019, very happy with...

I own the Raleigh Redux 2, 2019, very happy with it. Would definitely recommend it, since it comes out to way less than the others despite competitive specs, under $600 with the corporate discount...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-17-17, 11:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,253
Posted By Beachcycle

Why pay $100-200 for a pro fit if the frame...

Why pay $100-200 for a pro fit if the frame itself probably doesn't fit?

I got a Giant Defy :), found a deal on Craigslist, 45% off for a hardly used one. It has the tallest headtube of any road...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-09-17, 01:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,253
Posted By Beachcycle

Thank you for your replies :) Think of...

Thank you for your replies :)



Think of a clown riding on a tiny bike, that's a bit what I mean by the legs bunching up - the saddle isn't far behind the pedals enough.

The arms are no...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-08-17, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,253
Posted By Beachcycle

Geometry: Why is one bike pleasant, and the other a pain?

I have two bikes, a Mercier Galaxy AL and a CAAD10, both in 58. A geometry chart for both is shown below, as well as a couple bikes I was looking at buying.

I haven't ridden the Mercier in a...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-15, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 921
Posted By Beachcycle

Yeah the law is kind of pointless without any...

Yeah the law is kind of pointless without any real enforcement mechanism.

And frankly, I'm not sure how practical it is to begin with. I ride in bike lanes where I'm pretty sure there's less than...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-15, 07:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,191
Posted By Beachcycle

I always have mine with me, but don't always have...

I always have mine with me, but don't always have occasion to use it, especially on my main commute, where I've tailored my route to minimize interaction with cars.

It's also a good way to gauge...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,191
Posted By Beachcycle

I got an airzound recently and am very satisfied...

I got an airzound recently and am very satisfied with it - I would strongly recommend one to anyone who bikes in traffic, even on bike lanes. A horn can alert other road users to prevent accidents -...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,446
Posted By Beachcycle

I bought the Mercier Galaxy AL 2014 from Bikes...

I bought the Mercier Galaxy AL 2014 from Bikes Direct, which goes for $449 (The 2015 is $100 more but is virtually identical). Since getting it fitted, I've been very happy with it. Initially I was...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-15, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By Beachcycle

Cool. I'm about to get a road bike myself (it's...

Cool. I'm about to get a road bike myself (it's en route), and I plan to get a fitting eventually, but I'll do a rudimentary fit myself initially. I can get the seatpost at the right height, but...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-15, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By Beachcycle

I went to a bike shop to ask them what size I am,...

I went to a bike shop to ask them what size I am, and the manager gave me that same rule of thumb. He put me on two bikes of different sizes, one about right, one too big, and pointed out how on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-15, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,680
Posted By Beachcycle

I have the Click'r shoes and pedals. I used the...

I have the Click'r shoes and pedals. I used the cleats briefly and then removed them - I was concerned about improperly fitting them myself, and being able to unclip when needed. I plan to reinstall...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-15, 10:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,483
Posted By Beachcycle

I'd never choose this bike for my commute, but I...

I'd never choose this bike for my commute, but I do like the 1x9 setup - that is one attribute I'd take for a road bike, if it were available - as well as the wide tire clearance.

On my current...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-15, 07:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 961
Posted By Beachcycle

"I agree that lawns are hideously wasteful, but...

"I agree that lawns are hideously wasteful, but fact is 80% of CA water is used by agriculture. Any serious statewide water reduction would impact food prices across the country. There are no easy...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-15, 03:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 973
Posted By Beachcycle

Nice, that would be one of my top choices if I...

Nice, that would be one of my top choices if I were in that price range - relaxed road geometry + wide tire clearance.
Forum: Commuting
04-07-15, 02:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,887
Posted By Beachcycle

"Also agree that Craigslist could be your friend...

"Also agree that Craigslist could be your friend but only if you are patient and an informed shopper. In my area, there are a lot of insanely inflated prices on Craigslist - as in, you can get the...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-15, 02:40 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,446
Posted By Beachcycle

I like my hybrid, but I also like going fast -...

I like my hybrid, but I also like going fast - and with a 23 mile round trip commute that's often windy, I'll take more speed if I can get it. I'm pretty sure I'm riding at >15 mph right now on...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-15, 09:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,446
Posted By Beachcycle

Yeah, Soma (specifically the San Marcos) and...

Yeah, Soma (specifically the San Marcos) and Rivendell target the market I'm talking about, more or less, but their price points are a lot higher.

bikemig, yeah if the bike I'm getting doesn't...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-15, 08:33 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,446
Posted By Beachcycle

Correct. I was on a trainer briefly a couple...

Correct. I was on a trainer briefly a couple weeks back, but on a bike that was totally new to me, so any difference between real road riding and the trainer would be swamped by the novel choice of...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-15, 07:43 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,446
Posted By Beachcycle

Yeah I'll report back on my experience once I get...

Yeah I'll report back on my experience once I get my bike up and running and dialed in.

I just can't get over the fact that, shall we say, a "utility road bike" is so hard to find - instead you're...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-05-15, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,085
Posted By Beachcycle

Why Do Some Frames Feel Like A Tiny Clown Bike?

I tried out a Jamis Coda 21" today, and it felt very... compact. Like I was riding a clown bike.


https://halfmanhalfbikekit.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/clown-bike.jpg

I'm currently riding a...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-15, 04:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,446
Posted By Beachcycle

I've located the bike I want, but I don't have it...

I've located the bike I want, but I don't have it yet so I'll refrain from commenting on that.

I did start thinking more about hybrids vs road bikes. It seems like the principal reason people...
Forum: Southern California
03-24-15, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,010
Posted By Beachcycle

Genaro, I'm guessing you're thinking of Budget...

Genaro, I'm guessing you're thinking of Budget Pro Bicycles, the only relevant result in Eagle Rock.
Forum: Southern California
03-23-15, 08:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,010
Posted By Beachcycle

I just got a road bike with relaxed geometry, and...

I just got a road bike with relaxed geometry, and would like to get fitted. I'm not looking for a pricey pro-fit, the bike is for commuting. Any recommendations? Anyone have experience with Helen's...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,446
Posted By Beachcycle

Yeah I think I'll have to do that, just buy a...

Yeah I think I'll have to do that, just buy a used bike and give myself time to get used to it. I know that for my current bike, I was nervous riding it initially, and it just took time to get used...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-15, 02:26 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,446
Posted By Beachcycle

I tried out a Bianchi Via Nirone at a local shop...

I tried out a Bianchi Via Nirone at a local shop - they didn't have much else that fit. Between the 25 mm tires and the light aluminum frame, it just felt very fragile, like I was doing a high wire...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-15, 09:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,446
Posted By Beachcycle

nfmisso, thank you for the list, I will...

nfmisso, thank you for the list, I will investigate those.




Thanks, I was not familiar with that genre, I will check that out.
Forum: Commuting
02-28-15, 12:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,446
Posted By Beachcycle

Do Any Road Bikes Fit Wide Tires? Looking For A Quick, Safe Comfortable Commuter Bike

I just started commuting to work by bike, and I love it. It's 12 miles each way, mostly flat and on bike paths, with long, uninterrupted stretches. Hopefully I can manage doing it every day. There...
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