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10-05-21, 09:41 AM
Replies: 25
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Posted By Midnight Blue

I have a Samsung phone and find the Samsung...

I have a Samsung phone and find the Samsung Health app to be quite good for cycling. It also recognizes my Bontrager Duo Trap sensor for cadence, Coupled with my Bontrager RideTime Elite (for...
04-30-21, 06:40 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,906
Posted By Midnight Blue

If the bike is great condition and you like the...

If the bike is great condition and you like the way it rides, I would pull the trigger. You get a terrific bike at a price you can manage and you get to ride now. Go for it!
04-30-21, 06:29 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,906
Posted By Midnight Blue

Perhaps true but the very limited availability of...

Perhaps true but the very limited availability of new bikes is driving used bike prices higher. Difference between riding now or getting a new bike in 6 months or more.
04-20-21, 06:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

Yes, it is the Bone Bike Tie Pro 4 Bike Phone...

Yes, it is the Bone Bike Tie Pro 4 Bike Phone Holder. Bounces around a bit more on the FX 6 compared to the DS3 (even with front suspension locked) given the difference in tires but holds my S21...
04-19-21, 05:41 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,906
Posted By Midnight Blue

Thanks for the recommendations! Curious as to...

Thanks for the recommendations! Curious as to which bag and light you have. Is prefer to have a bag behind me rather then on the frame.
04-19-21, 02:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

That's funny! I rode to Port Indian yesterday too...

That's funny! I rode to Port Indian yesterday too - gorgeous day for a ride and I made great time. I usually go all the way to Valley Forge (or beyond) on the weekends when I have more time.
04-19-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,906
Posted By Midnight Blue

Proud new owner of a 2021 FX Sport 6. Love the...

Proud new owner of a 2021 FX Sport 6. Love the bike but find the saddle too firm even with proper bike shorts. Looking for suggestions that aren't too heavy....
04-19-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

Rode 33 miles today on the Schuylkill River...

Rode 33 miles today on the Schuylkill River Trail. Love the FX 6 but a new saddle seems likely as the stock one is a bone crusher. As my wife likes to say, I have no butt, so even padded shorts...
04-19-21, 01:36 PM
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Posted By Midnight Blue

Here is my new 2021 Trek FX Sport 6 equipped with...

Here is my new 2021 Trek FX Sport 6 equipped with Spirgrips+ (Kickstarter) on the Schuylkill River Trail. My third ride since upgrading from a 2019 Trek Dual Sport 3. The FX is so much faster and...
04-19-21, 06:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

My new Trek Sport FX 6 with Spirgrips+ mounted....

My new Trek Sport FX 6 with Spirgrips+ mounted. Think I need to find a more comfortable saddle. Rode 32 miles yesterday and that pushed my limit on saddle discomfort. Perhaps I just need to get used...
04-18-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

Thanks for the recommendations! I am going to...

Thanks for the recommendations! I am going to stick with stock for a few rides and then decide on saddle and pedal replacement. The WTB saddles look really nice!
04-18-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

When I ordered the Spirgrips+ months ago, they...

When I ordered the Spirgrips+ months ago, they were going to be mounted on my Trek DS3. The Kickstarter guys told me to order the 22mm version (MTB) as they confirmed the bar diameter for that model....
04-16-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,778
Posted By Midnight Blue

Same here though the bike I was fortunate to find...

Same here though the bike I was fortunate to find was the Trek FX Sport 6. Only ridden once so far due to weather but huge step up from my Trek DS3. Get what you can get, supply is not going to get...
04-16-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,592
Posted By Midnight Blue

Nice bike! Ride it in good health!

Nice bike! Ride it in good health!
04-14-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments and...

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments and suggestions. I truly appreciate the support that this community has provided in my quest. Over time I hope to be able to provide commentary that others...
04-10-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

Thanks for the tip! Was not familiar with them,...

Thanks for the tip! Was not familiar with them, They do rent Jamis Ventura road bikes for what appears to be $45/day. Could possibly rent one and head straight to Art Museum and test the bike out on...
04-10-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

The only bike rental shops in my area offer...

The only bike rental shops in my area offer cruisers and indiego type city bikes - otherwise a good idea.

As I noted, if I could test ride both style bikes, this would be much easier.
04-10-21, 03:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

Yes. My DS3 is nearly 30lbs. The FX6 is 20.5lbs...

Yes. My DS3 is nearly 30lbs. The FX6 is 20.5lbs and the Domane AL5 is 22.5lbs.
04-10-21, 02:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

Thank you all for the feedback, I will read your...

Thank you all for the feedback, I will read your posts thoroughly and take them under advisement. Still hoping to be able to test the two bikes. Spoke today with the manager at the LBS who really...
04-10-21, 08:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,926
Posted By Midnight Blue

Bike Shortage Conundrum - Can't Demo, Need Guidance on Selecting the Right Bike

Glad I found this community. Having read numerous posts, it sure seems that the members here are well informed and like to share their experiences. Hopeful to get some solid recommendations for my...
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