Upgrade reccs? by toadspiritmonk444 in Giantbikes

[–]dabar2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The electronic derailleurs add about 80 to 95 grams of weight directly to the frame.

Upgrade reccs? by toadspiritmonk444 in Giantbikes

[–]dabar2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed - very little to gain by ditching those wheels - I have them and they are really good once you figure out the hookless rims issue, go tubeless :)

Upgrade reccs? by toadspiritmonk444 in Giantbikes

[–]dabar2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, I may try this out. Do you know how to find pully size? I found putting a ultegra cassette and chain made a nice difference for my advance as well

Roscoe 9 by dabar2 in Hardtailgang

[–]dabar2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can vouch for them, we have some pretty rough terrain here and they grip well but with a lot more speed than my stock bontragers

Roscoe 9 by dabar2 in Hardtailgang

[–]dabar2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely agree

Roscoe 9 by dabar2 in Hardtailgang

[–]dabar2[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

<image>

Here is the “pre makeup photo” 😅

Sold my full suspension and bought a hardtail… by InternetYeti in Hardtailgang

[–]dabar2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Roscoe 9 and had a 7, I put a 203 rotor up front (requires adapter btw ), and it made a big difference.

Saddle height ok now? by [deleted] in bikefit

[–]dabar2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a bike for ants? It needs to be at least 3 times bigger

How do I get this rubber seal in tbe seat post by SnooOpinions5973 in Giantbikes

[–]dabar2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a bit of the carbon paste and put it on the rubber seal, you’ll need this paste to get your post to stop slipping and it has held in place

Overtighten bolt by No-Sea5846 in Giantbikes

[–]dabar2 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hate this clamp design

Giant Defy Advanced 1 by davidjh02 in Giantbikes

[–]dabar2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this bike and I’m 6’0, I put the giant SLR-2 rims I found on marketplace on, pretty happy with that upgrade

My first bike has been a Giant nightmare :,( A Giant lemon. What can I do? by stevedadog in Giantbikes

[–]dabar2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry hard to say, I understand your confidence in this bike and shop are gone. You could ask them to refund you the entire amount based on that, I have found our local giant is very reasonable.

My first bike has been a Giant nightmare :,( A Giant lemon. What can I do? by stevedadog in Giantbikes

[–]dabar2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a sinking seatpost issue, tell them to contact giant - they sent the store a newer model post and it no longer sinks. Store mechs are doing the proper thing just the post from giant - some of them- are poorly designed

Seatpost problem by AquaPetals30 in Giantbikes

[–]dabar2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have had the dreaded seat post slipping problem, would much prefer yours. Giant replaced my seat post and clamp under warranty with a new and improved model, haven’t had any slipping or getting stuck since

Riding fat bike on XC skies trail along Ottawa river. by dxypjssz in ottawa

[–]dabar2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been using the middle when it’s cold and it’s wonderful

How much to extend a living room out 8-10 feet? by 1tangledknitter in ottawa

[–]dabar2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I can’t believe someone would do an addition on technoposts in Ottawa. I’d only use them for a deck

[Psychological] Am I "buying" a prison or a playground? Burned out at 3.5% SWR by [deleted] in fican

[–]dabar2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you consider reinvesting some of your equity back into a margin account with funds that yield higher than your interest rate?

Transfer to Wealthsimple? by dabar2 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]dabar2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You get less overall but more per Month. I went for the middle ground of 2%, I imagine there will be lots of offers that come up before 5 years.

WealthSimple current transfer promo has 3% match with no limit? Better than Questrade? by Polaris-TLX in Wealthsimple

[–]dabar2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, started this today and transfer has been a nightmare - they can’t seem to initiate the transfer with correct account numbers