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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-22-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

It was never about being convinced, it was about...

It was never about being convinced, it was about arming myself with as much information as possible.

And after a convo at my LBS, I had them replace both tires with new 35c width tires.

I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-20-22, 05:49 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

Thanks for replying. Good to know. But my...

Thanks for replying.
Good to know.
But my question was less about tire brand/model and more about size. Do your rims support a tire that narrow? Do mine?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-17-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

2020 Sirrus X 2.0: Tire Question

My X 2.0 has the following rim size:
700C disc, 22mm depth, 21mm internal width, 32h and 700-42 size Pathfinder Sport tires.

What would be the narrowest tire I could put in this rim size?

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,931
Posted By ArneDarvin

Not offering assistance seems to be forgiven. ...

Not offering assistance seems to be forgiven.
Not taking pics saves me from being creepy too.
Can you imagine if the situation was more serious and I stopped, asked about conditions, then whipped...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,931
Posted By ArneDarvin

To answer your question regarding being burned in...

To answer your question regarding being burned in the past: In my eagerness to help, a number of folks were less than polite in refusing my assistance. Situations where a simple, "No thank you,"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,931
Posted By ArneDarvin

Answer a Moral Dilemma: To Render Aid or Not

Do we, as recreational and competitive cyclists, have an obligation to help other cyclists in distress? Obviously if you're a competitive rider you're not likely to stop and help an opponent...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-16-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,344
Posted By ArneDarvin

I didn't know about Specialized's 30 day...

I didn't know about Specialized's 30 day guarantee on their saddles. Does that hold if you buy them directly from Specialized?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-14-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

So, tell us, in about 8 posts, something about...

So, tell us, in about 8 posts, something about yourself that does not give out too much identifying information?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,004
Posted By ArneDarvin

I have seen this on a number of occasions around...

I have seen this on a number of occasions around my area, but only this weekend did I see someone with a protective cover over their tailgate. The others had nothing and always gave me the pause...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-16-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

Does this help? It's for the 2021... ...

Does this help? It's for the 2021...
https://99spokes.com/bikes/specialized/2020/sirrus-x-5.0
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-06-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,111
Posted By ArneDarvin

Thank you for your suggestion. Unfortunately,...

Thank you for your suggestion.
Unfortunately, the tire you mentioned does not appear to be available in my country.
However, it was the tire size I was more interested. I want to go to a smaller...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-06-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,111
Posted By ArneDarvin

Tire Size Question Add-on

Sirrus X 2.0 owner: My stock rims are 700C, 22mm depth, 21mm internal width. The stock tires are Pathfinder Sport size 700x42.
What is the minimum road-style tire size that would fit the stock...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-16-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,521
Posted By ArneDarvin

Ah, I see the problem. I solved it by buying...

Ah, I see the problem.

I solved it by buying MTB riding shoes that have a thicker sole. Unfortunately, the pins on my stock pedals aren't long enough to grip well and I wind up slipping a bit. So...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-16-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,521
Posted By ArneDarvin

Have you considered these pedals: Specialized |...

Have you considered these pedals:
Specialized | Bennies Platform Pedals (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bennies-platform-pedals/p/156166?color=228774-156166&searchText=0912-2200)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,045
Posted By ArneDarvin

I guess I'm not at your fitness level (yet), but...

I guess I'm not at your fitness level (yet), but I cannot imagine riding 100 miles, or even 50, having a BBQ meal, then continuing the ride. I would never be able to finish the ride after a meal...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

Though I am not in the market, I like to look....

Though I am not in the market, I like to look. Last night I was poking around at this website: Trek Bikes Florida (https://www.trekbikesflorida.com/) and I mention it because I noticed your location....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-27-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

While I agree with FreeRanger, I think there's...

While I agree with FreeRanger, I think there's more to the answer to your question.
Yes, as Covid recedes, there will likely be used bikes coming up for sale, but I think it's going to be a while as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-13-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

Today I Learned...

In proper ****** form: TIL My bike makes a funny sound when the tires need air.

So a couple of months ago, I was doing my regular ride loop, but, while going around corners my bike would make a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-15-21, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

Friend, you didn't say which Sirrus X you have,...

Friend, you didn't say which Sirrus X you have, but it looks like it doesn't matter. Can you confirm that the Sirrus X wheels are tubeless ready? I have an X 2.0 and your change interests me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-20, 08:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,362
Posted By ArneDarvin

My visual cortex is satisfied! Thank you!

My visual cortex is satisfied!
Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,362
Posted By ArneDarvin

So I am a visual person. Please describe your...

So I am a visual person. Please describe your "...full set of battery powered navigation lights..." as they pertain to your nautical theme.
In my head, I am picturing a set of red and green lights...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-20, 05:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,852
Posted By ArneDarvin

So why has no one marketed a "Sons of Shimano"...

So why has no one marketed a "Sons of Shimano" line of apparel? Too many license approvals?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-17-20, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

As a new Sirrus X owner myself, I welcome you to...

As a new Sirrus X owner myself, I welcome you to the club!

If you do wind up changing out your pedals, please let us know what you landed on. I'm considering this as well.

Also, did you keep...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-11-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

Way2Slow, I ride mainly at dawn or just after...

Way2Slow,
I ride mainly at dawn or just after so I didn't need the brightest of lights, just 500 lumen lights to make me more visible, which I have. But thanks for the suggestion!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-11-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

Wonderful suggestions! Exactly what I was...

Wonderful suggestions! Exactly what I was looking for.

W/R/T the pedals, I did see a review that said the standard equipment pedals were something that everyone upgraded not long after buying the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-11-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,522
Posted By ArneDarvin

New Sirrus X 2.0 - Need Smart Accessory Suggestions

Just picked up what I think is the last Sirrus X 2.0 in my area until next year. I have only put 10 miles on it because we're currently suffering from a hurricane.

But I wanted to find out what...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-11-20, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 514,835
Posted By ArneDarvin

Let's Keep This Going!

Please tell us your age.

Mid-50s


1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?

I just moved (literally this past Saturday) from a 25+ year old Huffy MTB to a brand new Specialized Sirrus X 2.0....
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