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08-24-15, 08:32 PM
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Some of you may have missed the thread I started on it so here is my new Salsa Vaya...
The first photo was from the initial shakedown run at the Cape Cod canal.
The first photo was from the initial shakedown run at the Cape Cod canal.
08-25-15, 03:00 PM
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I've read so many rave reviews about the Vaya that it was in serious consideration but unfortunately, they only come with disk brake mounts and that took it off the table for me. Yours is a beautiful and similar to how I would have set one up. Great job!
08-26-15, 04:42 AM
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08-26-15, 04:44 PM
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08-26-15, 06:36 PM
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The chainstays on the Vaya or a lengthy 450mm. Does the ride not feel sluggish to you? Is there another ride that you had in mind that you can reccomend that has chainstays in the 415-435mm range?
Also, the top tube isn´t super long as the bike is designed for flat bars. Does it not feel too cramped for you?
What was the final price of the build and how much does it weigh?
Thanks a lot and again, beutiful rig. Sexy to the discering cyclist but basic enough not to entice any scum of the Earth bike the thieves!!
08-26-15, 10:09 PM
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This is defintely the type of commuter ride and build I am after. Gorgeous!
The chainstays on the Vaya or a lengthy 450mm. Does the ride not feel sluggish to you? Is there another ride that you had in mind that you can reccomend that has chainstays in the 415-435mm range?
Also, the top tube isn´t super long as the bike is designed for flat bars. Does it not feel too cramped for you?
What was the final price of the build and how much does it weigh?
Thanks a lot and again, beutiful rig. Sexy to the discering cyclist but basic enough not to entice any scum of the Earth bike the thieves!!
The chainstays on the Vaya or a lengthy 450mm. Does the ride not feel sluggish to you? Is there another ride that you had in mind that you can reccomend that has chainstays in the 415-435mm range?
Also, the top tube isn´t super long as the bike is designed for flat bars. Does it not feel too cramped for you?
What was the final price of the build and how much does it weigh?
Thanks a lot and again, beutiful rig. Sexy to the discering cyclist but basic enough not to entice any scum of the Earth bike the thieves!!
The top tube measures 58cm virtually and it doesn't feel cramped at all. That being said I bought the next size up from what I would have if it were a drop bar. Also the S Works seatpost has a 25mm setback so I, sure that helps as well.
I have about $2400 into it. But some of the parts were used on a previous build that didn't see much use. It weighs just over 20 lbs.
I agree reed that's it's sexy to those in the know. I actually ran into the Salsa rep at my local dealer today when I stopped in during a ride and he was impressed. He also mentioned he had never seen a Vaya built up as a flat bar.
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08-27-15, 12:50 PM
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Great looking bike. Love it.
The bike does not feel sluggish at all. I was a bit concerned that it would be because of a few reviews that I read. Fortunately it wasn't the case. It may have something to do with how I have it built up. I can imagine it being a little sluggish in stock form as the components are not what I would consider high performance.
The top tube measures 58cm virtually and it doesn't feel cramped at all. That being said I bought the next size up from what I would have if it were a drop bar. Also the S Works seatpost has a 25mm setback so I, sure that helps as well.
I have about $2400 into it. But some of the parts were used on a previous build that didn't see much use. It weighs just over 20 lbs.
I agree reed that's it's sexy to those in the know. I actually ran into the Salsa rep at my local dealer today when I stopped in during a ride and he was impressed. He also mentioned he had never seen a Vaya built up as a flat bar.
The top tube measures 58cm virtually and it doesn't feel cramped at all. That being said I bought the next size up from what I would have if it were a drop bar. Also the S Works seatpost has a 25mm setback so I, sure that helps as well.
I have about $2400 into it. But some of the parts were used on a previous build that didn't see much use. It weighs just over 20 lbs.
I agree reed that's it's sexy to those in the know. I actually ran into the Salsa rep at my local dealer today when I stopped in during a ride and he was impressed. He also mentioned he had never seen a Vaya built up as a flat bar.
08-27-15, 12:55 PM
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The bike does not feel sluggish at all. I was a bit concerned that it would be because of a few reviews that I read. Fortunately it wasn't the case. It may have something to do with how I have it built up. I can imagine it being a little sluggish in stock form as the components are not what I would consider high performance.
The top tube measures 58cm virtually and it doesn't feel cramped at all. That being said I bought the next size up from what I would have if it were a drop bar. Also the S Works seatpost has a 25mm setback so I, sure that helps as well.
I have about $2400 into it. But some of the parts were used on a previous build that didn't see much use. It weighs just over 20 lbs.
I agree reed that's it's sexy to those in the know. I actually ran into the Salsa rep at my local dealer today when I stopped in during a ride and he was impressed. He also mentioned he had never seen a Vaya built up as a flat bar.
The top tube measures 58cm virtually and it doesn't feel cramped at all. That being said I bought the next size up from what I would have if it were a drop bar. Also the S Works seatpost has a 25mm setback so I, sure that helps as well.
I have about $2400 into it. But some of the parts were used on a previous build that didn't see much use. It weighs just over 20 lbs.
I agree reed that's it's sexy to those in the know. I actually ran into the Salsa rep at my local dealer today when I stopped in during a ride and he was impressed. He also mentioned he had never seen a Vaya built up as a flat bar.
