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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-15-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By hokiefyd

A nice project that turned out well! One of...

A nice project that turned out well!

One of the things I miss most about my Giant Roam is the excellent solution Giant have for cable routing, in that tray below the down tube. I don't like...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-15-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By fabian.milea

Hi everyone. I've got a Giant Toughroad SLR1 from...

Hi everyone. I've got a Giant Toughroad SLR1 from 2016 and we had a lot of rides together, on all kind of surfaces... from long distance touring along the Danube with the family, to top of the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-13-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By crawfordvj

My new Nicasio SE ...

My new Nicasio SE

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/purple1_e7fbc0f129db3a664b7472a41ad6dee05c7b443b.png

The frame and wheels are the same as the drop bar Nicasio+...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 750,386
Posted By Parsival

Here is my 21' Sirrus 6.0 in street attire and...

Here is my 21' Sirrus 6.0 in street attire and the second photo is in it's X- mode with 42mm tires. I'm a huge fan of the Future Shock and had a Diverge Evo, as well as a reg. carbon Diverge. Sold...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-25-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By Vermilion

New riser bar

Replaced the flat bar with a riser. Installed a newer set of shifters because the left one was janky. I needed to replace all the cables and make the bar-to-frame housing segments longer. Then took...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-19-23, 12:03 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 7,223
Posted By RubeRad

:foo:

:foo:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-18-23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 7,223
Posted By tomato coupe

I'm not assuming anything -- you're moving the...

I'm not assuming anything -- you're moving the goalpost. Your statement was that it was utterly impossible to make the 1000 mile drive from Dallas to Minnesota in a day in an EV. That's pure...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-18-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By JustaJoe

My tubeless setup mentioned just above has...

My tubeless setup mentioned just above has worked...? The front tire is not losing any meaningful pressure (maybe 2-3psi per week). Rear is a different story, during a ride this weekend it was losing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-23, 04:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Aardwolf

I found a few back in April:...

I found a few back in April: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1271626-guardian-archive-cycling.html

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By john m flores

Bicycling History - 1800s

Thought that I'd start a thread to share things that we find about early bicycling history in the 1800s. I'll start. Feel free to add what you can.

I have a Newspapers.com account and this is one...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-15-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 7,223
Posted By Troul

Speeding is a byproduct from not being attentive...

Speeding is a byproduct from not being attentive while operating a vehicle.
fix the root cause. many are easily going 5 over, & are not even aware of it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 7,223
Posted By 50PlusCycling

When I moved to Japan some years ago, I was...

When I moved to Japan some years ago, I was surprised at the variety of vehicles on the road. Go-carts (like the kind they used to race at Malibu Grand Prix), new custom roadster cars without...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-09-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 20,947
Posted By Trav1s

Infinity light installed on the rack. I like how...

Infinity light installed on the rack. I like how it fits in the space between the rack frame and is lower than the top of the rack- thoughtful design. Time to bring the bike in for winter cleaning...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-04-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By whydoibike93

I have a 05 7.3 fx and love it got it for free.

I have a 05 7.3 fx and love it got it for free.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-30-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,888
Posted By rumrunn6

lots of ppl have written "if they can't see me,...

lots of ppl have written "if they can't see me, they can't hit me" :foo: there's no helping some ppl
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-29-23, 11:41 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,888
Posted By dmarkun

Contrarian rebelliousness, the birthright of cyclists

Driving home tonight around 11p. A main road, two lanes each way, a bit of traffic. About 30 mph. Very dark, not many street lights:
What is that? ... Holy cow a bike! I hit the brakes. No...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-24-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,033
Posted By plonz

If someone does fork over the cash, it’s not with...

If someone does fork over the cash, it’s not with the intent of competing in the local time trial circuit. It would likely be added to a collection and probably hung on a hook.

That being said,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-15-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By Leebob69

When I picked up the Alibi it had a few pine...

When I picked up the Alibi it had a few pine needles hanging from it. Thank goodness no tree sap. So it surely saw some outdoor backyard time. I put some grips very similar to these on my Sirrus and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-15-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,767
Posted By Leebob69

I'm very glad to hear you had zero problems...

I'm very glad to hear you had zero problems running a 2.2" tire on 19mm rims. Yes I am getting to be a lightweight. This morning I weighed in the lightest in 20 years. 150.2 lbs.(5'7) When I started...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-14-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,767
Posted By Leebob69

I have an update on the Specialized Alibi. When I...

I have an update on the Specialized Alibi. When I picked up this bike it still had one airless tire in the front. That's now history. Installed a pair of Specialized Pathfinder Sports and new tubes....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-10-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By Vermilion

Good to know, thanks. The Centera shifts so...

Good to know, thanks. The Centera shifts so smoothly in front that I'm not even aware of anything mechanical happening at the derailleur, I just feel the ratio change. MRX (microfriction) makes three...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-10-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By hokiefyd

If you like twist shifters, Shimano's RevoShift...

If you like twist shifters, Shimano's RevoShift SL-RS45 (https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/tourney/SL-RS45-L.html) series are pretty nice, and they're available in both 7- and 8-speed...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-10-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By Vermilion

Centera shifters

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1670x1270/left_img_5302_af2b4f72523401b74b9d9a5387f0946768c1e527.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-23, 01:47 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By Vermilion

New FD

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I gave my long-serving mid-'90s Giant Iguana a new M310 FD because...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-04-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,767
Posted By Dragum

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_8667_6e1aae68c2696cee893634502420ca527c934404.jpeg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-22-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By Leebob69

My education just keeps marching on. Yesterday...

My education just keeps marching on. Yesterday after a 20 mile ride I parked the Sirrus in the driveway. Walked into the garage and BANG I hear my bike fall over. It had been windy all day and some...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-14-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,418
Posted By Leebob69

Today I transplanted my rear rack. This is now...

