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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-18-10, 10:48 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

I don't know yet, I'll have to see after I get...

I don't know yet, I'll have to see after I get some seat time on it. I have two sets of wheels now, the Mavic Aksium (20f/20r) and a set of Interloc Racing R1700 (20f/24r). I figured I'd run both...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-14-10, 08:08 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Nice, have fun with it and post up some pics when...

Nice, have fun with it and post up some pics when it's done!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-11-10, 08:29 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Well, the hybrid drop-bar conversion 7.6fx is...

Well, the hybrid drop-bar conversion 7.6fx is sold and on it's way to a lucky new owner, hopefully they'll stumble upon this thread some day and revel in the fame their bike has achieved! ha ha!! ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-10, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,269
Posted By jarelj

132704 Yeah, I couldn't find much info on it...

132704

Yeah, I couldn't find much info on it but it looked like a nice design and fit what I was shooting for. It has decent stuff on it, SRAM Rival, Mavic Aksium wheels, Easton bars & stem, Paul...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-10, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,269
Posted By jarelj

The manufacturers web site is a given, I was...

The manufacturers web site is a given, I was wondering if anyone else has actually owned one and has experience with durability, flaws, or other experiences they might want to share.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-10, 07:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,269
Posted By jarelj

Anyone have a Voodoo?

I just picked up a 2009 Voodoo Limba CX bike. I found virtually no information on these bikes on the interwebs, so I'm assuming it's a pretty obscure low-volume brand. Anyone else around here riding...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-08-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 530
Posted By jarelj

Anyone have a Voodoo?

Sorry, posted in wrong section.......
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-10, 07:23 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Yeah, I actually looked at those bar end drops in...

Yeah, I actually looked at those bar end drops in the beginning too. I decided against them for 2 reasons: 1) the reach to the drops would be much longer with the stock stem and bars due to the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-06-10, 09:03 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

I had never had a bike with drop bars before, so...

I had never had a bike with drop bars before, so I wanted to try it. Now that I did it, I really like the drop bars and can't see having a flat-bar bike again for road riding. And I want to get...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-30-09, 08:19 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

The Shimano brifters are designed to work with...

The Shimano brifters are designed to work with Canti brakes, they have shorter cable travel then the V-Brakes. It works very well, the brakes are strong and tight feeling, not sloppy at all.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-28-09, 01:54 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Uh.... yeah.................. so anyway, the...

Uh.... yeah.................. so anyway, the drop bar setup for the Trek FX is for sale, as will be the entire bike as soon as I get all of the original parts bolted back on. Or maybe I'll just...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-23-09, 03:28 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

If anyone else would like to try the drop bar...

If anyone else would like to try the drop bar conversion out on their Trex Fx, I'll sell the entire conversion package, pre-assembled and ready to bolt onto your bike. I know it will work on the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-20-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Glad I'm not the only one, it's unbelievable how...

Glad I'm not the only one, it's unbelievable how poor the grip is in the wet with those tires. I end up riding like a 3-year old on a tricycle when I see wet pavement ahead, I already crashed once...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-18-09, 03:36 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

I've had three 15 mile rides on it now, and I...

I've had three 15 mile rides on it now, and I like it a lot for the kind of riding I do (intense workout, vs. leisure). Still fiddling with saddle position, but otherwise it's pretty much where I'm...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-17-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

New parts used: Shimano Tiagra STI...

New parts used:
Shimano Tiagra STI Brake/Shifters & cables
Shimano R550 Cantilever brakes
Oval Concepts R900 carbon stem 90mm x 84/96 deg x 31.8mm
FSA Omega compact road bar 31.8 x 42cm
Tektro...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-17-09, 08:14 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Ok, finally got some pics of the completed...

Ok, finally got some pics of the completed conversion:
http://www.ducatiomaha.com/images/jj/JJ76fx1.jpg
http://www.ducatiomaha.com/images/jj/JJ76fx2.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-16-09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

First ride is in the books, did 15 miles this...

First ride is in the books, did 15 miles this morning. Still have some adjusting to do, need to raise the seat a little more and rotate the hoods up just slightly. I'll ride it many more times before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By jarelj

Perfect, thanks!

Perfect, thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-09, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By jarelj

Options for Cable Adjusters

I put drop bars and Shimano Tiagra STI shift/brake levers on my hybrid bike, and the original flat bar shifters has the cable adjusters built in to the brake lever housing on the bars. The STI...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-09, 09:41 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

All done, ready for the maiden voyage in the...

All done, ready for the maiden voyage in the morning! Sorry, no pics yet, forgot to bring my camera home tonight...... ;)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-13-09, 07:05 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Yeah, it's all just on loosely right now, I...

Yeah, it's all just on loosely right now, I haven't put everything where it will finally go yet, and I won't tape up the bars until I have the levers where I want them. I need to get it down off the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-12-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Makin' progress!! Still lots left to do but the...

Makin' progress!! Still lots left to do but the basic structure is in place now. I'll post some detailed final pics once it's all done and I'm able to ride the bike.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-12-09, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,373
Posted By jarelj

Those wheels cost more than the bike, right??? ...

Those wheels cost more than the bike, right??? So now instead of telling people you ride a Trek 7.7fx, you tell people you ride Zipp 404 carbon wheels, attached to some generic bicycle! ha ha!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Update: received all of the parts for the drop...

Update: received all of the parts for the drop bar conversion this week, let the fun begin! Ok, well it also takes free time which I have none of this week, but maybe I'll be able to mess with it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,434
Posted By jarelj

Update on this: I removed/reinstalled the brakes...

Update on this: I removed/reinstalled the brakes and pads, adjusted them, and it became a little better but still chatters the fork when I brake hard. It's scary to use the front brake at all if I'm...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-29-09, 06:54 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Already got Canti brakes (see list above),...

