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Forum: Mountain Biking
12-03-22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,658
Posted By n2t

So no cutting of anything as of yet. I put in...

So no cutting of anything as of yet. I put in some seat time when I got the bike and I've made plans to hit some starter trails this upcoming spring. I know the GT isn't seen as high end, but I'll...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-03-22, 06:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,658
Posted By n2t

I don't even know what cutting the steering pivot...

I don't even know what cutting the steering pivot means. I know the handlebar length can be change by cutting them shorter, but haven't done that. You can cut the pivot?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-03-22, 06:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,658
Posted By n2t

No, already went on several rides, but I'm coming...

No, already went on several rides, but I'm coming from never having owned a real bike or had real fit, so anything feels much better than stuff from walmart. My closest to a real bike was from Bikes...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-30-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,658
Posted By n2t

Going to have to trust my LBS then. They say the...

Going to have to trust my LBS then. They say the frame is the correct and it seems to fit fine. Time in the saddle and experience is probably what I need. Once it's spring again I plan to hit the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-22, 07:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 702
Posted By n2t

If it's a Suntour spring fork, look at the...

If it's a Suntour spring fork, look at the Suntour upgrade program. You can upgrade to an air fork fairly inexpensively and they can talk you through fit etc. Not saying they are the greatest, but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-03-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,658
Posted By n2t

Lol, I'm an inch or two over the top bar. I...

Lol, I'm an inch or two over the top bar. I rechecked with the bike shop and they assured me fit is good. If it was the smaller frame, they said I would be sitting really upright almost the same as...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-03-22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,658
Posted By n2t

It was raining when I bought so they let me take...

It was raining when I bought so they let me take the bike home to ride and said as long as there was no major damage I had 30 days to decide. The only reason I mentioned stand over height is it's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-22, 11:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,658
Posted By n2t

And standing over the Trek Roscoe 6, the top tube...

And standing over the Trek Roscoe 6, the top tube comes up quicker and seems as close/closer. There's maybe a half inch difference if you sit them side by side, and the Trek is supposed to fit down...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,658
Posted By n2t

I'm 5'6, 185lbs with a 31" inseam. That puts me...

I'm 5'6, 185lbs with a 31" inseam. That puts me at around an inch over the stand over height on this bike with the 27.5s. I'm going to be honest, riding the Trek and this bike side by side for 30...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-01-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,658
Posted By n2t

How important is frame size?

We went down to the LBS for a new MTB and brought a bike I know I like the feel of, my Trek Roscoe 6. Tried a few bikes Scott acent, Canondale trail SE and GT Avalanche Expert. Went with the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-22, 06:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By n2t

Oh I'm ok with that then. The Roscoe wasn't bad...

Oh I'm ok with that then. The Roscoe wasn't bad only the GT comes with better forks. If they can both handle light trail duty I'm going to be good go for a long time. I'm not going from a guy who...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By n2t

I have 0 complaints. Hunting, fishing, camping,...

I have 0 complaints. Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, she's there. And she isn't tagging along. She does her own skinning and can debone and pack out her own animals. She isn't great with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By n2t

When you say my old bike, do you mean the Roscoe,...

When you say my old bike, do you mean the Roscoe, which I'm fine with, or the Bikes Direct thing that will probably kill me on a 6" drop? The GT comes with a 1x12, Rockshox Judy silver and that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By n2t

Actually I had previously hunted with a Vizsla...

Actually I had previously hunted with a Vizsla for 12 years. A couple weeks ago a tumor burst in his chest and we lost him. But he had a high quality of life up until his last day and I can't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By n2t

Nah, it's not like that. This is kinda our...

Nah, it's not like that. This is kinda our relationship. It's all in good fun and funds are shared. I stole her poodle as my hunting dog the last few trips out, worth about three grand. I needed...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By n2t

This has happened with kayaks, hunting rifles,...

