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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,459
Posted By feejer

Man I loved riding the DRT, and grew up riding...

Man I loved riding the DRT, and grew up riding the Prairie Path trails that were very similar. You're definitely going to enjoy your riding on the trail!

What you are definitely going to need is a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,571
Posted By feejer

Well I think I just did mine the other day. I was...

Well I think I just did mine the other day. I was replacing the shifters, and putting on all new cable and housing. Got the whole thing done, then go to start adjusting the front derailleur, and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-11-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,301
Posted By feejer

My goals are way less ambitious than y'all, but...

My goals are way less ambitious than y'all, but you have to start somewhere! I would be super happy to drop another 15+ lbs, get my BP and blood numbers back in check, and be able to ride at least...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-11-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,882
Posted By feejer

I just finished pulling the Microshift brifters...

I just finished pulling the Microshift brifters on my trail bike and replaced them with Claris. I was never happy with the braking power of the TRP Spyre mech brakes with the Microshift levers, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-22, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By feejer

Well I couldn't get it to move with a pick, but I...

Well I couldn't get it to move with a pick, but I did figure out how to open up the case and get a good hold on it with the pick which got it moving. Appreciate it.:thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By feejer

Yeah, pushing on the small paddle. It makes a...

Yeah, pushing on the small paddle. It makes a kind of click at the end of it's travel, but the cable drum isn't moving.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By feejer

Claris 2030 problem, need some help

Hey folks, I just started replacing the shifters on a bike and ran into a problem. I am trying to tread the left shift cable, but the internal shifter "drum" that the cable rides around will not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-21, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By feejer

The matte tan and bigger tires give it kind of a...

The matte tan and bigger tires give it kind of a humvee look, which is pretty cool. The paint is kind of fragile though, so I expect in no time it’ll have that “served a few tours” beat up humvee...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-06-21, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,174
Posted By feejer

I'm working on similar fit issues as well,...

I'm working on similar fit issues as well, primarily elbow/tendon pain I caused by what I think was an out of balance seat position. I started putting hour long trainer rides in, and started getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By feejer

Thanks! And it sure does.

Thanks! And it sure does.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By feejer

Winter project bike done!

Got to test ride my new Trek 920 size 61, my first complete frame set build. Gotta say, this is going to be a very fun bike once I get it dialed in and properly fitted up. Velocity Cliffhanger 32...
Forum: Touring
03-29-21, 10:11 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,224
Posted By feejer

I'm in the process of building up a bike with...

I'm in the process of building up a bike with Velocity Cliffhanger rims and 2" tires. They weigh noticeably less than the stock Bontrager wheels with 32's on my Trek FX. Noticeably less. And in just...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-23-21, 10:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,881
Posted By feejer

Will do. I left enough fork tube for making...

Will do. I left enough fork tube for making adjustments and a little extra length in the cabling, and have shorter stems to try. Gotta find a really offset seat tube though, I've got my seat already...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,196
Posted By feejer

My wife just got a new Verve 2 step through. One...

My wife just got a new Verve 2 step through. One thing to note is that the smallest size is a S, they no longer have an XS size. The S is a little big, I could even get it set up where I could ride...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-23-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,881
Posted By feejer

I’m starting to think this might be a fit issue...

I’m starting to think this might be a fit issue as well. I’m building another bike right now and was able to test ride it yesterday for the first time. I have the fit set up as close to my other bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-21, 01:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,022
Posted By feejer

I ran into the MTB crankset/road FD issue while...

I ran into the MTB crankset/road FD issue while working on my drop bar conversion, which is the reason for a Shiftmate if that’s the type of crankset the bike has.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,022
Posted By feejer

Or use a Jtek Shiftmate cable pull adapter with a...

Or use a Jtek Shiftmate cable pull adapter with a MTB FD. I did that last year on my bike with Microshift R8 brake/shifters, and it works perfectly well. Putting the same system on my current build.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-20-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,881
Posted By feejer

Ok so work on technique, core strength and keep...

Ok so work on technique, core strength and keep the arms light. Possibly use some kind of tilting base. Double check the bikes are level, though I know they are. Also will revisit my fit, see if...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-20-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,585
Posted By feejer

We’ve ridden all the sections from the trail head...

We’ve ridden all the sections from the trail head just over the WI border down to around Lincolnshire or thereabouts. The trail quality has always been excellent.I plan to hit a lot more of it this...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-20-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,585
Posted By feejer

I grew up riding all over the prairie path. We...

I grew up riding all over the prairie path. We lived in Wheaton and Winfield, and both houses were only a block or two from the path. I have no idea how many miles I put in there as a kid and...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-20-21, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,881
Posted By feejer

Yes, and the same shoes.

Yes, and the same shoes.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-20-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 59,599
Posted By feejer

When I’m out on the trail, I always like seeing...

When I’m out on the trail, I always like seeing big folks out riding. They’re out doing something, not sitting on the couch or making excuses. I’m 6’4”, usually between 230-240lbs, mostly in the gut....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-20-21, 07:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,881
Posted By feejer

I did have to back way down to let the arm pain...

I did have to back way down to let the arm pain recover, and I'm convinced if I kept up what I was doing it would've caused a semi permanent problem. The rocker plate idea is interesting, I will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,634
Posted By feejer

I've been motorcycling for decades, and thought...

