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03-28-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 153
Posted By travbikeman

Talking There are a few, I listed two of them below,...

There are a few, I listed two of them below, along with other ideas in your price range. Keeping a new bike under $600 and light, might be too much to ask for. Although, what one person considers...
03-13-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 470
Posted By travbikeman

EDIT: Ok, after rereading the question...

EDIT: Ok, after rereading the question properly...I don't have that answer for you. Too many people get what fits them the best. And rightly so.

Check out some YouTube video's. There are many...
03-13-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 313
Posted By travbikeman

Curious if your fork has a steerer tube with...

Curious if your fork has a steerer tube with something similar to the following:
...
03-12-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 470
Posted By travbikeman

There are a lot of options out there for choices....

There are a lot of options out there for choices. You can choose various mountain bike bars, Jones bars, or essentially any kind of multi position bars.

Examples: ...
02-20-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By travbikeman

That is a nice bike! I was up in PA this past...

That is a nice bike! I was up in PA this past December at a Scott Shop that my son and I have purchased from in the past. They have some serious markdowns on mountain bikes right now, and still...
02-20-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,759
Posted By travbikeman

Almost purchased a Toughroad a few years ago. It...

Almost purchased a Toughroad a few years ago. It had the Conduct brakes on it. While I thought that it was interesting how this was setup, I wondered about it's longevity. Shortly afterwards,...
02-12-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,263
Posted By travbikeman

Been back and forth on calling this a hybrid or a...

Been back and forth on calling this a hybrid or a gravel bike. It has been my winter project to replace my hybrid bike that I will be selling this spring. First ride this past Saturday and am really...
02-12-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,531
Posted By travbikeman

Took it out for the first ride and first ride of...

Took it out for the first ride and first ride of the year this past Saturday after the rain past. C&O canal at Antietam aqueduct.
...
01-28-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,014
Posted By travbikeman

I noticed you had installed a Balony (Bucklos)...

I noticed you had installed a Balony (Bucklos) fork on your red Schwinn. A few years ago, when searching for forks for my hardtail rebuild (Scott Aspect), I looked at these forks. There were people...
01-23-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,181
Posted By travbikeman

I might be going a bit fast on putting my new...

I might be going a bit fast on putting my new bike together. Still have some work to do. Going to order a new Sram Apex Wide crankset, since I purchased a Rival crankset that does not fit this bike...
01-23-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,014
Posted By travbikeman

Hornets nests typically do get stirred during...

Hornets nests typically do get stirred during winter months. Always leads to an interesting read.

Anyhow, I used to have those Wheelmaster/Weinman wheels until I sold the bike I bought those...
01-16-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 228
Posted By travbikeman

Thanks, I have this past few hours researched...

Thanks, I have this past few hours researched further and found this crank will not work with the frame. I should have purchased a wide version of the Apex or Rival Crank. This Rival crankset only...
01-16-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 228
Posted By travbikeman

Thanks, will look into that after I play around...

Thanks, will look into that after I play around with the spacers I do have. It's a new frame, but will look further after making some adjustments.
01-16-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 228
Posted By travbikeman

Ok, perhaps I am over thinking it? I am used to...

Ok, perhaps I am over thinking it? I am used to a larger space on cranksets on mountain bikes and hybrids....
01-16-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 228
Posted By travbikeman

SRAM Rival 1 1x11 crankset

I installed the new crankset onto my State 4130 frame with a GXP 68mm BB. I have found that the non drive side has 2mm of space between the crank and the frame.

I had thought this crankset should...
01-15-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 975,494
Posted By travbikeman

Hokeyfyd is correct, it's straight tube:...

Hokeyfyd is correct, it's straight tube: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/dual-sport-bikes/dual-sport/ds-2/p/17306/

You can install a headset lower extender, think 10mm to...
01-12-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,792
Views: 741,570
Posted By travbikeman

That is a nice looking Sirrus!

That is a nice looking Sirrus!
01-09-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 569
Posted By travbikeman

I installed the Advent X on my hardtail. It was...

