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Forum: Touring
10-18-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,489
Posted By Glennie

My thoughts

i have a Giant Toughroad SLR 1 2019 model with a Giant brand rear stand. It is secured by the axle skew and also a bolt to the frame. Works well for me just don’t park it facing downhill. I find I am...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-08-18, 04:49 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

Thanks for that. I wondered if they might have...

Thanks for that. I wondered if they might have been like that to aid shifting. Some are peaked and some are flat so I wasn’t sure. All adding to my education and enlightenment.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-06-18, 03:03 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

Thanks for the replies. I have checked the 1st...

Thanks for the replies. I have checked the 1st gear teeth and the chain ring teeth again just to be sure and it looks like some teeth are “peaked” whereas others seem to have a lower and flat top....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-18, 04:20 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

I think the honeymoon may be over with my new...

I think the honeymoon may be over with my new Toughroad SLR 1 2019. I have owned it since the 13thof October. Since I picked it up I have noticed a hesitation to shift into higher gears from 1...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-25-18, 12:07 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

It is a rubber or neoprene. It is one piece with...

It is a rubber or neoprene. It is one piece with the bottom cut (hard to explain) the bottom is held in place by the cable running through loops of both sides of the protector. Too hard to take a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-24-18, 03:03 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

Hello Hokiefyd, apologies for not getting the...

Hello Hokiefyd, apologies for not getting the photo to you earlier. My excuse is that I got a bit busy and I forgot! So here is a photo for you. Notice the little kink towards the middle...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-22-18, 01:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

I will try and get to that today for you. I have...

I will try and get to that today for you. I have an early start this morning with some outside painting at my daughters house, trying to beat the heat and hope to get home early so will try for then.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-18, 03:36 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

Thanks for the kind comments on the paint job,...

Thanks for the kind comments on the paint job, Hokiefyd and Travbikeman.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-18, 03:34 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

I looked at this too with a critical eye and...

I looked at this too with a critical eye and wondered if the top of the rack should be horizontal instead of sloping forward. I think I will adjust it. Thanks for the comment Dorkdisk
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-18, 03:30 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

The rack is the Giant supplied model and it’s...

The rack is the Giant supplied model and it’s less than excellent design execution has me scratching my head. The rack is designed to fasten to the mudguard (fender) to the rear wheel securing bolt...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-19-18, 11:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

Here are a few quick phone shot stories of the...

Here are a few quick phone shot stories of the toughroad slr 1 2019 for you travbikeman. Nothing special. I was going to drag out the Nikon but still haven’t got around to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-18-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

The Toughroad SLR 1 has tubeless tyres too. I...

The Toughroad SLR 1 has tubeless tyres too. I think whatever your ideas of “comfort” regarding Tyre pressures are, then that is what is good for you. As long as you don’t get flats from under or over...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-17-18, 03:50 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

Went for a quick ride today in between showers of...

Went for a quick ride today in between showers of rain. Did 18km on bitumen and hard picked dirt. Gears are pretty sweet but will need a bit of adjustment. Tyre pressures are still a little hard so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-16-18, 12:32 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

Thanks for that HerrKaLeun, I weight 72Kg and I...

Thanks for that HerrKaLeun, I weight 72Kg and I have started experimenting with what feels good as regards the pressures. The Giant Crosscut Gravel tyres suggest 35-60PSI As started before I don't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-15-18, 04:13 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

I checked my Tyre pressures today and my highly...

I checked my Tyre pressures today and my highly expensive foot pump ($14 at Aldi, a cheap goods store) indicated that the front Tyre had only about 20psi in it. No wonder the bike felt so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-15-18, 04:05 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

I did another test of the wheel measurement...

I did another test of the wheel measurement today. This time seated on the bike, leaning forward and tiptoeing along. This time it came out to 2250mm whereas previously the unloaded roll was 2270 (I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-18, 03:35 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

I just have to get my post count up to ten and...

I just have to get my post count up to ten and then will give it a go. I am a reasonable photographer but have never tried any bike photography. Some new skills to learn.
I think that every day you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

Thank you for that explanation Hokiefyd. I did do...

Thank you for that explanation Hokiefyd. I did do the unloaded roll from valve stem to valve stem but it thinking about it, I wasn’t particularly accurate with it as I measured from a piece of carpet...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-18, 05:04 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

Bike pix

Wanted to post a first picture for you but apparently I need ten posts before I have that capability. Shame about that.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-18, 04:42 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

Was in annoying the sales staff at my LBS on...

Was in annoying the sales staff at my LBS on Wednesday and Lee (we are on first name terms now as I have pestered him so often) said that my Toughroad SLR 1 2019 had arrived and would I like to have...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-18, 02:41 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

I finally made up my mind and ordered the 2019...

I finally made up my mind and ordered the 2019 Toughroad SLR 1 a fortnight ago. LBS said it would arrive in Oz week forty which is next week. So should have it within a week or two after that. Really...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-18, 03:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 35,011
Posted By Glennie

I have been following discussions on the...

I have been following discussions on the Toughroad SLR 2 for 6 months or more. I am sure it will be the ideal bike for me for using on bike paths, a little road (the less the better) and some rail...
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