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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-17, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,498
Posted By downeaster59

The OEM tires on my Cannondale Quick CX 4 are the...

The OEM tires on my Cannondale Quick CX 4 are the Panaracer Comet Hardpacks. They are more than acceptable on pavement, generating only a slight hum. They shine on hardpack and gravel, though, and do...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-02-17, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,266
Posted By downeaster59

What I did was email Brooks directly, explain to...

What I did was email Brooks directly, explain to them what kind of bike I had and how I rode it, and asked for a recommendation. That's how I chose the B67. If you want to ride faster and lean...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-02-17, 06:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,266
Posted By downeaster59

All I can say is that I have a hybrid (a...

All I can say is that I have a hybrid (a Cannondale Quick CX 4). The stock saddle was very uncomfortable. I upgraded to a Planet Bike saddle, which was better, but caused a different kind of pain...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-17, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,869
Posted By downeaster59

I have the Vibrelli phone mount (your first...

I have the Vibrelli phone mount (your first link), and it has worked very well for me. Easy setup.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-21-17, 02:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

The stock tires are a good compromise. They do...

The stock tires are a good compromise. They do especially well on rail trails, gravel roads, and the like. They are reasonably good on pavement, but the whine they make on pavement shows that there...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-18-17, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,458
Posted By downeaster59

Here are a few places for you to start: Trek...

Here are a few places for you to start:

Trek DS
Giant Roam
Specialized Crosstrail
Cannondale Quick CX

Each one comes in several versions. The range usually runs from $500-$1000. Any of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-17, 01:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,126
Posted By downeaster59

It may be that the B17 is the wrong Brooks saddle...

It may be that the B17 is the wrong Brooks saddle for you. Brooks, like all saddle manufacturers, offers a variety of saddles in a variety of shapes and widths, each tailored to a certain kind of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-17, 10:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

I'm wondering if your problem with the palms of...

I'm wondering if your problem with the palms of your hands could be fixed by a little adjustment to either the saddle position or the handlebar position. The geometry might be a little off for you....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-17, 06:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

My Brooks B67 arrived last week, and the LBS...

My Brooks B67 arrived last week, and the LBS installed it for me and did a free tuneup last Friday. The Brooks already feels fine to me. I'm told it will only get better and better as it gets broken...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,208
Posted By downeaster59

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My new ride - mildly accessorized!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-08-17, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,076
Posted By downeaster59

Are the bike paths you will ride on paved? Do you...

Are the bike paths you will ride on paved? Do you plan to ride in areas that may be less smooth - rough pavement or gravel? Then, you could also consider the Cannondale Quick CX. I have the CX 4. The...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-17, 07:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,702
Posted By downeaster59

My Quick CX 4 has a suspension fork. Definitely...

My Quick CX 4 has a suspension fork. Definitely worth it on dirt/gravel or rough pavement. Unless you plan to do all your riding on smooth pavement, a suspension fork is a good idea!

With the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-17, 03:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,702
Posted By downeaster59

You said in your first post that you wanted a...

You said in your first post that you wanted a bike that was comfortable and that you would enjoy using. Sounds like the Roll scored for you on both counts! Did you try the Verve, and if so, how did...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-17, 02:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

In other news, I've ordered a Brooks B67 saddle,...

In other news, I've ordered a Brooks B67 saddle, the Brooks Proofide, and a saddle bag through my LBS. For various reasons, I became interested in the possibilities of a leather saddle. I emailed...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-17, 02:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

As promised, here are my first impressions of my...

As promised, here are my first impressions of my new Vibrelli Universal Bike Mount for smartphones. It is designed for bikes or motorcycles. It can fit handlebars up to 1.3 inches in diameter. Three...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-04-17, 05:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,702
Posted By downeaster59

hokiefyd: That Roll looks interesting, too! I...

hokiefyd: That Roll looks interesting, too! I hadn't seen that model before. It should be great for relatively short rides. I wonder how it would feel for, say, rides of 20+ miles? But each bike has...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-03-17, 04:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,702
Posted By downeaster59

All the bikes you mentioned are good. You'll find...

All the bikes you mentioned are good. You'll find advocates here for each one! Let me make a suggestion to add to your list: the Cannondale Quick CX 4. It does pretty well on pavement, and quite well...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

Sorry for the confusion. I bought the Planet Bike...

Sorry for the confusion. I bought the Planet Bike saddle from my LBS! I only added the link for anyone who was interested in finding out about it!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-17, 09:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

Amazon tells me that my order was shipped last...

Amazon tells me that my order was shipped last Wednesday, and should arrive by next Wednesday. I can fill you in once I get it, install it, and try it out.

As I mentioned before, I replaced the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-17, 04:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

Congrats on your new bike, and welcome to the...

Congrats on your new bike, and welcome to the 'Dale club! It sounds like you are already enjoying it. Great!

I have ordered this (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010OPQVUS/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-17, 12:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

Thanks! I get more impressed with the Quick CX 4...

Thanks! I get more impressed with the Quick CX 4 and its Panaracer tires every time I ride. Now that the saddle business is getting sorted out, riding is becoming even more enjoyable.

I'll add a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-17, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,110
Posted By downeaster59

Different people look for different things - but...

Different people look for different things - but the stock tires were one of the main reasons I went with the Quick CX 4. Here's a review...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-17, 09:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

The Specialized saddles generally get very good...

The Specialized saddles generally get very good reviews, from what I've seen. Thanks for the input.

