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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 578
Posted By travbikeman

When I changed the drivetrain over on my Scott...

When I changed the drivetrain over on my Scott Sub Cross to a 1x11 setup, I also put a 34 tooth chainring on. On the rails to trails and canal trails, I felt it worked fine. I still did not use the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-01-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By travbikeman

The seller asking you this, sort of tells me...

The seller asking you this, sort of tells me he/she does not have many people offering money for the bike.
If he did, then it would have been a solid no, not selling it for that price.
My bet is he...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-01-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 535
Posted By travbikeman

This Claris might shift quicker than your older...

This Claris might shift quicker than your older Altus. Altus has been one of the more affordable mountain bike/hybrid der that only works with flat bar shifters. Where as Claris is more road...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-29-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,054
Posted By travbikeman

So this is just a quick note to all cyclists that...

So this is just a quick note to all cyclists that might be viewing this thread and going jeez louis! :twitchy: I'm noticing so far over 500 views on this thread alone.

For those whom don't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 657
Posted By travbikeman

So, tomorrow happens to be today! :) How...

So, tomorrow happens to be today! :)

How did it ride? Did this solve your neck problems?

Looks like a nice bike!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 535
Posted By travbikeman

Talking EDIT: **Noticed the OP has bought a bike. Still...

EDIT: **Noticed the OP has bought a bike. Still leaving the links below in case anyone finds it useful......JUST IN CASE GUYS! :rolleyes:

There are a few, I listed two of them below, along with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-12-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 784
Posted By travbikeman

There are a lot of options out there for choices....

There are a lot of options out there for choices. You can choose various mountain bike bars, Jones bars, or essentially any kind of multi position bars.

Examples: ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-20-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 598
Posted By travbikeman

That is a nice bike! I was up in PA this past...

That is a nice bike! I was up in PA this past December at a Scott Shop that my son and I have purchased from in the past. They have some serious markdowns on mountain bikes right now, and still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,878
Posted By travbikeman

Almost purchased a Toughroad a few years ago. It...

Almost purchased a Toughroad a few years ago. It had the Conduct brakes on it. While I thought that it was interesting how this was setup, I wondered about it's longevity. Shortly afterwards,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-12-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,891,768
Posted By travbikeman

Been back and forth on calling this a hybrid or a...

Been back and forth on calling this a hybrid or a gravel bike. It has been my winter project to replace my hybrid bike that I will be selling this spring. First ride this past Saturday and am really...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-12-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 10,525
Posted By travbikeman

Took it out for the first ride and first ride of...

Took it out for the first ride and first ride of the year this past Saturday after the rain past. C&O canal at Antietam aqueduct.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-28-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,002
Posted By travbikeman

I noticed you had installed a Balony (Bucklos)...

I noticed you had installed a Balony (Bucklos) fork on your red Schwinn. A few years ago, when searching for forks for my hardtail rebuild (Scott Aspect), I looked at these forks. There were people...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-23-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,476
Posted By travbikeman

I might be going a bit fast on putting my new...

I might be going a bit fast on putting my new bike together. Still have some work to do. Going to order a new Sram Apex Wide crankset, since I purchased a Rival crankset that does not fit this bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-23-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,002
Posted By travbikeman

Hornets nests typically do get stirred during...

Hornets nests typically do get stirred during winter months. Always leads to an interesting read.

Anyhow, I used to have those Wheelmaster/Weinman wheels until I sold the bike I bought those...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-12-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 750,479
Posted By travbikeman

That is a nice looking Sirrus!

That is a nice looking Sirrus!
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-09-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 617
Posted By travbikeman

I installed the Advent X on my hardtail. It was...

I installed the Advent X on my hardtail. It was a solid system. I had no worries about it breaking when hitting branches or rocks. It did clunk a few times when shifting, so as odd as it may...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-26-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,887
Posted By travbikeman

My winter project has been delivered today! Over...

