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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-22-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,450
Posted By zookster

Took my Giant Seek 1 to Black Creek Park today. ...

Took my Giant Seek 1 to Black Creek Park today. Missed 11 days of riding due to a sinus infection. Not Covid, Flu or Strep thankfully but it kicked my @ss just the same. Glad to be able to get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 759,940
Posted By locolobo13

Rode my bike to South Mountain Sunday. ...

Rode my bike to South Mountain Sunday.
http://i.imgur.com/7D3DI2al.jpg (https://imgur.com/7D3DI2a)

Threw my chain right down there.
http://i.imgur.com/ZPjse0il.jpg (https://imgur.com/ZPjse0i)
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-22-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,044
Posted By Awesomeguy

This is probably one of my dream bikes, too bad...

This is probably one of my dream bikes, too bad they don't make it anymore. I tried the sport 4 of this variant, it was amazing, but I prefer a 2x system. Congrats on a beautiful bike!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-21-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,450
Posted By zookster

Where did you ride your Hybrid today?

41 mile ride on my Sirrus 3.0 today in and around downtown Birmingham. A little cool to start, low 40'sF with 8-10 mph winds. Warmed up to mid-50s during the ride.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-12-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,044
Posted By zookster

That is a nice turquoise-blue color on yours.

That is a nice turquoise-blue color on yours.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,044
Posted By rumrunn6

nice bike! nice photo! looks warm! swimming hole?

nice bike! nice photo! looks warm! swimming hole?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-06-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,044
Posted By zookster

2020 Specialized Sirrus 3.0

Picked up a 2020 Sirrus a few weeks ago, really enjoying the ride. Quite different from my 1990 Sirrus, which is a road bike, not a hybrid. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-11-22, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By Entrigo

Thanks for that Tim. Actually decided against it...

Thanks for that Tim. Actually decided against it (gut feeling, although as you also said, the components would have probably been more than fine) and went for a Merida Speeder 400 - from what I read,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-22, 08:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,944
Posted By gobicycling

Aging as we go

Well, I made it to 83yo today. 22 years more than my dad. Many changes past 3+ years in our lives, but we keep plodding on. Too many of my friends are no longer with us. I still bike, swim, walk,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3,348
Views: 893,186
Posted By dmanders

At 67 I ride a BoB Pinarello F12, super record,...

At 67 I ride a BoB Pinarello F12, super record, lightweight. It is an absolute blast to ride.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-23-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 360,693
Posted By DowneasTTer

In getting ready to head to Jekyll Island for the...

In getting ready to head to Jekyll Island for the week I found that Mrs. Downesatter's LiteSpeed Cheerohala City bike had a flat front tire. Didn't have a lot of time to find out what was the cause...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3,706
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 607,514
Posted By smontanaro

Old guy, old bike(s). Makes perfect sense to me....

Old guy, old bike(s). Makes perfect sense to me. ;)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52377507287_9e64e3d788_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nNqq7t)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-21-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,044
Posted By Brocephus

I lucked into this super-clean, barely ridden...

I lucked into this super-clean, barely ridden 2013 Giant Escape1, via my local FB Marketplace, for $135 !!! The guy left the bottle cage, frame bag,and frame pump on it, and tossed in a Cannondale...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 08:18 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,483
Posted By msu2001la

My favorite weekday AM ride is a 25 mile...

My favorite weekday AM ride is a 25 mile out-and-back along Lake Michigan. The turnaround point is a peninsula that juts out into the lake and has a fantastic view of the Chicago skyline. I'm...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-21, 06:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,969
Posted By Gravel Rider

I stop a lot. Whether to hydrate, take pictures...

I stop a lot. Whether to hydrate, take pictures or smell the roses. It''s all about the journey for me. I'm riding gravel and mountains but if I was riding road I'd probably stop less. ymmv
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-06-21, 03:33 AM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,044
Posted By Humanbeing757

Some great bikes here. This is my 2021 Whyte...

Some great bikes here. This is my 2021 Whyte Stirling: alloy frame, carbon forks and Deore 1x11. Mods are bottle cages, narrower, more road oriented tyres, bar ends, SPD pedals and a Brooks Cambium...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 759,940
Posted By tpadul

The Nature Preserve behind our home..167 acre...

The Nature Preserve behind our home..167 acre nature preserve with 5K of trails. Such a beautiful place and it literally take me one minute by bike to reach the trails. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-21, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 759,940
Posted By joewein

https://jwde.jp/imgpub/fcc370e8551857399bfd9aac724...

https://jwde.jp/imgpub/fcc370e8551857399bfd9aac724a4422/fc86f18ecf9e2bf3772c61c4c595dab6/s1024.jpg

"Ites green and gold is the rainbow..." (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6dB7jFixvE)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 759,940
Posted By rsbob

All from my rides ranging from weird and unusual...

