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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-19-12, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 759
Posted By Roadshadowww

If you look carefully at the shock's red o-ring...

If you look carefully at the shock's red o-ring and the front fork tube you can note the amount of travel I use to smooth out my rides.

About 1" rear and 3/4" in frt.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-19-12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 759
Posted By Roadshadowww

Head-on shot ...

Head-on shot

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/roadshadowww/Bike.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-19-12, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 759
Posted By Roadshadowww

Let's try this...

Let's try this onehttp://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/roadshadowww/Bike2.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-17-12, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 759
Posted By Roadshadowww

Hopefully you can see this. If so, you can...

Hopefully you can see this.

If so, you can see the red o-ring and note the amount of travel I normally use.

New seat, grips, front and rear lights, swapped out tires.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-17-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 759
Posted By Roadshadowww

Spec Camber 29 Hybrid ...

Took a ride on the SCH Special today .... 15 miles.

Here's two photos..

See below...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-15-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By Roadshadowww

Thing ! Wow my Camber's feeling are seriously...

Thing ! Wow my Camber's feeling are seriously hurt.....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-08-12, 07:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By Roadshadowww

Understand a ThudBuster is not capable of...

Understand a ThudBuster is not capable of progressive compression or controlled rebound. Only various thicknesses and densities.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-06-12, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By Roadshadowww

The Easton CF bars came in today and are already...

The Easton CF bars came in today and are already istalled on the Camber.... 685 in length and WOW super light

also the Ergons and the Specialized bar ends made the swap over...

Cateye Enduro...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-12, 09:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By Roadshadowww

Put them at 80 and seems to be fine.... I have a...

Put them at 80 and seems to be fine.... I have a pair the Spec Nimbus Armadillos in 700x38 at the ready but am liking these Boroughs so far.

I cut 1 1/2" off each side of the bars yesterday and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-12, 09:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 890
Posted By Roadshadowww

Like the Wellgos.... Good pick

Like the Wellgos.... Good pick
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-12, 09:15 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,426
Posted By Roadshadowww

The Ergon's became GS1's instead of GP3's today...

The Ergon's became GS1's instead of GP3's today and the Easton EC70 XC Monkeylites Risers will arrive next Wednesday...

and the Cateye Enduro arrived by FedEx ...

had OpenWater dive students...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-01-12, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By Roadshadowww

Just ordered a HG50 in 12-28... and plan to...

Just ordered a HG50 in 12-28... and plan to upgrade the charin to an XT or XTR
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-01-12, 12:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By Roadshadowww

Lock-out...

Got another PM asking why the heck I'm spending the $$ to take this FS MTB to a Hybrid ?

My thinking is that it is easier to reach down and lock-out the Front forks and the Rear shock vs not...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-01-12, 12:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By Roadshadowww

Pierce, Thanks for you thoughts and input.......

Pierce,
Thanks for you thoughts and input.... it's great to have everyone's comments, even the one's that flat it's dumb to do... I checked the pressures and the tires say 85max.

Totally agree...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-30-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 40,759
Posted By Roadshadowww

Good Job Pat, Sure you could go out an just...

Good Job Pat,

Sure you could go out an just buy a Hybrid, but taking the time to make changes to my exsisting bike has got to feel pretty good.

Most folks end up changing something, even on an...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By Roadshadowww

Cassette swap-out MTB...

I'm swapping out the Sham HG20 11-34 9spd MTB cassette for something

more road like.

Here's what I'm looking at and recommendations are welcome (Hg50 12-29 9spd)

How does the levels of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-12, 08:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By Roadshadowww

Made my tire swap-out today.... Installed the...

Made my tire swap-out today.... Installed the Borough's in 700x45 vs the Nimbus 700x38...

Tires are not as beefy as the 2"ers that came off but looks well enough, will still have alittle flex...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-12, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By Roadshadowww

Tires changes will occur today... I ordered a...

Tires changes will occur today... I ordered a slightly more roadable Cassette and during my maiden ride Saturday I was using about 1" of suspension that I did

not have on my Sirrus.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-12, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By Roadshadowww

Think of it this way too... If all the...

Think of it this way too...

If all the other vehicles riding around, did not have any suspension but only the Jeep did, would the lower jeep ride better than the GT without suspension ???
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 890
Posted By Roadshadowww

...dumb and rich enough..... hummmm thanks Sam ?

...dumb and rich enough..... hummmm thanks Sam ?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-12, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 890
Posted By Roadshadowww

Sam, Good enough question. Why take this level...

Sam,
Good enough question. Why take this level Trailie and move it to a MTB/Hybrid...

I've looked at the MTB's and CrossRoads & CrossTrails but they all lack rear suspension. My Sirrus is/was a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-12, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 890
Posted By Roadshadowww

In Da House and on the bike trail (paved)...

In Da House and on the bike trail (paved) today.... Excellent responses folks, it can always go back but the ride today even on the knobbies was not too bad.

12 miles and cool weather made for so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-27-12, 10:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By Roadshadowww

New Specialized Camber steps to a MTB/Hybrid...

Picked up my '13 Specialized Camber 29 yesterday and upon arrival it will begin it's transition into a MTB/Hybrid.