My winter project has been delivered today! Over next few months will be setting this up as a flat bar gravel or hybrid. Planning on putting on 650b Wheel/tire combo. Currently have the Chromoly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-01-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 10,525
Posted By travbikeman

Past few weekends, not today..... but this...

Past few weekends, not today..... but this last weekend had many trees down on C&O.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 380,572
Posted By travbikeman

I was considering to change my Crosstrail out to...

I was considering to change my Crosstrail out to a 1x system, but sold it and bought a bike that is a bit better sized for me. It is very similar to the Crosstrail, just the right size large instead...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-12-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,350
Posted By travbikeman

No one has heard back from you. Did you pick...

No one has heard back from you. Did you pick anything yet?

Canyon is having a really good sale on bikes at moment.

2 Hybrids that are both on sale for $600:
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-12-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,268
Posted By travbikeman

The seat post on this bike is made from carbon...

The seat post on this bike is made from carbon fiber which "should" offer damping effects for any chatter related type of riding. Would suggest trying out the seat post and the VP pedals first before...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-06-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 828
Posted By travbikeman

I like my Ergon GP5's, three hand positions, and...

I like my Ergon GP5's, three hand positions, and very supportive. You just need to make sure they are adjusted properly so when on the bar portion of the grips, your hand and arm align so your not...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-14-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,631
Posted By travbikeman

I don't have any riding experience on this bike,...

I don't have any riding experience on this bike, but my take on it is mainly from what I believe an elder gentleman was riding on it one day.

He and I were talking when we both made it to the C&O...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-24-22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,328
Posted By travbikeman

:lol: Yea I did!.....Your welcome! on a...

:lol: Yea I did!.....Your welcome!


on a side note, I'm starting to limit my discussions on any forums. Not really getting much out of some of these and just tired of arguing... Seems...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-24-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,328
Posted By travbikeman

Yea, the SRAM SX drivetrain in both the Marlin 8...

Yea, the SRAM SX drivetrain in both the Marlin 8 and the Canyon, I do not at all hear good things about it. Most likely be better to go for the Deore 10 speed drivetrain in the Marlin 7.

Good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,075
Posted By travbikeman

OP didn't say what kind of bike that the OP just...

OP didn't say what kind of bike that the OP just bought....or did I miss something?

If it's a mountain bike, few of us do put some protection on the new mtn bike to prevent stones and such from...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-09-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,136
Posted By travbikeman

OMG, I posted in the wrong thread! I meant to...

OMG, I posted in the wrong thread! I meant to put that into the thread about the guy with the RockHopper. Whew....not enough coffee today!
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-07-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,015
Posted By travbikeman

Just a thought, Some interesting do it yourself...

Just a thought, Some interesting do it yourself racks on a trailer that shouldn't break the bank that I pulled off the internet:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-22, 08:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,843
Posted By travbikeman

Just an fyi, there are several youtube video...

Just an fyi, there are several youtube video reviews on Bucklos wheelsets. I've watched reviewers like KevCentral that has purchased these wheels since it is difficult to find affordable wheels this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,317
Posted By travbikeman

I know,.....I know.....Bacon makes EVERYTHING...

I know,.....I know.....Bacon makes EVERYTHING BETTER! :lol:

But yea, bacon wrapped hot dogs....nothing like adding additional salty fatty goodness to an already salty piece of pork.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,317
Posted By travbikeman

OH, that does sound good!

OH, that does sound good!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,317
Posted By travbikeman

Now this is a better winter discussion! :lol: ...

Now this is a better winter discussion! :lol:

Grill the hot dogs and wrap them with Pretzel dough, bake and you have heaven on earth!

https://thefoodcharlatan.com/homemade-pretzel-dogs/
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-20-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 750,479
Posted By travbikeman

That bike looks like a straight bar. If it was...

