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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-26-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By prtyich

Massive bike store sale

(Not sure if this belongs here, mods please move if appropriate)

A store in South FL I have no affiliation with whatsoever (just a satisfied customer) is having a 20% off everything sale, so worth...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,982
Posted By prtyich

The place I will be riding the bike is almost...

The place I will be riding the bike is almost uniformly flat, and my budget for this secondary bike is $1K or under. I also already have a carbon frame which I prefer not to travel with, and want a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-17-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,982
Posted By prtyich

Good posts so far, much appreciated. I've settled...

Good posts so far, much appreciated. I've settled on the FX3 disc, which appears to have the best components I've seen amongst the major four manufacturers for its price point.

One last question;...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-10-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,982
Posted By prtyich

I’ve ruled out the specialized and am now...

I’ve ruled out the specialized and am now considering the FX3 disc vs the FX2 disc, both 2022 models which have some differences from their 2021 counterparts.

The slightly lighter weight, carbon...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-02-22, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,982
Posted By prtyich

Trek FX2 or Specialized Sirrus 2

Hello all, been a long time since I've been here. I am again in the market for a new bike as a beater/bender for use on vacations. I already have a Specialized carbon sirrus sport which is my regular...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-01-16, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 751,571
Posted By prtyich

Where I am in the NE, those kinds of price...

Where I am in the NE, those kinds of price discounts don't exist; pop density is too great for too few Specialized dealers operating here. Next time I need to buy a bike maybe I'll head out West to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-16, 11:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,547
Posted By prtyich

Best moment riding was the first week of January...

Best moment riding was the first week of January a few years back; was riding in a park and the temperature was 2 degrees fahrenheit and I passed a guy jogging wearing a wife-beater t-shirt and 1980s...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-29-16, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 751,571
Posted By prtyich

$900? That is a steal. Do you know what the...

$900? That is a steal. Do you know what the difference in components between the 2016 and 2017?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-16, 09:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,283
Posted By prtyich

I'm hoping someone picks up a Litelok and gives a...

I'm hoping someone picks up a Litelok and gives a review on it here in the forums; it is an interesting design and has goteen some good press. It also weighs alot less than the monstrous padlocks -...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-23-16, 11:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,008
Posted By prtyich

5x per week for about 125 miles, done for...

5x per week for about 125 miles, done for clearing my head after long work days.

When you first start cycling it helps a lot, but cycling is tough for fitness because you end up having to ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-16, 10:50 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,522
Posted By prtyich

As someone in commission-only sales, I couldn't...

As someone in commission-only sales, I couldn't agree more.

And as a person who does not have the time, space nor inclination to learn how to repair bicycles, I prefer to have a well-stocked,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-16, 05:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,851
Posted By prtyich

Interesting information, did not know. Makes me...

Interesting information, did not know. Makes me glad that I've bought my cycling clothes from them this season - ok the REI garage, but still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-16, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 845
Posted By prtyich

Got my wife a Trek FX 7.2 and she loves it, so...

Got my wife a Trek FX 7.2 and she loves it, so I'd recommend that. She'd demo'd a bunch of others but liked that one the best.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-18-16, 07:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,064
Posted By prtyich

This poster is a troll, can the mods log their IP...

This poster is a troll, can the mods log their IP and permaban them?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-16, 07:49 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 29,703
Posted By prtyich

There's my honest opinion, you're welcome.

There's my honest opinion, you're welcome.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-16, 11:22 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,391
Posted By prtyich

If you were first coming back after several years...

If you were first coming back after several years of not driving, were looking to buy a car purely for fun and not as a commuter/car required for work, and weren't 100% sure it was an endeavor you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-16, 11:09 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,391
Posted By prtyich

I think by trial and error they meant buying the...

I think by trial and error they meant buying the wrong bike, as opposed to testing/demo'ing bikes at an LBS and reading info on the web before spending any coin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-16, 08:17 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,391
Posted By prtyich

Best advice the OP can get. First item is to...

Best advice the OP can get.

First item is to find out how/where/on what you want to ride, so spending $3K and then realizing you didn't do enough research beforehand is a punch in the gut, unless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,128
Posted By prtyich

The 3 year old in you would take that literally,...

The 3 year old in you would take that literally, the product liability lawyer would take it even more so.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,128
Posted By prtyich

But not all of us have been able to confirm if...

But not all of us have been able to confirm if your posts more closely align with the three year-old or the product-liability lawyer/personal injury lawyer.

As a person who carefully reads twice...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-14-16, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 751,571
Posted By prtyich

Who said the two of you could copy me and buy MY...

Who said the two of you could copy me and buy MY bike? I had it first, you know... :p

If I see either of you I will take a pic of both of us standing next to our bikes and send it into...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-13-16, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 751,571
Posted By prtyich

Grab the Elite carbon for $1,200 right away, its...

Grab the Elite carbon for $1,200 right away, its a great bike (close cousin of my sport carbon). I rode Dahon folders for the last 12 years and the Sirrus is a rocket compared to them as it is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-16, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,007
Posted By prtyich

You're describing me to a "T". $1300 was...

You're describing me to a "T".

$1300 was my price point, and I studied the Trek line - bought my less-demanding wife a 7.2 the week before I purchased my sirrus sport carbon, as I do like Trek...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-16, 11:51 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 751,571
Posted By prtyich

Good choice, I've put about 800 miles on mine and...

Good choice, I've put about 800 miles on mine and it provides a great ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-16, 07:42 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 36,913
Posted By prtyich

After that strawman, I just can't take anything...

After that strawman, I just can't take anything you say seriously anymore. You are wholly incapable of grasping certain concepts, despite them being repeatedly explained to you.

