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hello all, anybody out there try the loop handle bar ? like the concept ... multiple hand positions, plenty of mount surfaces for what have you . http://www.jonesbikes.com/h-bar-jones-loop-aluminium-710/ her is pic link showing applications ...

Hi Chris, hope the new bike will get you back up and running ... reliably. sounds the trick for your knee ... safe riding to ya B.

J.R tks for the tip ... mr mailman brought some 700x50 Marathons this afternoon. Poor weather here in SC (worse at coast) so spent some garage time mounting them up. Tight fit in the front fender so had to make the top bracket slot deeper to allow clearance. Did an ever so short ride to end...

D. nice job at updating your ride ... congrats. I grew up in the NE ... ride, ride, ride while you can ! stay safe, B.

I see it's an older post but tks for the share ... I would consider making the drive up to bike both directions ... Need to research lodging with secure bike storage and additional info for car parking etc. Tks. B.

Hello, 150 miles on my Focus / impressions ... very solid / predictable bike , even on roads that are in less than good condition. Around corners on down hill with broken road surface tracks well ... goes where you point it with no twitchyness (?) or unsettled feeling. While I dont have a...

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I related to the fit issues you folks have mentioned ... I also sat and looked at several bikes and ended up on a women's medium with a trapez frame ... Sort of a unisex type. Fits me well and I have really liked being able to straddle the bike at lights or when loading the back rack with...

JR, thanks for the tip on the Marathons , going to try and find a store locally that stocks them so I can take a look / see. safe biking to you B.

hello all , looking for first hand experience with the big ben ... would like to outfit my city / trekking bike with same. looking for a tire that is good on the street but also can do some light duty trail / path riding. My present tires are Schwalbe 50 energizers ... great tire .. little...

hello thunderseed , welcome from a noob ... looks like you are getting it dialed in ... congrats on the new bike . B.

Eriderm. Very valid point ... I experienced same first day out in Gville ... People don't realize / underestimate the timing involved with a speed pedelec .... How could they know ? Defensive riding on our part is our responsibility ... Boy are these bikes fun tho ! ☺

over 50 , happy shopping ... half the fun and alot of good bikes out there ;)

its a a 20 mile hike / bike / run trail thru the Greenville SC area ... very nice. named after the swamp rabbits that used to and still do live there. http://greenvillerec.com/swamprabbit/ if you travel thru any time I recommend it ... fyi ... I saw dem pesky wabbits but Elmer Fudd was no...

Cranked out my first 15 miles this morning .... Nice bike ... Can keep up with in town traffic then set the speed limiter for 15mph for the swamp rabbit trail ... Nice .... Only item thus far I may get is an adjustable stem. Bike and drive very quite .... No rattles etc ... Good. Build quality

Berry, tks for the heads up on the mfg. specific threads ... ill search when I get in this evening ... cheers / B.

interesting .... like to see more reviews with grinders / bolt cutters . Im someone who stores bike in a garage or car when traveling but when out ans around this paired with a hardened chain when in a store or having lunch might have potential. tks for the post B.

this is probably my last bike purchase ... Ive kept my Specialized FSR mtn. bike 20 yrs and still going ... looks a little beat but adds character ! just keep replacing parts. with that in mind I looked for the following: Good bones/ build quality established long term company good warranty /...

ive been reading some reviews and will probably end up with a chain lock ... something like below ... downside is they are heavy ... OnGuard Mastiff Chain and Disc Lock anybody here with some experiance with these ? rgds. B

Hi Berry, I bit the belt ...um... bullet on a Focus Adventra 1.0 ... really looking forward to some riding ! B.