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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-14, 05:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

My local Trek shop was willing to get in a bike,...

My local Trek shop was willing to get in a bike, just for me to try. Another shop ordered a Cannondale and a Fuji just for me to ride. No obligations...in fact, I didn't like either. The LBS I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-14, 05:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

Glad I could help. I can only emphasize that...

Glad I could help.

I can only emphasize that Giant seems to build only to what dealers have ordered. If your local dealer has not ordered any Roves.....then he may not be available to get...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-01-14, 01:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

Clyde1820, I just got home from an 18 mile...

Clyde1820,

I just got home from an 18 mile ride! I am truly loving my bike! It may not be logicial....but I love the looks of the bike. It is very striking...it really turns heads. Now that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-14, 02:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

But for $160 you STILL don't get cadence. The...

But for $160 you STILL don't get cadence. The Sigma I bought was $99 and does all I need.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-14, 02:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

Thanks, Rich! Justin is now thinking about...

Thanks, Rich! Justin is now thinking about getting a computer.....so we may have a look at the Bontager Node 1.1. How does it get heartrate info?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-14, 07:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

Well, yesterday I finally made my first real bike...

Well, yesterday I finally made my first real bike ride! 13 miles basically flat. My sit bones were letting me know that they had it for a first ride. Today, no problem.

My bike computer seems...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

Really? The Garmin 500 has sooooo many features,...

Really? The Garmin 500 has sooooo many features, you'd think that would be a basic one. Especially for the price. Now I feel even better. The Sigma has the basic features I was looking for....at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-14, 03:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

Honestly, since I got the computer installed, it...

Honestly, since I got the computer installed, it has been raining and even snowing. So I have limited riding time as yet, and my riding is in a very rural area. So I would think that interferences...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-23-14, 12:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,786
Posted By butlerkid

My error.....I missed the "b" in the...

My error.....I missed the "b" in the abbreviation.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-23-14, 12:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,786
Posted By butlerkid

tbsp equals 1 TEASPOON.....not a tablespoon. ...

tbsp equals 1 TEASPOON.....not a tablespoon. There are 3 TEASPOONS in one tablespoon!!!!!!!

Sounds like your calorie calcuations are way off......
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-14, 08:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

Well, I spent about 4 hours at my LBS today. ...

Well, I spent about 4 hours at my LBS today. They installed my new Ergon GPS3's and I selected a computer. For better or worse! They had the Garmin's - but before I spend that much money, I need...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-14, 08:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

Thanks, Bill! They have a Nashbar double...

Thanks, Bill! They have a Nashbar double wireless computer at 50% off, although no one has reviewed it. And a couple of their bags look OK also!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-18-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

After looking at the Cateye Strada Cadence, I was...

After looking at the Cateye Strada Cadence, I was put off by its very small size. The Cateye Velo 7 was about the right size. Still looking for something that gives trip, speed, cadence .... ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-14, 08:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

I joke that I may not ride very well - but I'll...

I joke that I may not ride very well - but I'll look good as I go slowly by! LOL! I already have a great hot pink & black top to wear! And my cerise colored Camelback almost glows also!

At...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-14, 05:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

Excellent points. I do photography and tend to...

Excellent points. I do photography and tend to research well, then buy once! Much cheaper. But, I think I need to give it a year to see just how much I am really going to ride. I need to drive...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-14, 05:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

I do not own a smart phone. I do have the new...

I do not own a smart phone. I do have the new Samsung Galaxy Pro 8.4 tablet...perhaps that could work when carried in my Camelback? Have you tried the RidewithGPS app?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-14, 05:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

I want to track trip and total miles ridden. I...

I want to track trip and total miles ridden. I have already planned a multi day trip on the Katy! And I think that monitoring my cadence (I am a new rider...) will aid me in learning to use the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-14, 06:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

Looks like for the feature I value....the Cateye...

Looks like for the feature I value....the Cateye CC-RD200 for around $38 is adequate.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

Wow! Thanks for all the recommendations and...

Wow! Thanks for all the recommendations and personal experience.

I believe that the $200 Garmin 500 (retail price) does not provide speed/cadence.....hence another $50-75 for that option (can't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-14, 12:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,574
Posted By butlerkid

Got my new Bike.......LOVE it! Need computer recommendations!!!!!

Just wanted to update everyone!

After much research and riding of Trek's, Fuji's, Cannondale's and Giant's.......I bought a Giant Rove 0...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-16-14, 12:41 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 92,417
Posted By butlerkid

All I can say is "Don't buy a bike if it doesn't...

All I can say is "Don't buy a bike if it doesn't have the quality you want or the colors/look that get you excited about going out and riding!"

I just took delivery of my Giant Rove 0.....I LOVE...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-07-14, 12:26 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 92,417
Posted By butlerkid

They haven't even announced 2015's yet...much...

They haven't even announced 2015's yet...much less started making them. Last years announcement on the 2014's was mid-late summer, which was unusually early for Giant. Who know when they will...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-07-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 92,417
Posted By butlerkid

The Rove just went into production.....my LBS put...

The Rove just went into production.....my LBS put in a pre-order several weeks back for me. I pick it up on Saturday. I'll check to see if by any chance they have a Roam XL...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-05-14, 07:44 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 92,417
Posted By butlerkid

Your LBS should have already put in your order...

Your LBS should have already put in your order for your bikes....so you should be "in the queue". Use this time to think and learn about tires, pedals, water bottles, shoes, clothing, etc. That's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,139
Posted By butlerkid

People thinking like this..."Have you checked...

People thinking like this..."Have you checked with the LBS about a warranty claim? Might work." results in Warranties like Giants!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-02-14, 07:32 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 92,417
Posted By butlerkid

FWIW.... If you go here...

FWIW....

