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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

03-21-17, 02:24 PM

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Official Trek FX Thread

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Posted By Greggster

A few thoughts on flat vs drop bars, and fat vs...

A few thoughts on flat vs drop bars, and fat vs skinny tires:
Orlando has made some bike-centric improvements by adding bike lanes and bike paths wherever they can. But their attempts fall short...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

03-20-17, 07:38 AM

Replies: 2,216

Official Trek FX Thread

Views: 838,508

Posted By Greggster

speedf8 – The fit and components of the Trek FX2...

speedf8 – The fit and components of the Trek FX2 is very good, without overspending for components that provide little to no advantage. I don't have experience with carbon forks, but I can tell you...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

11-30-16, 01:05 PM

Replies: 2,216

Official Trek FX Thread

Views: 838,508

Posted By Greggster

I found the FX2, my first aluminum-framed bike,...

I found the FX2, my first aluminum-framed bike, to be too rigid. My first 20 mile trip rattled my teeth out. But I found comfort once I replaced the grips (Ergon GP2), pedals (wide flats), seat (web...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

11-30-16, 12:56 PM

Replies: 2,216

Official Trek FX Thread

Views: 838,508

Posted By Greggster

Quill stems are easier to raise and lower than...

Quill stems are easier to raise and lower than threadless. To adjust reach, both styles have to be replaced.

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

09-26-16, 03:40 PM

Replies: 2,216

Official Trek FX Thread

Views: 838,508

Posted By Greggster

How difficult would it be to switch the FX brakes...

How difficult would it be to switch the FX brakes to cantilever? I think v-brakes on FX's look ugly.

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

12-17-15, 01:24 PM

Replies: 2,216

Official Trek FX Thread

Views: 838,508

Posted By Greggster

Reluctantly Modern

Despite my love for steel cross bikes, I had to try a modern hybrid with aluminum frame. I got a good deal on a used 25" FX2 and soon realized how stiff these frames are. I loved the fit but it...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

05-26-15, 04:40 PM

Replies: 2,216

Official Trek FX Thread

Views: 838,508

Posted By Greggster

I bought a used 2009 FX 7.2 in matt gold because...

I bought a used 2009 FX 7.2 in matt gold because I wanted to try something more modern than my '90's cross bikes. Plus, it comes in a 25" frame which gives a nice fit for this tall guy. But dang is...

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