2017 Giant Toughroad Models
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I've been shopping for a replacement for my Giant Escape for paved commuting and limestone trail rides. Test road a 2017 Giant ToughRoad SLR2 at LBS last night and loved it even though it is the wrong size (M and I will need a L).
So I'm thinking about getting a 2017 TR and wondered if it's worth getting the SLR 1 for the better components and take off the front rack vs getting an SLR2 to which I can attach my Top Peak rack?
So I'm thinking about getting a 2017 TR and wondered if it's worth getting the SLR 1 for the better components and take off the front rack vs getting an SLR2 to which I can attach my Top Peak rack?
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I've been shopping for a replacement for my Giant Escape for paved commuting and limestone trail rides. Test road a 2017 Giant ToughRoad SLR2 at LBS last night and loved it even though it is the wrong size (M and I will need a L).
So I'm thinking about getting a 2017 TR and wondered if it's worth getting the SLR 1 for the better components and take off the front rack vs getting an SLR2 to which I can attach my Top Peak rack?
So I'm thinking about getting a 2017 TR and wondered if it's worth getting the SLR 1 for the better components and take off the front rack vs getting an SLR2 to which I can attach my Top Peak rack?
That is exactly what I did. I wanted the upgraded components. Took all the racks off and completed the GX drivetrain with a GX crankset.
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That looks really good. So I'm not crazy to thinking about this....
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Sorry to revive an old thread but...
I'm considering a TR for courier work around Liverpool UK. There are some quite steep hills and the road surfaces are pretty bad so a skinny hybrid wouldn't cope. I want something light, fast and comfortable for long days on the road. The TR seems like a good option but I'm not sure which model to go for. Any advice?
Feel free to tell me if you think this a bad choice altogether. My other options are Pinnacle and Planet X which I think are UK specific.
Feel free to tell me if you think this a bad choice altogether. My other options are Pinnacle and Planet X which I think are UK specific.
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if you have steep hills go with the triple chainrings - SLR2 - i've got the SLR2 and riding the steepest hills around my neighbour hood feels easy - you're just spinning. These hills are steep - require second gear on the car!
I would have blown my legs if i only had 2 chainrings like a road bike.
I would have blown my legs if i only had 2 chainrings like a road bike.
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Loving my 2017 Toughroad SLR2. It's rekindled my desire to ride. I threw on some Shimano Saints flats and it just beckons me to ride. It is such a production to get my road bike out. I can tackle most any terrain (in suburbia), but without the mountain bike street riding penalty.
I can just hop on it for quick trips to the gym or just extra fitness. I even installed a Topeak MTX rack and quick release bag for the shopping trips.
I can just hop on it for quick trips to the gym or just extra fitness. I even installed a Topeak MTX rack and quick release bag for the shopping trips.
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I missed my Toughroad for 2 weeks
After 2 weeks not riding my bike and just driving my car to work (tooth extracted), I rode again today. It felt so good.
I'll be back riding again to work tomorrow and I can't wait.
I deliberately chose SLR2 because of its frame colour scheme as I really like the fluorescent lime green highlights for commuting, it complements my other hi-vis gears. The Acera gears work well and havent had issues. I initially planned on swapping to either 1x11 or the 2x10 when I bought, my friendly bike store advised to use it up and change it maybe after a year. It's been 1 year and 3 months now, and the Acera still works perfectly after ~6,000kms commuting, excluding the odd weekend MTB rides on trails rides. I might wait for another half a year before I'll swap it.
I would really love to see more of the Toughroads and that this line will have more series to come.
I'll be back riding again to work tomorrow and I can't wait.
I deliberately chose SLR2 because of its frame colour scheme as I really like the fluorescent lime green highlights for commuting, it complements my other hi-vis gears. The Acera gears work well and havent had issues. I initially planned on swapping to either 1x11 or the 2x10 when I bought, my friendly bike store advised to use it up and change it maybe after a year. It's been 1 year and 3 months now, and the Acera still works perfectly after ~6,000kms commuting, excluding the odd weekend MTB rides on trails rides. I might wait for another half a year before I'll swap it.
I would really love to see more of the Toughroads and that this line will have more series to come.
