Recommendation about bicycle
04-22-17 | 04:57 AM
#2
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: Rochester , NY
Bikes: 2016 Giant Roam 3 , 2001 Trek 700 Multitrack , 2017 Surly LHT
Welcome to the forum.
The Cross Legend Man looks pretty interesting.
LEGEND MAN - Cross cycling
I would say yes , it looks like a pretty nicely equipped bike.
Looks like it even comes with a front dynamo hub for the lights.
If the build quality is good and the price is acceptable , it should be a good bike for most any roads.
Mick
The Cross Legend Man looks pretty interesting.
LEGEND MAN - Cross cycling
I would say yes , it looks like a pretty nicely equipped bike.
Looks like it even comes with a front dynamo hub for the lights.
If the build quality is good and the price is acceptable , it should be a good bike for most any roads.
Mick
04-22-17 | 05:42 AM
#3
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Welcome to the forum.
The Cross Legend Man looks pretty interesting.
I would say yes , it looks like a pretty nicely equipped bike.
Looks like it even comes with a front dynamo hub for the lights.
If the build quality is good and the price is acceptable , it should be a good bike for most any roads.
Mick
The Cross Legend Man looks pretty interesting.
I would say yes , it looks like a pretty nicely equipped bike.
Looks like it even comes with a front dynamo hub for the lights.
If the build quality is good and the price is acceptable , it should be a good bike for most any roads.
Mick
04-22-17 | 07:50 AM
#4
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: Rochester , NY
Bikes: 2016 Giant Roam 3 , 2001 Trek 700 Multitrack , 2017 Surly LHT
My Roam 3 only has 60mm travel on the forks , and it's fine for me.
I should qualify "for me" I'm older , weaker , and somewhat disabled , and 157 lbs.
In this context , the basic forks I have work well , they are very comfortable and work "well enough".
If I was 200 lbs , young , and athletically strong , they might be marginal at best.
They do provide a nice ride and lessen wrist and hand pain for my riding style.
I have never heard of Cross Bikes , but on paper it looks very nice as long as the price is relative to the build quality of the bike as a whole.
It would be great if you could ride one for a few miles to get a proper feel for it's capabilities and geometry.
Mick
I should qualify "for me" I'm older , weaker , and somewhat disabled , and 157 lbs.
In this context , the basic forks I have work well , they are very comfortable and work "well enough".
If I was 200 lbs , young , and athletically strong , they might be marginal at best.
They do provide a nice ride and lessen wrist and hand pain for my riding style.
I have never heard of Cross Bikes , but on paper it looks very nice as long as the price is relative to the build quality of the bike as a whole.
It would be great if you could ride one for a few miles to get a proper feel for it's capabilities and geometry.
Mick
04-22-17 | 09:28 AM
#6
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,737
Likes: 10
Welcome to the forum.
The Cross Legend Man looks pretty interesting.
LEGEND MAN - Cross cycling
I would say yes , it looks like a pretty nicely equipped bike.
Looks like it even comes with a front dynamo hub for the lights.
If the build quality is good and the price is acceptable , it should be a good bike for most any roads.
Mick
The Cross Legend Man looks pretty interesting.
LEGEND MAN - Cross cycling
I would say yes , it looks like a pretty nicely equipped bike.
Looks like it even comes with a front dynamo hub for the lights.
If the build quality is good and the price is acceptable , it should be a good bike for most any roads.
Mick
LEGEND MAN is a typical European commuter/city bike:
04-22-17 | 04:23 PM
#7
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 4,244
Likes: 908
From: Northern Shenandoah Valley
Bikes: More bikes than riders
It's already got the excellent Continental SpeedRIDE tires from the factory, and they aren't something you'll need to switch out later. Those tires are very good on light dirt and gravel, and also ride very well on pavement. They should support both of your competing needs well.
04-23-17 | 09:37 AM
#8
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Bikes: 2015 Giant Roam 1 | 2002 Giant Sedona LX | 1980s Norco Monterey SL
For dirt roads as you noted, more than enough. I'm 200 lbs on a Giant Roam 1 with the same fork, riding similar terrain, it works perfectly. Never bottoms out, and *never* pogo-sticks.
Remember, it's a trekking fork, intended for rough roads and gravel trails, etc. It's not a mountain bike fork, so is not suited for high-speed downhill with major drops, or jumping.
Used for what it is intended it is a great fork, and 63mm of travel is more than adequate.
That looks like a really nice bike, well equipped. I'd be interested in what it costs...
Cheers
TRJB
Remember, it's a trekking fork, intended for rough roads and gravel trails, etc. It's not a mountain bike fork, so is not suited for high-speed downhill with major drops, or jumping.
Used for what it is intended it is a great fork, and 63mm of travel is more than adequate.
That looks like a really nice bike, well equipped. I'd be interested in what it costs...
Cheers
TRJB