This has happened with kayaks, hunting rifles, bikes and snake breeding projects. She tends to watch me go through the trial and error process then jump in and snag the rewards, lol.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By n2t

It is, but I'm a VERY new rider coming off...

It is, but I'm a VERY new rider coming off Bikesdirect full suspension stuff that was sub 500 dollars. I'm 43, don't bounce and am not going to be going too crazy. That said, I live on dirt roads...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-22, 05:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By n2t

Oh 100%. I love the fact that she's active and...

Oh 100%. I love the fact that she's active and we do a lot of outdoor activities together. We both had crap bikes and the upgrade was worth it. I should have probably added a smiley. :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-22, 06:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By n2t

There you go, I fixed my spelling error. Any...

There you go, I fixed my spelling error. Any opinions on the actual topic?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,283
Posted By n2t

And I no longer have a bike (not really bad news)

So I had the Trek Roscoe 6. Called Suntour and did the fork upgrade (had a gift certificate for Scheels and so it was actually free to go with their air fork) not a huge upgrade....but free so. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By n2t

Actually having that discussion now. I think we...

Actually having that discussion now. I think we have a hiking place that works in VERY high end bikes that I can't afford as well as kayaks and other outdoor gear. They have a bike tech there who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By n2t

fork upgrade?

I got a Trek Roscoe 6. I went to get a water bottle cage put on and Scheels made an error. They broke the nut housing and had to cut the nut and reinstall a new rivet. Because of this, they gave...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

Ran out of gears, not the right tires, and I'm...

Ran out of gears, not the right tires, and I'm not sure it was the right tool considering how little pavement was in my life. I feel a LOT more in control of the bike now, even on just dirt roads. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-22, 06:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

No, I think I'm good until I learn what I want in...

No, I think I'm good until I learn what I want in a bike. Silly to upgrade before I know enough about the item to be able to actually tell a difference. Going from a 400 dollar bikes direct bike to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 06:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

I'm not experienced enough to notice geometry to...

I'm not experienced enough to notice geometry to that amount. Which is why I didn't need the next level up. Maybe someday, but by then I can get the old geometry that's good now cheap.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-22, 12:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

I'm aware, it uses an older frame design not...

I'm aware, it uses an older frame design not shared by the levels above it, a has ten gears instead of 12, a Suntour instead of Rockshocks and 27.5" wheels instead of 29". But I'm just starting so a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By n2t

Having just come from a bit of reading. I'm not...

Having just come from a bit of reading. I'm not an expert and am also very new. But Trek makes the FX which is a bit of a road bike like commuter, a bit of speed. The Verve which is a more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

First ride in, only 4 miles but it handled a lot...

First ride in, only 4 miles but it handled a lot better. On the downhill I used to ride my brakes on, I was able to peddle down for more speed with confidence. It's just a dirt road, but I think I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 06:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

Oh I knew they would be a little rough, but I...

Oh I knew they would be a little rough, but I figured I would try it. Once I realized that what I thought I was going to do wasn't what I would be doing...I had to decide if I was going to upgrade...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

100%, I had talked to Trek on several occasions...

100%, I had talked to Trek on several occasions and a couple local bike shops and thought the Verve would fit my needs. But I wasn't expecting the number of people around me that were mountain bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

That's kinda what I'm thinking and if I really...

That's kinda what I'm thinking and if I really feel the need, do the Suntour upgrade program and get an air shock.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

I think I'll be happy with the 6 for a while. ...

I think I'll be happy with the 6 for a while. I'm coming from a 400 dollar Bikesdirect and haven't ridden in a decade or two. This is kinda a huge step up for me, lol.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

Yeah, being a person that hasn't biked much, I...

Yeah, being a person that hasn't biked much, I thought I would stay on pavement and light dirt road. Then hunting trails came up...then all my buddies heard that I was getting back into biking and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 06:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

Well, it's better than the Verve for my needs (I...

