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07-08-18, 08:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,220
Posted By ShaneC80

Awesome! And double my longest single ride! (I...

Awesome! And double my longest single ride! (I really do need to get my butt on the bike more)
07-07-18, 09:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,220
Posted By ShaneC80

It's Saturday? What do you think of the bike?

It's Saturday?

What do you think of the bike?
07-07-18, 08:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,700
Posted By ShaneC80

When I ride with the Mrs. I'm rarely too far...

When I ride with the Mrs. I'm rarely too far ahead (or behind) for that exact reason.

Then again, we've usually got the 7yr old with us, and unsupervised he's an unholy terror ....
07-07-18, 08:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,266
Posted By ShaneC80

drop another $80 on a Giant Escape or Trek FX,...

drop another $80 on a Giant Escape or Trek FX, IMHO (if your local shops sell them)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-18, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 849
Posted By ShaneC80

Did some poking around at the local shops today...

Did some poking around at the local shops today while taking the hybrids in to get serviced.

Some good sales going on right now, but everything I like (this is based on appearances not seat time)...
07-05-18, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,297
Posted By ShaneC80

Whichever fits best is the correct answer. ...

Whichever fits best is the correct answer.

If they both fit the same - whichever is shop is nicer/more personable.

Whichever is cheaper. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-18, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 849
Posted By ShaneC80

I do have a local shop that deals in CL/Facebook...

I do have a local shop that deals in CL/Facebook finds, tunes them up, and resells them. That'd be the $125+ vintage Ralieghs and the like. I don't think they "upgrade" though, so much as "make...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-18, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 849
Posted By ShaneC80

What to look for in a road bike - looking for cheap/used?

Title says most of it, I'm looking to add a road bike to my garage (and hopefully the road!). I'm about 230lbs, 5ft 8in. and out of shape, but I'm working on that. Currently riding a Giant Escape...
07-03-18, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,226
Posted By ShaneC80

What's the cassette difference/purpose of the...

What's the cassette difference/purpose of the change? (I don't know enough about the differences to just look it up)
07-02-18, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 389,226
Posted By ShaneC80

Still tweaking things off and on throughout the...

Still tweaking things off and on throughout the day amidst the house cleaning but....new saddle, lowered the stem, and moved the grips in. Debating chopping the bars down, but I need more ride time...
07-02-18, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,119
Posted By ShaneC80

Too bloody hot and I've not rode enough this...

Too bloody hot and I've not rode enough this summer but short jaunts around the 'hood tells me the new saddle is harder on the sit bones, but more comfortable on the nards.

Need to toughen up...
07-02-18, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,609
Posted By ShaneC80

Whoops, looks like I ordered folding Skinwalls (I...

Whoops, looks like I ordered folding Skinwalls (I wanted black, oh well). $31/tire from ebay (plus shipping) but I had a 15% coupon, so I came out to $66.10 total for the pair in 700x38's.

Other...
07-01-18, 08:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,618
Posted By ShaneC80

^^He speaks the truth, at least to this...

^^He speaks the truth, at least to this point...however there is this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IHV8ZTG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 because I'm not cool, and it does work...
07-01-18, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,160
Posted By ShaneC80

It should just be a matter of tweaking the pad's...

It should just be a matter of tweaking the pad's angle on the wheel. I think. Though I've been to lazy to look at it myself. I should get it back into the shop while I still get free tune ups
07-01-18, 08:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,119
Posted By ShaneC80

Butt numbness or dangly bit numbness? I...

Butt numbness or dangly bit numbness?

I picked up a new saddle (Giant Connect, $35) to try out since my stock "Escape 3" saddle numbs the dangly bits and that scares me.
07-01-18, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,609
Posted By ShaneC80

I ordered Panaracer Pasela protite's. 700x38. ...

I ordered Panaracer Pasela protite's. 700x38. It's a deviation/risk from what I wanted (cuz I'm a cheapass) but it's about $30 cheaper and still has 'comparable' reviews considering what I want...
06-28-18, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,160
Posted By ShaneC80

I'd try to get the 0 at that pricing. And if...

I'd try to get the 0 at that pricing. And if they're asking $500, you might be able to talk them down "since it probably needs a tune up" :D

I've got an Escape 3 and it's serving me well, minus...
06-28-18, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 646,901
Posted By ShaneC80

I'm closer to Newport News and Tidewater/Hampton...

