new 7.4 FX and Ive got $200 to spend on accessories. suggestions?
06-15-14, 05:02 PM
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Don't bother man.. All you can do is ask them to leave your thread and if they don't then maybe report them to the moderators if they continue to take a crap in your thread..
They won't stop and they will keep trying to force their opinion down your throat at any cost.. As it fails they will become more and more forceful and will probably start calling you names, insulting you and making crazy claims / accusations..
They won't stop and they will keep trying to force their opinion down your throat at any cost.. As it fails they will become more and more forceful and will probably start calling you names, insulting you and making crazy claims / accusations..
06-15-14, 05:05 PM
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I've recently just started using the ignore feature that the forums offer.. It's much easier to never read what the troublemakers have to say than it is to read it and resist the urge to respond to the nonsense...
I don't get it.. Maybe they didn't see the word Hybrid in this forums sub description??
Forum description:
Hybrid Bicycles
Where else would you go to discuss these fun, versatile bikes?
I don't get it.. Maybe they didn't see the word Hybrid in this forums sub description??
Forum description:
Hybrid Bicycles
Where else would you go to discuss these fun, versatile bikes?
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06-15-14, 05:42 PM
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Prime Winner,
It was never my intention to dissuade you from making the modifications you'd like to make. If you'd review my responses, you'd clearly see that I'm telling you the truth. It's just that I've been a member of two different road bike clubs and a touring club. I've been riding bikes longer than you've been alive. I have both seen and felt the progression of cyclists so many times before. It has becomes so evident to me when I'm observing a latent roadie.
You impress me as a person who wants to spread his wings and fly like a bird. Just as free as never before! You want to fly high, fast, and forever! To me, that's what a road bike can do for you!
You don't need drugs, alcohol, sex, or rock n roll. You just need the speed of your bike! That irrepressible urge to go speeding down a paved thoroughfare while the country wind blows thru your soul on a bright summer morning is absolutely thrilling and unforgettable. Sure, you can have a similar experience on a hybrid, but to do it on a road bike, is absolutely exhilarating.
And That my friend, is from a hybrid lover!
It was never my intention to dissuade you from making the modifications you'd like to make. If you'd review my responses, you'd clearly see that I'm telling you the truth. It's just that I've been a member of two different road bike clubs and a touring club. I've been riding bikes longer than you've been alive. I have both seen and felt the progression of cyclists so many times before. It has becomes so evident to me when I'm observing a latent roadie.
You impress me as a person who wants to spread his wings and fly like a bird. Just as free as never before! You want to fly high, fast, and forever! To me, that's what a road bike can do for you!
You don't need drugs, alcohol, sex, or rock n roll. You just need the speed of your bike! That irrepressible urge to go speeding down a paved thoroughfare while the country wind blows thru your soul on a bright summer morning is absolutely thrilling and unforgettable. Sure, you can have a similar experience on a hybrid, but to do it on a road bike, is absolutely exhilarating.
And That my friend, is from a hybrid lover!
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06-15-14, 06:12 PM
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Jaeger99 - thanks for the pic of your trail. thats why I went with the FX, so versatile. and I like you kickstand too, Ive found one on amazon Im going to add. I know, another frowned on accessory 
. but the FX has a kickstand mounting plate built in doesnt it?
AlleyTom - sweet classic bike. Ive admired it in the post pics of your hybrid thread. funny, I bought the same aerobars today, the T1+. when I was installing (didnt finish) I noticed the elbow pad rests were blocking the view of my gear number indicator. do you have this problem?
WestPablo, no worries, I value any and all opinions! well except those that come in and say "cant add that, its stupid" and run out laughing.
everyone - thanks so much for all of the input !!!!
. but the FX has a kickstand mounting plate built in doesnt it?AlleyTom - sweet classic bike. Ive admired it in the post pics of your hybrid thread. funny, I bought the same aerobars today, the T1+. when I was installing (didnt finish) I noticed the elbow pad rests were blocking the view of my gear number indicator. do you have this problem?
WestPablo, no worries, I value any and all opinions! well except those that come in and say "cant add that, its stupid" and run out laughing.
everyone - thanks so much for all of the input !!!!
06-15-14, 09:16 PM
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06-15-14, 11:44 PM
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06-16-14, 04:37 AM
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Jaeger99 - thanks for the pic of your trail. thats why I went with the FX, so versatile. and I like you kickstand too, Ive found one on amazon Im going to add. I know, another frowned on accessory . but the FX has a kickstand mounting plate built in doesnt it?
