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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-16-19, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,174
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Like others have said, its normal, but if it...

Like others have said, its normal, but if it bothers you get some nail polish or touch up car paint thats the same color and just touch up the inside edges to keep it from chipping further.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-16-19, 05:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,374
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

If you have a smart phone, download the free...

If you have a smart phone, download the free Cyclemeter app, it works great and is easy to use and has a ton of functions.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-15-19, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,163
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I hear ya, like many other software based...

I hear ya, like many other software based electronics, once the company quits supporting their products they turn to bricks and door stops basically. I would never buy another Lezyne product, but...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-15-19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,163
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

LEZYNE SUPER GPS New Software Update Avaliable

They just released a new update 8/13 for the Year 10 Super GPS and I also think year 9. The last update was a complete fail, I couldn't get my computer to pair with my phone and couldn't get phone...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-24-19, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,321
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I have a 2017 Trek FXS6 which in that model year...

I have a 2017 Trek FXS6 which in that model year was basically a Domane road bike with flat bars. I agree that if you had a properly fitted bike, you would’ve enjoyed it much more. I get a lot of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-23-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,415
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I have a rear seat mounted Topeak tool bag with...

I have a rear seat mounted Topeak tool bag with tools and spare tube and CO2 inflator. My front is a 24 Pack rack from Surly with a strong box mounted to it, I can pretty much load it up for long...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-23-19, 09:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,939
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

SAME ISSUE ! My Super GPS was awesome for a...

SAME ISSUE ! My Super GPS was awesome for a couple years, everything worked fine until I just updated it and now I get no notifications from my iPhone, even though the unit is paired with the phone....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-29-18, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,010
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

YTook the Surly Ogre out for the final 2018 Tour...

YTook the Surly Ogre out for the final 2018 Tour D’ Beer & Taco ride, 68 miles, stopped many places, ate lots of food and of course a little beer too ! Happy New Year everyone ! Talk to you all next...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-18, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,010
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

The weather down here is finally getting real...

The weather down here is finally getting real nice. Took the Surly out for a wonderful Beer & Taco ride.

https://cyclemeter.com/2bb4c8e65ce6b163/Cycle-20181103-0912-30056
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-23-18, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Yup, Harbor Frieght strong box mounted to a Surly...

Yup, Harbor Frieght strong box mounted to a Surly 24 Pack Rack, used “L” frame brackets from Home Depot and drilled holes for nylon locking nuts and bolts. I did this almost a year ago and still...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-18, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,385
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I’m going to guess around 28 pounds ? The medium...

I’m going to guess around 28 pounds ? The medium is 26.5 pounds, I understand wanting to know the weight, but anything over 25 pounds is a heavy bike and I doubt you would notice a difference -/+ a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-08-18, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,010
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

The heat is getting a little better here in...

The heat is getting a little better here in Florida, did a nice 49 today on the Surly. I always look forward to riding my Surly on Saturday, it’s such a fun bike to ride.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-19-18, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Trek is already discounting most 2018 bikes...

Trek is already discounting most 2018 bikes anywhere from $50 to $200, but that doesn’t stop you from asking for a bigger discount on last years model. Last year I got almost $500 off my new (2 year...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-18-18, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,010
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

It’s been so hot this summer, and doing a Beer &...

It’s been so hot this summer, and doing a Beer & Taco ride has been tough. Though I finally planned a nice +40 ride today https://cyclemeter.com/2bb4c8e65ce6b163/Cycle-20180818-1023-99345 with the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-17-18, 09:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 43,118
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Wow, looks like you really need to adjust your...

Wow, looks like you really need to adjust your seat. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-28-18, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Mmmmmm clean bike, chain and cassette. Something...

Mmmmmm clean bike, chain and cassette. Something about tearing a bike down and cleaning it. Almost 4500 miles on the chain and cassette too !
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-28-18, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,738
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

:thumb: Thanks ! Though the thanks needs go...