I've been motorcycling for decades, and thought about switching my bike's brake levers. I never did, and I'm glad. It's not a big deal at all, and for me it's easy to remember all the rear wheel...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-19-21, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,881
Posted By feejer

Arm pain with bike on trainer, but not off?

Well this was an unexpected surprise. In January I got a Kickr Core, and have been using the bike I've been riding for the last 6-7 years on it. Since putting it on the trainer, I've been getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By feejer

I put a Richey adjustable stem on my drop bar...

I put a Richey adjustable stem on my drop bar conversion trek fx last season, as I was and am still working on proper fit. When both bolts are torqued evenly to spec it is rock solid. Really, it’s...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-21, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By feejer

Yeah, I looked at the BackRack, but it's also...

Yeah, I looked at the BackRack, but it's also just too short. This bike has Blackburn 60mm 29er fenders with 2" tires, and I'm finding its a combination that's too big for just about any frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By feejer

Thanks, that’s what I needed to know. That would...

Thanks, that’s what I needed to know. That would give me maybe a half inch more clearance over the non adjustable uni explorer I have, which would be really close. I might try a beam rack, since this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-21, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By feejer

Anyone use an adjustable height Topeak uni rack?

If so, how much clearance is there at the highest setting? I’ve got a rack/fender clearance issue, and the Uni explorer non disc is too short, the fender hits the underside of the rack. Wondering if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-21, 09:27 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,536
Posted By feejer

Uh, really not so sure about that part. ;)

Uh, really not so sure about that part. ;)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-31-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,169
Posted By feejer

My Trek 7.2FX has been hauling my 235lbs around...

My Trek 7.2FX has been hauling my 235lbs around for years trouble free.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,367
Posted By feejer

A 920 with no eyelets? Did that change with the...

A 920 with no eyelets? Did that change with the model year? I have one on order that will have two sets of rear eyelets, for a rack and fender.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-21, 09:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,922
Posted By feejer

I’m with OP on this one. I’ve got a couple boxes...

I’m with OP on this one. I’ve got a couple boxes full of of parts, and my frame is supposed to be here in a few weeks. I just put my current bike on a Kickr core with Zwift to get as prepped as I can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-21, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By feejer

So I've learned a little about the fork mount,...

So I've learned a little about the fork mount, and what an IS mount is vs. post mount. Trek's website is useless for details, but I found a few pictures that show the sideways hole IS mount on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-21, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By feejer

Ah, thanks.

Ah, thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By feejer

They are post mount. The fork mounting holes are...

They are post mount. The fork mounting holes are on the side though, or lateral from one side of the fork to the other, if that makes sense. I believe there's an adapter for this, but does that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By feejer

Help me spec a build- Brakes?

So I have my first frameset on order and most of the parts selected, but I don't know were to begin figuring out what brakes to use. I could use some help here.

The frame is a Trek 920 with road...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-30-20, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,939
Posted By feejer

Good to know, thanks guys.

Good to know, thanks guys.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-30-20, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,939
Posted By feejer

Stupid question- trainer/cassette compatibility

So I’m looking at the Elite Suito trainer. It’s specs Just say it’s compatible with any 9/10/11 speed cassettes. My bike is an 8 speed, is there any reason why an 8 speed cassette with a spacer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-20, 07:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,447
Posted By feejer

I just hung a couple of padded bars from the...

I just hung a couple of padded bars from the ceiling and hang the bikes from the seat. Works perfect, bikes are high and out of the way, and way easier to reach up and hang/remove the bikes than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 952
Posted By feejer

I think that’s just camera angles, there’s plenty...

I think that’s just camera angles, there’s plenty of extra even with the bar full sideways.:thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 952
Posted By feejer

7.2 FX Drop conversion is done

This turned into way more of a project than I thought getting everything to work together, but I really like how it turned out. Made a lot of rookie mistakes, but got it figured out. It took the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-20, 09:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By feejer

well, one bike is in progress, a hybrid flat to...

well, one bike is in progress, a hybrid flat to drop bar conversion that now has Microshift brifters, and it’s original 3x8 setup which is all mtb spec. I have a road fd on it right now, and it just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By feejer

Yes, different cable pull. But I have read that...

Yes, different cable pull. But I have read that if just using a double chainring, then a mtb fd will work even with the shorter road cable pull, and it’s the triples that have problems. By chance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By feejer

I guess my question is will a sti road shifter...

I guess my question is will a sti road shifter cable pull function with a mtb front derailleur with a mtb double crankset? I've read where the triples need the correct road shifter cable pull and a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By feejer

Is this correct? Shifter FD question

Sorting out a drive train issue, and could use some experienced input. If I’m reading things correctly, using a shimano road shifter with a mtb front triple crank and derailleur will have...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-20, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,882
Posted By feejer

A set of hubs. It’s all I have of a gravel bike...

A set of hubs. It’s all I have of a gravel bike so far, the frame set isn’t going to get here until sometime in the spring. :(
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-20, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By feejer

Awesome! Appreciate it.

Awesome! Appreciate it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-21-20, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By feejer

Anybody have a Trek 920?

Trying to find out the fender clearance between the seat stays and fork legs if anyone might have one to measure. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,948
Posted By feejer

If you are going to buy the EF51’s be super...

If you are going to buy the EF51’s be super careful you’re getting actual Shimano and not cheap chinese knockoffs. Those are very hard to find right now, I just did a rebuild and had to settle for a...
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