I'm closer to Newport News and Tidewater/Hampton Roads
06-27-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 646,901
Posted By ShaneC80

Maybe I should head up that way. I'm down in York

Maybe I should head up that way. I'm down in York
06-27-18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,086
Posted By ShaneC80

never mind the drops, what's the saddle? :) ...

never mind the drops, what's the saddle? :)

My butt hurts!
06-26-18, 08:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 94,961
Posted By ShaneC80

So what about this silver/blue/yellow for $50? ...

So what about this silver/blue/yellow for $50? It's not local to me, but if it's worth it, I might be able to arrange to have someone pick it up and ship it to me.
...
06-20-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,522
Posted By ShaneC80

Might be a good idea. The more bikes you can put...

Might be a good idea. The more bikes you can put your butt on, the better feel you'll have for what you like.

Also make sure the shop is nice and friendly, good customer service, and all that. ...
06-20-18, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,609
Posted By ShaneC80

What size? 700Cx42?

What size? 700Cx42?
06-20-18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,609
Posted By ShaneC80

Thinking about new Tires (Giant Escape 3)

Realizing my hybrid will never be "road bike fast" I'm thinking about some different tires to handle the rougher off-road trails.

Anyone have suggestions for some good all-around tires that can...
06-20-18, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 40,022
Posted By ShaneC80

My wife was debating between the two and settled...

My wife was debating between the two and settled on the FX3. It's the "sportier" bike between the two and still upright enough to watch the kid (even though I'm usually on kid duty while we're...
06-20-18, 11:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,933
Posted By ShaneC80

I usually carry two. One bottle for me and one...

I usually carry two. One bottle for me and one for the kid. His bike (Trek Precaliber) doesn't have mounts for a bottle.
11-14-17, 07:36 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 19,721
Posted By ShaneC80

Now is the awkward moment when I realize I...

Now is the awkward moment when I realize I mounted my rack on the wrong set of holes.
11-14-17, 08:26 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,208
Posted By ShaneC80

Not sure what I can say that hasn't been said...

Not sure what I can say that hasn't been said already, but:

Adult dog - better bladder control
Smaller Dog - Higher energy (typically)

My dog is used to us being gone throughout the day - but...
11-07-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 19,721
Posted By ShaneC80

I actually told my LBS "convince me to buy a 2...

I actually told my LBS "convince me to buy a 2 over the 3" and they couldn't give me a remotely good reason. Guess it saved me a few bucks.

I'm not too upset by it either, cuz I'm a newbie and...
11-06-17, 04:19 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 19,721
Posted By ShaneC80

Missed the opening where you said yours was a...

Missed the opening where you said yours was a City. I went with the Escape 3, but kinda jealous of the look of the City
11-06-17, 10:47 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 32,396
Posted By ShaneC80

The Roam's are nice bikes, but, IMO, you need to...

The Roam's are nice bikes, but, IMO, you need to decide if you're in need of that suspension.

I was almost all set to get a Roam 2, and the more I thought about it, I talked myself down to an...
11-06-17, 10:29 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 19,721
Posted By ShaneC80

Making some tweaks (mostly cosmetic) to my Escape...

Making some tweaks (mostly cosmetic) to my Escape 3 and trying to kit out the wife's Trek, so this thread is a good'un for me. :D

What hub locks did you get and did they go on easy/stay straight?...
07-21-17, 05:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,642
Posted By ShaneC80

I just started riding 'for fun' (for some...

I just started riding 'for fun' (for some definition of fun) about 3 weeks ago. Started at two miles, now I've done 7.7miles without a break. My max in one trip was 10 miles, but that was with the...
07-21-17, 04:45 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,742
Posted By ShaneC80

There's the shop I really like, and the shop I...

There's the shop I really like, and the shop I bought my bike from. :cry:

Not that the shop I bought from is bad, they just don't come off quite as friendly. I'm lucky I've got seemingly good...
07-21-17, 02:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,923
Posted By ShaneC80

After debating between a Trek DS2 and Giant Roam...

After debating between a Trek DS2 and Giant Roam 2 I opted for a Giant Escape 3 after I realized a) I don't need the suspension b) $$$
07-17-17, 02:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,996
Posted By ShaneC80

I bike with my son almost daily and the wife a...

I bike with my son almost daily and the wife a few times a week. So in terms of frequency, I bike with others more than solo.

That said, my speed is basically halved when riding with a 6 year old.
07-17-17, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,447
Posted By ShaneC80

I didn't get to test out the FX series, but I did...

I didn't get to test out the FX series, but I did try the cheaper variants of the Escape and DS, also a Giant Roam 2.

I was limited to an Escape 3, and a DS1 for my test rides. As much as I was...
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