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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-22, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By prime winner

Received the tires today, two days after I...

Received the tires today, two days after I ordered them. Two days, shipped from the UK and delivered to Florida. Thanks again for recommending chain reaction cycles timdow!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-22, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By prime winner

First thank you to everyone for the help! I...

First thank you to everyone for the help! I looked at all and ended up going with chain reaction cycles. Chain reaction cycles had the schwalbe marathon plus for just $33.99. and I missed the free...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-29-22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,884
Posted By prime winner

I just bought a Verve 2 a few days ago and it...

I just bought a Verve 2 a few days ago and it also had subbed out parts. I know the brakes are something like the power ones mentioned above, and also the seat, grips, and maybe stem. The brakes are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-22, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By prime winner

Looking for good online seller to buy 700x45 tires

I am looking to buy some new 700x45 tires, preferably Schwalbe, and I am not finding them at go to places like biketiresdirect, nashbar, performance bike, jenson, REI or bycycle warehouse. What are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,464
Posted By prime winner

Thanks tyrion, and thanks to everyone else for...

Thanks tyrion, and thanks to everyone else for the other suggestions. I ended up going with these XL Rockbros that tyrion suggested. I looked at all the suggestions and I think these suit me best. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,464
Posted By prime winner

Looking for grippy platform pedals under $40

Can anyone suggest a set of good, grippy platform pedals for $40 or less on Amazon? I'll be putting them on a MTB but I ride on the pavement most 90-95% of the time. I've seen some highly reviewed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By prime winner

thank you, I’ll try the saddle side and stem off...

thank you, I’ll try the saddle side and stem off that doesn’t work.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-21, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,302
Posted By prime winner

Schwalbe tires - Big Ben Plus vs Big Apple

I'm leaning toward upgrading a couple pieces of my MTB instead of buying a new hybrid, and my search has taken me to Schwalbe Big Ben Plus tires and Schwalbe Big Apple tires. My current Maxxis tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By prime winner

Wow! John, thanks for bringing up the Top Tube...

Wow! John, thanks for bringing up the Top Tube Length and Stack. The Talon 4 has the Escape 2 beat on both, Top Tube Length 24.4 inches to 23.4 inches, and the Stack is 24.8 inches to 23 inches.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By prime winner

Thanks guys. Just curious why you both say you...

Thanks guys. Just curious why you both say you wouldn't use a Talon for street riding? I'm guessing it's a combination of multiple things but would tires or positioning be a major factor? Just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By prime winner

Talon 4 MTB to Escape 2 Hybrid. Worth it for street riding?

A couple months ago I sold my less than 1 yr old Verve 2 Disc because I was having pain in my testes that I thought cycling caused. The pain has gone away mostly, seeing specialist 11/18 for follow...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-21, 07:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

I think I'm in the minority but I like the stock...

I think I'm in the minority but I like the stock seat on the 2021 Verve. Mines a 2 , not sure if seats are the same across all models. Before my Verve I did the same rides I do now on a mountain bike...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-21, 02:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

This morning I took my Verve 2 out for a 26 mile...

This morning I took my Verve 2 out for a 26 mile ride. This was the longest ride I've had on it (had a couple of 20 milers). It really was a nice ride. Later this month I'm planning on doing a 30...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,077
Posted By prime winner

After my initial post bikesonline raised the...

After my initial post bikesonline raised the price $20 to $539. This caused me to pause a little and I ended up teeter tottering on to order or not. Today I called two local shops that I have bought...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-21, 06:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,077
Posted By prime winner

Thank you very much for sharing that

Thank you very much for sharing that
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-21, 05:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,077
Posted By prime winner

Thanks for the info, glad you are happy with your...

Thanks for the info, glad you are happy with your Siskiu T8.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-23-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,077
Posted By prime winner

Polygon brand from bikes online.com

Anyone have any experience with the Polygon brand offered on bikesonline.com? I'm considering ordering the Cascade 4 for $519 (max budget). I'd be doing light trail riding in northeast Florida....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-28-21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

Welcome to the forum. I'm hoping to get in some...

