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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,970
Posted By Hornplayer

I am almost exactly your dimensions and am very...

I am almost exactly your dimensions and am very comfortable on the 54. These bikes have very relaxed geometries and while there has been a lot of discussion of reach I would be concerned that on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-18, 09:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,572
Posted By Hornplayer

FWIW my wife has had good luck with the...

FWIW my wife has had good luck with the Specialized Lithia and Myth saddles. Agree with previous poster that your wife likely needs a thinner seat.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-17, 10:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,583
Posted By Hornplayer

My experience with that groupset is from a lower...

My experience with that groupset is from a lower end Cannondale hybrid ridden by my wife. While nothing was horrible, I did find the shifting got out of alignment fairly easily. YMMV
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,707
Posted By Hornplayer

Quick Reply 1. You need to get new pedals. ...

Quick Reply

1. You need to get new pedals. There are multiple brands and types. There are fanboys for all types.
2. There is no reason not to use the same pedals on all of your bikes so you can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-16, 10:00 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,349
Posted By Hornplayer

I agree with pointing to the right. No possible...

I agree with pointing to the right. No possible confusion. The bent left arm was designed for the days when cars did not have turn signals. Not sure how many younger people know what it means.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-16, 09:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,023
Posted By Hornplayer

Built my first wheelsets 2 winters ago. ...

Built my first wheelsets 2 winters ago. Duplicate copies for myself and wife. H plus sons Archetypes, BHS hubs, lasers 2x crossed both sides, 24/20 (I'm 140 lbs). Very happy so far, good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-16, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,063
Posted By Hornplayer

Get the other bike assembled and ride them both. ...

Get the other bike assembled and ride them both. I may be 1/2 inch taller than you, and ended up on the M/L. This was my first road bike and I road both at the shop. The guy watching me said he...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-16, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,794
Posted By Hornplayer

Art's Cyclery online. Last time I bought tubes...

Art's Cyclery online. Last time I bought tubes it was 5 for $20.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-15, 05:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,958
Posted By Hornplayer

Another vote for Strava for recording rides and...

Another vote for Strava for recording rides and RidewithGPS for planning new ones.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-15, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By Hornplayer

Use Strava and don't waste time with MMR.

Use Strava and don't waste time with MMR.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-15, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 998
Posted By Hornplayer

You can easily put some road style 28s on the...

You can easily put some road style 28s on the stock rims. Still ride my 1996 730 when not on the road bike.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-28-15, 07:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,904
Posted By Hornplayer

I vote for dual purpose SPD/platforms and cycling...

I vote for dual purpose SPD/platforms and cycling sandals. You will ultimately prefer being clipped in on those hills.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-15, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,024
Posted By Hornplayer

What do you mean by 11 speed wheels. A wheel...

What do you mean by 11 speed wheels. A wheel with an 11 speed hub can always run a 10 speed cassette with a 1.8 mm spacer. I'm pretty sure the shifter throws for 10 and 11 are different, so an 11...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-15, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,331
Posted By Hornplayer

Gatorskins from UK retailers (ProBikeKit, Ribble,...

Gatorskins from UK retailers (ProBikeKit, Ribble, Wiggle) probably only in the $32 dollar range if you don't need quick shipping.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-15, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 946
Posted By Hornplayer

You are correct. I don't know of a Dual purpose...

You are correct. I don't know of a Dual purpose shoe with a flat side for street shoes that accepts road cleats. Plenty of people ride road bikes with mountain (SPD) cleats. Many road shoes will...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-15, 01:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 946
Posted By Hornplayer

I would also look at the M324 and A530. Both are...

I would also look at the M324 and A530. Both are also SPD one side, flat shoes other side.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,027
Posted By Hornplayer

Go for it. I built my first 2 sets of wheels...

Go for it. I built my first 2 sets of wheels this winter for myself and my wife. Matching sets except for hub and nipple colors. Used the tools listed above without the dishing tool - you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-15, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,242
Posted By Hornplayer

If you really want to run tires that wide you...