If you go here http://bikecalculator.com/wattsMetric.html you can compare bikes. I compared two bikes on a 50 mile (80 kilometer) ride with a 1% grade at about 15mph. One bike weight...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-14, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,092
Posted By butlerkid

I really appreciate you taking the time to...

I really appreciate you taking the time to respond! Good to know that the weight shouldn't be an issue. I have avg sized female hands....the small Ergon GP5's seemed a little narrow for the palm...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-14, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,092
Posted By butlerkid

I looked at a pair of Ergon GR5's today. I was...

I looked at a pair of Ergon GR5's today. I was surprised by how heavy they seemed! Yet - I have problems with my right wrist from years of tennis......I really think I will need a way to alleviate...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-17-14, 10:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,092
Posted By butlerkid

Appreciate all the responses! Do any of you use...

Appreciate all the responses! Do any of you use bar ends? Perhaps I should get Ergon grips and separately try bar ends?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-16-14, 09:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,092
Posted By butlerkid

The Rove 0 will come with Shimano Deore RapidFire...

The Rove 0 will come with Shimano Deore RapidFire trigger shifters...(I think...I know they will be Deore...!)

Almost all of my riding will be road or very light packed trail.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-16-14, 08:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,092
Posted By butlerkid

Thanks for the recommendation. Ergon makes these...

Thanks for the recommendation. Ergon makes these grips. (http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/gp1-biokork) Although I think I would prefer the look of the GP3, GP4 or GP5.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-16-14, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,092
Posted By butlerkid

Thank you, Retro. Perhaps these?...

Thank you, Retro.

Perhaps these? (https://www.ridepdw.com/goods/cockpit/whiskey-grips) They also offer the same pair with the right grip longer to accommodate a twist shifter. Is that necessary?...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-15-14, 04:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,092
Posted By butlerkid

Comfort grips....which? with integrated bar ends?

I'm wanting to put comfort grips on my new Giant Rove 0. I like the idea of a large palm area.

Are the Ergon grips with integrated end bars OK? Any advice re: models GP3, GP4 or GP5? BTW I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-03-14, 08:57 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 7,413
Posted By butlerkid

Sure, I've got strong P&R opinions....but I come...

Sure, I've got strong P&R opinions....but I come here to read and talk bikes......ONLY bikes!
Forum: Commuting
01-30-14, 06:24 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,077
Posted By butlerkid

Huh? Coldest winter in my lifetime? I...

Huh?

Coldest winter in my lifetime?

I ain't dead yet! :rolleyes:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-14, 08:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,097
Posted By butlerkid

Due to schedule conflicts for our friends, it...

Due to schedule conflicts for our friends, it looks like we will be doing the Katy in late September instead of joining you guys in July... :((
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-27-14, 08:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

That would be wonderful!!!!!! Thanks for the...

That would be wonderful!!!!!! Thanks for the offer!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-26-14, 08:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

Thanks for the info! I would much prefer to be...

Thanks for the info! I would much prefer to be based towards the middle or west end of the Katy....but I couldn't find a decent RV park for our 5th wheel RV units! Hence our thoughts of basing in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-21-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

Jerry, Thanks so very much for the info! ...

Jerry,

Thanks so very much for the info! Yes, I meant the Katy trail in Missouri. So you think the 700X32's would be fine on the Katy? Good to know. I didn't necessarily want suspension, it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-18-14, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,733
Posted By butlerkid

Wow! A 26 foot bike! YIKES! :))

Wow! A 26 foot bike! YIKES! :))
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-18-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,973
Posted By butlerkid

Well, I'm no expert, but I've just gone through...

Well, I'm no expert, but I've just gone through this.

You REALLY have to go to several LBSs and actually RIDE the bikes! Even as a newbie, you will start to notice a difference. The store should...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-18-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

I actually found a LBS that carried Giant AND...

I actually found a LBS that carried Giant AND they had a Rove 2 in small. I rode it today and I was impressed how thoroughly the owner fitted the bike to me! I had been leaning toward the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-15-14, 11:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

I have narrowed my choices down to the Giant Rove...

I have narrowed my choices down to the Giant Rove size MEDIUM and the Fuji Traverse 1.3 small. The Fuji is about $90 cheaper after the LBS upgrades the shifters and front derailleur to Deore.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-13-14, 07:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

Thanks, everyone! I truly appreciate the...

Thanks, everyone!

I truly appreciate the input! I am test riding the Fuji Traverse 1.3 tomorrow , and a Cannondale something!

On a womens small, I have to raise the seat a lot, more it back...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-14, 08:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,097
Posted By butlerkid

Will do. Right now I'm trying to decide on a...

Will do. Right now I'm trying to decide on a bike! LOL! My old one just isn't fun anymore!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

Interesting you should say that! I was recently...

Interesting you should say that! I was recently fitted by my Giant LBS. Started on a women's S/17, had to raise the seat a lot, move the seat back a lot for my longish torso....and ended up saying...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-07-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

I truly appreciate your advice! Hubby has the...

I truly appreciate your advice! Hubby has the 2013 Roam 2 and loves it. But I will indeed check out the Trex FX line. When I went to the Trek LBS, they immediately steered me to the Neko SL but I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-07-14, 06:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

Thanks for the input. So the bikes are...

Thanks for the input. So the bikes are basically all the same and about the same price. But no one has commented regarding whether or not the bikes are best for the type of riding I intend to be...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-07-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,464
Posted By butlerkid

I appreciate the feedback! I've been seriously...

I appreciate the feedback! I've been seriously looking at doing several days on the Katy trail, so I think the rails to trails type surface would be what I would be on about half the time....road...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-06-14, 09:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,097
Posted By butlerkid

Well, I'm already liking it here in the 50+ forum!

Well, I'm already liking it here in the 50+ forum!
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