Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: RK69
Showing results 1 to 20 of 20
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-09, 03:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,074
Posted By RK69

good luck with the Trek Pure it seems like that...

good luck with the Trek Pure it seems like that bike is better suited for you. My wife is enjoying her Trek.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

Thanks, we are. Did notice as some suggested...

Thanks, we are. Did notice as some suggested that the wider more "comfort" saddle is NOT that comfortable. My old Raleigh 10 speed has a narrow saddle that is pretty hard; its not so great but now...
Forum: Introductions
07-06-09, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By RK69

thanks for your help. Bought bikes yesterday....

thanks for your help. Bought bikes yesterday. Wife liked the feel of sitting more upright without front suspension. We got her the Trek 7000. Since I have the old Raleigh 10-speed to ride on my own,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-09, 07:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

thanks for your help. Bought bikes yesterday. ...

thanks for your help. Bought bikes yesterday. Wife liked the feel of sitting more upright without front suspension. We got her the Trek 7000. Since I have the old Raleigh 10-speed to ride on my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-09, 07:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,074
Posted By RK69

Congrats, was thinking of that bike also for my...

Congrats, was thinking of that bike also for my wife, but settled on the Trek 7000; she wanted to sit more upright for her back.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,074
Posted By RK69

I've been trying to get a comfort/hyrid for my...

I've been trying to get a comfort/hyrid for my wife who is a couple of inches taller than you and size is a limiting concern. We havn't had a chance to ride many yet; but just to confuse things...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

by off road I really meant some non-paved path in...

by off road I really meant some non-paved path in a park-nothing really rough. My wife does need a bike and I (have an old Raleigh 10-speed) would like to get something more comfortable too. The...
Forum: Introductions
06-29-09, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By RK69

Went to Brands in Wantagh LI. The salesperson...

Went to Brands in Wantagh LI. The salesperson was very helpful. I rode the Trek 7.1 FX and 7100 (both small sizes, I'm 5'7"). Found both to be impressive. Felt to be in a more comfortable riding...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-09, 03:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

Went to Brands in Wantagh LI. The salesperson...

Went to Brands in Wantagh LI. The salesperson was very helpful. I rode the Trek 7.1 FX and 7100 (both small sizes, I'm 5'7"). Found both to be impressive. Felt to be in a more comfortable riding...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-09, 06:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

Good shifting but way out of our price range

Good shifting but way out of our price range
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

Didn't try the Sirrus; thought that might be too...

Didn't try the Sirrus; thought that might be too close (although a step up) to my Raleigh 10 speed. Tomw we will try some others perhaps the sirrus, vienna 2 or trek 7.1 FX (depends what the shop...
Forum: Introductions
06-27-09, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By RK69

Rode a specialized globe carmel 1 (26 tires) and...

Rode a specialized globe carmel 1 (26 tires) and a raleigh route 3.0 (700 tires). Wife and I both perferred the latter but thought the shifting on both was not the smoothest. The lbs mgr said he...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-09, 03:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

Tried the Specialized Globe Carmel 1 (26 tires)...

Tried the Specialized Globe Carmel 1 (26 tires) and the Raleigh Route 3.0 (700 tires). My wife and eye both liked the feel of the 700 tires better. Thought the shifting on booth bikes were not so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-09, 08:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

I'm about a 20 minute drive from Brand's, might...

I'm about a 20 minute drive from Brand's, might have to go there for the larger selection. Finding thatt smaller shops don't have the model I might want for my wife or for me
Forum: Introductions
06-26-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By RK69

thanks for all of your help. Hopefully weather...

thanks for all of your help. Hopefully weather permitting tomw (sat) will test a few. To get a good feel will some lbs rent bike for an hour or 2?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

Thanks for the info to all. Hopefully tomw (Sat)...

Thanks for the info to all. Hopefully tomw (Sat) if the weather is OK we'll try a few. We'll try to figure out comfort vs non comfort. Although all yoursuggestions sound good, the Vienna 2 (wider...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-25-09, 04:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

Thanks for the suggestions. Will try hybrid...

Thanks for the suggestions. Will try hybrid comfort vs performance hybrid (the macho side of me likes the performance idea). Any reason for suggesting Specialized? Giant and Trek were also...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-09, 07:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

Thanks for your opinions. The roads out here get...

Thanks for your opinions. The roads out here get pretty beat up especially after the winter. Have hit some bumps that rocked my arms or butt. I'm in decent shape as is my wife but thought...
Forum: Introductions
06-24-09, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By RK69

New to forum-buying hybrids

Want to get my wife a new hybrid/comfort bike for her birthday. I have an old Raleigh 10 speed and since I'm getting on in years could use something more comfortable ie upright position front and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-24-09, 06:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,125
Posted By RK69

New to forum-buying hybrids

Hi, my wife needs a bike (she was using her daughter's). We have looked in a few lbs's which seem to carry various brands. We want to spend about $400 to $500. We were thinking of a hybrid with...
Showing results 1 to 20 of 20


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.