Comments on: GT Transeo http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ez http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/comment-page-1/#comment-293489 Ez Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:07 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/#comment-293489 I just got the transeo 2.0 and I love it. I use for local riding and I plan to use it starting next week for the whole summer to pull my kids in a 2 seated trailer over grass and bumpy paved paths. I bought my Instep trailer last year for my old bike but the hitch does not fit on the transeo. The hub for the back wheel has some bump in the frame that prevents the hitch from attaching. Does anyone know of a universal hitch that would carry the instep trailer and attach to the transeo? Or does anyone know if Schwinn trailers fit on the transeo? Or any trailer that fits? I just got the transeo 2.0 and I love it. I use for local riding and I plan to use it starting next week for the whole summer to pull my kids in a 2 seated trailer over grass and bumpy paved paths.

I bought my Instep trailer last year for my old bike but the hitch does not fit on the transeo. The hub for the back wheel has some bump in the frame that prevents the hitch from attaching.

Does anyone know of a universal hitch that would carry the instep trailer and attach to the transeo? Or does anyone know if Schwinn trailers fit on the transeo? Or any trailer that fits?

]]> By: Jeff http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/comment-page-1/#comment-170147 Jeff Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:46:17 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/#comment-170147 I just bought an Transeo GT 4.0 on craigslist in Kansas City for $200.00. The bike has the fenders, water cages, and computer and is mint condition wise! It looks brand new. The guy bought it in the fall of 2008 and only used it a couple of times, because he ended up using his other training bikes more. So far, so good as far as my impression of this bike. Seems like I got a steal for $200. I just bought an Transeo GT 4.0 on craigslist in Kansas City for $200.00. The bike has the fenders, water cages, and computer and is mint condition wise! It looks brand new. The guy bought it in the fall of 2008 and only used it a couple of times, because he ended up using his other training bikes more.

So far, so good as far as my impression of this bike. Seems like I got a steal for $200.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/comment-page-1/#comment-112056 Jeff Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:58:38 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/#comment-112056 Remember that if you ride in the winter where there are salty roads the shocks will get destroyed. Remember that if you ride in the winter where there are salty roads the shocks will get destroyed.

]]> By: Tony http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/comment-page-1/#comment-111755 Tony Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:06:19 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/#comment-111755 Can I put forks with shocks on the 4.0? I like the 4.0 but think I would prefer the shocks. I should have upgraded off the bat but didn't. Can I put forks with shocks on the 4.0? I like the 4.0 but think I would prefer the shocks. I should have upgraded off the bat but didn’t.

]]> By: Just got the LTD http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/comment-page-1/#comment-110839 Just got the LTD Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:53:43 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/#comment-110839 Just got my Transeo LTD. I was torn between this and a Raleigh model with the same 8 speed hub. I used to commute to work on a mountain bike, this is a whole new world. The bike is very fast, the gearing gives me all the range that I need on a hilly commute. I still getting used to the motion fork. I'll be adding mudguards and a chainguard to keep my clothes clean, but other than that the bike is perfect! Just got my Transeo LTD. I was torn between this and a Raleigh model with the same 8 speed hub. I used to commute to work on a mountain bike, this is a whole new world. The bike is very fast, the gearing gives me all the range that I need on a hilly commute. I still getting used to the motion fork. I’ll be adding mudguards and a chainguard to keep my clothes clean, but other than that the bike is perfect!

]]> By: Jeff http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/comment-page-1/#comment-110824 Jeff Sun, 31 May 2009 12:50:44 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/#comment-110824 I have a '08 GT Transeo 3.0' as well (no disc brakes). I decided to upgrade my seat as well. I went with a 'Selle Royal Lookin Moderate'. Great seat, very comfortable and affordable. I got mine for under $40 including shipping. Investigate that brand they have a selector to help you pick what you want. http://www.selleroyal.com/ You might want to look at the Selle Respiro too. FYI - Not as much padding or as comfortable as the Lookin. On a side note: I also upgraded my tires to 'Continental Contact ExtraLight Reflex Tires' 700x42. They're slightly wider & smoother riding than the standard tires. More of a touring tire. Which is what I wanted. For a rack it depends on how much capacity you need to carry. I got a simple rack from a local bike shop that anchors to the seatpost and has a bag. $20 for the rack and $20 for the bag. Hope this helps, good luck. I have a ’08 GT Transeo 3.0′ as well (no disc brakes). I decided to upgrade my seat as well. I went with a ‘Selle Royal Lookin Moderate’. Great seat, very comfortable and affordable. I got mine for under $40 including shipping. Investigate that brand they have a selector to help you pick what you want. http://www.selleroyal.com/
You might want to look at the Selle Respiro too. FYI – Not as much padding or as comfortable as the Lookin.

On a side note: I also upgraded my tires to ‘Continental Contact ExtraLight Reflex Tires’ 700×42. They’re slightly wider & smoother riding than the standard tires. More of a touring tire. Which is what I wanted.

For a rack it depends on how much capacity you need to carry. I got a simple rack from a local bike shop that anchors to the seatpost and has a bag. $20 for the rack and $20 for the bag.

Hope this helps, good luck.

]]> By: Junior http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/comment-page-1/#comment-110816 Junior Sun, 31 May 2009 05:03:04 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/#comment-110816 I just got a '09 GT Transeo 3.0 Disc bike and I really like it. My only issue is that the saddle it came with is really painful. It caused severe pain and numbness in my prostate and soft tissue areas. Never felt that before. Any suggestions on a good brand and model of a seat that will prevent this from occurring? Also, what's a good rear rack for this bike? Thanks!!! I just got a ’09 GT Transeo 3.0 Disc bike and I really like it. My only issue is that the saddle it came with is really painful. It caused severe pain and numbness in my prostate and soft tissue areas. Never felt that before. Any suggestions on a good brand and model of a seat that will prevent this from occurring? Also, what’s a good rear rack for this bike? Thanks!!!

]]> By: Jeff http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/comment-page-1/#comment-110634 Jeff Mon, 25 May 2009 13:22:46 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/#comment-110634 You might want to rethink the disc brakes. I have them on my mountain bike and they are a pain in the @ss. They add unnecessary weight and the maintenance is costly. I opted for the regular V brakes on my Transeo and they work perfectly fine. You might want to rethink the disc brakes. I have them on my mountain bike and they are a pain in the @ss. They add unnecessary weight and the maintenance is costly. I opted for the regular V brakes on my Transeo and they work perfectly fine.

]]> By: Doug http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/comment-page-1/#comment-110521 Doug Sat, 23 May 2009 01:14:50 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/#comment-110521 I'm plannng on buying a GT Transeo 3.0 Disc for general iuse - primarly on a combined dirt road/paved road course - for cardio and general fun. I'm buying it from REI. Any suggestions? I’m plannng on buying a GT Transeo 3.0 Disc for general iuse – primarly on a combined dirt road/paved road course – for cardio and general fun. I’m buying it from REI. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Ruth http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/comment-page-1/#comment-110428 Ruth Wed, 20 May 2009 19:59:14 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/09/26/giant-transeo/#comment-110428 I'm trying to decide between the GT Transeo 4.0 and the Trek Allant, both WSD. Any advice? Does anyone think one is better than the other? I’m trying to decide between the GT Transeo 4.0 and the Trek Allant, both WSD. Any advice? Does anyone think one is better than the other?

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