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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-21, 04:25 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 840,139
Posted By jair101

Considering switch to tubeless on my Trek FX3...

Considering switch to tubeless on my Trek FX3 Disc 2020 and it seems that I am again constantly pulled in to the Bontrager whirlpool. I just find out they use their own proprietary rim tape and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-26-21, 01:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,877
Posted By jair101

Thanks all. I think I made my mind towards small...

Thanks all. I think I made my mind towards small front hub and we will try to keep it always on. If it doesn't work for her...well, I will equip it on my hybrid bike and have some fun myself instead...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-25-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,877
Posted By jair101

Mid drive out of question due to combination of...

Mid drive out of question due to combination of weight+difficulty of installation. 8lbs is still a bit too much,so the idea is to get the front hub and swap the wheel regularly. I'll think a bit more.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-25-21, 03:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,877
Posted By jair101

Yeah, the Swytch looks light and user-friendly...

Yeah, the Swytch looks light and user-friendly enough. Still not widely available though and I am a bit hesitant towards overpromising startups.

Thank you all, very valuable feedback. Mid-drive...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-23-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,877
Posted By jair101

Front hub or mid drive for wife

Here is the situation. I would love to have longer bike rides with my wife, but I am much more seriously into cycling, she is kinda casual. Thus, my idea to compensate the difference between us with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-20, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,284
Posted By jair101

Well I cut the mudguard, hopefully it won't...

Well I cut the mudguard, hopefully it won't splice itself in the future. Now I find that the bolt openings for the rear mudguard are sightly smaller then the bolts that were delivered with the kit....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-07-20, 09:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,284
Posted By jair101

Trek FX3 + SKS Bluemels mudguard installation

So I bought SKS Bluemels based on positive reviews here and their color version fits very well with the Trek FX 3 2020. However, I do have some question regarding the installation. It seems tha the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-12, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,209
Posted By jair101

I tried everything that is under my disposal. I...

I tried everything that is under my disposal. I tried both pipe wrench and the normal 15mm wrench. I tried with hammers, tried with extendor(albeit small and not very efficient one), tried liquid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,209
Posted By jair101

I am aware of the reversed thread on the left...

I am aware of the reversed thread on the left crank, I tried all available wrenches, but it still stuck. I blame the LBS from which I bought the bike, apparently they didnt grease the pedals when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-12, 04:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,209
Posted By jair101

Is it easy to remove the left crank arm?

Hey guys. I am switching the pedals of my road bike, but the left one is hopelessly stuck. As per Sheldon Brown's instructions I want to try to heat it on a stove. Is it relatively easy to remove the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-11, 05:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,328
Posted By jair101

That might very well be true. But please,...

That might very well be true. But please, everyone, focus on the subject: good headphones for cycling. $300 Shure's ARE NOT good for cycling as well as all mentioned above $50. My personal opinion of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-11, 10:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,328
Posted By jair101

I just got Sennheiser CX680. Designed for sports...

I just got Sennheiser CX680. Designed for sports - watertight, durable, etc. Probably best decision ever, as the sweat was going to destroy my better pair of IEMs very fast.
They are done in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-11, 04:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By jair101

Is this deraileur bent or I am just being paranoid?

I decided to give my bike first elaborate cleaning. Long story short, i removed the wheels and bike tripped on the side of the derailleur. Now i feel(hear) there is some chain rubbing in the rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-11, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By jair101

I need an emoticon for a giant light bub that...

I need an emoticon for a giant light bub that just went off in my head :)
Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-11, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By jair101

Gears adjustment. Is LBS lying to me?

OK. So I bought brand, shiny, new Trek 1.5. I opted for the compact crank as here in Netherlands there are no hills at all.

As soon as I started riding I noticed that I need 2 clicks of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,174
Posted By jair101

Thanks for the replies. Patch kit(tube, mini...

Thanks for the replies. Patch kit(tube, mini pump, levers, etc.), water bottles+holders and decent floor pump will be the first batch of purchases.

Don't wanna take part in any helmet talks, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 04:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,174
Posted By jair101

Rank the purchases in terms of importance

So, I bought a new trek 1.5. As it happens, you always buy a bike at least 10% more expensive than you can actually afford. As it is my first road bike I still lack many of the useful accessories as...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-11, 04:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,505
Posted By jair101

Sure, now try to find them for the same price in...

Sure, now try to find them for the same price in Netherlands.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-11, 03:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,505
Posted By jair101

No, I am not fixed on Giant and I checked bikes...

No, I am not fixed on Giant and I checked bikes in this price range from Dutch companies, as well as Trek and so on, Giant turned out to be cheapest. In fact it is not even my LBS that carries the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,505
Posted By jair101

Found Defy 2 2010 Compact for 100 euro cheaper...

Found Defy 2 2010 Compact for 100 euro cheaper then Defy 1 2011.
Both bikes are Tiagra, 2010 is compact which is advantage for me and has supposedly better wheels(Mavic CXP22 vs. stock Giant S-R2)....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,505
Posted By jair101

Yeah, i think the same, but I didn't want to be...

Yeah, i think the same, but I didn't want to be the guy that buys a bike based on appeal :) I see there is another thread going on with similar topic, will keep an eye on the two, sleep on it and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,505
Posted By jair101

What about hubs, breaks and all other stuff that...

What about hubs, breaks and all other stuff that is named Sora/Tiagra/2300? Are they the same quality? As i mentioned i wont change gears much, my current city bike has 7 gears and i pretty much use...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 10:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,505
Posted By jair101

Ok, it seems like the opinions are split...just...

Ok, it seems like the opinions are split...just like it is in my head. :) Gearitis is pretty bad, I usually don't suffer from it, but only because I try to take preventive measures :) I always try to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 10:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,505
Posted By jair101

Giant Defy 1 vs Giant Defy 3

So, I am in the market for entry level road bike. I intend to ride 4-5 times a week, about 50km(30 mil) per ride, purpose being fun, losing a bit of weight and general fitness. For the time being I...
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