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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-14-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,538
Posted By hokiefyd

Regarding the comfort aspect, I hesitated to note...

Regarding the comfort aspect, I hesitated to note it because there are so many variables in bike design and execution that influence comfort, and I don't mean to imply that disc brakes themselves...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-14-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,538
Posted By hokiefyd

There are pros and cons to disc brakes, but...

There are pros and cons to disc brakes, but they're quickly gaining traction (pardon the pun) to pretty much supplant rim brakes in most applications. One of the biggest drawbacks to them is the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-30-19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,538
Posted By hokiefyd

Here's a current thread...

Here's a current thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1190858-giant-toughroad-slr-2-touring-setup-mudguards.html) in the Touring subforum about just that -- mounting mudguards to a ToughRoad. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-19, 08:21 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,538
Posted By hokiefyd

It would depend on the nature of the leak. Any...

It would depend on the nature of the leak. Any component can be replaced. If it's a leaky seal within the rear caliper, you could replace the rear caliper itself. Same with the brake lever -- if...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-19, 08:06 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,538
Posted By hokiefyd

I imagine there's a leak somewhere in your rear...

I imagine there's a leak somewhere in your rear brake system -- or a LOT of air in the line. If you don't have an external leak, then I suspect you're not getting the system bled properly. Are you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-19, 05:46 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,538
Posted By hokiefyd

The Roam bikes have the same downtube protector...

The Roam bikes have the same downtube protector (that the Toughroad uses) and I think it's the best of both worlds. The cables are protected and stay clean and dry like with most internally-routed...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-12-18, 08:52 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,538
Posted By hokiefyd

I'm not sure I'm following you then...which...

I'm not sure I'm following you then...which eyelets are you saying are missing? Are you talking about the hole through the crown where people used to mount brake calipers? Perhaps an imagine would...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-11-18, 06:46 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,538
Posted By hokiefyd

If you're asking why your GT fork doesn't have...

If you're asking why your GT fork doesn't have outward facing mid-point rack mounts, that's pretty common for suspension forks. I don't know for sure, but I imagine that it's due to the nature of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-30-18, 03:55 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,538
Posted By hokiefyd

Only one of the G-One models (the G-One Speed)...

Only one of the G-One models (the G-One Speed) comes in 29x2, and it's 520 grams (very light for a 29x2). As a potential alternative, consider also the Schwalbe Hurricane, also available in 29x2. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-13-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 310,538
Posted By hokiefyd

Can you post a picture? Perhaps non-Toughroad...

Can you post a picture? Perhaps non-Toughroad owner might look at it and know why it's there.
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