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01-25-22, 04:17 AM
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Posted By IchbinJay

How do you like those shifters?

How do you like those shifters?
02-23-21, 04:32 AM
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Posted By IchbinJay

Oh cool--I'm just looking it up now. How does it...

Oh cool--I'm just looking it up now. How does it ride? Similar to a Head Shock as well?
02-23-21, 04:26 AM
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Posted By IchbinJay

Nice bike! Is that a Synapse?

Nice bike! Is that a Synapse?
02-22-21, 03:24 PM
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Posted By IchbinJay

Love this conversion! What type of fork is that?...

Love this conversion! What type of fork is that? Almost looks like a Cannondale Headshock.
01-04-21, 04:25 AM
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Posted By IchbinJay

I don't know man, the way that soda is looking at...

I don't know man, the way that soda is looking at the Ritchey, I'd be careful.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-27-20, 12:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 51,701
Posted By IchbinJay

For me, this is the best iteration of what you've...

For me, this is the best iteration of what you've done here. How did it ride without the suspension fork? I bet it was a blast on dirt roads.
Forum: Northeast
05-27-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,411
Posted By IchbinJay

How are the trails looking? It'll be a while...

How are the trails looking? It'll be a while before I can make it back down that way.
01-13-20, 04:32 AM
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Views: 3,310
Posted By IchbinJay

Pics please!

Pics please!
01-13-20, 04:25 AM
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Posted By IchbinJay

I was just going to ask/suggest the Lauf fork. I...

I was just going to ask/suggest the Lauf fork. I have a Cannondale Slate and some of the folks in the FB group have actually switched to the Lauf. I can' attest to either on washboards, but it might...
01-11-20, 08:02 PM
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Posted By IchbinJay

How do you like the stem shock? Does it work?

How do you like the stem shock? Does it work?
08-10-19, 10:52 AM
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Posted By IchbinJay

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/p1030597_8322a7f92f4e08f63d9347ebc579ad04e4ad3dcf.jpg

Cannondale Slate (2017) w/Lefty Oliver fork. Absolutely the best bike I've ever...
Forum: Northeast
08-10-19, 10:40 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,411
Posted By IchbinJay

Thanks for the positive feedback. I loved riding...

Thanks for the positive feedback. I loved riding the Connecticut section. With the exception of Blackstone, MA, it was by far the better trail. I'll have to make down that way again and ride some...
Forum: Northeast
08-08-19, 06:34 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,411
Posted By IchbinJay

Haha, not exactly. That was just after I took my...

Haha, not exactly. That was just after I took my cycling shoes off. Although, I think Keen did make a cycling sandal back in the day.
Forum: Northeast
08-08-19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,411
Posted By IchbinJay

I did a thing the other day and blogged about it:...

I did a thing the other day and blogged about it:

A Trail Less Traveled: There and There Some More: 90 Miles on the Southern New England Trunkline Trail and the Airline State Park Trail...
07-21-19, 08:07 AM
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Posted By IchbinJay

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1030536_6a16f1118e3563d6f59e275ddb18088ee0fd0f2f.jpg

2017 Cannondale Slate 105. Hands down, the best bike I've ever owned.
07-18-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,460
Posted By IchbinJay

For those interested, I've written a short review...

For those interested, I've written a short review of the Cannondale Slate here:

https://atraillesstraveled.blogspot.com/2019/07/cannondale-slate.html
02-22-19, 06:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,663
Posted By IchbinJay

I recently purchased a Cannondale Slate and it...

I recently purchased a Cannondale Slate and it has some tight chainstay clearance so 48mm are definitely out.
02-21-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,663
Posted By IchbinJay

Surly Knard Tires

Anyone ride these? I'm looking at the 650b x 41 mm version.
02-21-19, 04:26 PM
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Posted By IchbinJay

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1728x1296/slate_faddece39d10a33b4200746fd171e81ca112ef22.jpg
02-21-19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,460
Posted By IchbinJay

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1728x1296/slate_b20a16c988bdf39bf16a034c0bbeabea37ab97a3.jpg
Here she is, the bike to end all bikes. I will definitely be swapping out the...
02-04-19, 03:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,460
Posted By IchbinJay

Last week, I put a deposit down on a 2017...

Last week, I put a deposit down on a 2017 Cannondale Slate. Hopefully, I'll have some picks up soon :thumb:
01-24-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,331
Posted By IchbinJay

While this is the SRAM Apex model, and carbon, it...

While this is the SRAM Apex model, and carbon, it certainly seems very capable:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChkpnT1bDZs
01-24-19, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,090
Posted By IchbinJay

badger1 Ahhh, I see what you mean. Good point!

badger1 Ahhh, I see what you mean. Good point!
01-24-19, 04:25 AM
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Views: 3,090
Posted By IchbinJay

That makes perfect sense in a situation like...

That makes perfect sense in a situation like that. Thanks for the info!
01-24-19, 04:24 AM
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Views: 3,090
Posted By IchbinJay

I think you answered your own question when you...

I think you answered your own question when you said "two bikes". The reason I'm interested is because I'm "trying" to get my stable down to one steed.
01-23-19, 07:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,460
Posted By IchbinJay

Thanks for the resource on frame geometry. I can...

