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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-24-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,787
Posted By Flipper_

I actually backed off and decided to buy a...

I actually backed off and decided to buy a motorcycle instead, then got too busy to buy that so I haven't done anything. I also have stopped riding on the groomed limestone trail a few months ago...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-22, 08:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,591
Posted By Flipper_

This is just my personal experience but I once...

This is just my personal experience but I once had bouts of chest pain in my early 40's, had the range of tests including a stress test and the only thing they told me is that it was possible that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,591
Posted By Flipper_

Everything we know about exercise suggests that...

Everything we know about exercise suggests that you should be achieving a very high, nearly optimum level of overall health benefit with this regimen, assuming that you do push into higher heart rate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,290
Posted By Flipper_

MTB, Tubeless, 2.4 rear, 2.6 front, 20 Rear, 17...

MTB, Tubeless, 2.4 rear, 2.6 front, 20 Rear, 17 Front
Forum: Living Car Free
07-22-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 17,816
Posted By Flipper_

Averagely important

Averagely important
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,787
Posted By Flipper_

Ok, so, to make a long story short and assuming...

Ok, so, to make a long story short and assuming that both of them would be quick and comfortable on rail trails, etc, which would be better for very light singletrack?

The Trek FX Sport 5 with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 756
Posted By Flipper_

I am kind of in the same place, I currently have...

I am kind of in the same place, I currently have a great MTB for real trail use plus this for the gravel rail trails:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-22, 08:03 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,858
Posted By Flipper_

I think these peeps would burn me down with an...

I think these peeps would burn me down with an audible track on the order of : "Hi", "On your left", "ding ding, ding ding", "Keep trying", "Those last 3 Sam Adam's were too much","Boy, that sure was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 824
Posted By Flipper_

On relatively flat territory I don't think it's...

On relatively flat territory I don't think it's worth worrying about this stuff at all. There isn't any place within 100 miles of here where I'd even acknowledge an elevation gain/loss measurement...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-14-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,787
Posted By Flipper_

Sirrus X 4.0 VS Trek FX Sport 5

I've been narrowing things down lately and really think that the Sirrux X is what I want. I need to bump up the speed and intensity for some rides from the Comfort bike I already have, want something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,230
Posted By Flipper_

A better question is how often, and at what...

A better question is how often, and at what mileage, you are forced to reuse available hydration by redrinking. I'd say if this happens more than a few times a year, you should add another cage or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,610
Posted By Flipper_

I've been riding mtb with flats and street...

I've been riding mtb with flats and street running shoes and my ladies comfort bike with the same or Sandals. Of all my problems, foot control doesn't seem to be in the top 5 or even 10. What will be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-22, 09:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,858
Posted By Flipper_

Exactly! I don’t pass road or gravel bikers but...

Exactly! I don’t pass road or gravel bikers but when I pass children on Wal-mart FS bikes I try to make it subtle so they don’t wick it up a notch and then pass me.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,928
Posted By Flipper_

oh hell yeah, if they think they can- but I’m...

oh hell yeah, if they think they can- but I’m thinking I could pick up the bike for a discount. Thing is this:

-I think the subs are bad enough that I could just as well have bought a Verve 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,858
Posted By Flipper_

Early in my time with that bike, I realized I...

Early in my time with that bike, I realized I needed proper shorts. I also made the rookie mistake of going strictly by the sidewall markings and made sure to keep the 700X28 tires at 115+, Jesus...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,858
Posted By Flipper_

That's a great window into exactly what I'm...

That's a great window into exactly what I'm getting at. It's all relative, but I sometimes think we're all racing, whether we realize it, accept it or like it. I actually think that's kind of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,858
Posted By Flipper_

That is exactly it for me, but it's interesting...

That is exactly it for me, but it's interesting to note how your rides relate and even compare to other riders, equipment, styles. My main focus is MTB on flowing local trails which is outrageously...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,858
Posted By Flipper_

TRIED TO ADD PHOTOS BUT DON'T HAVE ENOUGH POSTS...

TRIED TO ADD PHOTOS BUT DON'T HAVE ENOUGH POSTS YET, WILL EDIT IN MY 2013 Sirrus Sport and 2013 Spec Crossroads
Old:...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 753,391
Posted By Flipper_

Hello! Been looking at Hybrids including the...

Hello! Been looking at Hybrids including the Sirrus X, Trek Dual Sport and similar but am also considering the Sirrus 3.0 as it has great gearing and seems like it might fit my riding profile. Was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-22, 10:13 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,858
Posted By Flipper_

Getting passed by Road Bikers while on a Hybrid

Hi,
I've noticed that I get passed by road bikers on my comfort bike and I'm pretty sure that when I used to ride a cheap Hybrid faster than I'm going now, they were passing me then as well.

Is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-01-22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,928
Posted By Flipper_

I didn't buy the bike or even really do a...

I didn't buy the bike or even really do a thorough test ride. After I showed their salesman the brake issue I left to post breathlessly on the interwebz. I'm still considering the Verve, Dual Sport...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,928
Posted By Flipper_

Good find, I believe those are clearly the ones...

Good find, I believe those are clearly the ones fitted as that "Power" label seems identical, setting up what is likely to be a frustrating ownership experience from the start IMO.



That makes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,928
Posted By Flipper_

Nope. I think a proper specced Verve 3 should be...

Nope. I think a proper specced Verve 3 should be the bike to beat. I still own an older Specialized Crossroads- plus a Fuel EX8 which I couldn’t love more and which has literal brick-wall stopping...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-27-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,928
Posted By Flipper_

Trek Verve 3, numerous component downgrades/substitutions

Stopped at a local Trek store to check out a Verve 3 disc- their best selling bike according to the sales guy. Most of the Verve 3's in stock had some level of component substitution, the store...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-22, 10:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,284
Posted By Flipper_

Have you tried talking to an orthopedist for...

Have you tried talking to an orthopedist for interventions along the lines of Stem Cells, perhaps some type of modern cartilage/spacer injection or other therapy or procedure? Specifically not...
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