My new ride
04-17-11, 04:31 PM
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I didn't read your long post, but have fun with the new ride. I looks great.
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04-17-11, 04:36 PM
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gone ride'n
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I have an old GF MTB, it's been and still is a good bike. I never thought of GF as a road brand. Did you get the double or triple crankset?
BTW - when I write a long post I usually copy it (select the text and then hit control - C) and that way if I have to log back in I can past it without having to retype it.
BTW - when I write a long post I usually copy it (select the text and then hit control - C) and that way if I have to log back in I can past it without having to retype it.
04-17-11, 06:55 PM
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Did you get the double or triple crankset?
I brought the new "steed" home this afternoon. I had ordered a bike rack last weekend, and I went in to the LBS today to pick up the bike rack and the new bike.
Unfortunately, my new bike rack wasn't in yet. The salesman was very apologetic, said he has been having difficulty with his Thule rep, and loaned me another Thule model they had in the store so I could get my bike home.
I bought a lot of other gear while I was there (as I said in my first post, I am getting back into cycling after 30+ years, so I am basically starting from scratch).
The biggest decision for me had to do with pedals. I decided to bite the bullet and give clipless pedals a try. I have a tiny bit of apprehension about this, but the bike store did a good job of measuring me and letting me try the pedals with my bike on rollers, and they seem pretty manageable. I got Shimano 105's. I'll just have to spend an hour or two in a deserted parking lot practicing mounting and dismounting.
I got everything but jerseys and gloves. I tried on nearly every model of glove they had, but none seemed to suit me. I don't really like the gel gloves which seem to be in vogue these days--they seemed too bulky. I am going to have to visit some other stores and see what they have in stock.
I am looking forward to getting out on the new bike this week. My company gives us Good Friday as a holiday, so I will have a three-day weekend. I should be able to get in my inaugural ride.
04-17-11, 08:46 PM
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04-18-11, 12:45 AM
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Time for a change.
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Don't know about the Gary Fisher but like many here-I know the Roubaix. If the GF is as good as the Roubaix you got a goodun.
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06-05-11, 08:29 PM
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Here's a photo of my new bike. I don't own a digital camera--my niece, who was visiting me today, took this for me.
06-06-11, 10:07 AM
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I really enjoyed reading about your selection process. I am happy you bought a bicycle that fit you well. The bicycle looks great. What kind of pedals did you buy? If you still have more disposable income, I suggest you buy a Garmin Edge 800.
06-06-11, 10:09 AM
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I posted before I saw the photo with the pedals.
06-06-11, 07:59 PM
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No, that’s not the case. I actually tried to post some more yesterday evening. That was when I discovered a rather annoying bug—err, feature—of the software behind this forum. Apparently there is an unadvertised inactivity time limit...... Any suggestions as to how to avoid this in the future? ....
06-06-11, 08:07 PM
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Eventually I found a way to turn off the inactivity time-out function. It depends on a "cookie" on one's computer in order to function. After I deleted the cookie, this ceased to function, and I remain logged-on all the time.
My browser is Firefox. Here's how I did it: Menu -->Tools -->Options -->Show Cookies. I searched for all cookies under the Bike Forums domain and deleted (Removed) them.
My browser is Firefox. Here's how I did it: Menu -->Tools -->Options -->Show Cookies. I searched for all cookies under the Bike Forums domain and deleted (Removed) them.
06-08-11, 03:18 AM
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Were you able to compare the Cronus with any Madones? I'll probably be making a similar purchase later in the year. I think I understand about that 'every bit of power' being transferred to the bike, as I feel that with my Trek 7.9FX bike. I also have a specialized Roubaix [2008]...and just as you say, it too is a nice bike, but there is that 'feel' to the Trek FX that is hard to explain well; that 'push' forward or something with every stroke. Which is why I'm interested in the madones...and the Cronus is also a Trek product now [probably using same parts, like bottom brackets etc], and I've thought about that direction too [the Cronus might be a better value]. Great post and thread BTW...and very considerate to help others here. Bike fit is so important (just ask my neck after 40 miles, ha) I'm thinking about heading to Jacksonville to fork out bucks for a professional fitting before I buy. Thanks.