Already got Canti brakes (see list above), Shimano 550's, so that should be fine. The Trek 7.6fx has a Shimano Deore front derailleur (MTB-style) and a Shimano Tiagra rear derailleur (road-style). ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Are there different versions of that noodle bar? ...

Are there different versions of that noodle bar? I looked it up and it appears to be 26mm clamp, 96mm reach, with a 140mm drop, in a few different widths. The bar clamp on the hybrid is 31.8mm, and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Yeah, I still want some new wheels too, every...

Yeah, I still want some new wheels too, every time I hit a big pothole or expansion joint in the pavement I envision one of the high-tension spokes going "BOING!!!" and then I'm stuck.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Oval Concepts 90mm stem FSA Omega compact drop...

Oval Concepts 90mm stem
FSA Omega compact drop bar
Shimano R550 Canti brakes
Shimano ST4500 STI Brake/Shifters
Misc. hangers/cables

Total parts about $450, I controlled myself and didn't order...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-09, 08:12 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

I don't think a short stem is required for any...

I don't think a short stem is required for any other purpose other than if you feel you need less of a reach to the bars for comfort. I got a 90mm stem for my conversion, figured that would be a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-09, 07:42 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

I tried to figure this out on my own, ordered up...

I tried to figure this out on my own, ordered up some parts so we'll see how it goes. I'll post back with pictures on how things turn out.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-09, 05:47 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Thanks for getting the thread rolling guys! Now...

Thanks for getting the thread rolling guys! Now if we could get back to the "HOW" focus of the conversion, rather than the "WHY". So we get a new stem, some drop bars, brifters, bar tape and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-09, 09:10 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,835
Posted By jarelj

Very Nice! :thumb:

Very Nice! :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-09, 06:36 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 137,799
Posted By jarelj

Convert Trek FX Hybrid to Drop Bars

The discussion was initially started here:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=576394&page=2

based upon this bike conversion:...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-09, 07:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,374
Posted By jarelj

I was looking at the SSR's on the 7.6fx, they're...

I was looking at the SSR's on the 7.6fx, they're 24/24 now apparently.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-09, 08:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,374
Posted By jarelj

Yeah, looks like more spokes, a good idea for...

Yeah, looks like more spokes, a good idea for sure.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,071
Posted By jarelj

Yeah, have to switch to cantilever brakes...

Yeah, have to switch to cantilever brakes apparently if you want to use the brifters from a road bike. Such as those sweet carbon ones on the bike pictured!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 34,277
Posted By jarelj

Yes, but they kind of suck as clipless pedals,...

Yes, but they kind of suck as clipless pedals, they're a single-sided clipless with platform pedals on the other side. So the width of the pedal is the same as a normal platform pedal, which means...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-09, 08:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,079
Posted By jarelj

Had one on my old Trek 7500, but didn't put one...

Had one on my old Trek 7500, but didn't put one on the 7.6fx and haven't found the need for it really, I have always just found something to lean it against.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-09, 07:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,071
Posted By jarelj

Oh man, WHY did you have to post that link!?!? I...

Oh man, WHY did you have to post that link!?!? I just stared at it for a few minutes, looking at all of the pictures and thinking "YES!!!", that's what I wanna do to my 7.6fx, other than the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 34,277
Posted By jarelj

I don't think you'd really want to take an FX...

I don't think you'd really want to take an FX bike too far off-road. I know mine doesn't seem overly adept at handling rough surfaces, I don't think I'd want to trek (pun intended) down a gravel...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-09, 05:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 59,503
Posted By jarelj

I should have had the 17.5" frame according to...

I should have had the 17.5" frame according to the charts (I'm 5'7", 30" inseam), but after riding it back to back several times with the 20" frame, I went with the 20" as it felt better to me. At...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-09, 07:01 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,563
Posted By jarelj

Thanks, it's still a work-in-progress, I'll post...

Thanks, it's still a work-in-progress, I'll post some more pics when I get the wheels changed out, and still contemplating doing something else with the bars too.....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By jarelj

There's plenty of braking power from the rim...

There's plenty of braking power from the rim brakes, I don't see any need for discs. I think the compliance over bumps and rougher road terrain is quite good with the carbon fork and shock-absorbing...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,373
Posted By jarelj

How about these: ...

How about these:
http://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=212

They look to be light and strong, but how do I know which options to choose?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,952
Posted By jarelj

Here's Trek's summary of the three frame types: ...

Here's Trek's summary of the three frame types:
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/company/technology/alpha_aluminum/
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-09, 08:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,071
Posted By jarelj

Overall I'm happy with my 2009 7.6fx, The Pros:...

Overall I'm happy with my 2009 7.6fx,
The Pros:
* It's pretty light for a hybrid, so it's fast on the flats and good for climbing. I average 15.3 mph on my morning fitness ride with a mix of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-09, 07:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,500
Posted By jarelj

I put bar end/grips on my 7.6fx, and I haven't...

I put bar end/grips on my 7.6fx, and I haven't found them too useful really. These are the ones I got:
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=10486&category=708

I find...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-18-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,563
Posted By jarelj

2009 Trek 7.6fx - Mods so far: Ergon GR2 clamp-on...

2009 Trek 7.6fx - Mods so far: Ergon GR2 clamp-on grips/mag bar ends, Trek bike computer, Terry Fly Ti saddle, Wellgo WPD-823 Clipless Pedals, under-saddle bag. Oh, and a little bell!
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-17-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 34,277
Posted By jarelj

Yeah, they're Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase tires,...

Yeah, they're Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase tires, says 120psi. max on the side of the tire, so I've been running them from 100-120psi.
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