Well, it's better than the Verve for my needs (I had thought I could just put wider, more aggressive tires on and be ok...but I think there may be more to it than that. My hope is that the Roscoe 6...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

Well, it's better than the Verve for my needs (I...

Well, it's better than the Verve for my needs (I had thought I could just put wider, more aggressive tires on and be ok...but I think there may be more to it than that. My hope is that the Roscoe 6...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 06:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

I've actually watched that, the 7 is a huge step...

I've actually watched that, the 7 is a huge step up. However the Roscoe 6 was 1299 and the Roscoe 7 was 1843. That's close to 600 dollars difference and I, not having ridden a real bike in decades...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 09:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

Yeah, they credited me. Which I think was more...

Yeah, they credited me. Which I think was more than fair. I had already put 40 miles on the Verve. I won't lie, walking my bike most of the trail was a real bummer. And the fact that my GF was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 08:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

Not sure, probably higher than I should have for...

Not sure, probably higher than I should have for sure. But they were also narrow and slick. Hopefully a 200 dollar tire change wouldn't have solved the problem and I just dropped 1200 bucks for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

So they took back the verve and I got the Roscoe...

So they took back the verve and I got the Roscoe for 1200. I know it's not the fastest, but I'm 43 and no speed demon. I am riding this on hunting trails, and I live on dirt roads and gravel. I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,732
Posted By n2t

New bike again, I may have made an error?

Hello again guys...I may have made a mistake? I posted the thread first new bike in years and picked up a Trek Verve 3. And when riding it by my house, and turning right, staying on black top...it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,601
Posted By n2t

Took the GF out and I rode the old bike down to...

Took the GF out and I rode the old bike down to our favorite spot and the new bike back. There is NOT a night and day difference between the Verve and the Gravity I can tell. She was able to keep up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,601
Posted By n2t

Put on about 20 miles over the weekend, and got...

Put on about 20 miles over the weekend, and got in some fishing and kayaking. My old mtn bike I topped out at 22mph coming down hill on the gravel feeling pretty safe, the new bike, I had to slow...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,559
Posted By n2t

I run a lot, but I also lift and at times have...

I run a lot, but I also lift and at times have nagging injuries. Pulled tendon in my foot, knee pain. So it's nice to do a low impact cardio workout. Also, I see very few overweight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 8,179
Posted By n2t

I don't know much about bikes. But it seems to...

I don't know much about bikes. But it seems to me that the frame is a core component of the build. If that's compromized, the whole bike would be. Maybe keep the parts that are worth while and get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 8,179
Posted By n2t

At the very least, I would consider drilling a...

At the very least, I would consider drilling a hole at the end of the crack to stop further spread. That looks like any stress is just going to cause it to lengthen until it fails. Were it me, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,601
Posted By n2t

I've discovered that the hard way, just a loose...

I've discovered that the hard way, just a loose grip and let the bike do it's thing. That said, my cheap Gravity with 2.2" tires rides the same area with a LOT more stability and climbs a but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,601
Posted By n2t

I wonder if they make a quick release rack, I...

I wonder if they make a quick release rack, I can't see me riding around with the rack unless something is on it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,601
Posted By n2t

Lol, I don't think I do the kind of riding that...

Lol, I don't think I do the kind of riding that will need shocks. Honestly I think this bike will last me for a LONG time. I'm 43, I don't see myself getting into serious mtn biking in my late 40s,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,601
Posted By n2t

I wish I knew more about shocks. I'm completely...

I wish I knew more about shocks. I'm completely unsure which shocks are decently good, and which are over priced, heavy pogo sticks. My shocks are some weird 28mm springy suntours with lockout. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,601
Posted By n2t

I will definitely try that, they are 700x45s I...

I will definitely try that, they are 700x45s I believe, whatever stock for the Verve 3 is. They are fairly smooth center with some grip on the outer edges, H5s I think is the model number.
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