Giant Defy
03-05-17 | 06:31 PM
#26
Banned.
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From: Vegemite Island
Bikes: 2017 Surly Troll with XT Drive Train, 2017 Merida Big Nine XT Edition, 2016 Giant Toughroad SLR 2, 1995 Trek 830
03-06-17 | 11:18 AM
#28
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
My (unsolicited) advice:
- Make the saddle level
- Put the mirror on your right side
This bike looks like fun.
- Make the saddle level
- Put the mirror on your right side
This bike looks like fun.
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
03-06-17 | 01:42 PM
#29
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Proud hobo biker
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Schertz - New Braunfels area
Bikes: 2019 Surly Ogre, 2016 Giant Anyroad 2, Lightspeed Roadrunner trike, SE Tripel (in process)
In the works. Just not sure yet if I want level or slightly above level, so I may get an adjustable stem.
Sometimes, I need someone to point out the obvious. Thanks. Luckily, my mirror came with 2 adhesive mounts.
So far, it is.
- Put the mirror on your right side
This bike looks like fun.
03-06-17 | 02:23 PM
#30
Keepin it Wheel
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From: San Diego
Bikes: Surly CrossCheck, Krampus
My point being, maybe give it a little time on your left side before giving up.
03-13-17 | 12:37 PM
#31
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From: Schertz - New Braunfels area
Bikes: 2019 Surly Ogre, 2016 Giant Anyroad 2, Lightspeed Roadrunner trike, SE Tripel (in process)
Update -
The Defy would only take 28c tires, not 32 (as predicted). Gave it a try for my route and the tires are just too thin for the surfaces I commute on - most of my commute is along an access road shoulder; too dangerous at rush hour to move out in the traffic lane and the shoulder has too much debris, rocks, potholes, etc. for me to be comfortable.
So I resold the Defy and am now on the lookout for a dropbar bike that will take at least 700 x 32 tires, preferably wider.
The Defy would only take 28c tires, not 32 (as predicted). Gave it a try for my route and the tires are just too thin for the surfaces I commute on - most of my commute is along an access road shoulder; too dangerous at rush hour to move out in the traffic lane and the shoulder has too much debris, rocks, potholes, etc. for me to be comfortable.
So I resold the Defy and am now on the lookout for a dropbar bike that will take at least 700 x 32 tires, preferably wider.
03-13-17 | 01:25 PM
#32
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From: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
03-13-17 | 08:18 PM
#33
Hack
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,300
Likes: 210
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Bikes: TrueNorth CX bike, 88 Bianchi Strada (currently Sturmey'd), Yess World Cup race BMX, Pure Cruiser race BMX, RSD Mayor v3 Fatbike
Or look for a good deal on a group / parts to swap your current bike or something similar (not too familiar with the model) to drop bars. Brake only levers and bar end shift is easier. You'll need 'drop v' or 'linear pull' levers unless you swap the brakes for canti's.
Last edited by Viich; 03-13-17 at 08:26 PM.
03-14-17 | 05:04 AM
#34
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Proud hobo biker
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From: Schertz - New Braunfels area
Bikes: 2019 Surly Ogre, 2016 Giant Anyroad 2, Lightspeed Roadrunner trike, SE Tripel (in process)
I've thought about this. I've got swept-back bars on my Escape right now; might transfer those over to the Revel I just picked up and get some drops for the Escape. Salsa makes a couple of bars that would work, though they're a little more than I want to spend. But I think Origin8 has some MTB-compatible dropbars with a little bit of sweep to them.
03-14-17 | 05:11 AM
#35
Hack
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,300
Likes: 210
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Bikes: TrueNorth CX bike, 88 Bianchi Strada (currently Sturmey'd), Yess World Cup race BMX, Pure Cruiser race BMX, RSD Mayor v3 Fatbike
I've thought about this. I've got swept-back bars on my Escape right now; might transfer those over to the Revel I just picked up and get some drops for the Escape. Salsa makes a couple of bars that would work, though they're a little more than I want to spend. But I think Origin8 has some MTB-compatible dropbars with a little bit of sweep to them.
Last edited by Viich; 03-14-17 at 05:14 AM.
