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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,794
Posted By manthe

Thanks for the pointers! I prob should have...

Thanks for the pointers! I prob should have mentioned (and updated my profile) - in this case she is riding a 2017 Cannondale Synapse carbon 105 with rim brakes. I am on a 2017 Cannondale CAAD12...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-18, 02:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,794
Posted By manthe

Thanks for all the feedback. For the folks...

Thanks for all the feedback. For the folks suggesting that this is more ‘for me’ than her - I have to laugh because you’re absolutely correct! :-) I agonize over her bike WAY more than she does (if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-18, 06:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,794
Posted By manthe

Soliciting opinions on wheel set upgrade

i was hoping to get people’s thoughts or opinions on my current ‘dilemma’. I am in the market to upgrade the wheel set on my wife’s bike. She’s not as avid a rider as I am, but is still fairly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-16, 06:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,084
Posted By manthe

I just thought I'd jump in and share - I've...

I just thought I'd jump in and share - I've purchased two sets of these grips with carbon bar ends (for my wife and I). I bought them both brand new and unfortunately they honestly do not look much...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-13-16, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 927
Posted By manthe

Bike thieves actually go out of their way to...

Bike thieves actually go out of their way to 'stalk' college campuses. Because they are typically a place where a lot of people ride bikes and leave them unattended quite often, it's kind-of like an...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-06-16, 12:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,084
Posted By manthe

Just downright lovely! Thanks for sharing. I have...

Just downright lovely! Thanks for sharing. I have a couple of questions if you feel like answering (I'm starting to think about a flatbar 'road' oriented bike to add to the stable)...

1 the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-06-16, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,101
Posted By manthe

According to bicycle blue book, if the bike was...

According to bicycle blue book, if the bike was in 'like new' condition it'd only be worth ~$150.

2004 Trek 7500 - New and Used Bike Value...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-16, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 639
Posted By manthe

Thanks for the replies! You may be correct - but...

Thanks for the replies! You may be correct - but I hope you're not ;-) I really felt like the 23t was just *allllmost* enough - but would liked to have had just one more gear! Already ordered the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-16, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,791
Posted By manthe

Not sure what your budget is - but it has been my...

Not sure what your budget is - but it has been my experience that if you truly want a wheelset to be 'bomb-proof', you need to have one hand-built. I experienced the same sort of issues with one of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-16, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 639
Posted By manthe

Chain length question (for new cassette)...

I was doing some climbing this morning and it has become clear to me that my (Ultegra) 11-23 is just *not quite* cutting it - it's close - but I'm thinking a 12-25 would be just about right. I'm sure...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,162
Posted By manthe

I most assuredly qualify! ;-)

I most assuredly qualify! ;-)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-14-16, 06:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,162
Posted By manthe

I've 'shopped around' for almost a year while...

I've 'shopped around' for almost a year while using my Saints - in no real hurry to get something until I found something that struck me and 'ticked all of my boxes'. I am very familiar with the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-12-16, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,162
Posted By manthe

Unfortunately, yeah. A little embarrassing I...

Unfortunately, yeah. A little embarrassing I admit - but they are outstanding pedals. Extremely well made, high-grade materials, buttery smooth and very light. While there are bike components out...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-12-16, 11:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,162
Posted By manthe

I've been using Shimano Saints as well for the...

I've been using Shimano Saints as well for the last year or so and theyve been flawless. But, I've just bought a pair of 45NRTH Helvas (...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-08-16, 10:34 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 309,787
Posted By manthe

As I see it, there are 3 'primary' reasons to go...

As I see it, there are 3 'primary' reasons to go tubeless:

1. You are far less prone to flat tires! No tubes to puncture - and typically if something does happen to puncture or slice the tire...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-07-16, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 798
Posted By manthe

A chain is a chain - a cassette is a cassette -...

A chain is a chain - a cassette is a cassette - etc. regardless of the type of bike they're on, wear is the same. It has to do with how much you ride, how 'powerful' of a rider you, what type of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-07-16, 08:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,539
Posted By manthe

We (my wife and I) have several different tire...

We (my wife and I) have several different tire sets for different terrains/conditions/ride-types (all of these are for My 2016 Cannondale Quick CX1 and my wife's 2014 Spec. Crosstrail Sport Disc):
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-16, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,465
Posted By manthe

thanks! The handlebars are an upgrade from the...

thanks! The handlebars are an upgrade from the original. The original/stock bars were a little narrower and a lot flatter. I very much prefer these (Easton EC70 carbon) for a few reasons:

1. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-01-16, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,465
Posted By manthe

Im curious - did you happen to try it both ways...