If you really want to run tires that wide you should also look at cross/gravel bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-15, 06:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,092
Posted By Hornplayer

Agree with all above recommending Delaware canal...

Agree with all above recommending Delaware canal trails. My personal favorite segment is Frenchtown to Lambertville on the NJ side (16 miles one way). Best maintained, as well as best shade since...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-25-15, 02:45 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 20,448
Posted By Hornplayer

Speaking I hope for many of us who are not to...

Speaking I hope for many of us who are not to stuck up to own both a road bike and a hybrid, get whatever you think will work best for the type of riding you plan on doing. Yes, you could change you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,353
Posted By Hornplayer

There is a good chance that if you go from a max...

There is a good chance that if you go from a max of 32 teeth to 21 teeth your chain will need to be shortened. I can't really speak to the short vs long cage RD issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-15, 08:26 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,056
Posted By Hornplayer

Another vote for crank arm came off.

Another vote for crank arm came off.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-14, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,887
Posted By Hornplayer

I had this decision about a year ago when I...

I had this decision about a year ago when I bought my Defy 1. I haven't looked at this years models, but the 1 vs the 2 also had a lighter grade of aluminum for the frame. I don't think you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-14, 01:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,936
Posted By Hornplayer

Dual sided pedals. Shimano m324 (similar to...

Dual sided pedals. Shimano m324 (similar to pictures posted above) or A530. Good luck
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-14, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,290
Posted By Hornplayer

I have a similar bike, Trek 730 1997. I would...

I have a similar bike, Trek 730 1997. I would suggest for road that you go down to 28s with relatively low weight and smooth tread, but some flat protection. Vittoria Rubiono Pro III, Michelin Pro4...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-14, 08:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,142
Posted By Hornplayer

I'm currently using M530s on my hybrid. Don't...

I'm currently using M530s on my hybrid. Don't really have much experience with them in street shoes but they should be OK for shorter rides. The cage body actually tapers down from the insert...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-17-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,100
Posted By Hornplayer

IMHO going from 48/11 to 50/11 or 52/11 is a...

IMHO going from 48/11 to 50/11 or 52/11 is a waste of time and money. I have a 1996 Trek 730 and I did change the crank, but my stock crank was 22-32-42 and I changed to a 28-38-48, which you have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-14, 06:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,011
Posted By Hornplayer

The Camelbak issue is strictly one of personal...

The Camelbak issue is strictly one of personal comfort. A 1.5 liter bladder holds as much as 2 bottles. Fluid is 2.2 pounds per liter. Do you want the weight on your shoulders or frame? I don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-14, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Hornplayer

The Origin8 drop bar ends are only unsafe if you...

The Origin8 drop bar ends are only unsafe if you forget that you don't have access to your shifters or brakes when you're on them. To be ideally positioned you'd also want to cut your bars to make...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-14, 03:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,076
Posted By Hornplayer

No specific model in mind, but if I was limited...

No specific model in mind, but if I was limited to only one ride I think it would be a drop bar cyclcross bike with a spare set of wheels with road tires.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,446
Posted By Hornplayer

Agree with the recommendation to use a saddle...

Agree with the recommendation to use a saddle with a large cutout. I also use an SMP.
Forum: Northeast
08-15-14, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,038
Posted By Hornplayer

Living in Jersey I'm very familiar with the...

Living in Jersey I'm very familiar with the Delaware-Raritan trails. Used to do them all the time with the whole family, and yes there are plenty of places to stop. Never rode the Dutchess trail,...
Forum: Northeast
08-14-14, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,038
Posted By Hornplayer

I think you should extend the ride on the east...

I think you should extend the ride on the east side of the river. The Dutchess rail trail goes 13 miles south from Poughkeepsie to Hopewell Junction. Need even more connections and extensions for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-14, 01:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,210
Posted By Hornplayer

1996 Trek 730. Changed crank to 28-38-48,...

1996 Trek 730. Changed crank to 28-38-48, replaced twists with triggers and added drop bar ends.
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-14, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,540
Posted By Hornplayer

I think a bigger question here may be tread...

