Time to replace my bike
09-02-08, 05:02 PM
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Time to replace my bike
hi there - fellow clyde - been riding steady since Apr and down from 281 to 250. But I have used up my bike; a GT Avalanche 3.0 that was a few years old it is literally falling apart ( gears and wheels). I'm looking for a new ride. I am doing more miles now; lots of highway - I have done 100kms 3x this summer - 4-5hrs on the GT. I also do a ride that brings me on a gravel/dirt path for abot 10 kms. I am looking at a Brodie Dynamo.The nearest LBS is 6 hrs from me so I will be calling them to hold a bike for me.
Do you think this bike will be ok for 75 -100 km rides along with hitting the gravel trails as needed. I want to leave the mountain bike genre so I can get a bit more speed, how does this type of bike (commuter )stack up on the long rides.
Thanks
Ken
Do you think this bike will be ok for 75 -100 km rides along with hitting the gravel trails as needed. I want to leave the mountain bike genre so I can get a bit more speed, how does this type of bike (commuter )stack up on the long rides.
Thanks
Ken
09-02-08, 05:41 PM
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Hmm, my really quick web search didn't turn up much on Brodi.
Is the Dynamo a commuter or a suspension MTB?
With your terrain, the MTB might be better suited, but most commuters can handle a fairly wide tire which will help with non pavement rides.
The cool thing is, it's new bike time. Always a fun time!
Is the Dynamo a commuter or a suspension MTB?
With your terrain, the MTB might be better suited, but most commuters can handle a fairly wide tire which will help with non pavement rides.
The cool thing is, it's new bike time. Always a fun time!
09-02-08, 05:52 PM
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Hi there,
here is a link - hope it works.
I am thinking that this type of bike may be " smoother" than my old mtn. bike for the longer rides I'm startingI'm not ready for the true road bike thing yet though.
https://www.brodiebikes.com/2008/2008_bikes/dynamo.php.
here is a link - hope it works.
I am thinking that this type of bike may be " smoother" than my old mtn. bike for the longer rides I'm startingI'm not ready for the true road bike thing yet though.
https://www.brodiebikes.com/2008/2008_bikes/dynamo.php.
09-02-08, 06:19 PM
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Hi there,
here is a link - hope it works.
I am thinking that this type of bike may be " smoother" than my old mtn. bike for the longer rides I'm startingI'm not ready for the true road bike thing yet though.
https://www.brodiebikes.com/2008/2008_bikes/dynamo.php.
here is a link - hope it works.
I am thinking that this type of bike may be " smoother" than my old mtn. bike for the longer rides I'm startingI'm not ready for the true road bike thing yet though.
https://www.brodiebikes.com/2008/2008_bikes/dynamo.php.
Where are you that you're six hours from a bike store?
09-02-08, 06:46 PM
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Sault Ste Marie (Ontario) and area is the closet LBS to me here in the North country. And yep it's 6 hrs away. Thunder Bay is also about 6 hrs. Where I am it's just Canadian Tire and a Walmart an hour away.
09-03-08, 12:06 AM
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I like the look, nice clean lines and not a rolling billboard.
Looks like a nice bike, has pretty good specs too. I have to throw in my recommendation for all flat bar bikes, a trekking bar. Only about $20 and an easy swap if your shifters can just move over.
Looks like a pretty good commuter, possibly a light tourer as well. Sounds like it fits the bill.
Looks like a nice bike, has pretty good specs too. I have to throw in my recommendation for all flat bar bikes, a trekking bar. Only about $20 and an easy swap if your shifters can just move over.
Looks like a pretty good commuter, possibly a light tourer as well. Sounds like it fits the bill.