Im curious - did you happen to try it both ways (locked and unlocked)? Either way, as with almost any suspension on a hybrid bike - it's not really designed for any kind of serious off-road. It's...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-25-16, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,465
Posted By manthe

It's definitely an easy bike to love, IMO. we...

It's definitely an easy bike to love, IMO. we should start a CX1 club ;-)

Sorry to hear about the rear shifting issues. While I no longer have the original derailleur (or cassette for that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-24-16, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,465
Posted By manthe

i think what a lot of people do not consider when...

i think what a lot of people do not consider when thinking about the price of this bike is the suspension. The Cannondale Headshok is a very nice and actual high-quality suspension. It is miles ahead...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-24-16, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,465
Posted By manthe

The skewers don't make any ride-oriented...

The skewers don't make any ride-oriented performance difference. The difference they do make is in security (as in a more stable and secure connection to the dropouts), durability and longevity. It's...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-23-16, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,465
Posted By manthe

Cannonade Quick CX1 (2016) + lots of upgrades...

I'm not sure why, but I know a lot of people out there don't care for Cannondale. I'm not one of them. I've always liked them a lot. They make a lot of great bikes and more importantly - they always...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-16, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,458
Posted By manthe

they do. I know this because my Cannondale Quick...

they do. I know this because my Cannondale Quick CX 1 came with it. IIRC it was a 26-38-46. I replaced it with the XTR M980 Trail dynasys (HIGHLY recommended, BTW ;-) ). At any rate, any of the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-16, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,745
Posted By manthe

My wife rides Crosstrail - it's the Sport Disc...

My wife rides Crosstrail - it's the Sport Disc model. I've done a bunch of upgrades - but I've made sure that every upgrade was something I could move to a new frame. I put a full SLX groupset on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-12-16, 08:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,401
Posted By manthe

Roughly - at least that's what it's always taken...

Roughly - at least that's what it's always taken me, my wife and others I've ridden with who are just starting out or just getting back 'on the horse' after a long break. Once you've re-accustomed...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-10-16, 06:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,401
Posted By manthe

It typically takes ~7-10 days (riding every...

It typically takes ~7-10 days (riding every single day) to acclimate to almost any given saddle. The painful, almost 'bruised' feeling WILL go away - I can assure you! Those big, ridiculous,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-14-16, 05:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,044
Posted By manthe

I have one and I love it! I've had it for maybe 6...

I have one and I love it! I've had it for maybe 6 months or so now. I'm fortunate enough to be able to just wear it every day - but even if I could not, it would still be well worth it. I use it for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-13-16, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By manthe

Engineers are some of the most 'play it safe'...

Engineers are some of the most 'play it safe' people in the world - I should know ;-) the extra 5 pounds isn't gonna make a single lick of difference. That's literally like the weight of 2 full water...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-07-16, 08:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,204
Posted By manthe

Inspirational - thanks for telling the story and...

Inspirational - thanks for telling the story and congrats!!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-06-16, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,175
Posted By manthe

Agreed. For the type of riding I do, a little...

Agreed. For the type of riding I do, a little more ruggedness for some of the components and a minimal front suspension is a huge a benefit - and the Headshok is (IMO) the best option out there for a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-06-16, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,175
Posted By manthe

Not only is it $100 cheaper this year, but the...

Not only is it $100 cheaper this year, but the groupset, stock hubs and brakes are a fairly decent upgrade from last year's model. Granted, none of those parts are stock on mine any more - but it's...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-04-16, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,175
Posted By manthe

My 2016 Cannondale Quick CX1. LOVE this bike! ...

My 2016 Cannondale Quick CX1. LOVE this bike!

Upgrades (so far...):
- hand built wheelset (Rhyno Lites with Hope Pro 4 hubs + Sapim spokes)
- Ultegra 12-23 cassette
- Paul Component internal...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-04-16, 08:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,698
Posted By manthe

Not sure what you're budget is, but I literally...

Not sure what you're budget is, but I literally couldn't be happier with my Cannondale Quick CX 1 (2016). Bikes are like jeans - each brand has its own particular cut and nuances and they each fit us...
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