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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-12-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,071
Posted By rut3556

Glad to see you got through the decision process...

Glad to see you got through the decision process and all. I think you’ll be happy with your choice. I went with the garnet myself, but that’s just my personal preference. Let us know when you get it!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-12-21, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,071
Posted By rut3556

I looked at both the Roam and the Escape 2 and...

I looked at both the Roam and the Escape 2 and decided I didn't need front end suspension and the added cost thereof. So, I went with the Escape 2 with no regrets.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 228
Posted By rut3556

Sportworks T2 bike rack

As the title implies, I just bought a nice Sportworks T-2 2-bike tray bike rack for short money, but it came without an anti rattle mounting bolt. I know the now Thule T-2 is basically the same rack,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,241
Posted By rut3556

I had the same issue with my Giant Escape 2, so I...

I had the same issue with my Giant Escape 2, so I ended up installing an extended (and slightly adjustable) stem. It made all the difference to me....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-21, 05:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,305
Posted By rut3556

>>I'd get a Kuat Transfer if I was looking to...

>>I'd get a Kuat Transfer if I was looking to spend less than $400. (I bit the bullet and got a Kuat Sherpa and have no regrets whatsoever.)<<

I started out wanting the Transfer 2, but the more I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-19-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,232
Posted By rut3556

>>And I like your grips!<< Hi Mack...Yes,...

>>And I like your grips!<<

Hi Mack...Yes, the grips are working out quite well, and were easy to install/adjust. And as for tyres, I've ordered a pair of "32s" along with the appropriate tubes....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-21, 08:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,118
Posted By rut3556

>>with an inseam around 33.5-34 inches<< ...

>>with an inseam around 33.5-34 inches<<

With an inseam like that you could easily handle a large. Although we're the same height, my inseam is only ~30", so when I recently bought a new Escape 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,258
Posted By rut3556

And it's no easy task muscling that thing down...

And it's no easy task muscling that thing down the stairs! Talk about unwieldy!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-21, 09:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,258
Posted By rut3556

Reminds me of when we had a Nordic Track! :lol:

Reminds me of when we had a Nordic Track! :lol:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-16-21, 07:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,867
Posted By rut3556

>>Can you go to $500 in terms of budget?...

>>Can you go to $500 in terms of budget? Something like a Giant Escape, a Trek FX or a Specialized Sirrus should have a $500 price point version<<

Once maybe, but certainly not now. (unless you're...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,329
Posted By rut3556

Yes, I did collect them. It started out being...

Yes, I did collect them. It started out being heavy on the Brit bikes, but expanded to include American, Japanese, Italian, and German. My first bike was a '52 BSA 125cc in 1958, followed by an 1945...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,329
Posted By rut3556

Let's see, too many cars to remember, 6 bicycles,...

Let's see, too many cars to remember, 6 bicycles, and 56 motorcycles.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,232
Posted By rut3556

Hi Mack...Well, I've only put a few mikes on the...

Hi Mack...Well, I've only put a few mikes on the bike, but so far I like it very much. And I agree, the "38" tires may take a little getting used to, especially having come from a Lemond Zurich. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-21, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,027
Posted By rut3556

"Hey Napoleon, can you pull me into...

"Hey Napoleon, can you pull me into town?"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-21, 11:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,503
Posted By rut3556

<<Which shoes are you using with your Speedplay...

<<Which shoes are you using with your Speedplay pedals?<<

While I'm not using my Speedplay pedals at present, I did use them with Sidi Genius shoes. They were like wearing bedroom slippers. :-)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-03-21, 06:56 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,232
Posted By rut3556

Ok, thanks for the info., but I ended up buying a...

Ok, thanks for the info., but I ended up buying a Topeak Explorer rack that will accommodate their quick disconnect bag. And yes, my bike is a disc model, as is the rack. It’s all installed and looks...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-03-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,232
Posted By rut3556

Since they make so many models, any specific...

Since they make so many models, any specific one(s) I should be looking at?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By rut3556

Wow, for $48.66 all in for a new set including...

Wow, for $48.66 all in for a new set including cleats, mine are hardly worth messing with. Thanks for the great info. though! :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By rut3556

Again, thanks for the input. The only such pedals...

Again, thanks for the input. The only such pedals I've used in the past were Speedplay Zeros, which I liked very much. Since my latest bike is a hybrid (Giant Escape 2 Disc) I decided to go with flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By rut3556

Ok, thanks much for the info. I figured they...

Ok, thanks much for the info. I figured they were long past their "due date", so it'll be to the trash with them! :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By rut3556

Oldie "Time" pedals?

In looking through my stuff today I came across a set of old "Time" road pedals. They look to be used little if at all, but I don't know anything about them. (I'm not sure why I even have them) I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-29-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,232
Posted By rut3556

So guys, what would be a good lightweight rear...

So guys, what would be a good lightweight rear rack for a 2021 Escape 2 Disc?

Tnx...Phil
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-29-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,509
Posted By rut3556

>>My best modes of been my Ergon GP3 grips<< ...

>>My best modes of been my Ergon GP3 grips<<

Thanks for the tip...ordered mine today!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-29-21, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,295
Posted By rut3556

>>The big question is whether your local shops...

>>The big question is whether your local shops will have any in stock. New bikes are hard to come by these days<<

This! Had I not bought my Giant Escape 2 Disc back in February I'd be out of luck...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-25-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,381
Posted By rut3556

I too just got back into biking after a 5 year...

