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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-12-16, 10:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

:)

:)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-11-16, 11:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

thanks, appreciate the explanation.

thanks, appreciate the explanation.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-10-16, 01:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-16, 04:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Wow, you prefer the alpenchallenge over the...

Wow, you prefer the alpenchallenge over the Sirrus full carbons? Interesting.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-16, 04:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Will check the BMC bike, thanks a lot.

Will check the BMC bike, thanks a lot.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-16, 04:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

I have these: ...

I have these: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-TR3506-P-ThickSlick-Tire/dp/B0081UZDS0
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-16, 04:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Got it, thanks.

Got it, thanks.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-16, 04:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Ah, that's a good way to approach this!

Ah, that's a good way to approach this!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-16, 04:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Thanks, the thinnest my wheels can take are the...

Thanks, the thinnest my wheels can take are the 28c tires, but I hear you.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-16, 04:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Sorry, how do inline brake levers help? :)

Sorry, how do inline brake levers help? :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-16, 04:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-27-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Thanks mrodgers. Appreciate your candid response.

Thanks mrodgers. Appreciate your candid response.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-27-16, 12:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Appreciate your response. I have some weight on...

Appreciate your response. I have some weight on the bike I could lose too (rack for commute).
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-27-16, 12:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

There were hills, here is the elevation profile: ...

There were hills, here is the elevation profile:

https://db.tt/7FhQJrhG

Yes, I was braking on the way down, since the speed limit in the trail is 15mph and there were other people on the trail.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-16, 06:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Here is the speed data from Fitbit: ...

Here is the speed data from Fitbit:

https://db.tt/qGnnSOfW
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

For the 50 miler, I ran them at 100-105 psi. ...

For the 50 miler, I ran them at 100-105 psi. Yes, there were many stops, multiple stop signs and lights.

I am basing that number from Strava:

51.3mi Distance
4:53:55 Moving Time
573ft...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-16, 05:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Thanks, will check them out. I currently use an...

Thanks, will check them out. I currently use an Ergon grip, tried a few bar ends, didn't like them :(.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-16, 05:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Got it, thanks. Are there any modifications I...

Got it, thanks. Are there any modifications I could do the bar on the escape for additional hand positions?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-16, 05:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Dave - thanks. I appreciate your response. I...

Dave - thanks. I appreciate your response. I don't need off-road capability and there is little need to ride on gravel or mud. As you can tell, I don't have much idea about road-bikes and the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-16, 05:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

I am 42, male, 5' 10" and 200 lbs :(. So yes,...

I am 42, male, 5' 10" and 200 lbs :(. So yes, carrying a lot of extra weight. I am reasonably fit right now, have the endurance, but my cardio levels are not what I expect them to be.

I use...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-26-16, 04:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,535
Posted By obelix74

Should I upgrade from my hybrid?

Hi all

I actively started biking an year ago on my Giant Escape 1. I changed a few things, got a better seat and run it on 28 slicks now.

I commute to work on it a few days a week (5 miles one...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-15, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,448
Posted By obelix74

I bought a Giant Escape 1 2016 a couple of months...

I bought a Giant Escape 1 2016 a couple of months ago. This is my first "serious" bike and I have rode about 160 miles so far, farthest being 21 miles.

I got an adjustable stem ($40) installed by...
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