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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,578
Posted By R_Rick

I just (as in last evening) put Crazy Bars on my...

I just (as in last evening) put Crazy Bars on my Giant Escape - still need to wrap the bullhorns. Hoping I can get a few hours of decent weather to try them out....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-27-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,229
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: Touring
05-08-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,637
Posted By R_Rick

I do quite a bit of hiking and camping - in store...

I do quite a bit of hiking and camping - in store they have some camping gear that is useful but much of it is, imo, targeted to the glamping demographic (portable coffee grinders and espresso...
Forum: Touring
05-08-21, 05:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,637
Posted By R_Rick

At one point there was a mechanism for them to...

At one point there was a mechanism for them to refund the share but I suspect this was before the sale.

In Halifax, we have a small shop that used to be a great place for hiking and climbing gear...
Forum: Touring
05-07-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,637
Posted By R_Rick

MEC hasn't been what it used to be for 15+ years...

MEC hasn't been what it used to be for 15+ years - nothing to do with the new ownership.

For me, their slide started when they started to focus on fancy stores, more clothing (often over priced,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-12-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,229
Posted By R_Rick

Finally got enough posts to be able to upload...

Finally got enough posts to be able to upload pictures. Here is my 2019 Escape 2 City

I've changed out the stem for a 100mm specialized comp multi stem currently set at 24deg rise - not sure if...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-12-20, 06:12 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,229
Posted By R_Rick

Agreed - the bright glossy colours are nice. My...

Agreed - the bright glossy colours are nice. My 2019 is a matte blue. The paint is not gloss smooth and tends to look blah in certain lights.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-12-20, 06:07 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,229
Posted By R_Rick

Assuming you haven't changed out the wheels, you...

Assuming you haven't changed out the wheels, you would have a Schrader valve. I have a mini pump that I carry on the bike and a floor pump with integrated pressure gauge at home - both do the job. If...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-09-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,229
Posted By R_Rick

I like the handlebar extension. I only run a...

I like the handlebar extension. I only run a small LED strobe and a quadlock on my bars but find they take up a lot of real estate. I may look into one of these.
Forum: Commuting
08-28-20, 04:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,860
Posted By R_Rick

48 years old. If I take the direct route to work,...

48 years old. If I take the direct route to work, less than 1.5 km. If I take the beautiful cool air early morning route, around 10 km.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-20, 05:36 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,229
Posted By R_Rick

So far it's been a good bike. I had a wonky BB...

So far it's been a good bike. I had a wonky BB this summer that was sort of fixed with a regreasing but is starting to make noise again. I will likely replace it this winter.

I'm still trying to...
Forum: Introductions
08-14-20, 05:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By R_Rick

I've been peeking around in that form for a bit...

I've been peeking around in that form for a bit to see what others have done to their hybrids.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,229
Posted By R_Rick

Couple summers ago I bought a 2019 Escape 2 disc...

Couple summers ago I bought a 2019 Escape 2 disc city. I had an early 90s Norco mountain bike that turned into a dust collector for almost 20 years following a motorcycle purchase. I ended up giving...
Forum: Introductions
08-09-20, 03:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By R_Rick

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Introductions
08-07-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By R_Rick

Hi from Nova Scotia

Hi all,
I joined the forum about a year ago and posted once ... figured it was time to post an introduction. At this rate, I will be able to post pictures by August 2024. :)

I had an early-90s...
Forum: Touring
05-22-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By R_Rick

At 27,000 km (16,777 miles) of trail, it depends...

At 27,000 km (16,777 miles) of trail, it depends on location. Some sections are on old rail beds, other sections are hiking only, other sections are on paved roads to link up off road sections.
...
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