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  1. #1
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    Jul 2009
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    Back to Riding! New Bike!!

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    I just couldn't make the Cross Check work for my back and neck. I finally went in for a bike fitting (we haven't had a professional fitter in Rapid City until now). I initially wanted to make more changes to the CC, but I ended up trading her in on this Rove. So far I'm loving the bike, the fit, and, surprisingly enough from this Shimano girl, the SRAM 1x 11 components. It feels so good to be back in the saddle after such a long time. Rode for hours today with no pain!

    Deb
    2016 Kona Rove ST (M/L 54) WTB Volt
    Camp Stove Green Surly Karate Monkey (M) WTB Volt
    Kona Dew Deluxe (54cm) Brooks B67-S

  2. #2
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    May 2008
    Location
    northern Virginia
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    Yay! No pain is always good. Welcome back and enjoy the new bike.

    - Gray 2010 carbon WSD road bike, Rivet Independence saddle
    - Red hardtail 26" aluminum mountain bike, Bontrager Evoke WSD saddle
    - Royal blue 2018 aluminum gravel bike, Rivet Pearl saddle

    Gone but not forgotten:
    - Silver 2003 aluminum road bike
    - Two awesome worn out Juliana saddles

  3. #3
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    May 2013
    Location
    north woods of Wisconsin
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    Good for you! A bike that fits is pure gold. And, hey, a steel bike, to boot. Steel is, and always will be, my favorite.

  4. #4
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    Jul 2003
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    That's a gorgeous steed -- I love the color! You have it set up like I have both my roadies now, with the handlebars higher than the saddle. It's the only way I can ride comfortably these days on the road.

    ENJOY!
    Emily

    2011 Jamis Dakar XC "Toto" - Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow
    2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
    2004 Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow

  5. #5
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    Sep 2009
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    Congrats. It's great you found something that works for you so well. Hope you get miles of smiles while riding.
    2016 Specialized Ruby Comp disc - Ruby Expert ti 155
    2010 Surly Long Haul Trucker - Jett 143

  6. #6
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    Jul 2005
    Location
    Illinois
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    I like that set up, and such a cool looking bike. Wishing miles and miles of happiness.

    Electra Townie 7D

  7. #7
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    Jul 2009
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    Yes. It's the 2016 Rove. It wasn't even on my radar. I was looking at steel touring bikes. It is a little lighter and shorter than the Kona Sutra. It feels quite a bit lighter than my Cross Check. I have had great luck at this LBS with my Dew and when I heard that they had a fitter... long story short... I have a new green bike!
    2016 Kona Rove ST (M/L 54) WTB Volt
    Camp Stove Green Surly Karate Monkey (M) WTB Volt
    Kona Dew Deluxe (54cm) Brooks B67-S

  8. #8
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    Jul 2009
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    Black Hills of SD
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    Thanks! I love it a little bit more each day. I've never been comfortable in the drops and yesterday I realized I rode home most of the way in the drops. There was a brutal headwind for part of the ride. I didn't even notice that I didn't get right back up on the hoods as soon as I could. This is a new feeling for me. All 3 bar positions are comfy and the brakes and shift lever are accessible. They put a compact bar on and adjusted the brake reach. The tires are perfect for commuting. And steel.... so smooth...
    2016 Kona Rove ST (M/L 54) WTB Volt
    Camp Stove Green Surly Karate Monkey (M) WTB Volt
    Kona Dew Deluxe (54cm) Brooks B67-S

  9. #9
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    May 2012
    Location
    central NY
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    Congratulations on finding the bike that works for you. And such a pretty, sharp-looking one, as well

    Quote Originally Posted by emily_in_nc View Post
    That's a gorgeous steed -- I love the color! You have it set up like I have both my roadies now, with the handlebars higher than the saddle. It's the only way I can ride comfortably these days on the road.

    ENJOY!
    I agree - and my handlebars are higher than the seat, too.

  10. #10
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    This was at the end of our anniversary ride. That vacation was so much fun and so needed. I hated to see it end.
    2016 Kona Rove ST (M/L 54) WTB Volt
    Camp Stove Green Surly Karate Monkey (M) WTB Volt
    Kona Dew Deluxe (54cm) Brooks B67-S

  11. #11
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    Apr 2022
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    Thats great! Enjoy your ride

 

 

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