Thanks for the resource on frame geometry. I can totally see what you mean about the slack angle on that Giant.

I guess one thing I've found helpful is looking at the head tube to seat tube ratio....
01-23-19, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,090
Posted By IchbinJay

What make/model hybrid did you put them on? Did...

What make/model hybrid did you put them on? Did your knees ever end up hitting them while pedaling?
01-22-19, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,958
Views: 427,534
Posted By IchbinJay

Incredible shot. Looks wonderful.

Incredible shot. Looks wonderful.
01-22-19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,460
Posted By IchbinJay

Yeah, that's definitely a good point. Many a bike...

Yeah, that's definitely a good point. Many a bike I've bought (or built) turned out to handle differently on the road or the trail. I'll take a look at your earlier post too.
01-21-19, 07:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,460
Posted By IchbinJay

After all these years you'd think I'd be able to...

After all these years you'd think I'd be able to learn some of the lingo. So just to clarify, I'd probably be looking for something with "slack" geometry just because I find it handles better off...
01-21-19, 07:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,460
Posted By IchbinJay

Thanks for the tip. Some of those refurbished...

Thanks for the tip. Some of those refurbished Multi-Tracks are quite nice looking--very trail worthy too.
01-21-19, 07:33 PM
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Views: 14,331
Posted By IchbinJay

Gearing is definitely important to consider.

Gearing is definitely important to consider.
01-21-19, 07:31 PM
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Views: 427,534
Posted By IchbinJay

Biking in the Northeast can be such a curse...

Biking in the Northeast can be such a curse because it's absolutely unbearable for 3-4 months out of the year.
01-21-19, 08:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,460
Posted By IchbinJay

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I'd...

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I'd definitely like to hear from more people who've done this though.
01-20-19, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 645,387
Posted By IchbinJay

Sounds good to me too. It's literally freezing...

Sounds good to me too. It's literally freezing rain in New England. Hence I'm writing about biking instead of actually biking.
01-20-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,331
Posted By IchbinJay

Yeah, shorter chainstays are nice. Thanks for the...

Yeah, shorter chainstays are nice. Thanks for the feedback about the Synapse too.
01-20-19, 06:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,331
Posted By IchbinJay

For clarification, The Synapse SE comes with...

For clarification, The Synapse SE comes with stock 30c slicks, Topstone 40c, and CAADX 37c. Ideally, I'd like to run a knobby 32c. I'm wondering which bike would accommodate those tires and also...
01-20-19, 06:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,331
Posted By IchbinJay

Good call. Thanks for the advice!

Good call. Thanks for the advice!
01-20-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,460
Posted By IchbinJay

All right, I give up. To be honest, you're right....

All right, I give up. To be honest, you're right. I did the cross bike/one bike thing a few years ago without much success. At the time, I was riding a heavy ill-fitting Bianchi Volpe. Now, with the...
01-20-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,958
Views: 427,534
Posted By IchbinJay

Awesome pics of the CAADX! She looks great with...

Awesome pics of the CAADX! She looks great with those gumwall tires. Love the trail pictures too.
01-20-19, 06:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,331
Posted By IchbinJay

Yeah, I agree. Although I haven't ridden any of...

Yeah, I agree. Although I haven't ridden any of them, it seems like they maybe could've spread the line out a bit more.
01-20-19, 06:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,331
Posted By IchbinJay

That sounds like some of the terrain I'd be...

That sounds like some of the terrain I'd be riding. As you know, most off road in the Northeast involves rocks. I guess I'm just afraid of flying over the handlebars going down a hill. Maybe the...
01-19-19, 05:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,331
Posted By IchbinJay

I guess what I meant was on relatively technical...

I guess what I meant was on relatively technical riding. I'm used to riding with sloped geometry. The CAADX looks like more traditional road geometry which is good for cross racing.
01-19-19, 04:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,331
Posted By IchbinJay

That's nice looking! How do you like the...

That's nice looking! How do you like the geometry? I'm looking to do road riding/light trails. I'm just worried that the straight geometry might put me over the bars.
01-19-19, 03:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,331
Posted By IchbinJay

Not a whole lot of dirt, but the occasional rock...

Not a whole lot of dirt, but the occasional rock or two. I want enough clearance for knobby tires, but I think the Topstone might offer too much. I would really only be running 32s.
01-19-19, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,090
Posted By IchbinJay

Origin8 Drop Bar Ends

Anyone try these on their hybrid?
...
01-19-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,302
Posted By IchbinJay

Great bike and nice looking route. If you're...

Great bike and nice looking route. If you're looking to further improve your ride, try Michelin Country Rocks. They're awesome tires for MTB to hybrid conversions.
01-19-19, 02:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,460
Posted By IchbinJay

If you split the difference, they will come :50:

If you split the difference, they will come :50:
01-19-19, 06:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,119
Posted By IchbinJay

Mix Tape (Lakeville, MA)

Anyone riding this:

https://www.bikereg.com/themixtape#Register
01-19-19, 06:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,331
Posted By IchbinJay

Do you ride one? Do you know if it's a tight 32...

Do you ride one? Do you know if it's a tight 32 or is there room for dirt/sand?
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