That bike looks like a straight bar. If it was tapered, Specialized would have listed it and the images of the bike would have shown a tapered headtube.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-18-22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,086
Posted By travbikeman

My teenage son and I looked at one of these for...

My teenage son and I looked at one of these for him a few days ago but he did not test ride it since it was still being put together by the lbs.

Our thoughts on this, just an opinion.

It's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-16-22, 08:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,535
Posted By travbikeman

Yea, this is kind of blowing my mind at...

Yea, this is kind of blowing my mind at moment.....We found a Stumpjumper alloy being built at a LBS. It comes with the SX and Specialized wants $2650 for this bike.....:twitchy:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Posted By travbikeman

Good video that shows how to do this. Always...

Good video that shows how to do this. Always used to find RJ the Bike Guy helpful on questions like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEsOOdw0JVM
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,739
Posted By travbikeman

Thanks! Actually that was very helpful! Been...

Thanks! Actually that was very helpful! Been trying to better understand some of the differences so I do appreciate it.

Just started getting interested in MTN Biking a year ago rather than just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By travbikeman

The rd-m3000 is only setup for 9 speed's (it's...

The rd-m3000 is only setup for 9 speed's (it's the Acera). If you want to upgrade to 10 speeds, you will need a 10 speed derailleur.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,739
Posted By travbikeman

I have some really great local shops that service...

I have some really great local shops that service Giant (Element Sports and Shepherdstown Bikes). This was the main reason, even though I do most of my own wrenching, the shops are very helpful on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,739
Posted By travbikeman

My teenage son and I had been shopping around for...

My teenage son and I had been shopping around for FS for several months now. We did have similar questions as the OP and I did compare the Polygon heavily against my now Giant Trance.

My thoughts:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,057
Posted By travbikeman

I have essentially the second one you listed or...

I have essentially the second one you listed or at least similar, but has the Performance Bikes name on it from when the original Performance Bikes was in business. This was several years ago and I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-21-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,204
Posted By travbikeman

That is a nice color to that Fuji!

That is a nice color to that Fuji!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,740
Posted By travbikeman

Just an idea that could save you money from...

Just an idea that could save you money from having to switch to brifters if even possible without a drivetrain swap:

https://surlybikes.com/blog/the_surly_corner_bar_dropbar_mountain_bike_handlebar
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,969
Posted By travbikeman

Brought home my new Giant Trance 3 this past...

Brought home my new Giant Trance 3 this past Saturday. Riding single track trails like Cacapon State Park in WV is getting a bit too rough on a hard tail for this now 51 yr old.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,222
Posted By travbikeman

Wow to all of your stories here! My father had...

Wow to all of your stories here! My father had shingles in his eye about 10 years ago. Was extremely painful for him.

Now that I'm over 50 now, I am planning on getting the shingles shot soon....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-21-21, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,162
Posted By travbikeman

There are several wheels that Velocity has...

There are several wheels that Velocity has labeled Clydesdale.

See this link: Velocity - Wheels, Clydesdale (http://store.velocityusa.com/c/wheels_clydesdale)

Click on view details of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,926
Posted By travbikeman

It actually isn't very hard to re-grease the...

It actually isn't very hard to re-grease the bearings on cup and cone hubs, or at least I don't find it difficult.

But others whom aren't willing to put this work into it may find it annoying to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,603
Posted By travbikeman

Is it just me or are we seeing many many more...

Is it just me or are we seeing many many more threads like this that normally occur during winter when people are bored?

This is a really a boring subject that has been overused and abused over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,974
Posted By travbikeman

Thanks! I mistakenly thought the article I...

Thanks!

I mistakenly thought the article I had read with the paragraph below was in house in U.S.

"How exactly does American Classic keep the price of its tires so low? It’s largely the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-21, 10:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,703
Posted By travbikeman

I had noticed not long after joining the Bike...

I had noticed not long after joining the Bike Forum, this question is asked often. There are some very passionate riders whom believe their way of riding is the only right way for everyone, not just...
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