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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-05-13, 01:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By rollingblunder

Shortened flat bar = more or less squirrelly?

I have a new Giant Escape RX0 with Ergon GP2 bar ends. The steering feels very sensitive. When riding a straight path, almost imperceptible shifts in my body position or my grip on the bars will...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-29-13, 04:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 44,437
Posted By rollingblunder

Earlier this summer, I was ready to buy a...

Earlier this summer, I was ready to buy a Cannondale Quick SL1. The manager at my LBS thought that this was a good bike, and was prepared to sell me one, but suggested that I also consider the Giant...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-13, 02:42 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,461
Posted By rollingblunder

Here ya go... http://upstandingbicycle.com

Here ya go...

http://upstandingbicycle.com
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-13, 03:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,846
Posted By rollingblunder

Yes, some of those riders are airing out body...

Yes, some of those riders are airing out body parts that are usually covered by clothing in polite society. But the really private bits are either covered by body paint, or blurred out in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-13, 12:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,846
Posted By rollingblunder

Hmm, I thought that this thread was all about...

Hmm, I thought that this thread was all about riding in your birthday suit. Popular here in Seattle.

http://julianv.zenfolio.com/fremontfair2013/h66eace47#h66eace47
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-13, 01:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,811
Posted By rollingblunder

Am I the only person here who finds this attitude...

Am I the only person here who finds this attitude rude, immature, and offensive?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-13, 01:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,179
Posted By rollingblunder

I've seen other comments like this, and I still...

I've seen other comments like this, and I still don't understand what is meant by a "strong core", or what this has to do with bike riding. Granted, someone who is out of shape or overweight might...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-13, 04:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,957
Posted By rollingblunder

I'm 64 years old, and just learning to ride. I...

I'm 64 years old, and just learning to ride. I bought an RX 0 as my first (and probably last) bike. The small size was the closest match for me, but the fit specialist at the bike shop adjusted...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-13, 03:30 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 26,489
Posted By rollingblunder

Thanks for the detailed reply, Sixty Fiver. I...

Thanks for the detailed reply, Sixty Fiver. I understand all that you are saying, but applying those tips has been difficult. I've been practicing on a large flat parking lot, with no obstacles to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-13, 02:27 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 26,489
Posted By rollingblunder

I'm just learning to ride at age 64. For my...

I'm just learning to ride at age 64. For my first (and probably last) bike, I chose a lightweight hybrid (Giant Escape RX 0). Weight was a concern, because the area around my home is hilly, and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-13, 01:56 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 26,489
Posted By rollingblunder

OK, I can certainly understand why racers want...

OK, I can certainly understand why racers want want to minimize weight on their bikes. But I don't understand why someone would buy an expensive CF bike for commuting, spend gobs of additional money...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-15-13, 04:36 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 26,489
Posted By rollingblunder

2013 Giant Escape RX 0, small size, stock with no...

2013 Giant Escape RX 0, small size, stock with no added accessories = 20.5 lbs.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-14-13, 05:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By rollingblunder

I was inclined to get a 2013 Cannondale Quick SL...

I was inclined to get a 2013 Cannondale Quick SL 1, but, at the advice of the salesman at the LBS, I ended up buying a 2013 Giant Escape RX 0. He felt that the Giant had a better frame, and that this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-13, 06:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,100
Posted By rollingblunder

Yep, the 2014 RX has a double, but it's a 46/34,...

Yep, the 2014 RX has a double, but it's a 46/34, rather than the more common 50/34 on my 2013 RX 0. I did not check the sizes on the cogs.

Interestingly, Giant is selling a new model in Australia...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-13, 05:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,100
Posted By rollingblunder

A quick followup, in case anyone is interested in...

A quick followup, in case anyone is interested in this new model... After further comparison, the 2014 Escape RX seems, in some respects, to be closer to the 2013 Escape RX 1, rather than the RX 0. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-29-13, 01:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,100
Posted By rollingblunder

I took another look at the RD, in better light. ...

I took another look at the RD, in better light. The part number is probably RD-R350-10, which may be a part equivalent to Sora series.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-27-13, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,100
Posted By rollingblunder

More logos. I count at least 32 occurrences of...

More logos. I count at least 32 occurrences of the "Giant" branding on this bike. Even in places like the inside surfaces of the chainstays and fork. It's ridiculous.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-27-13, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,100
Posted By rollingblunder

It's hard to read, but I'm pretty sure the...

It's hard to read, but I'm pretty sure the labeling on the rear derailleur is

Shimano
RD-R850-10
Singapore

There are 2 chain rings, and 10 cogs.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-27-13, 12:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,100
Posted By rollingblunder

2014 Giant Escape RX, and Shimano mystery bits

Just picked up a 2014 Giant Escape RX. This model is apparently so new that it does not appear on the web. I put some photos in this gallery (http://julianv.zenfolio.com/newbike2013). The title and...
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