perhaps Hybrid bound
11-10-09 | 07:37 AM
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perhaps Hybrid bound
Dyed in the wool road biker here but I took my wifes Specialized Hard Rock out the other night to adjust the shifters and found that I had ridden furthur with more enjoyment and less pain than I do on my Paramount...what does this mean??
Then, to put a nail in this particular coffin..I live in St Augustine Fl which is the terminus of the southern tier cross the USA route and a guy was in the local Irish bar last night that had just completed the San Diego to Florida ride in 45 days on a Hybrid towing a small trailer. I spent an hour and some beer money debriefing him and looking over the bike..I think I may be in for a change soon.
His blog: https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/torquaytoflorida
Mike
Then, to put a nail in this particular coffin..I live in St Augustine Fl which is the terminus of the southern tier cross the USA route and a guy was in the local Irish bar last night that had just completed the San Diego to Florida ride in 45 days on a Hybrid towing a small trailer. I spent an hour and some beer money debriefing him and looking over the bike..I think I may be in for a change soon.
His blog: https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/torquaytoflorida
Mike
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11-10-09 | 08:04 AM
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Dyed in the wool road biker here but I took my wifes Specialized Hard Rock out the other night to adjust the shifters and found that I had ridden furthur with more enjoyment and less pain than I do on my Paramount...what does this mean??
Then, to put a nail in this particular coffin..I live in St Augustine Fl which is the terminus of the southern tier cross the USA route and a guy was in the local Irish bar last night that had just completed the San Diego to Florida ride in 45 days on a Hybrid towing a small trailer. I spent an hour and some beer money debriefing him and looking over the bike..I think I may be in for a change soon.
His blog: https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/torquaytoflorida
Mike
Then, to put a nail in this particular coffin..I live in St Augustine Fl which is the terminus of the southern tier cross the USA route and a guy was in the local Irish bar last night that had just completed the San Diego to Florida ride in 45 days on a Hybrid towing a small trailer. I spent an hour and some beer money debriefing him and looking over the bike..I think I may be in for a change soon.
His blog: https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/torquaytoflorida
Mike
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11-10-09 | 08:09 AM
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Oh, great, drive me over budget right out of the box! Nice bike
Whay is good in the 500ish range??
Mike
Whay is good in the 500ish range??
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11-10-09 | 12:48 PM
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"flat bar road bike", "flat bar road bike", ahoom..yes, it is felling better!
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11-16-09 | 02:53 PM
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my favorite bike is a hybrid that I converted for the road with drops and tires. it is also quite fast and I love the triple crank
11-16-09 | 04:45 PM
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That is cool..I was looking at going the other way. I was going to put flat bars on my road bike but I have been looking at the new Treks and the Cannondale Bad Boy's and I am getting the idea I might like disc brakes and a lefty fork
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11-21-09 | 04:41 AM
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Bikes: 2017 BMC Roadmachine 01 Enve wheels, Sram red etap,Cinelli Vigorelli single speed, 2009 Cannondale Capo, 2016 trek Domane 6.9, disc and Di2, 2016 Scott Scale 710, 27.5 plus tires and boost rims
I have checked out the Sirrus, in fact I am going to ride one this weekend. It looks like it could be a contender and thanks for the input.
In the meantime I found a mountain bike that seems to have street overtones. It is a Giant Rincon, 2003. A second hand store score ($25) and it is clean and rides great I'm just not used to a bike with front suspension..it felt like I was getting a flat for the first few miles. I think that one is a flipper bike after a few weeks of playing with it..it would cost too much to street tire it.
Mike
In the meantime I found a mountain bike that seems to have street overtones. It is a Giant Rincon, 2003. A second hand store score ($25) and it is clean and rides great I'm just not used to a bike with front suspension..it felt like I was getting a flat for the first few miles. I think that one is a flipper bike after a few weeks of playing with it..it would cost too much to street tire it.
Mike
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11-21-09 | 05:29 AM
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I would suggest you skip it or you might wind uo with more bikes and maintenance that you need. keep looking for the right bike. a lot of people like flat bar bar road bikes. I like drops and jusy always raise them with new stems, but that's me.
