Ersatz07

Wow, shows you how little I know. So much for the "assembled at the factory and test ridden" that was advertised. So what the heck do I do? Take it off and just flip it?

AlphaDogg

Yes. If you are mechanically inept, I recommend just taking it to an LBS to have them do it. It shouldn't take more than 2min.

qmsdc15

No, do it yourself. You need to be able to remove and install a tire in the event of a puncture. Carry a spare tube, patch kit, pump and tire levers with you on every ride.

indiabravo

1 day old! Loving my Giant Roam 1!

Iain

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Ersatz07

Will do.

giantcfr1

Snappy looking bike. I wouldn't mind one.

RT

The Nashbar FB-1 - review over in the Commuting forum.

EsoxLucius

Here are a couple of shots of my 2009 Jamis Coda Comp. Upgrades include Profile Design Boxer bar ends and Jammer GT aerobars, Camelback Podium Chilll water bottles, seat post bag, lights.

kashride

Here's my 2010 Cannondale Quick 4. My first non big-box store bike. Thinking about getting another higher end hybrid or a road bike

Sixty Fiver

Know a lot of folks who have bought the Coda and they are universally pleased with how nice a bike this is... don't see as many of these as I do Treks but the fact they use high quality steel frames instead of Aluminium is a plus in my book and their ride quality is rather excellent.

If I was looking to buy another hybrid the Coda series would top my list.

frantik

you recommend taking the bike the LBS to have the front wheel turned around?

all that needs to be done is release the quick release, remove wheel, flip wheel, install wheel, engage quick release

AlphaDogg

He has rim brakes. That requires the brake to be released, and then engaged after the wheel is flipped around. I didn't feel like writing that, so I said to take it to an lbs. Lol.

AdelaaR

Nice bike man ... You have almost exactly the same handlebar setup as me

EsoxLucius

AdelaaR, it was you who inspired me to go that route. Thanks.

I4N

went for a lil ride around town today.

EsoxLucius

I4N, is that a CygoLite MiliOn? I've got the 150 USB and think it works great. I had to use a TerraCycle accessory mount because my hood's all jammed up with the aerobars.

I4N

Yep but i think you meant expiliOn I upgraded to it after i dropped and broke my blackburn flea. It was quite the upgrade

EsoxLucius

That's great! The ExpiliOn is new and I have the MiliOn. Nothing like new technology. But the Cygolite I have is more than adequate for my application, so for now I'll just have to lust for an ExpiliOn 250.

Tell us about the rest of your ride, looks sweet!

I4N

lets see... its a wingra with 25c tires, shimano 105 pedals, ergon grips, planet bike fenders. I don't remember specifically what saddle i put on it is but its a forte and feels so much better then what it came with lol

frjeff

Our new today Diamondback Wildwood Classics:
A small frame for the Mrs. and a medium frame for me.

Logged 2.7 miles bringing them home. Made another seat adjustment on both and very happy so far!

New mid-60's riders. First trip tomorrow, out to the parade and back. Need to get a few little things like water bottle holders, etc., before we do anything too long. Tomorrow will be about 8 miles r/t.

qmsdc15

A pair of aces! Congrats! They should put you in the front of the parade tomorrow.

xoxoxoxoLive

Do not feel bad, I been working on bikes for a while. And posted a pic of my front tire on a thread, then Sixty Fiver
pointed out it was on backwards, ( Factory Installed Also ), went to turn it around then noticed the whole wheel was
backwards, quick release on wrong side. LOL Richard

xoxoxoxoLive

Very Nice choice ! Happy Riding, Richard

giantcfr1

Nice looking bikes and a lovely property you have. Nice and green.

Ersatz07

I don't feel too bad about it. I've gotta learn somehow. And while I had the tire off I adjusted the brakes and just checked out parts of the bike that I'd never really looked at before and learned a bunch. So it all worked out.