Now that you’ve had your Verve for a year, any updates or comments on ownership?Never rode one. I really would have preferred if my verve had a 1x drivetrain, but I like the 2x with relatively limited gearing.
Now that you’ve had your Verve for a year, any updates or comments on ownership?Never rode one. I really would have preferred if my verve had a 1x drivetrain, but I like the 2x with relatively limited gearing.
Nothing really to comment on. It has been great. We are able to go as a family of five, with my wife and my bikes, my oldest’s bike, a tagalong and a trailer. It works great and travels well enough in a minivan. No reliability issues or anything like that.Now that you’ve had your Verve for a year, any updates or comments on ownership?
Big picture. Aluminum rides stiffer than steel. Bikes with shocks are also available. Talk to your bike shop.We bike as much as we can when it’s nice out. Nothing terribly far, and no mountain or trail biking for a while when we have small kids. Just streets, rail to trails, boardwalks, etc. with kids and trying to do small chores by bike, we usually are set up with a tagalong or trailer on each bike.
I have a scott 29er mtb, my wife a canondale mtb.
We went today for our first time of the year and did about 6 miles of riding. We were both pretty uncomfortable. Part of it is not riding enough, some of it getting old, etc. But we are thinking that maybe some slightly less “aggressive” bikes would be in order. Bikes we can have smooth tires and less gearing, and be optimized for just doing these 2-10 mile pleasure and errand rides, with kids in tow.
I think the main thing is a comfortable position. Maybe a bit more upright. Less weight on the palms, a seat designed for sitting,
I can’t tell if these hybrid bikes would be a good choice? Or something else. Not really looking for a bulky beach cruiser type bike. Something a bit more svelte and light. Trimmer and lighter are good. We like to travel with our bikes.
In searching, the Trek dual sport model came up. Looks kind of like an mtb with smooth tires. It would seem to me ideal would be a stem riser that went higher, and a handlebar with some upward lift. I don’t need a new bike that doesn’t give a new, more comfortable and upward position that’s easier on the arms.
So what’s the best bet? Just change risers on our existing bikes that work well... and maybe change to road-oriented tires? Or look for some other bikes more suited to what we want to do? I’m not opposed to buying them since I think that more comfort would result in more use.
thanks!
Gloves - you should try different paddings. Also watch your hands - is there a "bend" at the wrist? If so, try to straighten that. And third, test changes to the handlebar - sometimes a slight difference in angle (swept forward, backward, straight...) can break or make a position. You could also play with different grips (diameter, form..,) on a MTB or with a different bar tape and repositioning of the hoods/brake-shift-lever on a road bike. Sometimes, new grips on a straight bar can shift the actual grip angle ever so slightly. If you are riding an MTB, you could also try bar ends.Any pointers for older folks with sore wrists?
My right wrist in particular gives me hell.
I did the opposite - I changed my stem, handlebars, seatpost and saddle to give myself a much more upright riding position. I am not looking for mechanical advantage or efficiency, I am out to see the world and get some exercise. If I need to actually get somewhere I usually just take my truckadjust stem lenght and bar height so that you can achieve a fast, aerodynamic and mechanically efficient position that is not putting to much pressure on either hands or butt
Given that we’re over a year into it with these trek bikes, I’d say we’re doing ok. I might get a steel bike at some point…Big picture. Aluminum rides stiffer than steel. Bikes with shocks are also available. Talk to your bike shop.
Any pointers for older folks with sore wrists?
My right wrist in particular gives me hell.
Another possibility is body position. Sore wrists may be a sign that you're putting too much weight forward on your hands and bars. If so, try shifting your weight back and supporting your torso with core muscles instead of putting all the weight on your hands.Gloves - you should try different paddings. Also watch your hands - is there a "bend" at the wrist? If so, try to straighten that. And third, test changes to the handlebar - sometimes a slight difference in angle (swept forward, backward, straight...) can break or make a position. ...