I installed the Advent X on my hardtail. It was a solid system. I had no worries about it breaking when hitting branches or rocks. It did clunk a few times when shifting, so as odd as it may...
12-30-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By travbikeman

Is this the Sirrus you are looking at: ...

Is this the Sirrus you are looking at: https://99spokes.com/bikes/specialized/2014/sirrus-comp-carbon

10 years ago, that was a $1279 bike. Since there are a great many used bikes up for sale at...
12-29-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 879
Posted By travbikeman

It was my understanding that Shimano's Servo...

It was my understanding that Shimano's Servo brakes all generally had the same amount of power. Only the more expensive ones, SLX and XT, XTR had different upgrades for cooling and adjustment...
12-26-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 2,861,046
Posted By travbikeman

My winter project has been delivered today! Over...

My winter project has been delivered today! Over next few months will be setting this up as a flat bar gravel or hybrid. Planning on putting on 650b Wheel/tire combo. Currently have the Chromoly...
12-26-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 300
Posted By travbikeman

It's possible you might find the Fox 32 a bit...

It's possible you might find the Fox 32 a bit flexy for your (and mine) weight range. If at all possible, I would suggest a Fox 34 (which version of the 34 depends on you, the Rythm version is simple...
12-19-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 770
Posted By travbikeman

https://www.statebicycle.com/collections/4130-fixe...

https://www.statebicycle.com/collections/4130-fixed-gear-single-speed

https://www.statebicycle.com/collections/6061-black-label-fixed-gear-single-speed-track-bikes

The links, on the bottom of...
12-13-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 408
Posted By travbikeman

Which gears is it colliding with? The larger...

Which gears is it colliding with? The larger ones or smaller ones? What derailleur do you have?
12-13-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,908
Posted By travbikeman

All bikes appear to be difficult to sell at...

All bikes appear to be difficult to sell at moment.

I know when I sold my son's Backwoods many years ago, I had to go down to $200 to get it sold. Used that to buy his Avalanche, in which I sold,...
12-11-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,908
Posted By travbikeman

Thought the OP and any other new to mountain...

Thought the OP and any other new to mountain biking people might enjoy the following video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2AcVEuQ4Ms

Good video that really helps to show, that as a beginner,...
12-06-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,300
Posted By travbikeman

Curious how tall you are and what size bike you...

Curious how tall you are and what size bike you purchased? Trying to gauge the size specifications on this. Noticed the Ambition X flatbar is only $500. Am very curious on this. But looking over the...
12-04-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 629
Posted By travbikeman

Going to make a guess that OP is asking for...

Going to make a guess that OP is asking for trek7300fx or specialized pitch.

The Stance 2 has a 1x10.

My suggestion to OP, compare prices for whichever bike it is, is the bike worth it, and...
12-04-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,908
Posted By travbikeman

Actually, Microshift has essentially copied the...

Actually, Microshift has essentially copied the push push shifting from SRAM shifters. It may seem weird at first, but it becomes much easier to ride after getting used to it. I've gotten so used to...
12-04-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,908
Posted By travbikeman

Wow, didn't realize GT was still making these. I...

Wow, didn't realize GT was still making these. I bought one for my son at Performance Bikes want to say 8 years ago. It was 8 speed back then, but it had the older Shimano Acera.

Heh, the way...
12-01-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,045
Posted By travbikeman

You should be able to put the cable in the front...

You should be able to put the cable in the front mech hole on the frame. Since it would exit out on the bottom of the frame right before the bottom bracket. Just like fujitasummers did, by zip tying...
08-01-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,531
Posted By travbikeman

Past few weekends, not today..... but this...

Past few weekends, not today..... but this last weekend had many trees down on C&O.
...
08-01-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By travbikeman

N+1 is typically a personal choice, so get what...

N+1 is typically a personal choice, so get what you would like and ride ride ride ride!!!!!

Anyhow, no suggestions, just life is short, get the bike and enjoy life!
07-24-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,318
Posted By travbikeman

I was considering to change my Crosstrail out to...

