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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-31-11, 04:50 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,904
Posted By lokeey

Nice! What fenders are those?

Nice! What fenders are those?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-29-11, 05:05 AM
Replies: 734
Views: 145,606
Posted By lokeey

the more i look at the pics of japan the more i...

the more i look at the pics of japan the more i wish i was back there.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-11, 06:00 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,904
Posted By lokeey

Cool! I commute as often as I can. I'm not far at...

Cool! I commute as often as I can. I'm not far at all, 6.5 miles and takes me 8 mins longer than it does when I drive my car. I was going to go with a rack and panniers, but decided to get a backpack...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-11, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,904
Posted By lokeey

Very nice! :thumb: And non-matching colors is...

Very nice! :thumb: And non-matching colors is even better. Gives it a different look. That's one of the things that makes me stop when I see a bike like that.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-11, 05:38 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,904
Posted By lokeey

I don't ride much in the city. I mostly hit...

I don't ride much in the city. I mostly hit trails and my commute to work is a mix of trails and asphalt, but it's good info to know. I haven't bought them, but will keep that in mind when looking at...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-08-11, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,904
Posted By lokeey

Nice upgrades! Especially diggin' Cane Creek...

Nice upgrades! Especially diggin' Cane Creek Thudbuster seat post. I'll be replacing the Borough XC Sport that came on my Crosstrail Sport with the CX Armadillo. They still got the knobs, but not as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-03-11, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,967
Posted By lokeey

Fox River

It was a nice ride, but the detours threw me off and I ended up taking a longer ride.
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i352/lokeey/photo4.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-03-11, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,967
Posted By lokeey

Nice! I usually do around 12-16 miles a day with...

Nice! I usually do around 12-16 miles a day with a few climbs as well. I had the same goal and today was not a good day for it. I was not prepared at all. I left the house hoping to do about 20 miles...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-03-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 145,606
Posted By lokeey

Nice! :thumb: I think I have the same bike,...

Nice! :thumb:

I think I have the same bike, but in all black. I'm hoping to change out the tires next weekend. I'm going to put Borough CX Armadillo Elite tires. I'm also still shopping around for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,268
Posted By lokeey

I'm an IT guy, so the best way that I could put...

I'm an IT guy, so the best way that I could put that would be Operational Experience. The other trait would be Customer Service. If you know your bikes, everything else falls into place. I worked at...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 05:35 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 15,988
Posted By lokeey

HAHAHAHA!!! I agree. That would be a sight!

HAHAHAHA!!! I agree. That would be a sight!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 145,606
Posted By lokeey

LOL! you're probably right.

LOL! you're probably right.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-11, 12:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,260
Posted By lokeey

Sweet! I worked at a bike shop when I was in high...

Sweet! I worked at a bike shop when I was in high school and had no idea that they did that. I'll have to hit up the LBS's in the area and see what I can find.

Thanks again!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-11, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,260
Posted By lokeey

I mainly ride trails (limestone) and some road....

I mainly ride trails (limestone) and some road. Nothing too crazy. At least not yet. Elevation does vary. I also began commuting to work and that is all paved road. So it's about 60/40 trails and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-11, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,904
Posted By lokeey

Nice bike. I'm thinking about swapping out the 45...

Nice bike. I'm thinking about swapping out the 45 Borough tires to Armadillo 700x32's. By the way, what kind of fenders are those?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-11, 06:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,260
Posted By lokeey

I think mechanical is going to be the way to go. ...

I think mechanical is going to be the way to go.

Thanks all for your advice, suggestions, recommendations and all other comments.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-11, 06:30 AM
Replies: 734
Views: 145,606
Posted By lokeey

Thanks! I haven't owned a nice bike since my Trek...

Thanks! I haven't owned a nice bike since my Trek 820 (1992) was stolen.



LOL!!! Mom doesn't live with me.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-11, 09:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,260
Posted By lokeey

decisions decisions....aaarrrg!

decisions decisions....aaarrrg!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-11, 06:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,260
Posted By lokeey

Thanks guys! So are Mechanical better than...

Thanks guys!

So are Mechanical better than Hydraulic? Or just a matter of preference?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-11, 06:22 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 145,606
Posted By lokeey

My 2011 Crosstrail Sport ...

My 2011 Crosstrail Sport
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i352/lokeey/Crosstrail%20Sport/IMG_3952Custom.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-11, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,904
Posted By lokeey

My Crosstrail Sport

All stock parts at this time. Hoping to upgrade from V-brakes to Disc next year along with some Armadillo tires.

