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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,307
Posted By spoonsphere

yes - it is almost a different bike given all of...

yes - it is almost a different bike given all of the changes - they really should have rebadged it, or at least offered different tiers of the bike - one with the higher end components!

the owner...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-12, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,307
Posted By spoonsphere

i haven't had a chance to test ride them, but i...

i haven't had a chance to test ride them, but i see that there are other carbon hybrids out there - the cannondale quick carbon 2, the specialized sirrus limited, the trek 7.9 fx (though it appears...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-12, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,307
Posted By spoonsphere

it may seem silly, but the shifting was smoother,...

it may seem silly, but the shifting was smoother, and it was easier to climb hills on the 2010. i know there are other differences in the components, but that is what was noticeable to me in the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-12, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,307
Posted By spoonsphere

thoughts on Marin Highway One

hi folks,

i am looking at picking up a 2011 marin highway (http://www.marinbikes.com/2011/bike_specs.php?serialnum=1890) one carbon hybrid and wanted to get some feedback.

i see this bike has...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,734
Posted By spoonsphere

hi dan, very sorry that happened. i'm glad...

hi dan,

very sorry that happened. i'm glad that neither you nor the lady was hurt badly. worry not - the bike can be repaired, and you'll continue to ride and have many wonderful rides.
Forum: Commuting
10-08-10, 05:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,214
Posted By spoonsphere

thanks for the comments, folks - the laughs are a...

thanks for the comments, folks - the laughs are a great way to start the day!

i just read up on airzound - 115dB - wow! the thoughts that conjures are just hilarious!
Forum: Commuting
10-07-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,495
Posted By spoonsphere

i'm not sure how long your ride takes, but i'm...

i'm not sure how long your ride takes, but i'm impressed that your kids will sit in the burley for that long! after half an hour, my son wanted out.

i have no problem doing my 14 mile ride home...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,214
Posted By spoonsphere

why are people so rude on the road? sorry - a this is a rant!

/*start rant*/

i don't understand what's happened to common courtesy?

almost every day that i ride, i encounter people who are just rude, in one form or another.

crossing some road in...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-10, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 972
Posted By spoonsphere

with a road bike?

with a road bike?
Forum: Commuting
10-07-10, 01:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 972
Posted By spoonsphere

thank you all for your kind advice. :)

thank you all for your kind advice. :)
Forum: Commuting
10-07-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 972
Posted By spoonsphere

hi fietsbob! heh - i like wearing colors...

hi fietsbob!

heh - i like wearing colors that help me to be seen! so neon and such is good! :)

thank you for your advice!
Forum: Commuting
10-07-10, 11:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 972
Posted By spoonsphere

hi scroca, indeed, i am looking for clothing...

hi scroca,

indeed, i am looking for clothing that will help me to stay warm (and comfortable) on the ride.

it may not seem complicated, but for someone whose warm clothes consists of thicker...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,167
Posted By spoonsphere

i have a pair of clipless pedals from look on my...

i have a pair of clipless pedals from look on my road bike, and i really like the efficiency they provide.

the drawbacks - i still cannot easily clip into the second pedal. it always seems to be...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-10, 10:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 972
Posted By spoonsphere

what clothing is appropriate for winter commute and rain?

hi folks,

i am really enjoying commuting on my road bike. i ride from home to the metro (about 2-3 miles) in the morning, take the bus to work, and get to ride back (about 14 miles). we've...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,352
Posted By spoonsphere

have a look at the Super Ego from Tom Bihn...

have a look at the Super Ego from Tom Bihn (http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/TBP/TB0825). it's a huge messenger bag (i have its little brother, the ego, and i love it!).
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-10, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Posted By spoonsphere

thanks MWS! that is definitely a testament!

thanks MWS! that is definitely a testament!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-10, 08:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Posted By spoonsphere

hi EsoxLucius, thanks! i'm in nortern...

hi EsoxLucius, thanks!

i'm in nortern virginia, in the suburbs of washington, dc.

do you know how i can find out if there is a jamis dealer in my area who carries this bike (or the jamis coda...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-10, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Posted By spoonsphere

thanks ron! boy, i hope that comes in...

thanks ron!

boy, i hope that comes in another color! ;-)

okay, just reading through the specs - at 28.5lb, it's not light. i know weight isn't everything, but that seems quite heavy.

i'm...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-10, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 953
Posted By spoonsphere

considering commuting to work by bike

hi folks!

i live in falls church, va, near the w&od trail (http://www.wodfriends.org/). i have been thinking about commuting to work.

i can get on the w&od on great falls street and ride to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-10, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Posted By spoonsphere

i've been reading some good stuff about the trek...

i've been reading some good stuff about the trek fx series. the fx 7.5 falls into my price range (though i'm not sure how much wiggle room i can expect, perhaps the fx 7.6 may be an option) - that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Posted By spoonsphere

hi arcane! no, i'm not getting rid of the...

hi arcane!

no, i'm not getting rid of the bianchi. :)

i am open to the idea of modifying it, but i'm not sure if i can put wider tires on it. let me get a picture of it and we can see.

even...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Posted By spoonsphere

help selecting a hybrid bicycle

hello!

i have a Bianchi Boron XL road bike which is super light and super fast - i really enjoy riding it.

i'd like to get a bike that allows me to sit more upright. something with slightly...
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