All from my rides ranging from weird and unusual to you decide...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 759,940
Posted By locolobo13

The Grand Canal http://i.imgur.com/eG4IqA1l.jpg...

The Grand Canal
http://i.imgur.com/eG4IqA1l.jpg (https://imgur.com/eG4IqA1)

Under Priest Dr
http://i.imgur.com/khJIBnxl.jpg (https://imgur.com/khJIBnx)

Hunt's Tomb in Papago Park...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-21, 06:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,169
Posted By dmanthree

I've raised tens of thousands for cancer...

I've raised tens of thousands for cancer treatment and research riding hard in the PMC. Could be the reference; charity rides.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 759,940
Posted By Biker395

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-21, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 759,940
Posted By Biker395

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,044
Posted By M Rose

Here is my 2021 Verve 2 Disk as she currently...

Here is my 2021 Verve 2 Disk as she currently sits:

Upgrades so far are just cosmetic. Bontrager BackRack Disk MIK Rack, Bontrager Utility Trunk Bag, Bontrager Elite Water Bottle Cage, DuoTrap S...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 759,940
Posted By ultrarider7

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Minnehaha Falls Park, Minneapolis, MN
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-21, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,044
Posted By sjanzeir

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https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210709_074542_63f1de8f0d8d6bfde3238b5ef6ce9ff8058f073e.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-15-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,776,044
Posted By Slowkevin

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https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/f4edf6e5_51b1_4dce_8b75_900857860fb0_a776d142e83424a74778c6a39cb17805e1f84151.jpeg
2016 Crosstrail disc converted to gravel
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,436
Posted By PaulRivers

It's a problem with the physical equipment on the...

It's a problem with the physical equipment on the bike itself....I don't know the details but I remember getting it fixed as well...think it had some to do with the hub / freewheel / pawls. It...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-21, 08:57 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,260
Posted By Rolla

I take a hit before most rides, and sometimes...

I take a hit before most rides, and sometimes another after an hour or so. I've been doing this for 40 years, and it feels great.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,388
Posted By SteveKB

I've tried quite a few mirrors, but the ones that...

I've tried quite a few mirrors, but the ones that I'd recommend are Mirrycle bar end mirrors (https://www.village-bikes.ca/product/mirrycle-mirrycle-mirror-233-1.htm).
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-07-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,521
Posted By hokiefyd

I like the Planet Bike Cascadia fenders. They...

I like the Planet Bike Cascadia fenders. They have very good coverage and look pretty nice as well. Planet Bike has a great policy with replacement parts -- they're very reasonably priced and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-31-21, 05:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,336
Posted By ricster2000

Problem Solved! Turns out there was A LOT of...

Problem Solved! Turns out there was A LOT of paint stuck inside, so used a bit of grease and managed to screw the bolts all the way eventually.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-21, 08:24 PM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 680,085
Posted By Way2Slow

Crazy how some minor tweaks make a difference.

Crazy how some minor tweaks make a difference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 09:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,120
Posted By cyclist2000

I have been reading this thread and I don't...

I have been reading this thread and I don't understand what is the problem, I mean there is the recall notice but it doesn't say what is being done for the crank problem? Isn't the probable solution...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 01:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,120
Posted By cpach

The two pictures show completely different...

The two pictures show completely different cranks, the one being warrantied has a external bearing system and the one that is not warrantied is a square taper.

Basically the way the system works...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-20, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By hokiefyd

That's absolutely not normal. It appears like...

That's absolutely not normal. It appears like they didn't get the bearings or preload adjusted correctly on that crank spindle. It should be fairly easy for them to do. It probably was like this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-20, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By freeranger

Definitely not normal--take it back, and...

Definitely not normal--take it back, and hopefully they have a good mechanic that can look it over to ensure everything is installed correctly. Assuming it was sold like that, I'd look over the whole...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 680,085
Posted By hokiefyd

It's a good looking bike! You can't go wrong...

It's a good looking bike! You can't go wrong with blue.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-20, 03:49 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 618,168
Posted By subgrade

I was contemplating doing a metric century, but...

I was contemplating doing a metric century, but since I had been off the bike for almost two weeks (bar a couple of short grocery runs) after an epic 90 miler, I decided to take it easy and did 40...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-04-19, 08:42 AM
Replies: 994
Views: 348,157
Posted By travbikeman

Look at post 805. DougG has some nice fenders.

Look at post 805. DougG has some nice fenders.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-22-19, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 618,168
Posted By hokiefyd

My hybrid took me on a whole lotta this this...

My hybrid took me on a whole lotta this this evening...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_20190422_190857755_3b6f0b0d2e435793359feacefacd2b2b46c1be8c.jpg
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