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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,547
Posted By sail

Like a plastic saddle if a Brooks doesn’t fit out...

Like a plastic saddle if a Brooks doesn’t fit out of the box try something else. If it does fit it’ll only get better.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-17-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By sail

You won't have to worry about putting in the...

You won't have to worry about putting in the first scratch. Just have a shop check it over for the mechanicals and don't worry about it. If it bothers, a scotch pad, tiny bottle of model paint and q...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-22-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,004
Posted By sail

Point on the skinny bottom bracket taken as...

Point on the skinny bottom bracket taken as possible bad. Otherwise fit and feel. Got to be the right size. Then it's easy, which feels best.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,168
Posted By sail

I must say I like yours trash pile better, they...

I must say I like yours trash pile better, they ruled out skiing on ours.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-19, 08:29 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,168
Posted By sail

Yea but do you have a water bottle to prove it?

Yea but do you have a water bottle to prove it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-19, 09:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,168
Posted By sail

Cedar Rapids. I go by there on the trail some but...

Cedar Rapids. I go by there on the trail some but stick pretty much to pavement so I haven’t actually made the summit or earned the bottle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-19, 06:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,168
Posted By sail

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-06-19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,432
Posted By sail

I tried the C17 but it's just a little smaller...

I tried the C17 but it's just a little smaller than a B17 and didn't like it. Too bad I thought the cambium saddles looked like a great choice and they are for many but just not for me. I got...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-02-19, 06:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,949
Posted By sail

Everyone and most all bikes are different. I’m...

Everyone and most all bikes are different. I’m 5’10” and have a large 20” FX 7.4. The standover is correct for me even with shorter legs than most, I would not want it smaller. I chose that bike as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-22-19, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,100
Posted By sail

Cycling shorts with chamois work great for me, I...

Cycling shorts with chamois work great for me, I don't care for padding. Usually though I end up with tight fitting underwear under baggy nylon shorts because that's what I'm already wearing.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 27,922
Posted By sail

25 mph wow I don't ride with anyone who would...

25 mph wow I don't ride with anyone who would claim to go that fast. I doubt you can
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-24-19, 12:59 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 27,922
Posted By sail

Hate helmets, but I attached my mirror to it and...

Hate helmets, but I attached my mirror to it and won't ride without it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,937
Posted By sail

If you want to ride faster you've got to train...

If you want to ride faster you've got to train faster than that.

Personally I don't see the rush.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,773
Posted By sail

"Targets"

"Targets"
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-26-19, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,239
Posted By sail

Oh what a relief it is.

Oh what a relief it is.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-24-19, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,062
Posted By sail

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-19, 01:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,783
Posted By sail

For road trips we've graduated from a Dahon...

For road trips we've graduated from a Dahon Boardwalk in the car trunk to a VW Eurovan Camper with hitch rack. Once camped the bikes are more transportation than sport.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 36,531
Posted By sail

A bit of soapy water works wonders.

A bit of soapy water works wonders.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-10-19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,787
Posted By sail

Trek FX in general has a more compact frame than...

Trek FX in general has a more compact frame than most competitors if you compare the effective top tube measurements which will give some idea of reach but doesn't stand alone.
You really got to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-10-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,348
Posted By sail

Wheel size is 700c. Tires were probably 700c x...

Wheel size is 700c. Tires were probably 700c x 32mm which might be a good place to start. Probably 9 speed cassette both Shimano and Sram compatible is common, but count cogs to be sure 9 speed,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-24-19, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,510
Posted By sail

Test rides will decide for you.

Test rides will decide for you.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-27-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,747
Posted By sail

It's really best to try on several helmets at the...

It's really best to try on several helmets at the same time to find which brands fit best and to dial in sizing. I sometimes wear a white cap or dew rag under mine for shade which changes the fit.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-27-18, 05:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,141
Posted By sail

Perfect response, when you get a new bike make it...

Perfect response, when you get a new bike make it black or yellow and she'll never know.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,818
Posted By sail

I've been using the Advantage SportsRack FlatRack...

I've been using the Advantage SportsRack FlatRack 2 Bike Stand Up Carrier....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-18, 07:28 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,412
Posted By sail

Iowa used to be good for XC sking but the last...

Iowa used to be good for XC sking but the last few years have seen extended dry riding seasons and little snow.
Tired of that I'm going to Montana for ski season this year and leaving the bike home.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-18, 11:41 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 8,799
Posted By sail

I gladly paid the price. You want to see or you...

I gladly paid the price. You want to see or you want to be a cheapskate.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-10-18, 06:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By sail

Frank, gotta say when I scan through the threads...

Frank, gotta say when I scan through the threads this one brings a grin.

Today I'll take the long loop as soon as the roads dry a bit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-18, 07:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,982
Posted By sail

A few test rides will tell you a lot and make the...

