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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,040
Posted By timgriffin2

I love my 2020 Sirrus 3.0 ...

I love my 2020 Sirrus 3.0
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-22, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3,348
Views: 893,167
Posted By timgriffin2

66 years old - 2020 Specialized Sirrus 3.0. After...

66 years old - 2020 Specialized Sirrus 3.0. After almost 3,000 miles I replaced the chain, rear disk brake pads and tires/tubes. It has been a pleasure to ride on pavement or off pavement rides...
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-01-22, 07:05 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 360,690
Posted By timgriffin2

I put new Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires on my...

I put new Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires on my Sirrus 3.0. They're some tough tires to stretch over the wheels! YouTube videos helped a lot and made it much easier. I went with 35mm tires in place of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-22, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,040
Posted By timgriffin2

The Muhly grasses are in full bloom at the...

The Muhly grasses are in full bloom at the Weekiwachee preserve about an hour NW of Tampa. My Sirrus 3.0 does fine out here around the old limestone quarry - but the 32mm tires are a bit narrow for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-22, 06:43 AM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,040
Posted By timgriffin2

I took a ride on my Sirrus 3.0 through the...

I took a ride on my Sirrus 3.0 through the Weekiwachee preserve on the west-central Florida coast. I love this place!
After 2,500 miles on the Sirrus I had to replace the chain and now am looking...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-24-21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 26,611
Views: 2,925,284
Posted By timgriffin2

I know that place well - just walked in the door...

I know that place well - just walked in the door from a ride there
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 07:27 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 6,498
Posted By timgriffin2

Fall in west central Florida at the Weeki Wachee...

Fall in west central Florida at the Weeki Wachee preserve...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-21, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 759,915
Posted By timgriffin2

2020 Sirrus 3.0 - 1 year in

2,000 miles so far on my 2020 Specialized Sirrus 3.0. This is my favorite place to ride - the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Spring Hill Florida. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-21, 05:25 AM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 680,082
Posted By timgriffin2

I park at the Starkey Park end of the trail. If...

I park at the Starkey Park end of the trail. If you park at the Suncoast parking lot at 54 it's 4 1/2 miles to the Starkey Park trail intersection - then 6 1/2 miles through the woods to Starkey...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-21-21, 05:41 AM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 680,082
Posted By timgriffin2

This is the junction of the Suncoast and Starkey...

This is the junction of the Suncoast and Starkey Park trails. Starkey is my favorite paved trail so far.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-21, 07:17 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 35,994
Posted By timgriffin2

I don't care what anyone else rides or how they...

I don't care what anyone else rides or how they dress. But I do take issue with the "roadies" that travel in a group and terrorize others on the local bike path. I've come across the group more than...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,642
Posted By timgriffin2

I bought my 2020 Sirrus 3.0 last August and have...

I bought my 2020 Sirrus 3.0 last August and have just shy of 1600 miles logged on it. I use it on paved bike trails and also in an abandoned limestone mining area thats very bumpy. I was surprised...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-13-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,040
Posted By timgriffin2

2020 Sirrus 3.0

The Sirrus handles much better than anticipated on the bumpy limestone paths around this old quarry in west central Florida - ​​​​the Weekiwachee Preserve. I switched from a Crosstrail Sport to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-21, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3,706
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 607,500
Posted By timgriffin2

Well - As of last Friday I am now officially a...

Well - As of last Friday I am now officially a part of this exclusive club. It's hard to imagine still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,647
Posted By timgriffin2

When I began using Strava it propelled me into...

When I began using Strava it propelled me into riding more. I found it amazing to see the miles add up over time - and each milestone I hit provided me with another goal to move towards. I have 1...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-16-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,040
Posted By timgriffin2

Small world - I live in Trinity off 54 and Little...

Small world - I live in Trinity off 54 and Little Rd.
Its a great place to bike or hike. Bring provisions because there are long stretches with no shade. There's a single permanent outhouse at the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-21, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,452
Posted By timgriffin2

I had a Trek FX2 and just couldn't get it to feel...

