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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

07-09-18, 05:43 PM

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Not sure what to get

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Posted By hokiefyd

I agree with you -- I also have four bikes that I...

I agree with you -- I also have four bikes that I rotate through, and they're all different. But what causes me to recommend a thorough test-ride is a recent experience I had with a Giant ARX 2. I...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

07-09-18, 10:58 AM

Replies: 24

Not sure what to get

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Posted By hokiefyd

But only after you try it on in the store, right?...

But only after you try it on in the store, right? I wear different size suit coats or slacks depending on the brand. Sometimes, I might like a 48R coat. Sometimes I might like a 46L. I would need...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-23-18, 03:29 PM

Replies: 24

Not sure what to get

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Posted By hokiefyd

In terms of physical fit, yes. But there's a lot...

In terms of physical fit, yes. But there's a lot more to "fit" than just the right frame size, and it's not something that you can really measure. If you ride a "large" Trek FX and then ride a...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-21-18, 05:38 PM

Replies: 24

Not sure what to get

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Posted By hokiefyd

It depends on your ability to shake off a...

It depends on your ability to shake off a purchase of a "wrong size" bike online and potentially get involved with multiple online purchases. Speaking for myself, I'm not willing to take a risk on...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-17-18, 01:25 PM

Replies: 24

Not sure what to get

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Posted By hokiefyd

Your biggest challenge with an online purchase...

Your biggest challenge with an online purchase will be a lack of information about fit. What size frame do you need? What's the best seat tube length and effective top tube length for you? Do you...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-15-18, 11:59 AM

Replies: 24

Not sure what to get

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Posted By hokiefyd

Which two brands are those?

Which two brands are those?

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-15-18, 06:10 AM

Replies: 24

Not sure what to get

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Posted By hokiefyd

Welcome! I highly recommend buying a bike...

Welcome!

I highly recommend buying a bike locally, from a shop where you can ride several different models to see what feels best to you. Especially if you've been out of the cycling scene for a...

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