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Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,414,002
Posted By Jako

What do you suggest I do?

What do you suggest I do?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,414,002
Posted By Jako

Relatively new to road biking, but I thought I...

Relatively new to road biking, but I thought I would post a few pictures of my bike. What do you guys think? Go easy on me haha.

http://jakowenko.com/giant/2.jpg
http://jakowenko.com/giant/1.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-08, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,414,002
Posted By Jako

http://jakowenko.com/bike.jpg

http://jakowenko.com/bike.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-07, 10:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By Jako

Bike Clubs

I live in the metro-detroit area and am looking to join a bike club. Are there any sites that you can recommend to find a club to join?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-07, 06:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jako

The frame size at the LBS I was using on the...

The frame size at the LBS I was using on the Giants was a Large.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-07, 06:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jako

I'd prefer not to sit in a complete upright...

I'd prefer not to sit in a complete upright position, I'd like to be bent over a bit rather than upright.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-07, 06:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jako

The money is a good investment, but I will be...

The money is a good investment, but I will be keeping this bike for a few years, so the $1,500 isn't a huge deal to me. I just want to make the right purchase for getting the best bang for my buck.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-07, 05:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jako

Any other recommendations?

Any other recommendations?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-07, 05:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jako

So in that case you think the Giant's parts are...

So in that case you think the Giant's parts are better? Is this still the case even though it's an 06 model?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-07, 05:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jako

Then in that case do you think the extra bucks...

Then in that case do you think the extra bucks are worth it to get like the Pilot 2.1?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-07, 05:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jako

Thanks for the comments tsl. I realize the...

Thanks for the comments tsl. I realize the materials and geometrics are pretty different. But I'm looking at which for the price are better, which specs such as the derailleurs are better, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-07, 04:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jako

Any reasons why?

Any reasons why?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-07, 04:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jako

Which would you pick? Trek - Giant

I'm going to be buying a road bike tomorrow, here are my two favorites that I am trying to decide upon.

2007 Trek 1500 - $1149.99
Specs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-07, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 954
Posted By Jako

Any suggestions based on my last post?

Any suggestions based on my last post?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-07, 12:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 954
Posted By Jako

I have no idea, I'll look at it tomorrow and take...

I have no idea, I'll look at it tomorrow and take some pics.

I've narrowed my ideal bikes down to either a Trek (1000 or 1500), Giant (OCR 1, 2, 3), Schwinn (Fastback or LeTour) or a Felt.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-07, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,999
Posted By Jako

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Are the 2,000...

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Are the 2,000 miles something to be worried about? The owner said he cleaned all of the gears and what not every 250miles. Is there anything I should ask him?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-07, 10:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 954
Posted By Jako

Actually I was wrong, I just talked to her, the...

Actually I was wrong, I just talked to her, the bike is 35 years old hahaha...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-07, 06:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 954
Posted By Jako

Her bike is over 15 years old...there is too much...

Her bike is over 15 years old...there is too much work that needs to be done to it
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-07, 06:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 954
Posted By Jako

It's not just riding to my grandmas lol. I'm just...

It's not just riding to my grandmas lol. I'm just giving you an idea on the distance when I say that. 20 miles there, 20 back.

I usually go to a state park near by and ride around on the paved...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-07, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 954
Posted By Jako

The 20 mile ride is on a sidewalk for about half...

The 20 mile ride is on a sidewalk for about half then asphalt bike paths. I'm not looking for a moutain bike or a trick bike etc, something like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-07, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,999
Posted By Jako

Ya...maybe I'll shop around, it retails for over...

Ya...maybe I'll shop around, it retails for over $2,000 so 750 isn't too bad. Maybe I will see if I can get him to drop the price a bit since I will have to drive by car for about an hour to pick it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-07, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,999
Posted By Jako

Is this a good deal? 2006 Giant OCR C2

2006 Giant OCR C2 Carbon Composite Performance Road Bike

Price: $750
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-07, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 954
Posted By Jako

Looking for bike suggestions

Hello, I'm new to the forum and figured why not ask you guys before I go out and drop the money and buy a bike.

Over the past year I've been getting into biking. Over the summer I enjoy to bike to...
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