:thumb:

Thanks ! Though the thanks needs go to Mark at David’s Bike World. :thumb: He was able to use one piece on each side, double and triple wrapped gives it a very comfortable grip. He is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-18, 10:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,121
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I wasn’t saying “all” car manufacturers make...

I wasn’t saying “all” car manufacturers make their newer models better, but most do. I’ve bought new Honda’s for the last 30 years, an example was my 03 Civic Si. The car came with 15 inch wheels,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-18, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,121
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Trek down graded the FXS6 for 2018 and kept the...

Trek down graded the FXS6 for 2018 and kept the price the same, it seems that unlike car manufacturers, some bicycle companies come out the first year with great bikes then dial some of the models...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-18, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,738
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I think you will like it, it’s more of a touring...

I think you will like it, it’s more of a touring type bar, so it doesn’t do well under power/climbs, but if you’re looking for more power out of it, you could always shorten it. I know that doesn’t...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,738
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I like it a lot, it’s a very versatile bar, it is...

I like it a lot, it’s a very versatile bar, it is a bit wide, so it takes a bit of getting use to, though you can always cut it, and I suggest getting it taped like I did. How is it working out for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-07-18, 08:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,591
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I rode my Fuji Crosstown and my Surly Ogre over...

I rode my Fuji Crosstown and my Surly Ogre over 100 miles a few times and they both weigh north of 30 pounds. Just depends on the rider and the route, I could do almost 80 on the MUP and the rest...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-07-18, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,141
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I remove every sticker on my bikes that can come...

I remove every sticker on my bikes that can come off, especially the ones on the wheels, like hokiefyd said, most are under the clear coat and you can't remove them. Though I think leaving the brand...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-07-18, 07:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,112
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I will say it ! :) All the road bike guys I've...

I will say it ! :) All the road bike guys I've met are all about time and distance, most are pretty cool about it though, it's just what they're into, and that's fine. (Its the road bikers that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-18, 09:48 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,597
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Should have bought a 2017 FXS6, you would’ve been...

Should have bought a 2017 FXS6, you would’ve been half way there.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-18, 09:39 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 37,485
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Where you been man ? Did you get tired of making...

Where you been man ? Did you get tired of making that S6 badass, and move on or what ?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-18, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Thank you. I wasn’t a big fan of it at first, but...

Thank you. I wasn’t a big fan of it at first, but it quickly grew on me. Funny when I bought it, the LBS kept saying it was “Tarnish Grey”, and I thought that was a weird name for a paint color, but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-18, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Finally got to give the Ogre a real good going...

Finally got to give the Ogre a real good going over, tore it all down, hosed down the frame, cleaned and lubed the wheel(s), and cleaned the brakes,chain and gears. It all ready for a epic Beer &...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-18, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,955
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Nothing wrong with the Fuji either, I had one for...

Nothing wrong with the Fuji either, I had one for quite a while, and they are just as good/better than the Giant, Trek, MB, etc, but for some reason they don't get the love here as the other "big...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-05-18, 11:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,598
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-05-18, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,010
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Oh yeah, today is for sure Beer & Taco Day ! 57...

Oh yeah, today is for sure Beer & Taco Day ! 57 miles. Way to many Coronas and just enough Tacos, what a great day !

Cyclemeter - Cycle - May 5, 2018 at 9:33 AM...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-29-18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,598
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

They’re both nice bikes, so either choice will be...

They’re both nice bikes, so either choice will be a good one, my take is that FXS4 has a better group set and a ridged carbon fork, and is more set up like a road bike. The Cannondale has a “lefty”...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-29-18, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

The rear tire is almost smooth after 4000 miles,...

The rear tire is almost smooth after 4000 miles, they held up pretty well, and no flats ! I decided to go with lighter tires to shed some weigh since it’s now just my daily fitness bike. I couldn’t...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-18, 10:39 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Some of you may know that my Trek FXS6 kinda...

