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05-11-13, 06:32 PM
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I've only ever ridden on stock saddles (the vinyl or pleather or whatever the hell they are variety) and have never even looked into one like this. I'd like to upgrade at some point, not in any hurry though. Are these actually comfortable or is it more of a weight reduction thing? I know comfort is subjective, but just looking at that makes me think it would be pretty rough
05-12-13, 12:40 AM
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I've only ever ridden on stock saddles (the vinyl or pleather or whatever the hell they are variety) and have never even looked into one like this. I'd like to upgrade at some point, not in any hurry though. Are these actually comfortable or is it more of a weight reduction thing? I know comfort is subjective, but just looking at that makes me think it would be pretty rough
05-12-13, 12:44 AM
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05-12-13, 05:40 AM
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giantcfr1 - I've noticed already in past the we have similar taste in bike (parts) 
Nice Thomson collection, hope someday I'll to get x4 stem... As for now, you know how they say that An idle mind is the devil's playground ... well boring sunday and Smart Sam's are back on the bike. No particular reason but will ride some short (mild) trails next few weeks 
Nice Thomson collection, hope someday I'll to get x4 stem... As for now, you know how they say that An idle mind is the devil's playground ... well boring sunday and Smart Sam's are back on the bike. No particular reason but will ride some short (mild) trails next few weeks
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05-14-13, 04:27 PM
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Good Morning, Good Evening and Good Night! Which all depends on where you are in this world, but I just wanted to say hello as this is my first post.
There seems to be quite a few Giant bikes in this thread so if you don't mind I'd like to post mine. It's a Roam 1 that I picked up on a cycle to work scheme in August of last year. I'm 6'4" which will explain the height of the seat and handlebars.
Continental touring plus tyres
Ergon grips
750mm Havoc handlebars
USE suspension seatpost
Selle Royal freetime gel saddle
Why wear headphones when you can use a Minoura handlebar extender bracket and attach two X-Mini speakers and a mobile phone holder. And living near a major city the Airzound horn comes in handy.
And if you want a snack just dip into the pack. Sorry about the wall behind. Damp damage in the hallway.
Have a nice day.
Pogo
There seems to be quite a few Giant bikes in this thread so if you don't mind I'd like to post mine. It's a Roam 1 that I picked up on a cycle to work scheme in August of last year. I'm 6'4" which will explain the height of the seat and handlebars.
Continental touring plus tyres
Ergon grips
750mm Havoc handlebars
USE suspension seatpost
Selle Royal freetime gel saddle
Why wear headphones when you can use a Minoura handlebar extender bracket and attach two X-Mini speakers and a mobile phone holder. And living near a major city the Airzound horn comes in handy.
And if you want a snack just dip into the pack. Sorry about the wall behind. Damp damage in the hallway.
Have a nice day.
Pogo
05-15-13, 08:59 AM
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Nice, I run the same Serfas tires in 26x1.5. I also switched my fork to rigid chro-mo for street use. 
05-17-13, 10:36 AM
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I used to have the same Tioga Twintail saddles. Looks nice - but the Sun's UV Rays will kill them in less than two riding seasons. And, I simply got sick of spending over $100 for a saddle that left waffle dirt prints on my butt after riding through water......
05-18-13, 11:21 AM
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litrenka
we'll see how long will mine last...but as this one goes, next one will be Specializad Avatar...
As for upgrades after Thomson setpoast today I put set of Avid's Single Digit 7 brakes on Seek.
Only new wheelset is on my wish list for the future...
Specs:
frame: Giant Seek Aluxx
fork: Giant Seek Aluxx
wheels: Giant CR18 rims, Formula hubs, Niro spokes
tires: Schwalbe Smart Sam, 700x35, performance line
brakes: Avid Single Digit 7
handlebar: 3T Xida
stem: Giant SL
seatpost: Thomson Elite setback
saddle: Tioga Spyder
cassete: Shimano Deore 11-34
chain: Shimano XT
crank: Shimano Deore with FSA SS chainring 36T
chain guide: Superstar components
Shifter: Shimano Deore
grips: Ergon GE1
pedals: Crankbrothers Eggbeater 1
skewers: Helo Hex
weight: 11.2kg (24.6 lbs)
05-18-13, 07:01 PM
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we'll see how long will mine last...but as this one goes, next one will be Specializad Avatar...
As for upgrades after Thomson setpoast today I put set of Avid's Single Digit 7 brakes on Seek.
Only new wheelset is on my wish list for the future...
Specs:
frame: Giant Seek Aluxx
fork: Giant Seek Aluxx
wheels: Giant CR18 rims, Formula hubs, Niro spokes
tires: Schwalbe Smart Sam, 700x35, performance line
brakes: Avid Single Digit 7
handlebar: 3T Xida
stem: Giant SL
seatpost: Thomson Elite setback
saddle: Tioga Spyder
cassete: Shimano Deore 11-34
chain: Shimano XT
crank: Shimano Deore with FSA SS chainring 36T
chain guide: Superstar components
Shifter: Shimano Deore
grips: Ergon GE1
pedals: Crankbrothers Eggbeater 1
skewers: Helo Hex
weight: 11.2kg (24.6 lbs)
05-19-13, 07:28 AM
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FINALLY have the cash to buy the last components and get her built up. It's all going to the LBS tomorrow and hopefully I'll have it back in a week or so.
Old school style hybrid! The final handlebar will be silver but it is currently on my other bike so the black one is doing stand-in duty.
Old school style hybrid! The final handlebar will be silver but it is currently on my other bike so the black one is doing stand-in duty.
05-19-13, 08:44 AM
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Nah, I'm now at nx1 ... I just rumaged around ( @ the co-op ) and found a crank set, handlebars and a rear brake caliper... stoped by my LBS, and baught some ( new ) cables and housing and a kickstand. (... that actually holds up the bike, with weight on the rear rack. : o )
My winter commuter, just turned into my dog "walk" bike ...
The before :
The test ride "during" :
Scroll up, for after pics ...
My winter commuter, just turned into my dog "walk" bike ...
The before :
The test ride "during" :
Scroll up, for after pics ...
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05-20-13, 08:03 AM
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FINALLY have the cash to buy the last components and get her built up. It's all going to the LBS tomorrow and hopefully I'll have it back in a week or so.
Old school style hybrid! The final handlebar will be silver but it is currently on my other bike so the black one is doing stand-in duty. ...
Old school style hybrid! The final handlebar will be silver but it is currently on my other bike so the black one is doing stand-in duty. ...
05-20-13, 08:05 AM
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05-20-13, 08:59 AM
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Stowaway? 
05-20-13, 02:37 PM
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I dropped it off at the LBS today. They have to order some parts and it usually takes until Friday but they have two other bikes that need parts so they are overnighting everything. Plus, it's stormy here and they were slow so I think they started on it as I was leaving. I should have it by Friday and maybe sooner!