What did you do for your Hybrid today
08-22-18, 08:21 PM
#1101
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I'm looking for something that I can keep lighter weight and just go for 40-50 miles on rail trails a little bit faster on without lugging the extra load. Maybe just add a small frame bag where I could store a spare tube, tools, and a granola bar. But I wouldn't use it nearly as much as the commuter so $350 is a price range I like.
Is this a good bike for that purpose?
And is it really orange? Or does it look different in person? (I'm mildly obsessed with Orange)
I think the orange is loud like a transit worker wearing a safety vest on the side of the road, it is visible in traffic. It weighs 28 lbs 14oz. in size 21, so it's no road race bike. I think it would serve your purpose. I like the frame. I think the frame is worth installing upgraded parts as items break. I have a Sora 2X9 group I may install as an upgrade. The current low end Shimano 3X7 setup is basic. The old parts will be donated to a community thrift shop. It looks like the wheels come with a freewheel, and the V brakes are adequate.
08-23-18, 03:30 PM
#1102
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Put the chain (now using wax based lubes ONLY) back on the cleaned up Roam-2 and polished the frame a bit. It's now ready for serious action. Unfortunately, I am not.
08-24-18, 11:10 AM
#1103
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I'm looking for something that I can keep lighter weight and just go for 40-50 miles on rail trails a little bit faster on without lugging the extra load. Maybe just add a small frame bag where I could store a spare tube, tools, and a granola bar. But I wouldn't use it nearly as much as the commuter so $350 is a price range I like.
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...679641506.html
I have no affiliation with the seller, though I see his stuff online all the time (looks like a typical bike flipper).
I have a similar 750 (1997 model year) and it's remarkably fun to ride. Light weight fully butted chrome-moly frame makes it pretty springy and relatively light weight. It's about 27 pounds on a bathroom scale.
08-24-18, 01:17 PM
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Something like a 1990s Trek MultiTrack would be perfect for this. Here's a 730 on the Washington DC Craigslist right now:
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...679641506.html
I have no affiliation with the seller, though I see his stuff online all the time (looks like a typical bike flipper).
I have a similar 750 (1997 model year) and it's remarkably fun to ride. Light weight fully butted chrome-moly frame makes it pretty springy and relatively light weight. It's about 27 pounds on a bathroom scale.
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...679641506.html
I have no affiliation with the seller, though I see his stuff online all the time (looks like a typical bike flipper).
I have a similar 750 (1997 model year) and it's remarkably fun to ride. Light weight fully butted chrome-moly frame makes it pretty springy and relatively light weight. It's about 27 pounds on a bathroom scale.
(Fairfax is a little bit of a hike for me)
08-25-18, 10:48 AM
#1105
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Turned my head to look at it as I rolled my road bike out of the garage for a ride, lol.
08-25-18, 01:17 PM
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In honor of a new Brooks B17 I cleaned both my 7.4 and my wife's 7.3 along with waxing the chains.
Took the saddle on a 10 mile trial and I love it already.
Took the saddle on a 10 mile trial and I love it already.
08-25-18, 06:53 PM
#1107
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Yesterday I finished up a top-to-bottom tear down and restore project on a near-mint 2012 Sirrus Elite I bought used last Fall. I did most of the work last fall and let the project sit in a spare bedroom until I felt like working on it again, which has been the last couple of weeks. Yesterday all I had to do was install the brake pads, adjust V-brakes, adjust steerer tube assembly & line up handlebars, put the rear cassette on, adjust the saddle height, true the wheels and put the clean, freshly lubed chain on.
I rode it down the street and back a couple of times and it feels great! It may replace my Roam-2 as my "go to" bike.
Today I pumped up the tires on my 2004 Raleigh Supercourse, trued the rear wheel and lubed the chain. Now it's ready to see some pavement.
I rode it down the street and back a couple of times and it feels great! It may replace my Roam-2 as my "go to" bike.
Today I pumped up the tires on my 2004 Raleigh Supercourse, trued the rear wheel and lubed the chain. Now it's ready to see some pavement.
08-26-18, 08:41 AM
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Took a trip to baltimore
past the imfamous trash wheel.
08-29-18, 06:24 PM
#1109
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An update to my FX 7.4 I added a Wahoo Bolt. I also changed the Blendr Mount to fit a mount I got mount from Shapeways (after reading about them here on BF)
Put it a little further out front (about 1.5 inches) then the Wahoo mount but frees up handle bar real estate. Trying to decide if I like it or the original mount better.
Put it a little further out front (about 1.5 inches) then the Wahoo mount but frees up handle bar real estate. Trying to decide if I like it or the original mount better.
08-31-18, 03:31 PM
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Just bought my babies another set of wheels. Totally free shipping plus 15% off. 
https://www.bikenashbar.com/cycling/...t-sr-rl29-base
https://www.bikenashbar.com/cycling/...t-sr-rl29-base
08-31-18, 03:58 PM
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I just slapped some Shimano PD-M530 pedals on her...and last week installed a Bontrager DuoTrap-S. Haven't fallen over yet, but pedals take a little getting used to. I can always get the right foot locked in without even thinking about it, but the left foot just doesn't want to find the lock. Anyway, I'll get it down within a few more rides.
08-31-18, 04:54 PM
#1112
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Remember when you had to learn to ride a bike? Now you do it without thinking. Some thing give it time.
09-03-18, 02:40 AM
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Short story - replaced the bottom bracket. Found the exact make and model VP-BC73 68 x 122.5.