I too just got back into biking after a 5 year hiatus and bought a new Giant Escape 2 Disc. At my age I determined my LeMond Zurich was more than I needed, so I sold it off. As for pedals, I just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-25-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,381
Posted By rut3556

>>Old at 66???<< Old indeed! I can't even...

>>Old at 66???<<

Old indeed! I can't even remember back that far! :p
Forum: For Sale
03-25-21, 04:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 670
Posted By rut3556

WTS: Speedplay Frog pedals

***SOLD***

Available is a set of lightly used Speedplay Frog mountain bike pedals complete with original box and paperwork. No cleats included. Will sell for $70.00 shipped CONUS. Will accept...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-14-21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,278
Posted By rut3556

>>front blinker reduces accidents by 30%<< I...

>>front blinker reduces accidents by 30%<<

I would have thought it would be more than 30%.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,786
Posted By rut3556

>>Certain roads I use to ride I quit because of...

>>Certain roads I use to ride I quit because of careless drivers<<

I've taken it one step beyond, and pretty much only ride on paved rail trails. Oh well.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 16,853
Posted By rut3556

Over 50 and running should not be in the same...

Over 50 and running should not be in the same sentence! I never liked it anyway, as it reminded me too much of Marine boot camp! ;)
Forum: For Sale
02-20-21, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,344
Posted By rut3556

WTS: Lemond Zurich...55cm (NH)

***SOLD***

Available is my Greg Lemond Zurich road bike in 55cm. I bought this bike new, and it's still pretty much in new condition. Just got back from being tuned up at Cycles Inc. in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-20-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,399
Posted By rut3556

>>Many look like somebody bought them for...

>>Many look like somebody bought them for exercise and gave up after a few months<<

Kinda like new gym memberships after the first of the year! :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,366
Posted By rut3556

Alternative transportation....GOOD! ...

Alternative transportation....GOOD!
Recreational use....BAD!

:lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-08-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,894
Posted By rut3556

55 cm

55 cm
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-21, 11:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,159
Posted By rut3556

Guess I'm one of the lucky ones...at 79 yrs. old...

Guess I'm one of the lucky ones...at 79 yrs. old no replacement parts as yet. In fact, I haven't spent a night in a hospital since 1955! (appendix) :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,894
Posted By rut3556

Heck, I'm about to turn 79 next week and just...

Heck, I'm about to turn 79 next week and just bought a new bike, albeit a Giant Escape 2 Disc. My pristine Lemond Zurich is about to go on the market though, as I need something a little easier to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-30-21, 08:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,116
Posted By rut3556

Well guys, I picked up my new Escape 2 Disc today...

Well guys, I picked up my new Escape 2 Disc today and alas, I ended up going with the "medium". They had both the large and the medium for me to compare and as expected, my cojones were touching the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-28-21, 12:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,116
Posted By rut3556

Thanks guys for all the advise. I haven't ridden...

Thanks guys for all the advise. I haven't ridden in five years now and feel like I'm starting from scratch. As stated earlier my Lemond Zurich has been my primary road bike, but it's time to get into...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-28-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,116
Posted By rut3556

I ended up going with the Escape 2 Disc in large....

I ended up going with the Escape 2 Disc in large. My cojones were just touching the crossbar on a similar bike, but not uncomfortably so. They're putting it together now, and if after test riding I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-28-21, 06:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,116
Posted By rut3556

Thanks for the good advise. I'll take it all into...

Thanks for the good advise. I'll take it all into consideration later this morning. :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-28-21, 06:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,116
Posted By rut3556

<<the Large may not be the right fit for your 30"...

<<the Large may not be the right fit for your 30" inseam<<

Point taken. In checking, I see I'm right on the cusp between medium and large, so I'll be hitting the LBS today to confirm which way I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-27-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,116
Posted By rut3556

I’m 5’ 11” , 30” inseam, and 200 lbs. My LBS...

I’m 5’ 11” , 30” inseam, and 200 lbs.

My LBS has a 2021 Giant Escape 2 (large) in stock in garnet. I’m leaning towards putting a deposit on it tomorrow so they’ll put it together.

I’d also...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-27-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,116
Posted By rut3556

. >>Id look at the toughroad with its nifty...

. >>Id look at the toughroad with its nifty carbon fork instead.<<

Thanks for the reply, but the Toughroad is more money than I plan to spend, and it's more of an off road/adventure bike. Sadly,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-27-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,116
Posted By rut3556

Giant Escape 2 Disc

Seeing as how I'm getting up there in years, I've been looking at the Giant Roam 2, as a replacement for my Lemond Zurich. However, I'm concerned with it being only a 9 speed. (1x9) For some reason...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,687
Posted By rut3556

Well, I can assure you I'm no triathlete and...

Well, I can assure you I'm no triathlete and never was. I bought the Zurich new in 2002 after having had a Buenos Aires, and it still looks pretty much new. At my age it's probably more bike than I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,687
Posted By rut3556

I'm soon to be 79 and ride a Lemond Zurich....

I'm soon to be 79 and ride a Lemond Zurich. Perhaps it's time to consider a hybrid of some sort. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-15, 11:01 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,504
Posted By rut3556

Speedplay "Zeros" for this 73 year old.

Speedplay "Zeros" for this 73 year old.
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