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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By labradorguy

Thanks guys.

Thanks guys.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-10, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By labradorguy

I would sincerely appreciate some idea on picking out a bike for my mom. :)

I'm getting a bike for my mom so she can ride some paved trails with the grandchildren. She just turned 60 so she wants something comfortable. She also had a knee replacement a few years ago, so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-10, 07:56 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

[QUOTE=qmsdc15;11535474]Dude, I didn't realize...

[QUOTE=qmsdc15;11535474]Dude, I didn't realize you never mountain biked before! It sounds like you are hooked already! I'm sure dirt bikes are fun, but how do you like dirt with big wheels, gears and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-10, 07:48 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

You are so right..... it's just that some of the...

You are so right..... it's just that some of the stuff they had me doing in my 20's and 30's, then not doing it any longer....well, let me just say it's a BIG lifestyle change and it really throws a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-27-10, 10:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

Thank you. :) So far, I am really happy with my...

Thank you. :) So far, I am really happy with my decision. I think I will take your advice and put on tires that are a little more hard surface friendly.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-27-10, 09:58 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

Well boys... I just got in from an AWESOME...

Well boys... I just got in from an AWESOME ride.... :) I rode with my boys at the park since today was an early out day from school, then while they were doing homework and eating supper, I snuck...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-27-10, 01:43 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

Those are awesome looking tires!

Those are awesome looking tires!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-27-10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

I typed the wrong number on the price. I got it...

I typed the wrong number on the price. I got it for $1650, not $1750. It lists for $2700 so needless to say, I'm really happy with that. :)
I'm glad this is an okay forum for asking tire questions....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-27-10, 09:01 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

Well... I pulled the trigger and have a bike. I...

Well... I pulled the trigger and have a bike. I really appreciate all you guys helping me out and I valued every opinion I received. I thought the Ultra would be a do all, but in the end, I think I'm...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-10, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By labradorguy

Newbie has a dumb question about components....

I don't race but appreciate quality. Is there a huge difference between Shimano XT components and SLX components?? Is the difference in functionality or is it one of those weight saving race deals...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 06:47 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

I'm not pretending to be anything... ?? If I were...

I'm not pretending to be anything... ?? If I were wealthy, I wouldn't bother with all the questions or research.... I'd just buy it and if I didn't like it I would get something else..lol. I'm an...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-10, 06:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 990
Posted By labradorguy

Gt Zaskar Pro 9er vs. Zaskar Expert 29er

I can get the Pro for 2k and the Expert for 1500. The components seem the same to the uneducated (me).... Am I missing something? He has one 2010 Expert left at that price. Any help would be really...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

I give up lol.... This guy has a GT Zaskar Pro...

I give up lol.... This guy has a GT Zaskar Pro 9er he will sell me for 2000 or a Zaskar Expert he will sell me for 1500. Those seem like really great prices especially on the expert since it seems to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

I tired visiting all the bike shops like you say,...

I tired visiting all the bike shops like you say, but I kept getting a different story. I could tell they were just wanting to move their left over 2010's... so I came here trying to get some...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 05:23 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

Sorry I bothered you guys or pi##ed you off with...

Sorry I bothered you guys or pi##ed you off with my ignorance. I was just hoping for some unbiased opinions.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 04:33 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

Darn, I really like that Ultra... It just looked...

Darn, I really like that Ultra... It just looked perfect for packed limestone trails and light offroad... I'm worried getting a full on MTB for my very limited riding beyond the aforementioned is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 04:24 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

The video was just worst case, most extreme...

The video was just worst case, most extreme ever.... but I think you're right Richard and btw- I really do appreciate the feedback and am glad you're not out riding. :) The bike shop said I can...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 03:38 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

Bummer..... I just gave the LBS a $100.00 deposit...

Bummer..... I just gave the LBS a $100.00 deposit on the Ultra.... :P
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 02:48 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

This trail is really close to my mom's place....

This trail is really close to my mom's place. <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BmZ5LQX6w_c?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen"...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 02:02 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

You said no Marin..lol. :) I thought that...

You said no Marin..lol. :) I thought that Palisades bike looking pretty nice.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 01:57 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

Oh my..... I feel like I'm back to square one....

Oh my..... I feel like I'm back to square one. lol. You're absolutely right, though. A person almost needs a crystal ball.... I'm 40 and just don't see myself taking a bicycle where I would take my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 12:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

You're right.... I think I fell for the sales...

You're right.... I think I fell for the sales pitch of "Buy now, we only have one left at this price".... then again, 300 bucks is 300 bucks.. lol. I just keep running into guys wanting to clear...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 12:02 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

Okay, no Marin! lol. So the general consensus is...

Okay, no Marin! lol. So the general consensus is to get the Ultra over the CX 1. That makes sense. It seems as a first year model they went all out and are now pulling back a little if I am reading...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 11:56 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

Thank you again guys for the help. I feel really...

Thank you again guys for the help. I feel really bad bombing you with all these silly questions, it's just that every kid selling bikes at the dealer is telling me something different and it seems to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

Thank you gentlemen. I am really glad that I came...

Thank you gentlemen. I am really glad that I came across this page. It's great to hear other opinions on this. It is SO confusing trying to come up with an answer (and to do it before the 10's are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-10, 12:17 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

I just really thought that was a really cool...

I just really thought that was a really cool looking bike. I'd consider others but Quick CX Ultra really caught my eye and it seemed like it would do everything I wanted. Like I said, I'm still...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-10, 11:25 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,564
Posted By labradorguy

New guy really needs some help from someone who knows... PLEASE... :)

Hi.
I am from the midwest and have been looking for as close to an all around bike as I could find, i.e, pavement, dirt trails, country rock, gravel roads, or just shooting off down a long mowed...
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