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After 2 weeks not riding my bike and just driving my car to work (tooth extracted), I rode again today. It felt so good.
I'll be back riding again to work tomorrow and I can't wait.
I deliberately chose SLR2 because of its frame colour scheme as I really like the fluorescent lime green highlights for commuting, it complements my other hi-vis gears. The Acera gears work well and havent had issues. I initially planned on swapping to either 1x11 or the 2x10 when I bought, my friendly bike store advised to use it up and change it maybe after a year. It's been 1 year and 3 months now, and the Acera still works perfectly after ~6,000kms commuting, excluding the odd weekend MTB rides on trails rides. I might wait for another half a year before I'll swap it.
I would really love to see more of the Toughroads and that this line will have more series to come.
I'll be back riding again to work tomorrow and I can't wait.
I deliberately chose SLR2 because of its frame colour scheme as I really like the fluorescent lime green highlights for commuting, it complements my other hi-vis gears. The Acera gears work well and havent had issues. I initially planned on swapping to either 1x11 or the 2x10 when I bought, my friendly bike store advised to use it up and change it maybe after a year. It's been 1 year and 3 months now, and the Acera still works perfectly after ~6,000kms commuting, excluding the odd weekend MTB rides on trails rides. I might wait for another half a year before I'll swap it.
I would really love to see more of the Toughroads and that this line will have more series to come.
I did change out my crank though for a Deore M590 with the same Chainring sizes and an included trouser protector on the crank, and it made a noticeable difference in extra stiffness and better climbing.
Have you changed out your chain yet?
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This has pretty much been my story too, and I haven't felt the need to upgrade my gearing system yet, because it works pretty well as is.
I did change out my crank though for a Deore M590 with the same Chainring sizes and an included trouser protector on the crank, and it made a noticeable difference in extra stiffness and better climbing.
Have you changed out your chain yet?
I did change out my crank though for a Deore M590 with the same Chainring sizes and an included trouser protector on the crank, and it made a noticeable difference in extra stiffness and better climbing.
Have you changed out your chain yet?
Cheers.
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I bought the crankset(Deore M591) from Rose Bikes and you need to keep in mind two things.
1. The sticker price you see includes a 19% VAT, which you don't pay if you don't live in Europe/UK
2. There is a flat delivery cost whether you buy one item or 20 items, so if you are going to buy this crank, consider buying some other items you also need or want. i.e. brake pads, grips, saddles, tubes, tyres, tools etc.
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I had the click sound coming from my seat post, it was a bad weld joint inside the post housing. I really enjoy this bike. I have used both 2016 and 2017. The new tires I have mix feeling about. They are slower, but they remove rocks and dirt better. I run the PSI a little higher it seems to work. I have change the handle bar grips to Ergon grip. I find with everything you just have to play around, but this is a good bike for the cost. The reason I have 2017 is because of warranty issue with the post housing and crease in the frame.
I just picked up a used Toughroad and that is the only thing that is keeping me from falling in love with the new ride.
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It was a faulty joint inside the seat post housing, I took it back and I was having problems with seat post staying in correct spot for me. We took it apart and found slag from when they built the bike. I exchanged it for new 2017 which is good and bad, the parts had some changes but no more click.
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I ended up taking it to REI (the only shop open when I get out of work) and they said I can either tighten up my saddle rails or buy an entire new seat post assembly.
Instead, I greased up the clamp, frame, rails, and seat post. This got rid of the clicking almost instantly. Not too impressed with the local REI shop.
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Instead, I greased up the clamp, frame, rails, and seat post. This got rid of the clicking almost instantly. Not too impressed with the local REI shop.
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Through axle conversion possible on the Toughroad or is the conversion dependent on wheels only?
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Inner tube and tyre Questions
Hi Folks,
I've bought a 2017 SLR1 and once the weather where I am gets a little better, I'm planning to take off the stock tyres and see what it rides like with larger, balloon types.
I've become a convert to using large volume tyres to cushion the ride (on poor tarmac), as opposed to relying on (usually crappy and heavy!) suspension.