Some of you may know that my Trek FXS6 kinda turned into a Domane S with flat bars, not sure if it is a “hybrid” ? Now it may not be even so. I swapped out the 700/28 Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-27-18, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,010
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Those are some beautiful pics, looks like a nice...

Those are some beautiful pics, looks like a nice area and quite to ride too. Though it’s a little to rural for me, I cannot be more than a few miles from a Taco stand. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-11-18, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,985
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

2017 Trek FXS6 comes with 25s, and I put 28s on...

2017 Trek FXS6 comes with 25s, and I put 28s on mine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-18, 06:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,851
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Sharks teeth and fish hooks are Florida’s...

Sharks teeth and fish hooks are Florida’s favorite bike tire destroyers :)

https://s19.postimg.org/l9242s937/AD849249-1923-4_C35-82_BC-2_DB3_F835_B652.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/evd0zj473/)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-26-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

OUCH ! At least all your injuries were below the...

OUCH ! At least all your injuries were below the waist, and your melon was unharmed. Hoping you have a quick recovery and get back on the bike soon. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-26-18, 06:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 43,118
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Glad you found what you want, that electronic...

Glad you found what you want, that electronic shift is pretty nice !
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-24-18, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I finally decided to do it, got me a Brooks...

I finally decided to do it, got me a Brooks saddle, we will see......

https://s19.postimg.org/ht0fz59eb/969_F6_CEA-0069-4_EBA-_B69_E-_CB44_B51_CA9_A0.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/xehrj3lcf/)
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-23-18, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,207
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

A couple of people I ride with on Saturday have...

A couple of people I ride with on Saturday have them on their beaters, and you’re right, for less than $20 you can’t go wrong. Though they both have complained that they lose signals from the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-22-18, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 50,458
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Just my 2 cents on the ISO Grips: they’re no...

Just my 2 cents on the ISO Grips: they’re no better or worse than any decent “wing” handle grip. My biggest complaint with the ISO Grips is that they’re proprietary to the ISO bar, so if you don’t...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-22-18, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Actually it was someone else with a Surly that...

Actually it was someone else with a Surly that said how hard it was to shift with the clutch on, I had commented on the thread because I just bought my XT derailleur and was a little concerned...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-21-18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I didn’t notice any difference in shifting on the...

I didn’t notice any difference in shifting on the new Ultegra compared to the old one, chain slap isn’t a big issue on road type bikes so they really don’t need a clutch. Though there was a big...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-20-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 838,622
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Nice ! :thumb: It’s kinda sad to think that...

Nice ! :thumb:

It’s kinda sad to think that 2008 bike is getting old. :lol:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-20-18, 05:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 43,118
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I got my FXS6 back in July 2017, so it was...

I got my FXS6 back in July 2017, so it was obviously a 2017 model, I’m guessing you must’ve bought a 2018 ? The reason I ask is because the 2017 model is basically a Domane S with flat bars, and the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-20-18, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

I really love my FXS6 but I was never happy with...

I really love my FXS6 but I was never happy with the way the derailleur stuck out from the chain stay of the bike. Shimano has the Shadow Derailleurs for the MTBs but just recently came out with the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-18-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 392,699
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Very nice job, I love to see improvement...

Very nice job, I love to see improvement modifications to a existing component, not only did you improve it, but you also get the satisfaction of making a unique component that fits you.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-17-18, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,010
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

Good day ! Tacos & Beer day ! Forgot to take a...

Good day ! Tacos & Beer day ! Forgot to take a pic of the tacos lol

49.1 miles :)

Cyclemeter - Cycle - Mar 17, 2018 at 9:49 AM (http://cyclemeter.com/2bb4c8e65ce6b163/Cycle-20180317-0949)
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-17-18, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,010
Posted By Scooty Puff Jr

SHINE you all ! ...

SHINE you all !

https://s14.postimg.org/ulfqdmprl/8363_D0_FB-_F36_E-4_AA6-8_FAC-79_A3_E72253_EE.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/3nltbw54d/)

Treasure Island bridge open, not bad
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