Welcome to the forum. I'm hoping to get in some time on rail trails myself but need to get back to riding first. I really like my Verve but due to crappy weather I've only taken it for two 10 mile...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-25-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,114
Posted By prime winner

I got a chance to take my new Schwalbe Marathon...

I got a chance to take my new Schwalbe Marathon GT Tour tires out for my usual 10 mile paved residential road way ride, and I like them much better than the Continental Speed Ride tires I was using....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 08:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,261
Posted By prime winner

Not at all. I read 622-47 and mistakenly thought...

Not at all. I read 622-47 and mistakenly thought the tire was 700x45. From all the info here I have been educated on the sizing. Thanks for your concern on how I go through life though :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-20-20, 09:29 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,114
Posted By prime winner

i haven’t been able to try the schwalbe marathon...

i haven’t been able to try the schwalbe marathon tour tires yet. It was cold and rainy this weekend.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,261
Posted By prime winner

Thanks guys. I’ll try the tires and see how they...

Thanks guys. I’ll try the tires and see how they fit. I wasn’t thinking the difference was big, and not like they sent me 55 or 35. If everything is good I’ll just let them know and keep the tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,261
Posted By prime winner

Received tires diff from what I ordered. What's a reseasonable request to seller?

I ordered 700 x 45c tires from biketiresdirect.com, and they shipped me 700 x 47. The tires do not state "700" x 47, but they do show 47-622, as does the label that came on the tire. I double checked...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-11-20, 06:24 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,114
Posted By prime winner

I ordered a set of Schwalbe Marathon GT Tour 700...

I ordered a set of Schwalbe Marathon GT Tour 700 x 45 to replace my Continental Speed Ride 700 x 42 tires. I know the Marathon GT Tours will be a little over trice as heavy (I think 480g to 1050g)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-07-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,114
Posted By prime winner

So after a month off from riding I was able to go...

So after a month off from riding I was able to go out for a 10 mile ride Friday. My knee from the wreck above felt fine during the ride. I was extremely comfortable with the knee. Not so much the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,979
Posted By prime winner

Just wanted to give an update....... Dropped...

Just wanted to give an update.......
Dropped the bike off Saturday 11/21 and explained the accident and that the bike was bought from them a little over a month ago. The associate that I talked to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-20, 08:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,979
Posted By prime winner

Thanks for the input everyone. I will...

Thanks for the input everyone.



I will definitely get it checked out before riding it again. I'm still a few weeks from being physically ready up ride and plan to take it back to the shop I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,979
Posted By prime winner

Did wreck cause problem or did problem cause wreck?

I bought my new 2021 Trek Verve 2 in the middle of October, had it about a month now. On Nov 1st I wrecked and needed 8 stitches just below my right knee, and also had several minor spots of road...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-17-20, 09:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,322
Posted By prime winner

Last month I went from a mountain bike to a Verve...

Last month I went from a mountain bike to a Verve 2 and while I wasn't uncomfortable on the mountain bike I quickly realized the Verve 2 was much more comfortable. Like you stated with your DS, my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-10-20, 07:35 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,114
Posted By prime winner

I'm not arguing user error at all. I know I took...

I'm not arguing user error at all. I know I took the turn too fast. IF I switch it will just be a mental thing for me, but I know 100% I just need to slow down on my turns. This crash should be a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-06-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,114
Posted By prime winner

I've got those Continental Speed Ride tires and...

I've got those Continental Speed Ride tires and have completed 2 rides for 20 miles total. My last ride (not counted in those two for 20 miles) I only made it a little less than 4 miles before I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,803
Posted By prime winner

Can you tell where the noise is coming from? I...

Can you tell where the noise is coming from? I have a 2021 Verve 2 and I do sometimes hear a little chatter depending which gear I'm in. It's not much, and sometimes if I shift away and come back...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-20, 09:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

Well I wiped out on my Verve 2 with the...