I was considering to change my Crosstrail out to a 1x system, but sold it and bought a bike that is a bit better sized for me. It is very similar to the Crosstrail, just the right size large instead...
06-28-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,163
Posted By travbikeman

I found that if a user has a hard tail mountain...

I found that if a user has a hard tail mountain bike with the Shimano clutch like the Deore or better, and they don't actually mountain bike, but ride mainly gravel trails....They "may" like shifting...
06-28-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By travbikeman

OK, just noticed that the video I provided above,...

OK, just noticed that the video I provided above, has him using a hammer to install the olive. I don't suggest that.

I suggest doing it with this tool Click here for Amazon Tektro or TRP Brake...
06-28-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By travbikeman

Wow, that to me is a lot of money when if you...

Wow, that to me is a lot of money when if you have the right tools and parts, is only a 15 minute job at most.

But it depends on your comfort level. For me I find it enjoyable to learn this and do...
06-13-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,208
Posted By travbikeman

I have this as a seatpost on my SubCross. Very...

I have this as a seatpost on my SubCross. Very nice seatpost. Light and strangely it did better on damping than the original cheap alum seatpost.
06-13-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,208
Posted By travbikeman

Well, $900 USD is equivalent to around $1200...

Well, $900 USD is equivalent to around $1200 Canadian. So why they are selling this bike for over $1800 Canadian dollars, is most likely due to the market....maybe? Perhaps there are too many in...
06-12-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,336
Posted By travbikeman

No one has heard back from you. Did you pick...

No one has heard back from you. Did you pick anything yet?

Canyon is having a really good sale on bikes at moment.

2 Hybrids that are both on sale for $600:
...
06-12-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,013
Posted By travbikeman

I've become a fan of the VA Tech Helmet Ratings. ...

I've become a fan of the VA Tech Helmet Ratings.

https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html

To me this shows you can purchase an affordable helmet in which is rated as highly,...
06-12-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,208
Posted By travbikeman

The seat post on this bike is made from carbon...

The seat post on this bike is made from carbon fiber which "should" offer damping effects for any chatter related type of riding. Would suggest trying out the seat post and the VP pedals first before...
05-29-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,336
Posted By travbikeman

Ideas from brands that are not as popular like...

Ideas from brands that are not as popular like Trek, Specialized...so forth, etc:

https://konaworld.com/products/dew?variant=41030032916524
...
05-02-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By travbikeman

Going off just your line that states a bike that...

Going off just your line that states a bike that is upgradeable, of the three bikes you shown, the Xtrada 7 is most upgradeable due to it having Thru Axle. You will have many more suspension and...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-30-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 745
Posted By travbikeman

I'm a few weeks late on responding to this. The...

I'm a few weeks late on responding to this. The C&O west of Hancock MD to Cumberland has not yet been changed over to the new stone mix. So you should expect sometimes it to be muddy and more...
04-30-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,974
Posted By travbikeman

The kind of trails you are talking about on the...

The kind of trails you are talking about on the Eastern Shore in MD, that bike should be fine. Just remember, it's just a bit beefier hybrid bike essentially. So the rails to trails, gravel and...
04-06-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By travbikeman

I like my Ergon GP5's, three hand positions, and...

I like my Ergon GP5's, three hand positions, and very supportive. You just need to make sure they are adjusted properly so when on the bar portion of the grips, your hand and arm align so your not...
03-29-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,870
Posted By travbikeman

I think this is an interesting design. Will be...

I think this is an interesting design. Will be interesting to read reviews on how effective this is.

Would be also interesting to compare this to other bikes that are now using 650b tires possibly...
03-23-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 830,655
Posted By travbikeman

I remember a few years ago I did purchase Alvio...

I remember a few years ago I did purchase Alvio M4000 shifters to replace the Acera M390's I had on my prior Specialize Crosstrail. I did notice a difference in the tactile feel, partly due to the...
03-21-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By travbikeman

Read somewhere that the full Shimano MTN group...

Read somewhere that the full Shimano MTN group sets are recommended to work with only Shimano chains. While other chains will work, tend to be noisier and shifting not as precise.
Can't really...
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