I think a bigger question here may be tread pattern rather than just tire width. When I changed tires on my Trek hybrid I went from 38 to 28 and have never looked back with regards to packed gravel,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-14, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,262
Posted By Hornplayer

2015 105 groupset is 11 speed vs 10.

2015 105 groupset is 11 speed vs 10.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,522
Posted By Hornplayer

Same as OP I think. Nashbar Ragster sandals. ...

Same as OP I think. Nashbar Ragster sandals. SPD pedals on both of my bikes. Slightly harder to unclip because the heel can move a little in the sandal straps compared to shoes. The knobby...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-03-14, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,454
Posted By Hornplayer

They make adapters for Preston tubes in Schraeder...

They make adapters for Preston tubes in Schraeder drilled rims. The danger of just putting the Presta valve through the larger Schraeder hole is that when the tube is inflated to pressure it will...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-31-14, 01:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 30,420
Posted By Hornplayer

I would not pay that much attention to stand over...

I would not pay that much attention to stand over height. The frame size that works for you is the most important. Whether you might need a size larger or smaller than the chart is a function of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-14, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,589
Posted By Hornplayer

I have a new road bike for exactly that, road...

I have a new road bike for exactly that, road riding. Old hybrid for trails, MUP, rain, or any other conditions that seriously benefit from wider tires.
Forum: Northeast
07-28-14, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By Hornplayer

Thanks once again. I was only planning on the NJ...

Thanks once again. I was only planning on the NJ side from Frenchtown to Washington's Crossing. I will likely do some distance from Frenchtown towards Easton on the PA side as an out and back.
Forum: Northeast
07-28-14, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By Hornplayer

Thanks for the info. Not sure when I'm getting...

Thanks for the info. Not sure when I'm getting out there, but looking to do a long loop of the NJ and PA sides.
Forum: Northeast
07-27-14, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By Hornplayer

Delaware Canal PA

Just wondering if someone can tell me about the condition of the PA side of the canal from Easton to Washington's Crossing. Are there still badly washed out or closed sections?

TIA
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-14, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,615
Posted By Hornplayer

Replaced grip twists with fairly low end Acera...

Replaced grip twists with fairly low end Acera triggers last year (3 x 7 speed). Would personally not spend money on the derailleurs unless they are giving you specific issues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-14, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,091
Posted By Hornplayer

I have a 1996 Trek Multitrack Hybrid. It's a...

I have a 1996 Trek Multitrack Hybrid. It's a nice frame that rides well. I did eventually modify it to make it more road friendly, but it will never be as fast as a true road bike. Start with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-14, 10:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,731
Posted By Hornplayer

FWIW, my Defy 1 came with a 105 RD and a Tiara...

FWIW, my Defy 1 came with a 105 RD and a Tiara 12-30 cassette. I don't think you'll have any issues with a 30.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-20-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,510
Posted By Hornplayer

Thanks for the info. If the frame fit isn't...

Thanks for the info. If the frame fit isn't right you absolutely need a new bike. Unless you're really doing MTB trails I would personally avoid the weight of a front suspension fork.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-19-14, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,510
Posted By Hornplayer

I agree with the poster above who suggested lower...

I agree with the poster above who suggested lower end cyclocross style bikes, particularly since the OP already rides a road bike and therefore has no issues with drop bars. I would add Giant...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,716
Posted By Hornplayer

Definitely would lean towards getting the new...

Definitely would lean towards getting the new bike from the dealer you like. Giant, Specialized, and Cannondale all make good bikes. There is no substitue for the test ride to make sure how you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-14, 07:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,074
Posted By Hornplayer

Thanks everyone for the info. Never really...

Thanks everyone for the info. Never really appreciated a trim position in the large ring on the double.
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