08-27-15, 09:35 PM
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'90 Trek 750 Multitrack (TT lugged steel) converted to drop bars with bar-end shifters and Shimano 8sp, in winter and D2R2/Honey One Hundred/F2G2 configurations. I used to run Schwalbe Marathon 700X45s before the Clement X'Plor USH 700X40mm. Lots of tire & fender clearance in those old hyrids! I guess Trek was making gravel grinders for years before the term and category became popular
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08-28-15, 04:33 AM
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09-02-15, 10:01 AM
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Got a Trek 7.2 FX Disc a little over a month ago, and I've been riding the crap out of it ever since. I took it out to Pinnacle Mountain State Park here in Little Rock, Arkansas, this morning to ride the trails (paved and unpaved), loaded down with photo and lighting gear to do some macro work, and I figured, while I had my equipment out and ready, I'd grab a few shots of my bike too. It's a 15" frame, because I'm a short guy, so it doesn't have space to mount a bottle cage on the seat tube, which is why the frame pump is mounted to one of the supports of the rear rack. A couple of zip ties and rubber pads to keep it from sliding back and forth too much, with a third zip tie holding up to toward the top of the rack, so it doesn't slide down and drag the ground. Not the most elegant workaround, but it works nonetheless. 
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09-02-15, 03:34 PM
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8.3 DS on it's first real ride - 18 miles along Chicago's Lakefront Trail on a beautiful, 96 degree, 96% humidity summer day. So far so good.
Loving the discs...
Loving the discs...
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09-02-15, 08:20 PM
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I leaned toward the DS myself, but I ultimately decided to go with the FX, since I was working with a budget and needed to be able to deck it out to be as versatile and capable a commuter and trekking bike as I could manage. But, I do like yours. Makes me wanna go off-roading just looking at it.
09-02-15, 09:07 PM
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Nice.
I leaned toward the DS myself, but I ultimately decided to go with the FX, since I was working with a budget and needed to be able to deck it out to be as versatile and capable a commuter and trekking bike as I could manage. But, I do like yours. Makes me wanna go off-roading just looking at it.
I leaned toward the DS myself, but I ultimately decided to go with the FX, since I was working with a budget and needed to be able to deck it out to be as versatile and capable a commuter and trekking bike as I could manage. But, I do like yours. Makes me wanna go off-roading just looking at it.
09-02-15, 09:57 PM
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Got a Trek 7.2 FX Disc a little over a month ago, and I've been riding the crap out of it ever since. I took it out to Pinnacle Mountain State Park here in Little Rock, Arkansas, this morning to ride the trails (paved and unpaved), loaded down with photo and lighting gear to do some macro work, and I figured, while I had my equipment out and ready, I'd grab a few shots of my bike too. It's a 15" frame, because I'm a short guy, so it doesn't have space to mount a bottle cage on the seat tube, which is why the frame pump is mounted to one of the supports of the rear rack. A couple of zip ties and rubber pads to keep it from sliding back and forth too much, with a third zip tie holding up to toward the top of the rack, so it doesn't slide down and drag the ground. Not the most elegant workaround, but it works nonetheless.
09-02-15, 10:46 PM
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09-03-15, 11:52 AM
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Got a Trek 7.2 FX Disc a little over a month ago, and I've been riding the crap out of it ever since. I took it out to Pinnacle Mountain State Park here in Little Rock, Arkansas, this morning to ride the trails (paved and unpaved), loaded down with photo and lighting gear to do some macro work, and I figured, while I had my equipment out and ready, I'd grab a few shots of my bike too. It's a 15" frame, because I'm a short guy, so it doesn't have space to mount a bottle cage on the seat tube, which is why the frame pump is mounted to one of the supports of the rear rack. A couple of zip ties and rubber pads to keep it from sliding back and forth too much, with a third zip tie holding up to toward the top of the rack, so it doesn't slide down and drag the ground. Not the most elegant workaround, but it works nonetheless.
09-03-15, 11:54 AM
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I guess this could be considered a hybrid? This is my 2006 Marin Pine Mountain frame, custom build from scratch, using mostly components I had on my old KHS MTB, but that bike was too small for me.
I rode it around for awhile with no front derailleur and no rear brake as I was waiting on parts to come in (rear disc brake, disc wheel, and FD). I finally got it fully complete this past Tuesday evening.
I rode it around for awhile with no front derailleur and no rear brake as I was waiting on parts to come in (rear disc brake, disc wheel, and FD). I finally got it fully complete this past Tuesday evening.
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09-05-15, 07:27 PM
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A little ride to have a look at what's happening down at the beach.
09-09-15, 05:43 PM
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I know a lot of people say they love their new bike, but .......... I love my new bike. I'm going from a decent road bike to this hybrid and I don't mind the downgrade at all (switched to hybrid after wrecking last year). This bike is really responsive, quick, and comfortable. Shifting is not bad at all with the Tiagra components, quite smooth actually.
So far I've added Ergon GP5 grips/bar ends, 2 bottle holders, rear light, and an old saddle bag. This weekend I'll get a GPS mounted and probably a front light.
I know a lot of people say they love their new bike, but .......... I love my new bike. I'm going from a decent road bike to this hybrid and I don't mind the downgrade at all (switched to hybrid after wrecking last year). This bike is really responsive, quick, and comfortable. Shifting is not bad at all with the Tiagra components, quite smooth actually.
So far I've added Ergon GP5 grips/bar ends, 2 bottle holders, rear light, and an old saddle bag. This weekend I'll get a GPS mounted and probably a front light.
