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Forum: Triathlon
06-22-10, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By Creeze

How to convert a hybrid for a sprint???

I have a stock Giant Rapid 3, and I plan on using it in a sprint Tri next year.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/model/rapid.3/3875/36257/

I'm not looking to be on the podium, but mid...
Forum: Triathlon
06-17-10, 04:08 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 74,564
Posted By Creeze

Thanks Cooker... Di most "Try a Tri" races...

Thanks Cooker... Di most "Try a Tri" races advertise as such, or do you just need to ask around. It's tough to find races close enough to me (North Idaho), so I may be stuck with a standard...
Forum: Triathlon
06-15-10, 10:33 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 74,564
Posted By Creeze

Times... Do Tri's have cut times for each...

Times... Do Tri's have cut times for each segment??? I am looking at my first sprint tri, and times seemed faster than I run (ie... The slow guys under 10mph). What are considered decent target...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-05-10, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,365
Posted By Creeze

Ride as many bikes in your price range as...

Ride as many bikes in your price range as possible. I loved the Trek 7.3m but ended up on the Giant Rapid 3. A fine performance hybrid!
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-08-10, 10:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 647
Posted By Creeze

Offroad on Giant 3???

I just got a Giant 3, with the stock 28 wheels... I was wondering how far should I trust it on offroad conditions. I assume that hard-pack is OK, but what about gravel and small rocks???

I'm a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-05-10, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,875,781
Posted By Creeze

144959 Giant Rapid 3 with rack...

144959 Giant Rapid 3 with rack...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-27-10, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By Creeze

Found out something interesting today... I did a...

Found out something interesting today... I did a hill climb, and going up the saddle felt GREAT!!! Perhaps a downward nose adjustment for flat riding???
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-27-10, 10:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By Creeze

Sadly, no performance shop, and the closest REI...

Sadly, no performance shop, and the closest REI is 2 hours away. But it looks like both have a good return policy.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-26-10, 08:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,072
Posted By Creeze

True That... By cutting flour and sugar I have...

True That... By cutting flour and sugar I have gone down from 260ish to 222.2 since the beginning of the year. That's without adding much more exercise than I normally get. I picked up a bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-26-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By Creeze

Selle Antomica looks AWESOME... But way out of...

Selle Antomica looks AWESOME... But way out of price range. Any ideas in the 50 - 100 range?

OR... Is there a good place to buy/sell used saddles?

The Mountain bike shorts seem WAY more my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-26-10, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By Creeze

Hadn't really thought too much about padded bike...

Hadn't really thought too much about padded bike shorts (they all look so spandexish, I wish they looked more like shorts), but I guess I may need to pick up a pair. Also, a few more weeks to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-25-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By Creeze

New Bike - Saddle Question

I just picked up my first new bike in 20 years. I ride almost exclusively on road, and picked up a Giant Rapid 3. Now that the sun is shining, I plan on using it to help the next stage of my weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 860
Posted By Creeze

For what it's worth, I was absolutely torn...

For what it's worth, I was absolutely torn between the 7.3 and the Giant Rapid 3. The Trek was a bit more comfortable, while the Rapid was a bit faster. But I loved both bikes.

I ended up with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-22-10, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,154
Posted By Creeze

If it was a stocking issue, I would understand,...

If it was a stocking issue, I would understand, and I might have been willing to wait them out. But they told me the previous week that they had 75 new bikes in the back room, one of which I'm sure...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-10, 09:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 813
Posted By Creeze

I have to agree that you should look at the Rapid...

I have to agree that you should look at the Rapid 3. I just pulled the trigger on one yesterday (and I had racks put on for panniers). It was the most bike for the buck in the category. Also look...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-21-10, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,615
Posted By Creeze

Try to get a ride on both of them and see. I...

Try to get a ride on both of them and see. I was fairly skeptical about there being much of a difference between the 7.2 and the 7.3. But I rode both a 7.2 and a 7.3 and there was a HUGE...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-20-10, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,154
Posted By Creeze

Chose to make the drive. I drove to the next...

Chose to make the drive. I drove to the next town and spent the morning riding. Ended up with the Rapid 3, though the Trek 7.3 made the choice really tough.

I was surprised how much better the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-20-10, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,632
Posted By Creeze

Picked up the Rapid 3 today. I was actually...

Picked up the Rapid 3 today. I was actually fairly torn between that and the Trek 7.3. I rode the 7.2 and wasn't thrilled, but the 7.3 had a faster and more comfortable feel to it. But the Rapid...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-20-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,632
Posted By Creeze

Sounds like the same bikes I'm looking at. I...

Sounds like the same bikes I'm looking at. I tested a 09 7.2 last night and wasn't impressed (with either the bike or the shop), so I'm heading to ride the Rapid and Sirrus this morning. The Door...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-19-10, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,154
Posted By Creeze

Didn't bother asking about having them order. ...

Didn't bother asking about having them order. I'm testing a few different bikes tomorrow. Plus, I was in earlier in the week and a different sales person said they had gotten 75 new bikes in the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-19-10, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,154
Posted By Creeze

LBS Say what???

"We aren't selling the 2010 until we sell out of last years models, but we are offering discounts"

What??? From what I can read here the new Trek 7.2 has a different, better aluminum that is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-18-10, 10:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,632
Posted By Creeze

Hey J... Out of curiosity, what other bikes did...

Hey J... Out of curiosity, what other bikes did you look at? I am heading down to test ride the Rapid 3 and the Sirrus over the weekend.

Funny... I keep looking at those clips and wonder if I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-17-10, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,643
Posted By Creeze

Thanks Panther... I went to try some test riding...

Thanks Panther... I went to try some test riding today,a and the Specialized shop didn't carry the Sirrus and the Trek Shop was closed on Wednesdays. Stupid shops!!! Looks like I will make the 50...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-16-10, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,643
Posted By Creeze

Yeah... Heading to the other town this weekend...

Yeah... Heading to the other town this weekend or next to take a spin. Fortunately, we have a VERY early spring up here BUT I feel like I have a few weeks to decide... Still riding my old Har Rock...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-16-10, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,643
Posted By Creeze

I've looked at the Giant online, but the closest...

I've looked at the Giant online, but the closest dealer is 50 minutes away. If I want to support my LBSs I'm stuck with Trek or Specialized.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-14-10, 08:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,643
Posted By Creeze

Thanks for the Sirrus reccomendation, that looks...

Thanks for the Sirrus reccomendation, that looks like one I need to test ride.

I thought the Crosstrail was fun, I just wonder if it's fast enough to keep up with the road riding that I want ot...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-14-10, 12:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,643
Posted By Creeze

Trek FX 7.1 or Specialized Crosstrail

I'm trying to decide the two bikes. I tend to ride almost exclusively on road and hard pack trails. It seems like the Trek is more of a road bike, but the Crosstrail was awfully comfortable.
...
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