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Originally Posted by badger1
(Post 20814565)
Very nice; aftermarket wheelset?
Mine is on order for March delivery. I'm told that size M (my size) in this bike is already sold out in NA for the year. LBS says not to worry -- mine is reserved and will be part of their main spring delivery from Specialized. They'd better be right, or badger :notamused: Lucky for them that the bike you are after doesn't have many natural competitors. |
Originally Posted by mscenic
(Post 20814944)
Yes UK. Bars are S-Works Prowess Carbon XC.https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e69f69e776.jpg
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I purchased the FX 3 Disc in Jan, got four short rides then the weather became too cold for the latter half of the month. Feb was much better I decided I need a wider tire on the stock wheels. Ended up replacing with Bontrager LT2 38's tubeless and my goal was to start riding some trails. Liking it so far.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d71bdf1784.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bc59b4fd96.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5fe17e1541.jpg |
Hi! Nice bike! I just bought this bike too but don't have it yet, is in special order............ How much clearance do you have in the fork now that you have 38mm tires? do you think the Bontrager NCS Fenders will still fit with 38mm tires?
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Originally Posted by lenbata
(Post 20832335)
Hi! Nice bike! I just bought this bike too but don't have it yet, is in special order............ How much clearance do you have in the fork now that you have 38mm tires? do you think the Bontrager NCS Fenders will still fit with 38mm tires?
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...54b6d87b9.jpeg This Giant Escape 2 has been my daily commuter for the past 6 years. It has handled the mean streets of NYC with aplomb. I do long weekend rides too, but this Summer I plan on doing an epic cross country trip from NY to Cali. Switched out the 32 spoke wheel in the back for a beefier 36 to handle loaded panniers. Put on some schalbe marathon tires, added a topeak rack, and I am good to go. |
Schwalbe |
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4831e6fd0c.jpg
2018 Roam 3. Have 500 kilomoters on the Jones Bars, they look a bit silly but have made two hour rides possible. Need to work on the seat for longer times in the saddle. |
Originally Posted by BikeTall
(Post 20840321)
This Giant Escape 2 has been my daily commuter for the past 6 years. It has handled the mean streets of NYC with aplomb. I do long weekend rides too, but this Summer I plan on doing an epic cross country trip from NY to Cali. Switched out the 32 spoke wheel in the back for a beefier 36 to handle loaded panniers. Put on some schalbe marathon tires, added a topeak rack, and I am good to go.
Originally Posted by zarbog
(Post 20840354)
2018 Roam 3. Have 500 kilomoters on the Jones Bars, they look a bit silly but have made two hour rides possible. Need to work on the seat for longer times in the saddle.
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Originally Posted by NeedARealBike
(Post 20833785)
nice bushwacker bag. |
Originally Posted by hokiefyd
(Post 20840495)
That sounds like a neat trip. We, of course, look forward to many pictures.
That's the Jones H-Bar? I've heard a lot of good things about that bar. I'd love to try one. Rapid Fire shifter/brake assembly just fits the Jones bar. Quite comfortable operation on the right side, the front shifter on the left bar side needs more thumb movement and the fit on the bar works fine, but not much room for positioning the gear selecltor. Trimming the grip a bit would solve that. Bells are legal requirement and help hikers hear you coming on trails https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0ebe15e9fb.jpg Overkill ? Comfy though |
Originally Posted by tammyinvirginia
(Post 20746638)
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My trusty old 2013 Fuji Absolute 2.1 out and about yesterday on a 24 mile ride.
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Hi, I’m new... this thread is actually how I discovered this forum in the first place; googling hybrids in general! So I reckon it’s appropriate to drop a post here. While I do own a Red Trek FX 7.6... it’s probably more interesting to share my homebrew flatbar. It’s comprised of a mix of Di2, Ultegra, XTR, Force1 in a 1x11 configuration and is the first bike I built myself, I use it for urban commuting: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d1dfb72298.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...503f6c1668.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b9aded796f.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4a6aba0395.jpg |
Sweet bike @nuxx, congratulations! It must be really fast.
I love the subtle yellow accents. |
Originally Posted by avid.cyclist
(Post 20874833)
It must be really fast.
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Originally Posted by zarbog
(Post 20840590)
Did you have to rework your cables in order to fit the new bar? |
Backswept bars:
List of Comfort MTB Handlebars - Bikepacking.com I'm really liking that Origin8 Strongbow! |
Originally Posted by nuxx
(Post 20864623)
Hi, I’m new... this thread is actually how I discovered this forum in the first place; googling hybrids in general! So I reckon it’s appropriate to drop a post here. While I do own a Red Trek FX 7.6... it’s probably more interesting to share my homebrew flatbar. It’s comprised of a mix of Di2, Ultegra, XTR, Force1 in a 1x11 configuration and is the first bike I built myself, I use it for urban commuting: |
@finch204; My bike thanks you for the compliment. I had some arguably more positionally appropriate composite BBB Barends before, but they proved a bit fragile and I managed to crack one of them. These are mostly a temp install as I had them lying around. I have a fairly wide reach as the cockpit may indicate - so they wouldn’t serve me well in an inner position - I also use it primarily for urban riding - so steering a lot more than resting. I’m very open to recommendations for ergonomic carbon barends- these work ok for now - but are indeed not perfect for an outer position. |
Do these qualify as hybrids.? Well they certainly aren't your typical road bike..... I took the picture on our Withlacoochee ride today in Inverness Fl. They were just meeting up for a group ride and I grabbed a photo. They passed us like we were standing still a while later. Oh well.
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Originally Posted by nuxx
(Post 20882827)
@finch204; My bike thanks you for the compliment. I had some arguably more positionally appropriate composite BBB Barends before, but they proved a bit fragile and I managed to crack one of them. These are mostly a temp install as I had them lying around. I have a fairly wide reach as the cockpit may indicate - so they wouldn’t serve me well in an inner position - I also use it primarily for urban riding - so steering a lot more than resting. I’m very open to recommendations for ergonomic carbon barends- these work ok for now - but are indeed not perfect for an outer position. |
Originally Posted by finch204
(Post 20885515)
I think the Specialized S-Works Carbon Overendz Bar Ends (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-...219857-132438a) would look good on your bike.
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