I've found Schwalbe Big Apple 2.35" and SuperMoto X in a 2.4" (only 650b) are great tyres, and I also like the Specialized Nimbus 2.3" ones they put on the Roll bikes. However I'm trying to keep the weight down as much as possible on the Toughroad, so I'm probably going to try the Schwalbe G-One Speed in a 29*2.35
Anybody tried this width and know if it will fit?
Also, will the inner tubes that come stock with the toughroad be ok going up to 2.35" ?
And lastly - anyone know the weight of the stock 2" sycamore tyres? I've looked everywhere but have failed to find this spec.
TIA
I've bought a 2017 SLR1 and once the weather where I am gets a little better, I'm planning to take off the stock tyres and see what it rides like with larger, balloon types.
I've become a convert to using large volume tyres to cushion the ride (on poor tarmac), as opposed to relying on (usually crappy and heavy!) suspension.
I've found Schwalbe Big Apple 2.35" and SuperMoto X in a 2.4" (only 650b) are great tyres, and I also like the Specialized Nimbus 2.3" ones they put on the Roll bikes. However I'm trying to keep the weight down as much as possible on the Toughroad, so I'm probably going to try the Schwalbe G-One Speed in a 29*2.35
Anybody tried this width and know if it will fit?
Also, will the inner tubes that come stock with the toughroad be ok going up to 2.35" ?
And lastly - anyone know the weight of the stock 2" sycamore tyres? I've looked everywhere but have failed to find this spec.
TIA
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Hi Folks,
I've bought a 2017 SLR1 and once the weather where I am gets a little better, I'm planning to take off the stock tyres and see what it rides like with larger, balloon types.
I've become a convert to using large volume tyres to cushion the ride (on poor tarmac), as opposed to relying on (usually crappy and heavy!) suspension.
I've found Schwalbe Big Apple 2.35" and SuperMoto X in a 2.4" (only 650b) are great tyres, and I also like the Specialized Nimbus 2.3" ones they put on the Roll bikes. However I'm trying to keep the weight down as much as possible on the Toughroad, so I'm probably going to try the Schwalbe G-One Speed in a 29*2.35
Anybody tried this width and know if it will fit?
Also, will the inner tubes that come stock with the toughroad be ok going up to 2.35" ?
And lastly - anyone know the weight of the stock 2" sycamore tyres? I've looked everywhere but have failed to find this spec.
TIA
I've bought a 2017 SLR1 and once the weather where I am gets a little better, I'm planning to take off the stock tyres and see what it rides like with larger, balloon types.
I've become a convert to using large volume tyres to cushion the ride (on poor tarmac), as opposed to relying on (usually crappy and heavy!) suspension.
I've found Schwalbe Big Apple 2.35" and SuperMoto X in a 2.4" (only 650b) are great tyres, and I also like the Specialized Nimbus 2.3" ones they put on the Roll bikes. However I'm trying to keep the weight down as much as possible on the Toughroad, so I'm probably going to try the Schwalbe G-One Speed in a 29*2.35
Anybody tried this width and know if it will fit?
Also, will the inner tubes that come stock with the toughroad be ok going up to 2.35" ?
And lastly - anyone know the weight of the stock 2" sycamore tyres? I've looked everywhere but have failed to find this spec.
TIA
I have the 2018 Toughroad SLR 2... and the tires are tubeless..
I plan on getting Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tires
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Those wheels are really sharp.. What size are they and how much do wheels like that normally run?
It seems like the 2018 Toughroad SLR2 took a lot from the 2016 SLR1 and added more red..
These are couple shots of my 2018 SLR2
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Thanks juggy. They are Vuelta Corsa SLX Disc wheels. I got them on sale but they only run $249.00 for the set. They only 1660 grams which is fairly light for a disc whhel.
They are 23.8mm external width and 19mm internal.
Below is the link to the wheels.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Produc...0052_597566_-1
I saw your bike and for a minute I thought it was the SLR 1. Very nice looking bike. What size is your frame?
They are 23.8mm external width and 19mm internal.
Below is the link to the wheels.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Produc...0052_597566_-1
I saw your bike and for a minute I thought it was the SLR 1. Very nice looking bike. What size is your frame?