Looking to Replace My Stolen Bike
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Looking to Replace My Stolen Bike
The last bike I owned I purchased off Craigslist because one of you found it for me and told me to buy it! It was a wonderful bike. Went for about $500-$600 brand new. Well that one is gone, and it's time to buy another. I loved everything about that bike. It was an XL(I'm 6'2"). A hybrid. It had rapidfire shifting with the two seperate thumb levers per handle.
What I did decide, is that I don't want 21 gears again. It's just too many.
Here is what I am currently eyeing up:
https://www.prioritybicycles.com/pro...nt=36639148810
I'm not a fan of the rotating handle to shift, but to only have 3 gears sounds wonderful. I hope the difference between the 3 is rather large. Also not bothering with oil and a chain sounds cool as well.
What do you guys think?
What I did decide, is that I don't want 21 gears again. It's just too many.
Here is what I am currently eyeing up:
https://www.prioritybicycles.com/pro...nt=36639148810
I'm not a fan of the rotating handle to shift, but to only have 3 gears sounds wonderful. I hope the difference between the 3 is rather large. Also not bothering with oil and a chain sounds cool as well.
What do you guys think?
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Try to think about the gear selections you used on the lost bike. I wouldn't want to be stuck with just 3 speeds; the ratios are too far apart. For a couple hundred more, you could get the L-Train model with a 7-speed hub gear. Then for a little more money you can replace the twist-grip with a trigger-shifter.
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I have ridden a few thousand miles on a single-speed over the last year so don't worry about having so many speeds just because one person needs them. What one person needs has nothing to do with what you need. I would think about why your bike was stolen and the chances of it happening again and factor that chance into what you get next and how much you pay for it.
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I thought you meant you wanted to replace your stolen bike with a new stolen bike .... can't help you there.
The seven-speed hub sounds good. Three speeds is okay if you live on flat land.
The seven-speed hub sounds good. Three speeds is okay if you live on flat land.
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My old bike is gone forever. Been that way for years. New bike might get stolen too! But I'm not a student on campus anymore.
I'm liking the 7 speed idea, but with disc brakes it costs $850. That's a lot, but I may just close my eyes and hit purchase. It really sounds like a perfect fit for me.
None of you have ripped in this brand like they do on another more general forum type site that starts with redxxx. I figure you guys know more about bikes than red***ors...
I'm liking the 7 speed idea, but with disc brakes it costs $850. That's a lot, but I may just close my eyes and hit purchase. It really sounds like a perfect fit for me.
None of you have ripped in this brand like they do on another more general forum type site that starts with redxxx. I figure you guys know more about bikes than red***ors...
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My old bike is gone forever. Been that way for years. New bike might get stolen too! But I'm not a student on campus anymore.
I'm liking the 7 speed idea, but with disc brakes it costs $850. That's a lot, but I may just close my eyes and hit purchase. It really sounds like a perfect fit for me.
None of you have ripped in this brand like they do on another more general forum type site that starts with redxxx. I figure you guys know more about bikes than red***ors...
I'm liking the 7 speed idea, but with disc brakes it costs $850. That's a lot, but I may just close my eyes and hit purchase. It really sounds like a perfect fit for me.
None of you have ripped in this brand like they do on another more general forum type site that starts with redxxx. I figure you guys know more about bikes than red***ors...
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If you have a Costco membership, Priority Bicycles sells another version of this bike through Costco Next with different frame colors and free shipping.
Brilliant Cooper – Priority Bicycles Costco Next
Brilliant Cooper – Priority Bicycles Costco Next
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I had an earlier Priority model, 8 speed with disc brakes. I loved it as a commuter and utility bike, particularly when I lived in west Texas, which was flat. Dealing with a rear flat is a bit fiddly compared to a chain-drive bike, but I did like the low maintenance and cleanliness of the belt.
