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Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-15, 10:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,098
Posted By mirandaspits

I'm 5'6" and my road frame is 54cm. 52cm may feel...

I'm 5'6" and my road frame is 54cm. 52cm may feel a bit cramped, at least it does to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-15, 11:27 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,986
Posted By mirandaspits

Not, the Asian girl in the back is obviously not...

Not, the Asian girl in the back is obviously not giving your bike any attention either :D But honestly, the head tube just looks weird on this bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-15, 11:25 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,986
Posted By mirandaspits

Completely stock? I say definitely HOT!

Completely stock? I say definitely HOT!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,999
Posted By mirandaspits

Bought this back in early January, hoping the...

Bought this back in early January, hoping the weather stays warm this weekend to go riding.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa470/mirandaspits/Mobile%20Uploads/20150309_121722.jpg...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-08-15, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,727
Posted By mirandaspits

I think raising the seat 1mm would be just right.

I think raising the seat 1mm would be just right.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-13, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,991
Posted By mirandaspits

GT has some great bikes. I personally love my GT...

GT has some great bikes. I personally love my GT Tachyon 4.0 but a Trek 7.3 would be great as well. For the riding you'll be doing I recommend you stay away from a suspension fork, just too much...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-13, 05:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 777
Posted By mirandaspits

I wish my wifr would have the desire to ride...

I wish my wifr would have the desire to ride bikes. Congrats to your wife for graduating nursing school.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-13, 05:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,991
Posted By mirandaspits

Those are all good bikes. I personally don't care...

Those are all good bikes. I personally don't care for bikes with suspension forks since I ride mainly on the road with lots of hills that too much energy is waisted. Does your area have a lot of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-13, 06:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,543
Posted By mirandaspits

Exactly my experience once I started wearing...

Exactly my experience once I started wearing cycling shorts. Glad to know it did the same for you.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-17-13, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,543
Posted By mirandaspits

It's most likely because you haven't ridden a...

It's most likely because you haven't ridden a bike in so long. When I first started riding it probably took a couple of weeks before it didn't feel like the seat had ***** me the entire ride. My...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-13, 08:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,598
Posted By mirandaspits

14.5 miles each way. Usually my ride home sucks...

14.5 miles each way. Usually my ride home sucks because I'm tired and what not but I do it anyway. Riding right now about twice a wk, hopefully I'll be able to add more days.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-16-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,303
Posted By mirandaspits

Definitely keep them, they're like the finishing...

Definitely keep them, they're like the finishing touch to the bike. I've never thought of pedals like that in my life, but these really do just that.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-16-13, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 831
Posted By mirandaspits

Nice! Gotta love it when moms come through with...

Nice! Gotta love it when moms come through with things like this.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-15-13, 03:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,875
Posted By mirandaspits

Very reason why I actually took my Diamondback...

Very reason why I actually took my Diamondback Trace Sport back and bought a GT Tachyon 4.0 I climb a lot of hills on my commute to work, my ride increased by 10 minutes. I was riding the GT ZUM with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-14-13, 04:36 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,875
Posted By mirandaspits

My Diamondback Trace Sport has a front suspension...

My Diamondback Trace Sport has a front suspension which has added 10 minutes to my commute. I'm right with you as I'm quickly disliking this.
Forum: Commuting
06-13-13, 05:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,300
Posted By mirandaspits

The Mongoose would be the quickest, but you'd run...

The Mongoose would be the quickest, but you'd run into a problem mounting the rear rack on it unless you would get a seat post rack. The Univega would probably be your best bet, but getting the other...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-12-13, 08:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,219
Posted By mirandaspits

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned soke core...

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned soke core strength, or lack thereof. Work on your core strength which will help keep you stable. I think any bike can be ridden well with balance as long as we can...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-12-13, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,994
Posted By mirandaspits

Added some saddle bags which gives me enough...

Added some saddle bags which gives me enough space to carry a change of clothes. I'll need to add another bag on top to carry my shoes though or keep them in my locker. I'll have to figure it out....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,640
Posted By mirandaspits

I'd keep the bike as is and invest in some...

I'd keep the bike as is and invest in some cycling shorts which will help keep your back end less tender and able to pedal more miles. Ride your bike more and you'll start noticing things you'd like...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-13, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,233
Posted By mirandaspits

Nice I like it! How do you feel about it after...

Nice I like it! How do you feel about it after riding it?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,343
Posted By mirandaspits

Helmet if you haven't bought one yet would be a...

Helmet if you haven't bought one yet would be a priority. I'd get myself a good lock followed by a rear rack and a decently sized panniers/bag combo to put your stuff in. Then you run into a spare...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-13, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,135
Posted By mirandaspits

Have you done a comparison of both bikes side by...

Have you done a comparison of both bikes side by side as far as stats to see which fit you better as far as components and what not? That could help you weigh down the need versus want and whether...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,135
Posted By mirandaspits

Already being spoken about below ...

Already being spoken about below
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/894162-Trek-FX-series-can-t-decide-which-one-to-get
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-13, 01:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,250
Posted By mirandaspits

Pretty steep, but it looks like it's a bike store...

Pretty steep, but it looks like it's a bike store so you're paying for the 6 months of "free" tune ups as well as the bike having been tuned up already. I think it's worth it if in fact that's true...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-10-13, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By mirandaspits

Offer him $200 and go from there. For $350 you...

Offer him $200 and go from there. For $350 you could get yourself a brand new bike that's on sale.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-10-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,184
Posted By mirandaspits

It's my first bike with a front suspension which...

It's my first bike with a front suspension which is taking me some getting used to, but it's a nice ride. I'm hoping this is a better commuter than my GT ZUM.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-13, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,184
Posted By mirandaspits

Yeah it's the trace sport. This was actually my...

Yeah it's the trace sport. This was actually my first time riding it. It's a very solid bike!
Forum: Commuting
06-09-13, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,173
Posted By mirandaspits

I'm right there with you. I purchased my first...

I'm right there with you. I purchased my first hybrid last year with the intentions of riding to work several days out of the week only to procrastinate the hell out of it. This year I finally did it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-13, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,184
Posted By mirandaspits

Went to my brother's house this morning. I have...

Went to my brother's house this morning. I have to cross a bridge with a small dam, always nice crossing that bridge while running or on bike....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-13, 05:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,541
Posted By mirandaspits

I appreciate the feedback you guys have given...

I appreciate the feedback you guys have given even though I wasn't the poster. I've been throwing the idea around of either a roof rack, trunk or hitch rack for some time for my Corolla. I'd like to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-08-13, 07:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,571
Posted By mirandaspits

I only ride a hybrid because I own two of them....

I only ride a hybrid because I own two of them. Definitely do want to purchase a road bike within a year though.
Forum: Introductions
06-07-13, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By mirandaspits

Yeah I've been scrolling through the commuter and...

Yeah I've been scrolling through the commuter and hybrid sections of this forum. I'm glad I found this forum!
Forum: Introductions
06-07-13, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By mirandaspits

Hello from Allentown, Pa

How's it going guys? Well I'm relatively new to biking. Last year I bought a GT ZUM to commute to work but didn't manage until last month. I've upgraded to a Diamondback Trace Sport and look forward...
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