Added:
Serfas RX921L saddle
Topeak M1 & M2 Fenders
Shimano PD-520M pedals...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,904
Posted By lokeey

Nice! What tires are those?

Nice! What tires are those?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-11, 01:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,260
Posted By lokeey

Which disc brakes???

I'm looking to upgrade my Crosstrail Sport from V-brakes to Disc next year. I was thinking of getting the Tektro brakes that already come on the Crosstrail Sport Disc, but I heard bad things about...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-11, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,209
Posted By lokeey

Nice! Which grips you got on there? Are...

Nice!

Which grips you got on there? Are those the Ergon GC3?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-21-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,967
Posted By lokeey

That sux! I remember living out there in...

That sux!

I remember living out there in the early '90s. I visited and stayed in Kyoto a few times. From what I remember, it was always fun riding out there. Especially with so many people on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-11, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,967
Posted By lokeey

WOW!!! :eek: $75 is a friggin steal! I love it...

WOW!!! :eek: $75 is a friggin steal! I love it when people find bikes at garage sales. Great find! Enjoy the bike. :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-13-11, 06:54 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 47,292
Posted By lokeey

10-12mph on my Crosstrail Sport, depending on the...

10-12mph on my Crosstrail Sport, depending on the trail or road. I've gotten as high as 14mph on the road, but I usually maintain an 11.5mph avg. Throw in some elevation and I'll stay on 10 or 11.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-13-11, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,488
Posted By lokeey

Thanks! :thumb: This helps. I do tend to...

Thanks! :thumb:

This helps. I do tend to ride with weight on my sit bones, but I've also noticed that after a while I tend to lean heavily on my hands. Thanks again for the advice.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-11, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,488
Posted By lokeey

I have these now and after the 2.5 hr ride I took...

I have these now and after the 2.5 hr ride I took today, my hands are still a bit numb. I'm looking at the Ergon GC2 or GC3. Hopefully one of these will be better than the stock Specialized that came...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-11, 05:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,854
Posted By lokeey

If you haven't already, check Kozy's. I know they...

If you haven't already, check Kozy's. I know they had a sale on them last month. $569 for the Crosstrail Sport. If not, Spokes in Naperville or Wheaton might have it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-11, 04:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,854
Posted By lokeey

I decided to save some cash and not get the disc...

I decided to save some cash and not get the disc brakes. I'm glad I saw your post. I plan on upgrading to disc next year and will definitely avoid Tektro. The tires I'm currently looking at are the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-11, 04:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,854
Posted By lokeey

Best bike I've had so far!

I agree with IANative. I live in DuPage Co as well, so we probably ride the same trails. I also have the CrossTrail Sport, but I split my time 50/50 on pavement and crushed limestone trails. I've had...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-11, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 648,967
Posted By lokeey

Illinois Prairie Path

24.7 miles - round trip. I live in Wheaton, Il and I usually go west on this trail, but decided to go east this time. Not a bad ride. I went 12 miles South yesterday, but had to stop. A storm rolled...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-11, 06:46 AM
Replies: 780
Views: 283,027
Posted By lokeey

Yes it does have enough clearance for fenders and...

Yes it does have enough clearance for fenders and fender mounts. The current tires I have on there are the Specialized Borough XC Sport and they are approx. 700x45. I was wondering if 700x32 would...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-11, 04:53 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 283,027
Posted By lokeey

Just curious, would my hybrid be a decent bike...

Just curious, would my hybrid be a decent bike for commuting? I avg about 12 - 18 miles a ride per day on my bike, and it's 14 mile round trip.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-05-11, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,275
Posted By lokeey

Go for it!

2 weeks after getting my Crosstrail Sport I ordered Shimano PD-M520's. Not bad for starter clipless pedals. They work great! Oh and this was my first time riding with clipless pedals. I had the same...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-02-11, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,185
Posted By lokeey

Wheaton, Il. Just under 30 miles west of Chicago....

Wheaton, Il. Just under 30 miles west of Chicago. I usually hit the Great Western Trail or Prairie Path.
Forum: Great Lakes
07-02-11, 09:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,697
Posted By lokeey

Avoid the city and hit the tails. Less idiots to...

Avoid the city and hit the tails. Less idiots to deal with AND you'll maintain your sanity.
Forum: Introductions
07-02-11, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By lokeey

Noob here....

Hello all! I am new to the forum. I enjoyed riding in my younger days and wanted to start riding again. I worked in a local bike shop putting together all the new stock of bikes for the Spring &...
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