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Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-18, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,464
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

I'm interested in this helmet but my head size is...

I'm interested in this helmet but my head size is right on the edge between the M and L. Additionally, my head is pretty narrow side to side but longer front to back. Input on whether the M or L...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-08-17, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,414
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Thanks for all the input everyone. I lowered the...

Thanks for all the input everyone. I lowered the seat a bit and rode 37km this morning. The knees feel pretty good.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-17, 01:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,721
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

I haven't had them long enough to comment on...

I haven't had them long enough to comment on long-term durability. They appear to be very well made. Given the way I'm using them, road only, I imagine they'll last quite long.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-17, 10:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,721
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

I love my Lake M237s...

I love my Lake M237s (https://lakecycling.com/products/mx-237?variant=9997316869). The carbon sole is very stiff and they run fairly wide. Lake also sells the same shoe in a wide version.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-04-17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,414
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Thanks for the input. Should I adjust the fore...

Thanks for the input. Should I adjust the fore and aft first or the saddle height first?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-04-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,414
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

New bike, new shoes and mild knee discomfort

I'm trying to get the fit of my new bike and shoes dialed in all at the same time. After today's ride I noticed a bit of discomfort/tenderness in the back of my left knee. The right one feels fine....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-17, 08:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,716
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

I'm curious to hear from others, what's your MO...

I'm curious to hear from others, what's your MO with a new chain? Lube it right away? Wait until "factory lube" wears off?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-17, 12:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,226
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

New shoes just arrived in the mail today, Lake...

New shoes just arrived in the mail today, Lake MX237 (https://lakecycling.com/products/mx-237?variant=9997316869). I'm super impressed. They're not the lightest but are very stiff and extremely...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-17, 09:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

I returned the Sirrus and picked up a new 2018...

I returned the Sirrus and picked up a new 2018 Canyon Roadlite CF 9.0 (https://www.canyon.com/en/fitness/roadlite/roadlite-cf-9-0.html) in size XXL. It was just released at Eurobike 2017 and will...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-17, 08:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

You're missing the whole point. I'm looking for a...

You're missing the whole point. I'm looking for a fast rolling, flat bar road bike for fitness in the city. If I wanted I road bike with drops I would have posted in the road bike section.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-17, 12:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Shop offered me €350 refund if I decide to keep...

Shop offered me €350 refund if I decide to keep it. If it's purely cosmetic does the offer sound worthwhile?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-17, 08:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Fixed

Fixed
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-17, 08:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Bike arrived with a scratch on the carbon frame...

Bike arrived with a scratch on the carbon frame that looks like it's more than just superficial damage. Not cool.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-17, 09:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

New bike arrives tomorrow. Can't wait.

New bike arrives tomorrow. Can't wait.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-17, 01:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Does yours have an internal hub?

Does yours have an internal hub?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-21-17, 08:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Me too. It should be perfect for my city riding.

Me too. It should be perfect for my city riding.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-21-17, 07:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

I found and was able to test ride an older BMC...

I found and was able to test ride an older BMC Alpenchallenge (2016 perhaps?) in size XL. Really liked it. Very nimble, as has been stated. Then I found a Specialized store and tested the Sirrus...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-19-17, 11:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Nailed it. It's impossible to find a bike in my...

Nailed it. It's impossible to find a bike in my size in shop, let alone bikes of this caliber.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-19-17, 09:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

raqball thanks for the input. I'm 6' 6" so I'm...

raqball thanks for the input. I'm 6' 6" so I'm pretty sure the BMC XL will fit. As for speed, and from your experience, which is faster?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-19-17, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Need for Speed

Pricing new bikes at the moment and have narrowed it down to the following:

Canyon Roadlite 8.0 in XXL https://www.canyon.com/en/fitness/roadlite/roadlite-al-8.html

BMC Alpenchallenge AC01 in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-14, 09:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,875
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Ha! I can't help but laugh at the title of this...

Ha! I can't help but laugh at the title of this post. I purchased a white bike last month and have had a love/hate relationship with it since. It's a matte finish, which doesn't help, and I've blown...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-14, 04:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,647
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

I guess so, and yet dawn detergent/water or...

I guess so, and yet dawn detergent/water or simple green wouldn't remove it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-14, 04:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,647
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

WD40 worked like a charm on the matte finish. All...

WD40 worked like a charm on the matte finish. All is good. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,647
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Really...

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Really appreciate it. I'll start with WD-40 and move on from there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-14, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,647
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Grease/oil on the frame--need recommendations

Some stubborn stains/marks are on my bike frame and Simple Green isn't cutting through it? Looking for recommendations for something a bit stronger to deal with the grease but not so strong that it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-30-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,686
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Here's the Kona Dew Plus I purchased about three...

Here's the Kona Dew Plus I purchased about three weeks ago. Changed the seat, pedals and grips. A bit of vanilla bling for the Vanilla Ringer! I love riding this bike.
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-14, 09:32 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 24,534
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

I purchased the 2014 Kona Dew Plus a few weeks...

I purchased the 2014 Kona Dew Plus a few weeks ago and absolutely love it. Highly recommend it. The choice for me was simplified somewhat in that our LBS is the only store in about an hour radius....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-07-14, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,332
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

FYI, I went with the Kona Dew Plus, primarily...

FYI, I went with the Kona Dew Plus, primarily because of fit. Picked it up on July 3rd. Have put about 75 miles on it so far and absolutely love it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-01-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,332
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Thanks for your observations. I'm aware of both...

Thanks for your observations. I'm aware of both the theft issue and what's considered a normal bike in Berlin.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-01-14, 12:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,332
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

You guys/ladies are hilarious. Never expected...

You guys/ladies are hilarious. Never expected such strong opinions about shipping. Take Berlin out of the equation for a moment. What about the bikes? No feelings one way or the other about the four...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-01-14, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,332
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Not when you have to ship via a container anyway.

Not when you have to ship via a container anyway.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-14, 09:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,332
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Oh, and there are authorized felt, kona, and...

Oh, and there are authorized felt, kona, and Raleigh dealers in Berlin. I do think there's some wisdom in that. Finding a dealer that's also in Berlin.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-14, 09:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,332
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Thanks for the suggestion, but the Raleigh isn't...

Thanks for the suggestion, but the Raleigh isn't sporty enough for me. I looked at bikes with IGHs and even belt drives. Decided against both. Wife picked up a bike with an IGH and it's not for me.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,332
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Biggest reason is the dollar to the Euro hit....

Biggest reason is the dollar to the Euro hit. More bang for the buck here in the states. Also, we'll need to get a container to ship our stuff, regardless of whether we take bikes or not. Might as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-14, 08:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,332
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

And a bell too, if I'm not mistaken. Thanks for...

And a bell too, if I'm not mistaken. Thanks for the reminder.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,332
Posted By Vanilla Ringer

Moving to Berlin, Germany--Help me decide which bike

Looking to get a bike for city dwelling, light commuting duties. In no particular order, it's down to these four...help me decide, or suggest an alternative :). Pros/cons of each? I've ridden each...
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