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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,573
Posted By skipm

Jamesthebikeguy's take on the new Sirrus X 5.0

Jamesthebikeguy's take on the new Sirrus X 5.0
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-20-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,573
Posted By skipm

Straight from the owners manual... ...

Straight from the owners manual...
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-17-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,070
Posted By skipm

What he said, would love to know more about the...

What he said, would love to know more about the grips/barends.

-Skip
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-16-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,573
Posted By skipm

Sorry for not responding quicker but I wanted to...

Sorry for not responding quicker but I wanted to get a couple of rides in first. So I've done 3 rides now for a total of almost 50 miles and I have to say it's very, very smooth. I've been thinking...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-13-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,573
Posted By skipm

Couldn't resist....

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-19, 08:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,829
Posted By skipm

Can't answer that one as I ride with gloves. I've...

Can't answer that one as I ride with gloves. I've tried many times to ride sans gloves but my hands get so sweaty I have trouble hanging on, wiping my nose, forehead, etc. :) I really wish I could...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-19, 09:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,829
Posted By skipm

+1 on the bar tape, it came on my 2020 Domane SL...

+1 on the bar tape, it came on my 2020 Domane SL 5 as well. According to the spec sheet the official name is "Bontrager Supertack Perf tape". I don't have much experience with other bar tape except...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,741
Posted By skipm

It's called the Bontrager BITS Integrated...

It's called the Bontrager BITS Integrated Multi-Tool, and your LBS will need to order for you.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-01-19, 05:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,828
Posted By skipm

No bottom tube protection on the SL models and I...

No bottom tube protection on the SL models and I would assume the same for the SLR but I haven't seen one of those in person.

-Skip
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-19, 10:13 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 45,477
Posted By skipm

Thanx! To your question, and I have no first hand...

Thanx! To your question, and I have no first hand knowledge on this other than watching the YouTube videos the guys from GCN provide, but there doesn't seem to be much difference between the Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-19, 11:54 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 45,477
Posted By skipm

Just a couple of quick snaps before I had to rush...

Just a couple of quick snaps before I had to rush back to the office. I'll take more this evening when I get home. A couple of quick notes, I'm glad I sprung for the carbon wheelset, they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-19, 07:58 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 45,477
Posted By skipm

[QUOTE=Rides4Beer;21050080]SL5 in Rage Red, I'm...

[QUOTE=Rides4Beer;21050080]SL5 in Rage Red, I'm digging it. :thumb:


Looks better in person, the pictures on Trek's website doesn't do it justice. Which is why today is new bike today for me. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-23-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 48,553
Posted By skipm

Holy cow! Trek has the Domane SL 6 Disc with...

Holy cow! Trek has the Domane SL 6 Disc with close-out pricing and I was planning on stopping by my LBS to take a test ride. They have a 52 & 54 in stock but I'm going to hold off now. I like the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-19, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,278
Posted By skipm

I've been running Schwalbe Kojaks 700x35 for a...

I've been running Schwalbe Kojaks 700x35 for a few months now on a Specialized Crux and I really like them. But I'm running them tubed.

-Skip.
Forum: Southeast
06-26-19, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,614
Posted By skipm

I did the 60 miler last year. The 3 sisters...

I did the 60 miler last year. The 3 sisters killed me, I'm still recovering. :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 23,251
Posted By skipm

I'm hoping REI will carry these, I would love to...

I'm hoping REI will carry these, I would love to demo one.
Forum: Southeast
10-30-18, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By skipm

Me too! I've been riding about 15 miles everyday...

Me too! I've been riding about 15 miles everyday after work with about 1,500 feet of elevation gain, I hope it's enough but those are road miles. I'm not sure how well that will translate off-road in...
Forum: Southeast
10-29-18, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By skipm

Anyone sign up for the Georgia Gravel Grinduro this Saturday?

I signed up for the 50k Scramble, I'm new to all this, no idea what to expect so I didn't want to over do it the first time out.

-Skip
Forum: Southeast
09-19-18, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By skipm

Thanx for the info. I may have to sign up for...

Thanx for the info. I may have to sign up for this. I lived in Cleveland back in the 80's for about 18 months. It would be interesting to see how much has changed since then.

-Skip
Forum: Southeast
08-03-18, 10:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,732
Posted By skipm

Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Sep 30th

I'm thinking about doing the Three Gap Fifty but just curious as to how tough it is. Anyone done it and has some good training advice?

-Skip
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,404
Posted By skipm

I'm 5' 9.5" with a 29" inseam and my LBS fitted...

I'm 5' 9.5" with a 29" inseam and my LBS fitted me with a 17.5" 8.3 last week. Anything taller would have been uncomfortable.

-Skip
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