New bike!
03-11-12 | 04:11 PM
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From: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Bikes: Diamondback Copperhead (hardtail, winter bike), 2014 Giant Rapid 2, 2015 Kona Big Rove ST
New bike!
As the title says, I have a new bike. Well, I will tomorrow when I pick it from the LBS.
I told myself a few years ago if I keep up with my commuting I'd reward myself with an upgrade. After 3 years of service my Diamondback Copperhead MTB will now become my dedicate winter bike. I've only been riding front suspension MTB's for years.
My new ride is a 2011 Giant Rapid 2. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/....2/7298/44051/
Can't wait to shave some time off my commute!
I told myself a few years ago if I keep up with my commuting I'd reward myself with an upgrade. After 3 years of service my Diamondback Copperhead MTB will now become my dedicate winter bike. I've only been riding front suspension MTB's for years.
My new ride is a 2011 Giant Rapid 2. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/....2/7298/44051/
Can't wait to shave some time off my commute!
03-11-12 | 05:33 PM
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Bikes: Raleigh Grand Prix, Giant Innova, Nishiki Sebring, Trek 7.5FX
Hey Everybody! DJ is getting a new bike!
Let's all celebrate DJ's new bike!
Hip Hip Hooray!...Hip Hip Hooray__for DJ!
Yeeaaay__ for DJ and his New Giant Rapid!
- Slim
Let's all celebrate DJ's new bike!
Hip Hip Hooray!...Hip Hip Hooray__for DJ!
Yeeaaay__ for DJ and his New Giant Rapid!
- Slim
03-12-12 | 10:53 AM
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From: Columbus, OH
Bikes: '08 Surly Cross-Check, 2011 Redline Conquest Pro, 2012 Spesh FSR Comp EVO, 2015 Trek Domane 6.2 disc
WooHoo! New bike day! 
(My new frame and parts arrive tomorrow, too)
(My new frame and parts arrive tomorrow, too)
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03-12-12 | 11:04 AM
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From: South Meriden, CT
Bikes: '90 B'stone RB-1, '92 B'stone RB-2, '89 SuperGo Access Comp, '03 Access 69er, '23 Trek 520, '14 Ritchey Road Logic, '09 Kestrel Evoke, '08 Windsor Tourist, '17 Surly Wednesday, '89 Centurion Accordo, '15 CruX, '17 Ridley X-Night, '89 Marinoni
that's a beaut. Looks like a fast commuter.
03-12-12 | 05:47 PM
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Bikes: Diamondback Copperhead (hardtail, winter bike), 2014 Giant Rapid 2, 2015 Kona Big Rove ST
03-12-12 | 05:52 PM
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Bikes: Diamondback Copperhead (hardtail, winter bike), 2014 Giant Rapid 2, 2015 Kona Big Rove ST
I've got 2 locks, a U and a cable. That should deter the opportunists looking for a easy ride.
03-12-12 | 05:58 PM
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03-12-12 | 06:53 PM
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Bikes: Diamondback Copperhead (hardtail, winter bike), 2014 Giant Rapid 2, 2015 Kona Big Rove ST
I wasn't sure I'd like the style of bike at first. I once had an aversion to "skinny" tires when I was younger. But on my MTB commuter I've progressed from knobbies to 1.75 slicks to 1.25 slicks. Suddenly 25mm tires didn't feel odd to ride on anymore.
Back in January I had a look at a few bikes at my LBS. I was originally thinking of getting a hybrid or IGH bike, with disk brakes, for year round use. Didn't like the fit of the ones they carried. Either too big or too small. This one was setup on a trainer and I gave it a quick spin to test it out. The bike just fit me perfectly but looked and felt a bit too "sporty" for my needs. (Or so I thought!) And since then I just couldn't stop dreaming about this bike. So yesterday I went to my LBS to shop for a new commuter and to check out the 2012 models that just came in. This bike was still available and the shop let me give it a spin around the block. After a quick ride I was sold! And being last years model it had a reduced price too.
Only downside is I can't take pot holes like I use to. It's been over a decade since I've ridden a bike without front suspension.
Back in January I had a look at a few bikes at my LBS. I was originally thinking of getting a hybrid or IGH bike, with disk brakes, for year round use. Didn't like the fit of the ones they carried. Either too big or too small. This one was setup on a trainer and I gave it a quick spin to test it out. The bike just fit me perfectly but looked and felt a bit too "sporty" for my needs. (Or so I thought!) And since then I just couldn't stop dreaming about this bike. So yesterday I went to my LBS to shop for a new commuter and to check out the 2012 models that just came in. This bike was still available and the shop let me give it a spin around the block. After a quick ride I was sold! And being last years model it had a reduced price too.
Only downside is I can't take pot holes like I use to. It's been over a decade since I've ridden a bike without front suspension.
Last edited by DJ Shaun; 03-12-12 at 06:54 PM. Reason: typo