A few test rides will tell you a lot and make the comparison of the bits less important.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-18, 07:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,321
Posted By sail

I would probably still be riding my Raleigh 3...

I would probably still be riding my Raleigh 3 speed had it not been stolen. I see them on craigslist, most are women's which would be ok w/ me and most are the smaller of the two most common sizes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-18, 03:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,145
Posted By sail

Very nice!:giver:

Very nice!:giver:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-18, 06:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 869
Posted By sail

Wow, you did get lucky. I spend a fair amount of...

Wow, you did get lucky. I spend a fair amount of time out there and have no interest in riding a bike with all the tourists driving up that skinny road.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-18, 04:43 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,976
Posted By sail

Depends, most days I like a workout. Yesterday...

Depends, most days I like a workout. Yesterday was glorious weather and all I wanted to do was putz around and take it all in so rather than going for a "run" on the bike I went for a long "walk."
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-18, 04:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,700
Posted By sail

Tires can have a big impact on the feel of the...

Tires can have a big impact on the feel of the bike without changing the wheels and are probably the single most effective way to alter a bike. It depends on how you ride, if mainly pavement a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-05-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,275
Posted By sail

:beer:

:beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-18, 07:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,851
Posted By sail

Of course if you prefer rim brakes as some of us...

Of course if you prefer rim brakes as some of us do, get'em.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-02-18, 02:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,145
Posted By sail

WOW! I used to get packages full of goodies like...

WOW! I used to get packages full of goodies like that. It was easier when my wife was working during UPS delivery time.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-18, 05:04 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,348
Posted By sail

I was physically comparing the rims and tires...

I was physically comparing the rims and tires between the FX 3 and FX 7.4, hard to tell online.

The frame geometry differs between the FX 3 or FX 7.4 (which are the same) and the S 4. The S 4 has...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-30-18, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,348
Posted By sail

Compared to the fx 3 the fx 7.4 also had internal...

Compared to the fx 3 the fx 7.4 also had internal cables, better rear deraileur and lighter rims and tires.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-30-18, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,348
Posted By sail

Great deal, get it. 2016 fx 7.3 had aluminum...

Great deal, get it. 2016 fx 7.3 had aluminum fork, 2017 and later fx 3 have carbon fork with disc or rim brakes but otherwise little differences.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-29-18, 07:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,691
Posted By sail

hokiefyd provided the IsoZone's info that you...

hokiefyd provided the IsoZone's info that you need. When you put bar ends on you change the white pad to the shorter one (comes with the plug) and slide the grip inboard as well as the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-18, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,008
Posted By sail

Try it, probably a little harsher on bumps, worse...

Try it, probably a little harsher on bumps, worse in soft stuff and faster on flats.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-18, 06:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,511
Posted By sail

I am 66 and sold both my steel road Gitane and...

I am 66 and sold both my steel road Gitane and Raleigh Pro in the last 3 years as I could no longer ride them comfortably with age and neck problems. I tried several different configurations before...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-18, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,498
Posted By sail

In honor of a new Brooks B17 I cleaned both my...

In honor of a new Brooks B17 I cleaned both my 7.4 and my wife's 7.3 along with waxing the chains.
Took the saddle on a 10 mile trial and I love it already....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-18, 01:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,372
Posted By sail

Those road bikers that fly by can be deflating....

Those road bikers that fly by can be deflating. Try to keep spinning the cranks rather than pushing higher gears. That would have you toward the middle gears, I've got a couple combinations that are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-18, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,270
Posted By sail

I've gone thousands of miles on the same rims...

I've gone thousands of miles on the same rims with no issues, I wouldn't worry about it. Kool Stop pads seem to be a popular choice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-18, 06:44 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 14,917
Posted By sail

My father was so careful with his stuff that he...

My father was so careful with his stuff that he hardly used it. He never once tied his boat to the dock lest it get a scratch, was reluctant to put the top down on a 60 Chevy convertible because it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-18, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,584
Posted By sail

All three good bikes, try to test ride a Trek,...

All three good bikes, try to test ride a Trek, Specialized and Giant on the same day and get the one you like.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-18, 04:25 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,348
Posted By sail

Just saw this with no reply, Here is a gear...

Just saw this with no reply, Here is a gear calculator.https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gear-calc.html Difference between 48 and 50 not huge but noticeable. 117.8 inches compared to 122.7 inches, you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-21-18, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,348
Posted By sail

I don't know Giant but 50mm tire compared to 32mm...

I don't know Giant but 50mm tire compared to 32mm means the two bikes play different games. FastRoad at a glance looks and sounds closer to the S 4.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-18, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,348
Posted By sail

Wow, the local shop here gives one free...

Wow, the local shop here gives one free adjustment, nothing off accessories, full rate to install them but no charge for the attitude. And they've been in business for over 100 years![/left]
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