Long story - A creaking noise when pedaling made me inspect the bottom bracket. Held both pedals and pushed on one side and there was the creaking sound. This was the first time I was working on the bottom bracket. I had a tool kit and I found a crank puller. I screwed it on, and started tightening the driver. Even after pushing with a lot of force, it wouldn't loosen the cranks. I literally stood on it and damaged the threads on the crank. I didn't notice the driver had a cap on which are used for some other type of cranks. The crank still had a few threads remaining, so I was able to get it off and replace the bottom bracket. I am still using the old crank, but looking to upgrade it now thats it damaged
Long story - A creaking noise when pedaling made me inspect the bottom bracket. Held both pedals and pushed on one side and there was the creaking sound. This was the first time I was working on the bottom bracket. I had a tool kit and I found a crank puller. I screwed it on, and started tightening the driver. Even after pushing with a lot of force, it wouldn't loosen the cranks. I literally stood on it and damaged the threads on the crank. I didn't notice the driver had a cap on which are used for some other type of cranks. The crank still had a few threads remaining, so I was able to get it off and replace the bottom bracket. I am still using the old crank, but looking to upgrade it now thats it damaged
09-03-18, 06:35 PM
#1115
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Short story - replaced the bottom bracket. Found the exact make and model VP-BC73 68 x 122.5.
Long story - A creaking noise when pedaling made me inspect the bottom bracket. Held both pedals and pushed on one side and there was the creaking sound. This was the first time I was working on the bottom bracket. I had a tool kit and I found a crank puller. I screwed it on, and started tightening the driver. Even after pushing with a lot of force, it wouldn't loosen the cranks. I literally stood on it and damaged the threads on the crank. I didn't notice the driver had a cap on which are used for some other type of cranks. The crank still had a few threads remaining, so I was able to get it off and replace the bottom bracket. I am still using the old crank, but looking to upgrade it now thats it damaged
Long story - A creaking noise when pedaling made me inspect the bottom bracket. Held both pedals and pushed on one side and there was the creaking sound. This was the first time I was working on the bottom bracket. I had a tool kit and I found a crank puller. I screwed it on, and started tightening the driver. Even after pushing with a lot of force, it wouldn't loosen the cranks. I literally stood on it and damaged the threads on the crank. I didn't notice the driver had a cap on which are used for some other type of cranks. The crank still had a few threads remaining, so I was able to get it off and replace the bottom bracket. I am still using the old crank, but looking to upgrade it now thats it damaged
09-04-18, 02:28 AM
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Do the modern bottom brackets offer any significant upgrade?
09-05-18, 06:25 PM
#1117
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Modern BB conversion is in my future as well. That way I can finally play with the new Shimano 105 crankset.
09-06-18, 12:16 PM
#1118
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I actually got this awhile ago
Finally spent some coin on my hybrid! This clamp on will allow me to use the bottom pull Shimano 105 FD with the 105 crankset I plan to install. First I will have to get one of the modern external bearing BB set ups.
09-07-18, 06:26 AM
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This morning I've been out in the garage cleaning up my hybridized MTB using rags and Simple Green. The chain was cleaned over a month ago, but I just lubed it today. I'll put it back on tomorrow (or maybe later today) once the lube has had a chance to dry. I also need to clean up the wheels/cassette a skosh, wax the frame a smidge and sandpaper the brake pads a tad. Then it'll be ready for reassembly and some fun rides in the cooler Fall weather.
EDIT: Did a little more work on the bike this evening.
EDIT: Did a little more work on the bike this evening.
- Waxed the frame using Lucas Slick Mist spray wax
- Hit the brake pads with sandpaper
- Cleaned up the cassette and rear wheel
- Put the chain back on the bike and installed the R. wheel
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09-07-18, 06:28 AM
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09-11-18, 10:35 PM
#1122
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Brought it into the inner sanctum where it will be safe from the hurricanes wrath.
09-15-18, 05:29 PM
#1123
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EDIT: Just received the GrandSport EXTRA tire shipment and discovered that the 700x32 size has a wire bead, however, the other sizes are foldable. All sizes of the GrandSport RACE tires are foldable.
Just bought some new 700x32 tires and tubes for my babies.
https://www.continental-tires.com/bi...nd-sport-extra
Just bought some new 700x32 tires and tubes for my babies.
https://www.continental-tires.com/bi...nd-sport-extra
Last edited by Doctor Morbius; 09-25-18 at 11:47 AM.
09-19-18, 07:20 PM
#1124
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^^^ SWEET! Had not seen those tires in the CONTI line up. The Gators work well around here.
For mine, another saddle to try. This one a Selle Italia model. Old, suede and Uber comfy. Pic on the other computer at the moment, sorry.
For mine, another saddle to try. This one a Selle Italia model. Old, suede and Uber comfy. Pic on the other computer at the moment, sorry.
09-24-18, 07:41 PM
#1125
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Last Fall I was looking for a set of road tires (not touring tires and not anything with marathon in the name) that were reasonably light, foldable, had a bit of flat protection, would pump up to 100 PSI and measured 32mm wide. I was becoming disappointed as most road tires stop at 700x28. Then I stumbled across the GrandSport Race and GrandSport Extra, which do go up to 32mm, did some research and bought a set. Plenty of grip in dry conditions, which is fine as I don't ride in the rain. The set of GS Race I have on the Sirrus actually measure closer to 34mm wide at 100 PSI, which is fine.
The four I just bought are the Extras, which are a bit heavier, but have an extra NyTech belt around them for added flat protection. I had a 12% off coupon from ProBikeKit so they only cost $22.50 U.S. each. I paid $26 each for the Race version, which typically cost a few dollars less, last Fall around Black Friday, so to me it was a no brainer.
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