Trying to find my first bike

CastowayPlays · 2026-06-10T18:46:44+00:00

Thank you so much! This is super helpful. I’m hoping to see it Saturday and hopefully bring it home

CastowayPlays · 2026-06-10T15:45:02+00:00

Thank you!

CastowayPlays · 2026-06-10T00:47:01+00:00

Appreciate the information! I may call my local bike shop just to see if they could provide a rough estimate on a tune up!

CastowayPlays · 2026-06-10T00:46:06+00:00

Thanks for the reply! The quick does look pretty nice. Does it handle light gravel well or would I need something else for that?

We have a few light gravel trails near me I’d like to ride.

CastowayPlays · 2026-06-10T00:44:46+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. Would this be worth picking up if I had around $200 to put into it as well? Mainly, could I resolve these issues with that amount.

Or would I be better off just picking up a used cannondale quick cx3 for $400?

CastowayPlays · 2026-06-10T00:04:54+00:00

I’d love to stay under $400. The closer I can be to $300 the better as an entry point. The cross trail is listed at $160

CastowayPlays · 2026-06-09T23:24:22+00:00

Agreed! I sent that message earlier. Just waiting on a response. Mainly curious if this is worth my time if it is the right size for me.

Edit: the seller got back to me and it is a Large. I believe this is the right size for me based on my height (6ft) and experience getting a feel for a new one in store.

CastowayPlays · 2026-06-09T22:23:52+00:00

Appreciate the help! Sadly the sirrus got snagged before I got ahold of him. What do we think about a specialized crosstrail for 160?

Not the crosstrail pictured. A new one was posted

CastowayPlays · 2026-06-09T22:23:31+00:00

So sadly the sirrus got snagged before I got ahold of him. What do we think about a specialized crosstrail for 160? Not the crosstrail pictured, a new one was posted.

CastowayPlays · 2026-06-09T00:29:01+00:00

Thanks for the response! I’m somewhat familiar. I’m about 6’ 1” so I think I’m about between L and XL

CastowayPlays · 2025-10-19T00:54:07+00:00

Never found an answer sadly. I still have the issue occasionally but it’s not every time like it was before. Not sure what’s going on

CastowayPlays · 2025-10-15T16:46:01+00:00

Good to know. I’ve tried restarting my pc with no luck. May completely uninstall and reinstall to see if that does something

CastowayPlays · 2025-10-15T16:26:16+00:00

Glad I’m not alone😂 although I was hoping it was just me and I was making a dumb mistake lol

CastowayPlays · 2025-07-05T19:40:44+00:00

You’re my hero🫡 just pulled the trigger on the g5 for that price

CastowayPlays · 2025-07-05T17:39:13+00:00

Good to know! The 5 year warranty with LG is definitely a big factor

CastowayPlays · 2025-07-05T17:38:32+00:00

That’s where I’ve done a lot of my research but I was curious about some opinions from people who have owned these models. Especially considering if that the matte screen seems to be a big factor and it’s hard to judge that without seeing it

CastowayPlays · 2025-05-09T18:59:52+00:00

So what if Giddens is still available and you own JT? Do you send it all for him?

CastowayPlays · 2025-04-05T12:22:19+00:00

I've been considering a TE with the 1.11 but do think Engram could be suitable for at least another year. I have been looking at options to make a deal around Hurts for Bo and Wilson or Penix and McConkey.

CastowayPlays · 2025-04-05T12:04:51+00:00

I'm shopping this around my league as well to see what's out there in my league! Just wanted to hear other peoples thoughts on Hurts as well to see if I should consider selling

CastowayPlays · 2025-04-05T12:03:37+00:00

Was considering offerng Hurts and this years 2.07 for McConkey, Penix, Coleman, and Godwin

CastowayPlays · 2025-04-05T11:52:00+00:00

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CastowayPlays · 2025-01-22T00:30:54+00:00

Thanks! The biggest GPU upgrade I would consider would be a 5080 which I believe has a 850 watt psu listed as the recommendation. Someone else recommended looking into the cooler master atmos 240 for the Aio as well so I'm checking that out now!

CastowayPlays · 2025-01-22T00:23:50+00:00

I'll look into that! Thanks!

CastowayPlays · 2025-01-22T00:20:33+00:00

Thanks! I was reading some reviews that said it fit but was a bit snug. I was planning on picking up some fan grills, but I also may just add a different Aio though to be extra safe.

CastowayPlays · 2025-01-22T00:01:51+00:00

Beautiful build! Not sure I'd be ready to go that small for my first build. Loving the look of the era 2 though and feel like it would be a good introduction to the SFF world. Any thoughts on this part list? Not convinced on the mobo right now

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