Well, I took my Planet Bike ARS saddle (with padded bike shorts on) for a slightly longer and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-17, 07:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

Thanks for your input. The folks at my LBS didn't...

Thanks for your input. The folks at my LBS didn't think a suspension seatpost was a good idea for me, either. So that's out.

I've been reading about Serfas saddles. Don't they offer a 90 day...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-17, 05:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

I wish I could remember what kind of saddle my...

I wish I could remember what kind of saddle my old Trek 7300 had. Never had any discomfort with it!

I tried my bike with the new Planet Bike saddle. It is wider than the stock saddle, and that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-17, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,110
Posted By downeaster59

Having looked at the Quick lineup two weeks ago,...

Having looked at the Quick lineup two weeks ago, I chose the CX 4. For me, the front suspension fork was worth it. It smooths out the ride in the front very nicely. The extra weight is pretty...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-17, 11:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

I went to my LBS this morning. They had a couple...

I went to my LBS this morning. They had a couple of versions of the Planet Bike ARS saddle in stock to show me. Besides that, they told me that if I wanted the ultimate in comfort and durability, I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-17, 01:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

No, it isn't wide at all. I've given it almost...

No, it isn't wide at all. I've given it almost two weeks. My 'saddle soreness' isn't getting better; in fact, it's a little worse, in spite of the padded bike shorts I now wear and in spite of the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-17, 04:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,063
Posted By downeaster59

I bought my Cannondale CX 4 for $599. I like the...

I bought my Cannondale CX 4 for $599. I like the gearing very much. The only thing I plan to change on it is to get a larger/more padded saddle. The stock saddle is a bit small and firm, at least for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-21-17, 07:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

Suspension Seatposts?

One more question. I love the front suspension and the gearing on my Quick CX 4. However, the ride on the saddle feels pretty stiff over gravel and rough pavement. (My last bike had a suspension...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-17, 05:36 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,481
Posted By downeaster59

Last week, I went to an LBS that carries Giant...

Last week, I went to an LBS that carries Giant and Cannondale, and told the guy that I was interested in a hybrid bike. I planned to do a mix of riding like yours. He showed me the Quick CX 4, but,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-16-17, 04:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

The Quick 4 has a rigid fork, so it will have a...

The Quick 4 has a rigid fork, so it will have a stiffer ride than the CX 4. Maybe the Quick 4's ride will improve with time, but the CX 4 will ride more smoothly with its suspension fork.

I have...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-15-17, 05:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

I have a hydration pack that I bought for my long...

I have a hydration pack that I bought for my long walks, an Osprey Raptor 10 (that was designed for biking as well as hiking). I'll bring that along for longer rides, so the water bottle isn't as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-15-17, 07:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

Thanks for all of this. It is helpful and...

Thanks for all of this. It is helpful and encouraging.

I find that, as I get used to my new bike and to riding again, I'm rediscovering why I loved bicycling in the first place. Nothing unusual or...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-14-17, 01:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

Update

I took my CX 4 out for a ride this afternoon. Here's the weird part. Although I could feel this soreness in my behind when I sat down on a chair and (especially) when I got up again, I did not feel...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-14-17, 12:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,090
Posted By downeaster59

Questions for Cannondale Quick CX 4 Users

A couple of these came up in the first thread I started, but since it was under a different topic, I thought it best to move this into a new topic.

I have just re-entered bicycling after a seven...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-13-17, 07:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,003
Posted By downeaster59

Thanks! I'll experiment with the tire pressures...

Thanks! I'll experiment with the tire pressures and see what seems to be the best balance. Maybe also a gel pad for the saddle in the meantime. It's a rainy day here today, so my next ride might...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-13-17, 05:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,003
Posted By downeaster59

As far as Acadia goes, the time from late June...

As far as Acadia goes, the time from late June through Labor Day is too crowded for me. May and early June can be great. In May, there is a greater risk of hitting a stretch of cool, foggy, drizzly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-13-17, 03:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,003
Posted By downeaster59

Thanks for all your input. This "saddle...

Thanks for all your input.

This "saddle soreness" thing caught me by surprise, because I don't recall ever encountering this before with other bikes I have had. It's been about seven or eight...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-17, 01:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,003
Posted By downeaster59

Now it's a matter of getting my leg muscles used...

Now it's a matter of getting my leg muscles used to bike riding again! I did nine miles yesterday and eleven miles today. I probably won't push it much more than that for the time being. I want to be...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-17, 02:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,003
Posted By downeaster59

I took it out for a little nine mile run on the...

I took it out for a little nine mile run on the nearby rail trail.

First impressions: it feels easier to pedal on any surface than I remember my Trek 7300 being. The 38cc tires do handle the rail...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-17, 12:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,003
Posted By downeaster59

Decision made! I went to Ski Rack Sports in...

Decision made!

I went to Ski Rack Sports in Bangor, ME. They carry Cannondale and Giant bikes, among others. I test rode a Cannondale Quick CX 4. It has 38cc tires that should work well on rail...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-17, 04:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,003
Posted By downeaster59

Thanks for your replies. Looking at the options...

Thanks for your replies. Looking at the options again, the Trek FX & Verve and the Cannondale Quick (non-CX) are a little cheaper, but I wonder how their tires would fare on rail trails or carriage...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-10-17, 04:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,003
Posted By downeaster59

Thinking about a new hybrid

Hi, folks! I'm new to this forum, but not new to biking. I had a Trek 7300 that I liked, and ended up selling it a few years back. Now, I'm seriously thinking about getting another hybrid and I'm...
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