Today I transplanted my rear rack. This is now the third bike I have had it on. Fabricated a L angle and a arm to mount the front of the rack using a pre tapped hole on the frame. Back supports just...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By veganbikes

No you cannot adapt that frame for a Gates Belt...

No you cannot adapt that frame for a Gates Belt Drive, however there are a ton of great bikes with Gates already on it or frames that are ready to accept a belt drive that you can build up.

I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,767
Posted By JustaJoe

Guess this counts as a hybrid? After trying 4...

Guess this counts as a hybrid? After trying 4 other bikes, I believe I have found The One for me. American Tobacco Trail last weekend....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-18-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 838,226
Posted By LadyMuMu

I've joined your ranks with my FX 3 in the...

I've joined your ranks with my FX 3 in the garage. Thanks to all who have posted here. I wasn't originally thinking of a Trek for my next bike, but after a test ride and reading this site, I had a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-10-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,767
Posted By Dragum

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_7458_4978af4bdbe1c02c76d9bd51dab21c600c1f72a5.jpeg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-07-23, 01:26 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,767
Posted By t2p

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/d8b9b563_7534_42cf_977a_18ccf5ba7230_b504bc0fb58e100ff1b9a94893a236d451462cad.jpeg
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,512
Posted By Trav1s

Visually it's ...

Visually it's

https://media.giphy.com/media/KymorXwDdmvw4/giphy.gif

I'm curious about the durability and ride quality.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,512
Posted By badger1

Hideous! That's just me, of course, but ......

Hideous!

That's just me, of course, but ... hideous. Glad I have a 2019 Sirrus X.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,512
Posted By Trav1s

2023 Specialized Sirrus X Carbon

Well this is interesting...

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sirrus-x-5-0/p/200214?color=322033-200214


...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-02-23, 11:58 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,790
Posted By smasha

While I don't want to hijack this thread about...

While I don't want to hijack this thread about the front-rack compatibility, this update from Giant seems worth sharing here. It kind of leaves me SOL. Seems like the front-racks are only properly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-19-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,790
Posted By Cornchips

I believe the Giant Escape and Trek FX are...

I believe the Giant Escape and Trek FX are essentially the same bike. Typically you will get slightly higher priced specs on a Giant than a Trek at the same price point due to economies of scale,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-22-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,767
Posted By Awesomeguy

This is probably one of my dream bikes, too bad...

This is probably one of my dream bikes, too bad they don't make it anymore. I tried the sport 4 of this variant, it was amazing, but I prefer a 2x system. Congrats on a beautiful bike!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-21-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 838,226
Posted By morsetaper2

So we have 3 Trek FX's in the family fleet. Each...

So we have 3 Trek FX's in the family fleet. Each one bought used on CL. Each one I stripped down and re-assembled replacing anything that needed replacement. We have a 2012 FX7.5, a 2006 FX2, and a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,767
Posted By timgriffin2

I love my 2020 Sirrus 3.0 ...

I love my 2020 Sirrus 3.0
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0229_3f1a7f0a0d3722b62ca19fb8c3c910c275e8b4ac.jpeg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-24-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,767
Posted By georges1

My old 1992 Giant Tourer ...

My old 1992 Giant Tourer
https://live.staticflickr.com/4284/34711681484_28ccf4bbe8_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/4287/34711680164_d5ecd00285_b.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-18-22, 09:42 PM
Replies: 1,098
Views: 413,738
Posted By Rooney

That one in particular was a lucky find. The...

That one in particular was a lucky find. The others I've gotten have generally been in a little bit rougher shape. There's no trick beyond brute force, not that I've found for FB marketplace at...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-16-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,767
Posted By camjr

My long serving 2013 Fuji Absolute 2.1 heading...

My long serving 2013 Fuji Absolute 2.1 heading out for a 4am ride before work. Pics with and without flash. The Schwalbe Marathon reflective sidewalls certainly do the work!...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-05-22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 20,947
Posted By Trav1s

Made it out for a ride with my daughter. Since...

Made it out for a ride with my daughter. Since the derailleur needs adjusted I grabbed the other bike. It was a beautiful ride in central Ohio.

...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-22, 06:39 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,790
Posted By Brocephus

Hey guys, new (old) Escape 1 owner here. I...

Hey guys, new (old) Escape 1 owner here. I recently lucked into nice deal on a clean, very low miles 2013 model, via my local FB Marketplace. So far,I'm really digging it. The wheels were true, all...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-27-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,790
Posted By R_Rick

Made a couple of changes to my Escape City....

Made a couple of changes to my Escape City. Brooks saddle to replace stock.

I'd been messing around with different stems to get a bit more upright and take some pressure off my wrists but still...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-19-22, 05:36 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 20,947
Posted By Helderberg

I like the look of your ride. I have the 9-speed...

I like the look of your ride. I have the 9-speed Quick version and an 11-speed Topstone. With the hills around here, I often wish I had the smaller gap n gear ratio for my knees but not a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-17-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 20,947
Posted By Trav1s

All done and road ready! I had to make some...

All done and road ready! I had to make some adjustments on the front fender but now that everything is in place they are quiet and don't rattle. Now to fix the creaky seat post...
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-22, 08:41 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 20,947
Posted By Trav1s

Cannondale Quick 1 Disc

I've been lurking around the forum since I picked up my gently used 2018 Quick 1 from a friend in the spring of 2019. I was considering a Trek FX3 disc and had previously tried out a lower level...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-03-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 750,386
Posted By jskash

I happened to look at my LBS's website last night...

I happened to look at my LBS's website last night and to my amazement, they had a 2021 Specialized Sirrus 6. The bike is not even available on Specialized's website. My LBS has a sister store, about...
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