Anyone have problems buying a bike?
05-05-07, 11:26 AM
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I would be interested, Recycle, if you find a rear rack for your wife's bike since that sounds handy to have. Wondered too about the seat being so close to the back tire.
Just got back from my first ride on the Suede. Had a blast: rode through sand, crushed rock, bumpy dirt trail, nice smooth pavement, (saw 5 antelope on the way back) and a gust of wind that about knocked me sideways. The bike handled well, is comfy, etc. The sand was a little scary. The only thing I noticed is a sore forearm muscle - I think from shifting the twist shift! Guess I'll have to get used to that. Have to say it was the right choice for me. I practiced stopping at stop signs, looking out for car doors opening and people backing out their driveways, etc. Loved it.
Just got back from my first ride on the Suede. Had a blast: rode through sand, crushed rock, bumpy dirt trail, nice smooth pavement, (saw 5 antelope on the way back) and a gust of wind that about knocked me sideways. The bike handled well, is comfy, etc. The sand was a little scary. The only thing I noticed is a sore forearm muscle - I think from shifting the twist shift! Guess I'll have to get used to that. Have to say it was the right choice for me. I practiced stopping at stop signs, looking out for car doors opening and people backing out their driveways, etc. Loved it.
05-05-07, 03:32 PM
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Are you certain you needed advice? You tried the bikes and bought the one that felt right. You were not swayed by the looks or the colour or the price. That is exceptional for this forum.
Well done on getting the bike you want and trust that you have many happy miles together-
Give it a week to get used to and then take it for a ride next weekend. We will expect pics though and you will have to celebrate with pie somewhere on the ride.
On the rear Rack- some Mountain bikers use a seat post mounted rack. It will not take the weight
of panniers but a top bag fully loaded is fine
Well done on getting the bike you want and trust that you have many happy miles together-
Give it a week to get used to and then take it for a ride next weekend. We will expect pics though and you will have to celebrate with pie somewhere on the ride.
On the rear Rack- some Mountain bikers use a seat post mounted rack. It will not take the weight
of panniers but a top bag fully loaded is fine
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05-05-07, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Rosie8
I would be interested, Recycle, if you find a rear rack for your wife's bike since that sounds handy to have. Wondered too about the seat being so close to the back tire.
Just got back from my first ride on the Suede. Had a blast: rode through sand, crushed rock, bumpy dirt trail, nice smooth pavement, (saw 5 antelope on the way back) and a gust of wind that about knocked me sideways. The bike handled well, is comfy, etc. The sand was a little scary. The only thing I noticed is a sore forearm muscle - I think from shifting the twist shift! Guess I'll have to get used to that. Have to say it was the right choice for me. I practiced stopping at stop signs, looking out for car doors opening and people backing out their driveways, etc. Loved it.
Just got back from my first ride on the Suede. Had a blast: rode through sand, crushed rock, bumpy dirt trail, nice smooth pavement, (saw 5 antelope on the way back) and a gust of wind that about knocked me sideways. The bike handled well, is comfy, etc. The sand was a little scary. The only thing I noticed is a sore forearm muscle - I think from shifting the twist shift! Guess I'll have to get used to that. Have to say it was the right choice for me. I practiced stopping at stop signs, looking out for car doors opening and people backing out their driveways, etc. Loved it.
05-05-07, 08:12 PM
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As a matter of fact I meant to wear padded gloves but forgot them in my excitement to get out and ride. I might try to watch myself when shifting to see if I'm squeezing too hard as you say. Both my hands felt a little crampy because I think I was clutching too hard. I wanted to practice shifting and went up & down a lot of small hills. Will try shaking out my hands and might think about bar ends for shifting my hands around. Don't know if they make them for the Suede but I noticed the little caps on the end do come out.
Stapfam, thanks for the words of encouragement and the pics of the rack mounted on the seatpost. That might be a good choice for this type of bike.