"It's the design,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-16, 07:40 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 36,913
Posted By prtyich

Seriously so, and you wonder if these people have...

Seriously so, and you wonder if these people have some kind of agenda given that your one line perfectly sums up an 11 page thread, but they continue to argue as if the earlier posts - some of them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-16, 10:07 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 36,913
Posted By prtyich

You act as if crashes are a normal part of...

You act as if crashes are a normal part of riding; they are not. I've ridden about 120 -150 miles per week for DECADES in a crowded city, and have NEVER crashed.

Yes, if you buy a composite...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-16, 09:50 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 36,913
Posted By prtyich

Bottom line, don't crash a CF bike and it won't...

Bottom line, don't crash a CF bike and it won't crack/shatter on you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-16, 09:48 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 36,913
Posted By prtyich

You attack CF yet are using it on the front part...

You attack CF yet are using it on the front part of your frame, in one of the most important impact zones of the bike, yeah that makes sense :rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-16, 09:47 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 36,913
Posted By prtyich

Ok, have to admit it's been a long day and I'm...

Ok, have to admit it's been a long day and I'm not on much sleep, but the level of posts on this thread have gotten REALLY useless, such as this one.

Did you or your cohort above read the first...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-08-16, 07:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 21,820
Posted By prtyich

I just got a sport carbon so I am not looking to...

I just got a sport carbon so I am not looking to make this change right now, but am curious what the cost would be to replace the shimano alivio set to a 105, do you have any idea?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-16, 04:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,514
Posted By prtyich

I said that as a joke for 2 reasons: 1-there...

I said that as a joke for 2 reasons:

1-there is a raging CF vs steel vs alum vs. bamboo vs. neutronium vs. paper mache going on in the general cycling forum
2-a silly take off on a line from an...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-16, 08:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,514
Posted By prtyich

If only it were carbon fiber.... :p

If only it were carbon fiber.... :p
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-06-16, 12:13 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,747
Posted By prtyich

Warm weather: - dryfit champion or nike...

Warm weather:

- dryfit champion or nike t-shirt, canari $25 cycling shorts, clear goggles, nike crossfit sneakers
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-16, 09:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,040
Posted By prtyich

In NYC that service has existed since the late...

In NYC that service has existed since the late 1800s, today it costs $2.75 and is called the subway ;)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-04-16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 751,571
Posted By prtyich

I am 5-10.5 and the large was fine for me; I...

I am 5-10.5 and the large was fine for me; I think the XL would be too big for you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-16, 02:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,575
Posted By prtyich

Not a scientist nor an engineer, but am a hockey...

Not a scientist nor an engineer, but am a hockey player masquerading as a cyclist (though lately I've been cycling a lot more than playing hockey).

That said, any hockey player who's been around a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-16, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By prtyich

The Litelok might be a suitable option for you. ...

The Litelok might be a suitable option for you. It is not a cable, nor is it a u lock, and it is stored on the frame itself.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-16, 12:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 21,820
Posted By prtyich

IMO I'd guess that a hybrid has the following...

IMO I'd guess that a hybrid has the following general characteristics:

-thicker tires than a road/racing bike, which has those very skinny tires
-lighter weight frame than a MTB, often a very...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-16, 12:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 21,820
Posted By prtyich

Nice looking bike; looks almost as cool as my...

Nice looking bike; looks almost as cool as my sport carbon ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-16, 08:58 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,107
Posted By prtyich

Happening in NYC, soon coming to an urban area...

Happening in NYC, soon coming to an urban area near you:
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-16, 08:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,088
Posted By prtyich

After riding a folder with v-brakes/calipers for...

After riding a folder with v-brakes/calipers for ten years, and having just bought a sirrus with hydraulic brakes, the stopping power, smoothness and overall superior performance of hydraulics...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-16, 03:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,107
Posted By prtyich

And in the world of my primary sport, ice hockey,...

And in the world of my primary sport, ice hockey, where nike bought bauer, then sold it, while other brands keep buying each other like reebok buying jofa and ccm. It seems to be a sign of the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-16, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,997
Posted By prtyich

Not sure where you people live but no store in...

Not sure where you people live but no store in the NY metro area offers discounts on new Specialized bikes, they all sell at MSRP. I even bought a Trek 7.2 FX at the same time as my Sirrus and the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-16, 06:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,992
Posted By prtyich

Assuming for the sake of argument that this bike...

Assuming for the sake of argument that this bike is very close to the CF I bought (the poster above who asked about frame quality is spot on; that's a hugely important question), BD could be a viable...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-16, 08:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,992
Posted By prtyich

Thank you for your thoughts.

Thank you for your thoughts.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-16, 08:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,992
Posted By prtyich

To be fair, higher end cycling is a new...

To be fair, higher end cycling is a new enterprise for me, so while the site's appearance is not very attractive, I do not know enough about parts/bikes to pass judgement on them. All I can do is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-16, 07:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,992
Posted By prtyich

Bikesdirect offerings

For this bike:

Save up to 60% off new Hybrid Carbon Bicycles | Road Bikes Cafe Century PRO (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/cafe_century_pro_xi.htm#specs)

the website claims it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-16, 10:34 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 74,470
Posted By prtyich

That's the best looking bike I've ever seen, it...

That's the best looking bike I've ever seen, it looks like it can fly (and I don't just mean go fast).

Those CF wheels are smoking, might have to look into those...what brand/model if you don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-16, 05:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,561
Posted By prtyich

This is one of the challenges of cycling, where...

This is one of the challenges of cycling, where over time your body adjusts to it and unless you pedal your azz off, you will acquire muscle memory and each ride will have less and less impact on...
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