New arrival...here today!
02-13-15 | 11:45 AM
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Bikes: Trek 7.4 FX (2014)
Oh, and I've added a Topeak aero wedge pack (same one my son uses), a black kickstand (my brother says kickstands are for sissies, but I just like having one), and this:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
...is on the way to hold my 24oz Thermos insulated water bottle that I LOVE as it keeps my water ice cold even on ride when I'm gone four or five hours.
When I'm done the bike should weigh about 312 lbs so then I'm going to need to look for a motor to add to it. Starting to see how this bike habit can get expensive...
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
...is on the way to hold my 24oz Thermos insulated water bottle that I LOVE as it keeps my water ice cold even on ride when I'm gone four or five hours.
When I'm done the bike should weigh about 312 lbs so then I'm going to need to look for a motor to add to it. Starting to see how this bike habit can get expensive...
02-13-15 | 05:16 PM
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True - we are spoiled in some ways.
The other night we were doing a night ride and none of us even had long pants on - shorts and a light wind-breaker were the fashion standard. One came in flip-flops. When we have Santa Ana conditions (warm, dry winds blowing in from the desert areas to the east) it can get up into the high 80's/low 90's in the so called "dead of winter."
I grew up in VA so I'm aware of what "real" weather is like, and do appreciate it more than those born here.
The other night we were doing a night ride and none of us even had long pants on - shorts and a light wind-breaker were the fashion standard. One came in flip-flops. When we have Santa Ana conditions (warm, dry winds blowing in from the desert areas to the east) it can get up into the high 80's/low 90's in the so called "dead of winter."
I grew up in VA so I'm aware of what "real" weather is like, and do appreciate it more than those born here.
02-13-15 | 11:01 PM
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Bikes: With round 700c & 26" wheels
True - we are spoiled in some ways.
The other night we were doing a night ride and none of us even had long pants on - shorts and a light wind-breaker were the fashion standard. One came in flip-flops. When we have Santa Ana conditions (warm, dry winds blowing in from the desert areas to the east) it can get up into the high 80's/low 90's in the so called "dead of winter."
I grew up in VA so I'm aware of what "real" weather is like, and do appreciate it more than those born here.
The other night we were doing a night ride and none of us even had long pants on - shorts and a light wind-breaker were the fashion standard. One came in flip-flops. When we have Santa Ana conditions (warm, dry winds blowing in from the desert areas to the east) it can get up into the high 80's/low 90's in the so called "dead of winter."
I grew up in VA so I'm aware of what "real" weather is like, and do appreciate it more than those born here.
It's so cold, air in the tubes is frozen solid...very, very harsh ride...
02-20-15 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by boobymcgoo
One thing I did with my hybrid: I lowered the headset to reduce the amount of wind resistance (from having your body tall and upright in the wind). There are two things you can do (you can even do them both, which I did). It's a 30 minute process with one tool:
1) You can lower the headset by simply moving the spacers from under the headset to above the headset. Your bike looks very upright, and you'll immediately notice a lower stance.
2) You can flip the headset. Instead of the angle slanting up (towards the sky) it will be fairly flat (to the ground). This is a common technique used by bike shops and the headsets are designed to be flipped.
1) You can lower the headset by simply moving the spacers from under the headset to above the headset. Your bike looks very upright, and you'll immediately notice a lower stance.
2) You can flip the headset. Instead of the angle slanting up (towards the sky) it will be fairly flat (to the ground). This is a common technique used by bike shops and the headsets are designed to be flipped.
Is this an industry standard with stock headsets where they are manufactured to be flipped for adjustment, or is this just with Trek headsets?
02-20-15 | 10:08 AM
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I've ridden w/the new bottle cage twice now, and am in love w/it. (Don't tell my wife!)
Highly recommend it. The thread on the cage w/pics is here for anyone who hasn't seen it:
https://www.bikeforums.net/electronic...orks-wine.html
The cage is very secure, but it's still easy to remove/replace the bottle when you want a drink. You can choose to use or not use the rubber strap on the top section - the upper arms hold my bottle securely, but I use the upper strap as well just because I'm a belts and suspender kind of guy and because the strap is very easy to hook/unhook quickly.
I think anyone using a non-standard sized bottle should consider this one (and the other two adjustable cages linked to from the thread above).
Last edited by Redflea; 02-20-15 at 10:21 AM.
02-20-15 | 10:20 AM
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I'm going to add an adjustable stem this weekend to allow me to adjust easily between different riding styles depending on who I'm riding with, and also to reduce the overall reach to the handlebars a bit, which is just a little more than I'd like w/the stock 110mm/10 degree fixed stem.
Amazon.com : ABR MTB Road Bike DRANGON 6 Aluminum 6061 Adjustable Handlebar Stem 25.4/31.8 mm : Sports & Outdoors
Thread I started on adjustable stems here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bic...ns-please.html
Also, ordered these Kool-Stop pads to give them a try:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My current pads are fine, but getting a new bike has put me in a tweaking mood.
When my wife sees our credit card bill I'm going to have some 'splainin' to do.
Amazon.com : ABR MTB Road Bike DRANGON 6 Aluminum 6061 Adjustable Handlebar Stem 25.4/31.8 mm : Sports & Outdoors
Thread I started on adjustable stems here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bic...ns-please.html
Also, ordered these Kool-Stop pads to give them a try:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My current pads are fine, but getting a new bike has put me in a tweaking mood.
When my wife sees our credit card bill I'm going to have some 'splainin' to do.
Last edited by Redflea; 02-20-15 at 10:28 AM.
03-02-15 | 02:40 PM
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So several more rides under my belt, and overall very pleased w/it. Things I notice:
- Harsher ride than my previous chromoly frame Nishiki, albeit the Nishiki had wider/lower pressure tires so the comparison is a bit unfair, really. The ride is not uncomfortable, but I do notice the bumps/cracks more w/these thinner/higher pressure tires and aluminum frame.
- Very smooth shifting, although this is my first trigger-shift bike so getting used to remembering to push or pull depending on the desired gear, and left or right hand.
- Saddle is surprisingly comfy - this is my first non-gel bike seat (had one that I used on several bikes over the years) and while I haven't done one of our 30 mile rides yet, I've been fine on up to 20 mile distances.
- Love how light it feels when I pick it up to put it on the roof rack.
So far, so happy.
- Harsher ride than my previous chromoly frame Nishiki, albeit the Nishiki had wider/lower pressure tires so the comparison is a bit unfair, really. The ride is not uncomfortable, but I do notice the bumps/cracks more w/these thinner/higher pressure tires and aluminum frame.
- Very smooth shifting, although this is my first trigger-shift bike so getting used to remembering to push or pull depending on the desired gear, and left or right hand.
- Saddle is surprisingly comfy - this is my first non-gel bike seat (had one that I used on several bikes over the years) and while I haven't done one of our 30 mile rides yet, I've been fine on up to 20 mile distances.
- Love how light it feels when I pick it up to put it on the roof rack.
So far, so happy.
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