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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-19, 06:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,860
Posted By Bubbleb

Thanks. I did that conversion last summer. I had...

Thanks. I did that conversion last summer. I had really wanted a new better fitting bike, but could not swing it price wise. The Craigslist market where I live West Virginia/Western Maryland kinda...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-19, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,860
Posted By Bubbleb

Tube top is way to long for drop bars for me...

Tube top is way to long for drop bars for me personally. I installed Nitto Albatross bars and Ergon grips for swept back handlebars. Reach is much better and the wider tires I installed are much more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-19, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,860
Posted By Bubbleb

My young adult bike was a Walmart Mountain Bike....

My young adult bike was a Walmart Mountain Bike. It fit so well I never thought of being uncomfortable. Just rode it for miles and miles, till I bent the rims. Too poor to get it fixed. Then I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-19, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,664
Posted By Bubbleb

My too long for my comfort top tube Jamis Coda...

My too long for my comfort top tube Jamis Coda with Nitto Albatross bars. Much better fit!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,860
Posted By Bubbleb

Thanks for your reply. I have done a lot of...

Thanks for your reply. I have done a lot of research and I have not run across anyone who has tried this with the Coda before. I found this chart BikeCalc.com - How to calculate Bicycle Wheel Size...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-19, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,860
Posted By Bubbleb

Jamis Coda 650B Conversion?

I have a 2012 Jamis Coda Sport 19in. The max tires I can fit with a few mm to spare on either side of the chainstay is 622x37mm. They are the Vittoria Voyager Hypers. Very nice tire, but I am wanting...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-19, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,316
Posted By Bubbleb

Probably Nitto Albatross or Soma Oxfords.

Probably Nitto Albatross or Soma Oxfords.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-10-17, 02:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,407
Posted By Bubbleb

Thanks! Well not this year anyway;) All I want...

Thanks! Well not this year anyway;) All I want to do at this point is ride it. The C&O and GAP are calling my name. I am hoping we will get some good rides in this year before weather turns wet and...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-10-17, 12:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,407
Posted By Bubbleb

I did drive to Pittsburgh and try the bike. It...

I did drive to Pittsburgh and try the bike. It fit for the most part, but I hated the handlebars. I would have liked to switch them with the Salsa cowbell bars (which has a much shorter reach) and a...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-17, 05:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,407
Posted By Bubbleb

I agree wholeheartedly, but numbers help get you...

I agree wholeheartedly, but numbers help get you in the ballpark, which is why I was puzzled. I was so set on ordering the ADV 3.1 because of the advertised shorter tube top, I almost ordered it...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-17, 05:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,407
Posted By Bubbleb

Thanks to all for your responses. Going to try to...

Thanks to all for your responses. Going to try to make a trip up to REI in Pittsburgh today for a test ride. I am hopefully going to be coming home with either the ADV 1.1 or preferably, the ADV 3.1....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-17, 08:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,407
Posted By Bubbleb

After a bit more digging, it seems there is a...

After a bit more digging, it seems there is a typo with the effective tube top measurement in the size medium. If the ADV 3.1 is the same geometry of the 2016 Mazama, the Mazama effective tube top...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-17, 07:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,407
Posted By Bubbleb

I appreciate your suggestions and efforts to be...

I appreciate your suggestions and efforts to be helpful. I edited my previous post to include a link to REI's website for the geometry of the bike in question. Anyway, I will call them sometime...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-17, 06:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,407
Posted By Bubbleb

The size in question, is a size Medium for people...

The size in question, is a size Medium for people 5'6 to 5'9.
https://www.rei.com/product/109339/co-op-cycles-adv-31-bike-2017
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-17, 06:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,407
Posted By Bubbleb

If I can get my husband to allow me to go to REI,...

If I can get my husband to allow me to go to REI, you can better believe a tape measure is coming with me! But also, if REI stats on the bike geo are off, people who can only purchase online might be...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-17, 06:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,407
Posted By Bubbleb

I love number crunching and research for sure....

I love number crunching and research for sure. And, per my first post, I may have to order sight unseen. I live 2.5 hours from about 4 different REI Stores. Not exactly easy for test riding ;-) which...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,407
Posted By Bubbleb

I did input seat tube and head tube angles into...

I did input seat tube and head tube angles into the BikeCad program as well as other metrics it asked for. Funny thing is, I did the same with the other touring bike, the ADV 1.1 (Randonee) and the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-18-17, 04:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,407
Posted By Bubbleb

Stated bike geometry that does not make sense

563874I am interested in purchasing an REI ADV 3.1, but I am worried that the stated geometry is incorrect. The effective tube top is listed as 52.6. Based on the stack and reach measurements and in...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-29-17, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,846
Posted By Bubbleb

REI can switch stems, bars etc in store at point...

REI can switch stems, bars etc in store at point of sale for free, I think. Hoping I can convince hubby to let drive to one to try them out first. I live 2.5 hours from Pittsburgh REI and 2.5 Hours...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-28-17, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,846
Posted By Bubbleb

They both look like awesome bikes. Wish REI was...

They both look like awesome bikes. Wish REI was closer :( My main concern is fit and being comfortable. I know the only real way to to find this out is to test ride. Actually the stack on my Jamis...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-28-17, 09:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,846
Posted By Bubbleb

Thanks for that. I had tried, bought and returned...

Thanks for that. I had tried, bought and returned a medium Randonee in 2013. The bike seemed to fit ok, but the saddle was so terrible I think it affected my reach. If I had a more comfortable...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-28-17, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,846
Posted By Bubbleb

Bump, anyone?

Bump, anyone?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-28-17, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,846
Posted By Bubbleb

Co-op Cycles, 1.1 or 3.1

Hi to all. I am wanting to purchase either the 1.1 (Randonee) or the 3.1 (Mazama). I am primarily wanting a steel frame bike which can handle tires that are 32-40 cm. My current bike, is a size 19...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-16, 04:03 AM
Replies: 764
Views: 271,407
Posted By Bubbleb

Yes, there is a touring bike in Atlanta I am...

Yes, there is a touring bike in Atlanta I am interested in. Still looks to be on CL.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-16, 04:22 AM
Replies: 764
Views: 271,407
Posted By Bubbleb

Anyone willing to facilitate a bike from Atlanta,...

Anyone willing to facilitate a bike from Atlanta, GA? Thanks:)
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