Stapfam, thanks for the words of encouragement and the pics of the rack mounted on the seatpost. That might be a good choice for this type of bike.
05-05-07, 08:15 PM
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Congrats on your choice. I have two friends with Suedes and they both love them. In fact, one of them has two. He summers in Wisconsin and winters in Nevada. So he purchased identical Suedes, one for each location.
05-05-07, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rosie8
I would be interested, Recycle, if you find a rear rack for your wife's bike since that sounds handy to have. Wondered too about the seat being so close to the back tire.
Just got back from my first ride on the Suede. Had a blast: rode through sand, crushed rock, bumpy dirt trail, nice smooth pavement, (saw 5 antelope on the way back) and a gust of wind that about knocked me sideways. The bike handled well, is comfy, etc. The sand was a little scary. The only thing I noticed is a sore forearm muscle - I think from shifting the twist shift! Guess I'll have to get used to that. Have to say it was the right choice for me. I practiced stopping at stop signs, looking out for car doors opening and people backing out their driveways, etc. Loved it.
Just got back from my first ride on the Suede. Had a blast: rode through sand, crushed rock, bumpy dirt trail, nice smooth pavement, (saw 5 antelope on the way back) and a gust of wind that about knocked me sideways. The bike handled well, is comfy, etc. The sand was a little scary. The only thing I noticed is a sore forearm muscle - I think from shifting the twist shift! Guess I'll have to get used to that. Have to say it was the right choice for me. I practiced stopping at stop signs, looking out for car doors opening and people backing out their driveways, etc. Loved it.
Glad you're having a good time with the Suede. I wish you many happy miles on it.
The only problem with the seat being so close to the tire is that you can't buy just any rear rack and expect it to fit. The seat post isn't long enough to allow a post mounted rack like the one stapfam suggested ... we haven't found one at least. The rack has to be adjustable fore and aft as well as up and down to clear both the tire and the seat. There are a couple of high end racks that will fit, and possibly one fairly low cost one from REI. We also have to check with Giant. They may have come out with a rack to fit the Suede this year.
I'll let you know when we get ready to buy one. For now my wife is happy to let me haul the gear
05-06-07, 05:33 AM
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Recycle, have you tried any of the Freddy Fenders? I noticed how angled the seatpost is in addition to how low the saddle is.
The antelope are there a lot when I walk my dogs every a.m. They lie down in the grass and you only see the V of their pronghorns. If you approach too closely they stand up then run off. I might post a picture for you to see because they are beautiful. This winter the Game & Fish rounded up a herd of about 50 and relocated them to the Flagstaff, Sunset Crater area so that they would have room to reproduce & survive. They are slowly being crowded out here by all the construction. So sad.
The antelope are there a lot when I walk my dogs every a.m. They lie down in the grass and you only see the V of their pronghorns. If you approach too closely they stand up then run off. I might post a picture for you to see because they are beautiful. This winter the Game & Fish rounded up a herd of about 50 and relocated them to the Flagstaff, Sunset Crater area so that they would have room to reproduce & survive. They are slowly being crowded out here by all the construction. So sad.
05-06-07, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rosie8
Ended up with the Suede because it was the one that felt just right.
05-06-07, 06:37 PM
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I last rode in your area in 1988. Went up the Yarnell grade. Have fun going down. You are hooked now. You may have a whole stable of bikes in a while.
05-07-07, 10:32 PM
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Sorry I missed these before
Not yet. It looks like a Tubus Vega, Logo, or Cargo may fit with the proper adapter hardware I have to send some photos and measurements to Wayne at the Touring Store.
My wife hasn't felt the need for fenders yet, so I haven't tried to fit any on her bike.
Originally Posted by airbrake
RECYCLE, have you actually found a rear rack that will fit a suede? We tried to put one on my wifes and the seat is so close to the fender that it just wouldn't work.
Originally Posted by Rosie8
Recycle, have you tried any of the Freddy Fenders? I noticed how angled the seatpost is in addition to how low the saddle is.
