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Well, here it is in all its' glory! 
After many adjustments (still not quite perfect-getting there), I took it out for about 15 mi. this evening.
I love the feel of a 29er. Hard to explain, but I feel more in control of the bike. I like the suspension fork for bumpy country roads. Bike weighs in at around 30 lb.
Wish it were a wee bit lighter, but I suppose that is typical Hybrid weight. I have an under-seat dual water bottle holder coming, will update with pics when it arrives. Note the Sigma BC 2209 Computer. :thumbsup:
Disc brakes are slowly seating in, index shifting works fairly well; Front derailleur needs some tuning, can't get it quite right yet.
I need to measure the handlebars, they seem narrower than what I have on my comfort bike. May need to get used to them or upgrade to wider ones.
Rode on paved trails/roads this evening, can't wait to take it on the hard pack bike paths & see how it feels.
All in all, I'm a happy camper. I would recommend a BD bike if you are mechanically inclined and don't mind doing a lot of the set-up/fine tuning yourself, or conversely, take it to the LBS.
I will buy from them again - I'm looking at road bikes now, but I believe I had better wait a short while or else I will be in the doghouse.
2013 Motobecane Elite Adventure 29er
(700x40C Tires)
(700x40C Tires)
After many adjustments (still not quite perfect-getting there), I took it out for about 15 mi. this evening.
I love the feel of a 29er. Hard to explain, but I feel more in control of the bike. I like the suspension fork for bumpy country roads. Bike weighs in at around 30 lb.
Wish it were a wee bit lighter, but I suppose that is typical Hybrid weight. I have an under-seat dual water bottle holder coming, will update with pics when it arrives. Note the Sigma BC 2209 Computer. :thumbsup:
Disc brakes are slowly seating in, index shifting works fairly well; Front derailleur needs some tuning, can't get it quite right yet.
I need to measure the handlebars, they seem narrower than what I have on my comfort bike. May need to get used to them or upgrade to wider ones.
Rode on paved trails/roads this evening, can't wait to take it on the hard pack bike paths & see how it feels.
All in all, I'm a happy camper. I would recommend a BD bike if you are mechanically inclined and don't mind doing a lot of the set-up/fine tuning yourself, or conversely, take it to the LBS.
I will buy from them again - I'm looking at road bikes now, but I believe I had better wait a short while or else I will be in the doghouse.