Shown here with comfort seat and grips with bar-ends. Tires and new cassette...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-12, 06:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 890
Posted By Roadshadowww

Well, it was delayed and arrived late today,...

Well, it was delayed and arrived late today, Thursday.

I stopped by and it was sitting in the corner in the box, Of Course I Opened It !

Black/Red base model, M5 large frame....

Pulled a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-25-12, 06:23 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,426
Posted By Roadshadowww

Interesting day today... My '13 Specialized...

Interesting day today... My '13 Specialized Camber 29 arrived late today to become my MTB/Hybrid cross-over. I also sold my
'11 Specialized Sirrus Disc.

Decided to move the Camber to a full...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-24-12, 10:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 890
Posted By Roadshadowww

Picking up the new Spec Camber tomorrow....

Dealer says the Camber came in today and they will build it tomorrow with my mods.

Late afternoon pickup...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-24-12, 10:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,308
Posted By Roadshadowww

Sirrus Elite Disc

I have the 2011 Sirrus Disc and it is truly an amazing and beautiful bike.

Discs are top notch, gears smooth shifting.... Do change the seat.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-19-12, 08:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,027
Posted By Roadshadowww

LOve the Hybrid but it's killing my back... looking at

So I love my Sirrus, great bike, very cool and fast fast fast...

But afterwards my back just kills me.... I've had back surgery and just don't want to stop riding.

I'm considering taking a MB,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-11, 09:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,626
Posted By Roadshadowww

Really enjoy my 2011 Sirrus Elite Disc.... Very...

Really enjoy my 2011 Sirrus Elite Disc.... Very similar to Geobigjon's bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-16-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,569
Posted By Roadshadowww

Thanks again all for your replies and links.... ...

Thanks again all for your replies and links....

I've boiled it down to the 2 watt Cygolite Tail light and their Ex 350 rechargeable Headlite .... a touch over $100, but should work out fine.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,569
Posted By Roadshadowww

Excellent thoughts and applications guys, I...

Excellent thoughts and applications guys, I really thank everyone for taking time to make replies.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-11, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,071
Posted By Roadshadowww

The 300 dollar hybrids I've seen have been from...

The 300 dollar hybrids I've seen have been from big box stores and based on riding 30 miles a day it may become a throw away pretty quick.
Do your homework and research, then stay active on your...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-11, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 932
Posted By Roadshadowww

Big day in the training pool, lots of students so...

Big day in the training pool, lots of students so I was beat when I got home. Look at the bike but did not want to start a ride as tired as I was.....

There's tomorrow !
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,722
Posted By Roadshadowww

Heard the same thing Friday when I went in the...

Heard the same thing Friday when I went in the local Spec dealer to pick up my Sirrus Elite Disc, with alum fork.....
He has a couple of the CR models sitting there.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,516
Posted By Roadshadowww

The shop I just bought at recently, is too happy...

The shop I just bought at recently, is too happy to write an "Alternate" receipt for a bike for me, OH OH hum.... for you I mean......

My $770 Sirrus that was had for $600... was noted on let's...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 932
Posted By Roadshadowww

Picked up my new Hybrid today......

After my somewhat lengthly hybrid search and investigation, Monday I pulled the trigger, on what I feel is a good choice for me, a reasonability priced bike. A Specialized Sirrus Elite Disc.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,569
Posted By Roadshadowww

Lights on my Hybrid.....

So after much searching and reading I'm looking for a general opinion (yes I know)
about lights.
I have little to no real desire to ride at night but feel if I get stuck with an evening ride back,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-11, 09:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,091
Posted By Roadshadowww

The Sirrus I bought comes with an Ergon-Like...

The Sirrus I bought comes with an Ergon-Like grips oem I'll use them a while an see if they work out first.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-11-11, 07:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 575
Posted By Roadshadowww

I hope to join in this year. Thanks for the...

I hope to join in this year. Thanks for the planning.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-11-11, 04:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,091
Posted By Roadshadowww

Guess I should have said, larger pad areas on the...

Guess I should have said, larger pad areas on the grip ends, and also a reasonable size/length to the bar ends.....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-11-11, 11:50 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,091
Posted By Roadshadowww

The GS-3 is what I'm looking at........ I like...

The GS-3 is what I'm looking at........ I like the large bar ends !
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-11-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,091
Posted By Roadshadowww

How many have switched to Ergon's ?

Riding a Hybrid and here's the question?

Being a little older than most here, I have some difficulty closing my hands.

Yes, the A word and I just hate it. ...but I can continue on or give...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-11, 05:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,312
Posted By Roadshadowww

OUCH and not good...........

OUCH and not good...........
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-11, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By Roadshadowww

So I said sounds good but I've got one more stop...

So I said sounds good but I've got one more stop and I'll call you. Of course I get a yea right look from him. It's 2:30 they close at 6 and I've got to go across town to look at the Cannondale. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By Roadshadowww

Sorry folks, had to go teach a class, now back...

Sorry folks, had to go teach a class, now back and want to continue.

So, after I had some "feel" on the goods, I dove back into the internet seeking, read, lurking, treads that were directed in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-11, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By Roadshadowww

Part One, Joined the Ranks...........

Been looking around a while via the internet and the local Dick's, Craigslist and such.

Finally set a budget and hit some of the local bike shops. Visited something like 10 different ones and...
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