New Bike Time

GaryInVA · Post by **GaryInVA** » 27 Apr 2022, 11:56

Jocose wrote: 27 Apr 2022, 10:53 What kind of riding positions are there? Based from the pic of the Ghost you bought it looks very comfortable.

There are basically 4 riding positions (like most drop bars). The flats (near the stem), the corners (where bars curve forward), the hoods (top of the brake levers) and the drops.

Because of the tall stack on this bike the bars are higher than on a CX or road bike so it'll be more comfortable for an old guy with arthritis.

GaryInVA · Post by **GaryInVA** » 29 Apr 2022, 08:51

Bike is being repaired, will pick it up Saturday morning.

Saturday is now "New Bike Day" for me.

coco · Post by **coco** » 29 Apr 2022, 09:00

GaryInVA · Post by **GaryInVA** » 30 Apr 2022, 11:08

Then this happened.

JimVH · Post by **JimVH** » 30 Apr 2022, 11:16

And joy spread throughout the land!

Congratulations, bud. That’s badass.

coco · Post by **coco** » 30 Apr 2022, 11:55

That is soooo cool!

coco · Post by **coco** » 30 Apr 2022, 12:10

When you have spent a little time with it, please let us know what you think of the Microshift drivetrain.

GaryInVA · Post by **GaryInVA** » 30 Apr 2022, 12:36

I've have Microshift trigger shifters on several of the family's bikes. Was hard to find Shimano stuff during the shutdown. I like it. It's more heavy handed than Shimano or SRAM. Feels industrial. This is my first try at one of their derailleurs and brifters.

Thunktank · Post by **Thunktank** » 30 Apr 2022, 12:42

I love it! Color, design, everything. Surly sure does think outside the box.

GaryInVA · Post by **GaryInVA** » 01 May 2022, 06:40

I think It going to start a thread about bikes in general. Stuff we've added to our bikes, pics from rides, stories.

Just have to think of a good title for the thread. Anyone?