AlleyTom - sweet classic bike. Ive admired it in the post pics of your hybrid thread. funny, I bought the same aerobars today, the T1+. when I was installing (didnt finish) I noticed the elbow pad rests were blocking the view of my gear number indicator. do you have this problem?
WestPablo, no worries, I value any and all opinions! well except those that come in and say "cant add that, its stupid" and run out laughing.
everyone - thanks so much for all of the input !!!!
. but the FX has a kickstand mounting plate built in doesnt it?AlleyTom - sweet classic bike. Ive admired it in the post pics of your hybrid thread. funny, I bought the same aerobars today, the T1+. when I was installing (didnt finish) I noticed the elbow pad rests were blocking the view of my gear number indicator. do you have this problem?
WestPablo, no worries, I value any and all opinions! well except those that come in and say "cant add that, its stupid" and run out laughing.
everyone - thanks so much for all of the input !!!!
06-16-14, 06:44 AM
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AlleyTom - sweet classic bike. Ive admired it in the post pics of your hybrid thread. funny, I bought the same aerobars today, the T1+. when I was installing (didnt finish) I noticed the elbow pad rests were blocking the view of my gear number indicator. do you have this problem?
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06-16-14, 06:53 AM
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Don't need no stinkin indicators ---- it's easy t look down to see what big ring you are on ----- then, it's either too low, or toooo high - it's never just right when you start out!
Yeah, it's easy for me to say, cause I have indicators ----- but seldom look at them. LOL
Yeah, it's easy for me to say, cause I have indicators ----- but seldom look at them. LOL
06-16-14, 07:06 AM
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Don't need no stinkin indicators ---- it's easy t look down to see what big ring you are on ----- then, it's either too low, or toooo high - it's never just right when you start out!
Yeah, it's easy for me to say, cause I have indicators ----- but seldom look at them. LOL
Yeah, it's easy for me to say, cause I have indicators ----- but seldom look at them. LOL
06-16-14, 09:13 AM
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I did some clean up. Please stop the bickering and bringing personal arguments to the OP's thread.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Thanks for your cooperation.
06-16-14, 11:10 AM
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I saw a pair of toe clips at REI yesterday and was tempted to get them. I think I may try them one day.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
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I saw a pair of toe clips at REI yesterday and was tempted to get them. I think I may try them one day.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
06-16-14, 11:22 AM
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I saw a pair of toe clips at REI yesterday and was tempted to get them. I think I may try them one day.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
I bought a pair for my flat bar but decided against installing them, my flats are carbon.
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I saw a pair of toe clips at REI yesterday and was tempted to get them. I think I may try them one day.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
06-16-14, 01:24 PM
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06-16-14, 03:40 PM
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I saw a pair of toe clips at REI yesterday and was tempted to get them. I think I may try them one day.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
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I saw a pair of toe clips at REI yesterday and was tempted to get them. I think I may try them one day.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
06-16-14, 06:02 PM
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I saw a pair of toe clips at REI yesterday and was tempted to get them. I think I may try them one day.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
finished the aerobar install today. took it for a quick 1.5 mile spin and found the aerobars to be really nice. so much more comfortable than the front leaning position I remember from army basic training 20+ years ago.
06-16-14, 08:05 PM
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thanks everyone! the bars worked great for me. I went for a 10 mile ride late this afternoon and having the bars was really nice. I actually found my self getting too comfortable on them. I noticed I would stop peddling sometimes when on the aerobars, mostly when crusing at 15-16mph, never while going slow. I think it was from fatigue. I just did 10 miles yesterday and I usually only do two 10 mile ride a week. time to work on my motor now!
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thanks everyone! the bars worked great for me. I went for a 10 mile ride late this afternoon and having the bars was really nice. I actually found my self getting too comfortable on them. I noticed I would stop peddling sometimes when on the aerobars, mostly when crusing at 15-16mph, never while going slow. I think it was from fatigue. I just did 10 miles yesterday and I usually only do two 10 mile ride a week. time to work on my motor now!
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06-17-14, 08:18 AM
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thanks everyone! the bars worked great for me. I went for a 10 mile ride late this afternoon and having the bars was really nice. I actually found my self getting too comfortable on them. I noticed I would stop peddling sometimes when on the aerobars, mostly when crusing at 15-16mph, never while going slow. I think it was from fatigue. I just did 10 miles yesterday and I usually only do two 10 mile ride a week. time to work on my motor now!