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Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-22, 03:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,170
Posted By Not2Bright

I am happy with it. It suits my need for an...

I am happy with it. It suits my need for an affordable bike and the high stack was something I wanted, something comfortable for a "mature" rider i.e. older person.
I would caution about the tires...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,170
Posted By Not2Bright

It's been about a year since I asked this...

It's been about a year since I asked this question. I ended up buying a Triban RC500 from Decathlon. It was a decision based on value and availability at the time. (Trek ended up calling months...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-22, 04:44 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 431,199
Posted By Not2Bright

I would love a Rivendell too but can't afford...

I would love a Rivendell too but can't afford them. I bought a Handsome Devil frame on sale in late winter or early spring and spent the rest of the time acquiring parts. It all finally came together...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-21, 07:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,170
Posted By Not2Bright

I appreciate that Mojo31, and I do understand...

I appreciate that Mojo31, and I do understand most manufacturers usually upgrade everything, not just the drive train. I am looking to keep cost low so I want value for the cost.

I looked at used...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,482
Posted By Not2Bright

I have to throw a Schrader adapter in my tool...

I have to throw a Schrader adapter in my tool kit. I had a flat earlier this year in front of a house and the guy offered an air compressor to pump it up but with the presta and no adapter I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-21, 06:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,170
Posted By Not2Bright

Ouch! Unfortunately we are falling victim to...

Ouch! Unfortunately we are falling victim to supply and demand as well as old fashioned inflation.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-21, 06:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,170
Posted By Not2Bright

Thanks aliasfox; having never ridden anything...

Thanks aliasfox; having never ridden anything with more than a 9 speed cassette I guess what I really want to know is will I appreciate the extra $650 spent on a 105 equipped bike versus the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,482
Posted By Not2Bright

I have a slime tube in my rear 700x35 Schwalbe...

I have a slime tube in my rear 700x35 Schwalbe marathon plus for just over 1,000 miles now. It is my first time trying pre-filled slime tubes. The information that came with the tube said it is good...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-21, 04:33 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,170
Posted By Not2Bright

I found the TREK Domane AL lineup interesting in...

I found the TREK Domane AL lineup interesting in that they all feature complete Shimano groupsets including brakes except for the AL 3 (Sora) and AL 2 (Claris) which have Tektro. They even spec...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-21, 09:36 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,078
Posted By Not2Bright

Nice! I wear $5 Fruit of the Loom drawstring...

Nice! I wear $5 Fruit of the Loom drawstring shorts with a fluorescent yellow T-shirt and Red Wing safety toe sneakers on flat pedals. People passing by in cars probably tell their kids "see what...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-21, 07:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,170
Posted By Not2Bright

Kind of what my thinking is.

Kind of what my thinking is.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-21, 07:16 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,170
Posted By Not2Bright

I actually went full friction on the Fuji Touring...

I actually went full friction on the Fuji Touring and I am very happy with it. I thought of putting a compact on the front but I want to actually use it for some short touring next year and want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-21, 07:07 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,170
Posted By Not2Bright

I appreciate the feedback. I do not doubt the...

I appreciate the feedback. I do not doubt the better groupsets are better all around and bikes fitted with theses usually have better everything else too like wheels and brakes. I guess the one thing...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-21, 09:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,170
Posted By Not2Bright

Thoughts on Shimano Sora Groupset for a New Bike

Having started riding more the past two years I have gotten to the point I want a new bike more suitable for longer road rides. I have been riding a couple of bikes with 3x9 Shimano MTB gearing and...
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