I did destroy the original belt and the original rear cog. Priority warranted the cog, replacing it with the higher end model. I had to pay for the belt, and I also opted for the higher end Gates belt. No troubles after that.
All in all I would recommend Priority, as a utility and urban bike.
I did destroy the original belt and the original rear cog. Priority warranted the cog, replacing it with the higher end model. I had to pay for the belt, and I also opted for the higher end Gates belt. No troubles after that.
All in all I would recommend Priority, as a utility and urban bike.
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Be aware that "usually" three-speed bikes have about a 2:1 ratio between the easiest and hardest gears (the lowest gear is only twice as easy to pedal compared to the highest) while your 21 speed had a 4 or 5:1 ratio (probably 4.5). As above this could make for difficulties in hilly areas.
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The last bike I owned I purchased off Craigslist because one of you found it for me and told me to buy it! It was a wonderful bike. Went for about $500-$600 brand new. Well that one is gone, and it's time to buy another. I loved everything about that bike. It was an XL(I'm 6'2"). A hybrid. It had rapidfire shifting with the two seperate thumb levers per handle.
What I did decide, is that I don't want 21 gears again. It's just too many.
Here is what I am currently eyeing up:
https://www.prioritybicycles.com/pro...nt=36639148810
I'm not a fan of the rotating handle to shift, but to only have 3 gears sounds wonderful. I hope the difference between the 3 is rather large. Also not bothering with oil and a chain sounds cool as well.
What do you guys think?
What I did decide, is that I don't want 21 gears again. It's just too many.
Here is what I am currently eyeing up:
https://www.prioritybicycles.com/pro...nt=36639148810
I'm not a fan of the rotating handle to shift, but to only have 3 gears sounds wonderful. I hope the difference between the 3 is rather large. Also not bothering with oil and a chain sounds cool as well.
What do you guys think?
The L-Train seems like a much more compelling bike to me if I were buying new. I got my Gotham used.
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I've been holding this back to hear feedback from various individuals from various terrains, but I'm in central IL. I was recently told that I live in the flattest county in the state! However, I really like to move quick and get a good workout from biking, so I won't necessarily be "leisurely" put-putting along. I am a member of Costco, and while I'm not a fan of a "step through" frame, I may leave my masculinity at the door and opt for the Costco deal on the Turi.
I do plan on installing a shock absorber type seat. Also plan on replacing any handlebar grip twist shift with some sort of thumb lever shift.
I do plan on installing a shock absorber type seat. Also plan on replacing any handlebar grip twist shift with some sort of thumb lever shift.
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I've been holding this back to hear feedback from various individuals from various terrains, but I'm in central IL. I was recently told that I live in the flattest county in the state! However, I really like to move quick and get a good workout from biking, so I won't necessarily be "leisurely" put-putting along. I am a member of Costco, and while I'm not a fan of a "step through" frame, I may leave my masculinity at the door and opt for the Costco deal on the Turi.
I do plan on installing a shock absorber type seat. Also plan on replacing any handlebar grip twist shift with some sort of thumb lever shift.
I do plan on installing a shock absorber type seat. Also plan on replacing any handlebar grip twist shift with some sort of thumb lever shift.
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So now to the next question. What is a good shock absorber type seat post for a 6'2" 300lb guy? The seat posts I see on Amazon are for 200lb guys...
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I love this bike! The gearing is perfect!
Already replaced the seat post, and the seT will be delivered today. Lights are en route. I think I'll get Ergon GP5 grips. Since this is a CVTransmission, I may stick with the handlebar twist shifter.
The large fits me nicely since I'm 6'2".
The quietness of the belt drive is awesome!
Thanks for the advice guys!
Already replaced the seat post, and the seT will be delivered today. Lights are en route. I think I'll get Ergon GP5 grips. Since this is a CVTransmission, I may stick with the handlebar twist shifter.
The large fits me nicely since I'm 6'2".
The quietness of the belt drive is awesome!
Thanks for the advice guys!
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