I had a Trek FX2 and just couldn't get it to feel right. I always had numbness and pain on rides of over 10 miles and tried different seat adjustments, bar ends, new seat etc. I now have a Sirrus 3.0...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 680,082
Posted By timgriffin2

I think I finally have my fitting dialed in on...

I think I finally have my fitting dialed in on the Sirrus 3.0. It took some trial and error - seat forward, seat back, seat up, work on tilt, seat down, grips rotated a bit. The last couple of rides...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-21, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,040
Posted By timgriffin2

It was cool and very windy today along Florida's...

It was cool and very windy today along Florida's west coast. I rode 11 miles through the Weekiwachee Preserve - a former limestone quarry with 14 lakes to traverse along the way. Riding here is one...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-21-20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3,348
Views: 893,167
Posted By timgriffin2

2020 Specialized Sirrus 3.0 I just passed 1,000...

2020 Specialized Sirrus 3.0 I just passed 1,000 miles on it since purchase August 1st. It's well suited for my type of riding mostly on Florida bike paths - usually 20 or so miles but at times up to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-20, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 759,915
Posted By timgriffin2

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A foggy morning in the Weeki Wachee Preserve an hour NW of Tampa, FL
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-20, 04:16 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 15,374
Posted By timgriffin2

I use a round Mirrycle on my left bar end. I love...

I use a round Mirrycle on my left bar end. I love it and when I switched to a new bike really felt nervous the couple of times I rode the new bike without the mirror. I kept looking for it as I rode....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-20, 06:24 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,841
Posted By timgriffin2

Angry Virginia MUP rider

I wonder if this guy is a member here? Has anyone had similar experiences while on the trails? Hopefully his stint in jail gets the message across
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 165,283
Posted By timgriffin2

Like this?

Came across about an 8' gator killed on the side of the road a couple of weeks ago in Trinity Florida. It startled me at first as I was approaching - until I realized it was dead....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-20, 08:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,570
Posted By timgriffin2

This wasn't me but could be some day since I live...

This wasn't me but could be some day since I live in Florida...The iguana became lodged in between the front tire and front wheel fork of the bicycle, causing the front tire to lock, which threw the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-20, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 618,162
Posted By timgriffin2

My 2 favorite local rides. Starkey Wilderness...

My 2 favorite local rides. Starkey Wilderness Park and the Weeki Wachee Preserve along the Gulf coast 45 minutes northwest of Tampa, FL
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-24-20, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,855
Posted By timgriffin2

I remember a few years back when 5 miles was...

I remember a few years back when 5 miles was quite an accomplishment. I'm 64 now and have a similar bike - a Specialized Crosstrail Sport. I can easily ride 20 miles now and have over 200 miles...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-17-19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2,162
Views: 769,700
Posted By timgriffin2

I've been enjoying riding the old 2007 Trek 7.2...

I've been enjoying riding the old 2007 Trek 7.2 FX after it sat in the garage for several years...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-23-19, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 618,162
Posted By timgriffin2

Weeki Wachee Preserve in West Central Florida...

Weeki Wachee Preserve in West Central Florida along the Gulf coast NW of Tampa. It has some unique scenery for this area due to being an old (and large) abandoned limestone mining operation.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-26-19, 01:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,120
Posted By timgriffin2

I put a Selle Respiro on my Crosstrail Sport and...

I put a Selle Respiro on my Crosstrail Sport and it was love at first sit. I'm in my 60's and this seat made a huge difference to my comfort - enough to encourage me to ride more often and much...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-29-19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 618,162
Posted By timgriffin2

The Weeki Wachee Preserve in Florida. 11,000...

The Weeki Wachee Preserve in Florida. 11,000 acres total with 14 lakes/ponds and is the remnant of an old limestone quarry.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-15-19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 618,162
Posted By timgriffin2

I took the Crosstrail Sport out to the gulf coast...

I took the Crosstrail Sport out to the gulf coast at Baybort, FL which is 3 miles from home. It's a beautiful "Old Florida" environment here on Florida's Nature Coast
...
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