Originally Posted by rise000

again few changes on my Giant Seek

tires: Specialized Borough Pro foldable 700x42 (440g, 120TPI)
stem: Giant Connect SL 100mm, 8 degrees (115g)

still waiting for Eggbeater pedals to arrive and need to cut off the steerer tube...bike as pictured is 11.4kg (25lbs)

Regarding the tires; after looking the internet for maximum clearance I found that a couple of Seek owners claimed that nothing beyond 700x38 will fit in rear triangle. Well - WRONG! It fits 700x42 tires just fine and clearance is still in saftey zone.

Regarding the tires 2; first impressions are that I should bought a narrower tires and gain a little bit more speed
These are light, well rolling but to wide for road riding...

Originally Posted by set235

Here is my completely custom Cannondale hybrid. The frame/forks were originally white, I stripped/repainted/decal. Completely custom built from the frame up.


full Sram Apex drivetrain with Sram 8speed trigger shifters. Velomax Circuit wheelset, Continental Grand Prix 4000s tires. Selle Italia saddle with a Bontrager carbon post.
20lbs even

Originally Posted by rise000

One of my biggest wishes was return to V-brakes. From the first time I used disc brakes I didn't like them. Although Seek brakes weren't making any problems I still had desire for V's... So after Giant released 2013 Seek models and some of them have V's I came to idea New Seek frame and fork and all of my components...

This is what I got >

Specs:

Frame: Giant Seek Aluxx
Fork: Giant Seek Aluxx
Wheels: Giant CR18 rims, Formula hubs, Niro spokes
Tires: Giant S-R3, 700x32, all condition + flat protection
Brakes: Tektro V-brake + white Aligator pads + white housing
Handlebar: 3T Tida
Stem: Giant SL
Seatpost: Giant
Saddle: Tioga Spyder
Cassete: Shimano Deore 11-34 (9sp)
Chain: Shimano XT (9sp)
Crankset: Shimano Deore with FSA SS chainring 36T
Chainguide: Superstar components
Shifter: Shimano Deore (9sp) + white housing
Grips: Ergon GE1
Comp: Giant Axact 13w
Pedals: Crankbrothers Eggbeater 1
Weight: 11.7kg


Here are some photos:

Originally Posted by azgreg

^^^ Nice looking bike.

Originally Posted by Capo2ndFret

New to the forum and just getting into cycling. On account of work I'm a bit of a road warrior so I traded some Hilton points for a bicycle and this is what I came up with:





For riding trails in the Philly metro area and seeing where it takes me. So far, so good. I have a few other accessories and a repair kit mounted on the bike now not pictured but it's doing the trick so far. Hopefully we'll see some of you on the trails.

Originally Posted by rise000

One of my biggest wishes was return to V-brakes. From the first time I used disc brakes I didn't like them. Although Seek brakes weren't making any problems I still had desire for V's... So after Giant released 2013 Seek models and some of them have V's I came to idea New Seek frame and fork and all of my components...

This is what I got >





















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Nice bikes. Looks like you've gone from a trail bike to a flat bar road bike. Are you planning on road style handle bars? Or are you sticking w/ the flat bars?

Specs:

Frame: Giant Seek Aluxx
Fork: Giant Seek Aluxx
Wheels: Giant CR18 rims, Formula hubs, Niro spokes
Tires: Giant S-R3, 700x32, all condition + flat protection
Brakes: Tektro V-brake + white Aligator pads + white housing
Handlebar: 3T Tida
Stem: Giant SL
Seatpost: Giant
Saddle: Tioga Spyder
Cassete: Shimano Deore 11-34 (9sp)
Chain: Shimano XT (9sp)
Crankset: Shimano Deore with FSA SS chainring 36T
Chainguide: Superstar components
Shifter: Shimano Deore (9sp) + white housing
Grips: Ergon GE1
Comp: Giant Axact 13w
Pedals: Crankbrothers Eggbeater 1
Weight: 11.7kg


Here are some photos:

Originally Posted by SLazz

Nice progession. Looks like you've gone from a trail bike to a flat bar road bike.

Originally Posted by dowlf

I have been reading stuff from this site for years, because it always comes up in bike related searches, but this is my first post. I got a Crosstrail Sport with disc brakes last year, and have put many miles on it since then. I haven't done anything to it except put the rack, bag, bottle cage, and lights. I need to get some new tires, and I have some fenders on the way. Otherwise I have thoroughly enjoyed the bike. Here is a pic:



I have been thinking about getting a bike that is a little more road oriented, but still with a more upright riding position, so last week I ordered a Trek FX 7.7. It should be here later this week. I am pretty excited because of how much I enjoyed the test ride. They didn't have my size in stock, so they had to order it in. I will post a pic of it once I get it.

Thanks for all the great information and pictures!

Originally Posted by SHOFINE

I thought I would post a pic of my Dr. Fine since I swiped the tires off my wife's Sporterra...37-622 Continental Double Fighter 2s..only measure 35mm on my rims. They seem just right for the roads I ride on here in South GA.

Originally Posted by xoxoxoxoLive

2013 trek 7.6

Originally Posted by SHOFINE

More Sweet!

Originally Posted by FatherAlabaster

I haven't put my fenders on yet because I hate the drag. I'm considering drops and smaller chainrings for a possible tour this fall.

Soma Double Cross with Apex stuff, Velocity hubs and rims. My last "hybrid" was really just a cheap Fuji MTB with slicks, four inches too small for me. I rode it anyway... but this bike feels like heaven!

Originally Posted by dowlf

I have been reading stuff from this site for years, because it always comes up in bike related searches, but this is my first post. I got a Crosstrail Sport with disc brakes last year, and have put many miles on it since then. I haven't done anything to it except put the rack, bag, bottle cage, and lights. I need to get some new tires, and I have some fenders on the way. Otherwise I have thoroughly enjoyed the bike. Here is a pic:



I have been thinking about getting a bike that is a little more road oriented, but still with a more upright riding position, so last week I ordered a Trek FX 7.7. It should be here later this week. I am pretty excited because of how much I enjoyed the test ride. They didn't have my size in stock, so they had to order it in. I will post a pic of it once I get it.

Thanks for all the great information and pictures!

Originally Posted by rise000

thanks after experimenting with different setups I concluded that this one fits my riding the best...


here are two more...

(if my wife saw this one she would kill me )





and one from todays ride...

Originally Posted by xoxoxoxoLive

That's a nice bike, what's the frame size ?

Originally Posted by dowlf

My new FX 7.7 came in today. Unfortunately it is storming outside with lightning and hail, just my luck. Here is a pic:

I can't wait to take a ride!