Well I wiped out on my Verve 2 with the Continental Speed Ride tires. I am not blaming the tires though. I took a right turn too fast and my back tire spun out on some wet dirt/debris on the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-27-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

I got the Continental Speed Ride tires installed...

I got the Continental Speed Ride tires installed and saw a 0.1 mph boost on my usual 10 mile ride. I didnt notice a difference in ride comfort either, but it was only my 5th ride on the Verve 2 so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-25-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

Put some miles on that Verve Tricyclekid, 5 rides...

Put some miles on that Verve Tricyclekid, 5 rides in several weeks sounds like neglect haha. I got my Verve 2 last Saturday and after 4 rides I'm looking forward to riding it more and improving. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-22-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

Yes there is. Mine looks small but it's a large. ...

Yes there is. Mine looks small but it's a large.

Why do a lot of people talk bad about the suspension seat? I don't mind it at all.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

Great looking bike Warren. I like the...

Great looking bike Warren. I like the white/silver highlights and that shade of red. Nice additions as well. And you rode a century on it! Awesome.

Here is a pic of mine. I've raised the seat a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-20, 07:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

Thanks hokiefyd. Between you and uriwvu...

Thanks hokiefyd. Between you and uriwvu recommending them I am going to give them a shot. I will be riding paved residential roadways 95% of the time so I'm hoping for very few to no flats.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-20, 06:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

That's a nice bump in speed. I see the reviews...

That's a nice bump in speed. I see the reviews are mostly really positive with a few sprinkled in mentioning the tires go flat often. That's kind of weird with so many other positive reviews.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-20-20, 06:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

First off, congratulations on riding over 2400...

First off, congratulations on riding over 2400 miles this year. That is awesome. When I googled your Continental Speed Ride tires I was surprised to see that they were tires that I saw recently but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-18-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,165
Posted By prime winner

I apologize Trek War Machine, I'm not able to...

I apologize Trek War Machine, I'm not able to give a report like I said I would. Yesterday I changed from the FX 3 I had on order to a Verve 2 that was in stock.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-18-20, 08:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

Went out for my initial fitness ride this...

Went out for my initial fitness ride this morning. I can really tell a big difference from my mtb, even though the mtb is noticeably lighter. The quickness and responsiveness on the Verve 2 is a nice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-20, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By prime winner

Thank you so much everyone. I didn’t even think...

Thank you so much everyone. I didn’t even think there could be other variables. I rode this morning and found myself on the biggest ring, staying between 4 and 7. Looking forward to fine tuning it to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-18-20, 05:58 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,857
Posted By prime winner

Ergon GP5. Nice but I think they were $70 when I...

Ergon GP5. Nice but I think they were $70 when I got them earlier this year.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-17-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

Nice riding, and congrats on the recovery. I'm...

Nice riding, and congrats on the recovery. I'm hoping to ride a 29 mile paved real trail in a couple of weeks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By prime winner

Need help with gear switch - went from 2x9 bike to 3x8 bike

Can you guys help me understand the proper way to use my new gears? I'm used to riding my MTB which is a 2x9 with a 22/36 crankset, and I'm going to a hybrid with a 3x8 and a 28/38/48 crankset. On my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-17-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,857
Posted By prime winner

Picked up my new Trek Verve 2 today. Moved over...

Picked up my new Trek Verve 2 today. Moved over several things from my MTB.

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-17-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,386
Posted By prime winner

Verve riders ....... lets hear how you ride

Over a month ago I put a deposit on a Trek FX 3 with word that it would be in around middle of October. Latest delivery update was estimated end of this month or longer so I went to the LBS and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,273
Posted By prime winner

On September 8th I put $500 down on a Trek that...

On September 8th I put $500 down on a Trek that my LBS told me was scheduled to come in around the middle of October. I'm getting anxious because I want it but also anxious because hopefully they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 06:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,251
Posted By prime winner

If shops two or three hours away from me were...

If shops two or three hours away from me were experiencing delays of 2-3 weeks, I wanted to know that before going to my local and finding out their wait time was 2-3 months. I did not want to settle...
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