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Forum: Introductions
04-24-18, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By Oilsausage

Thanks for the replies, guys!

Thanks for the replies, guys!
Forum: Introductions
04-14-18, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By Oilsausage

North West Indiana

Hi all. Just started with these forums because I felt I needed a community to talk with about cycling. I'm originally from North West Indiana and cycle 5 to 6 times a week. My ride is a 2017...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-13-18, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,491
Posted By Oilsausage

Use it until it starts to creak or gives you...

Use it until it starts to creak or gives you trouble. My BB started creaking a couple months ago, but I can't really fault the 'quality' because I put my bike through hell. I'm over weight, I ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-18, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,227
Posted By Oilsausage

I see what you mean now. :foo: Strange that...

I see what you mean now. :foo: Strange that they would be considered the same hanger number. The frame must be different then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,227
Posted By Oilsausage

Had to replace one on my 2017 last year and the...

Had to replace one on my 2017 last year and the 167 fit perfect. When you say the flange on the dropout are you talking about the part the rear derailluer adjusts back and forth on on the hanger?
Forum: Commuting
04-11-18, 07:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,635
Posted By Oilsausage

I second this. My first real bike came after...

I second this. My first real bike came after going to our LBS and finding what I liked about the bike and getting the proper frame size and fit for it before I ordered it. Looking at the Falcon...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-02-18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,311
Posted By Oilsausage

My Giant Escape does the same thing, just hit the...

My Giant Escape does the same thing, just hit the lever harder and hold it for a second. Your derrailluer doesn't need adjusted at all.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-31-18, 09:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 50,334
Posted By Oilsausage

I've not personally rode a trek fx, but I'd...

I've not personally rode a trek fx, but I'd bought a Giant Escape City (2) last year and cut an inch off each side of my handlebars and added Ergon GP3 grips off of Amazon and it made a HUGE...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-18, 08:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,705
Posted By Oilsausage

wow, thanks for posting

wow, thanks for posting
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-30-18, 07:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 30,527
Posted By Oilsausage

You mentioned you've been wanting a...

You mentioned you've been wanting a Commuter/Cargo bike for awhile and I thought an Escape would suit that role better, but then again I'm not exactly sure what kind of things you will be doing with...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-29-18, 05:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 30,527
Posted By Oilsausage

After looking at some of the specs on the website...

After looking at some of the specs on the website I really think you'd be better off buying a Giant Escape City or similar and add Bushwacker Grocery paniers. It would cost you more but you wouldn't...
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