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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-22-18, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

How tall are you? I've had a DS now for a couple...

How tall are you? I've had a DS now for a couple of years (21") ... A great bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-18, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Are you planning on getting one?

Are you planning on getting one?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-21-18, 05:31 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Looks good. Blue and yellow a good combination.

Looks good. Blue and yellow a good combination.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-04-16, 12:09 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Dug out the DS yesterday, not been on it for a...

Dug out the DS yesterday, not been on it for a year. Been riding a 29er. However,after a mechanical misfunction I pumped up the DS tyres and oiled the chain.
Wow, forgot how good the DS actually...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-10-15, 12:32 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

There is also a t551 silver version.

There is also a t551 silver version.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-24-15, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

The 100mm fork would fit. But the...

The 100mm fork would fit. But the geometry/characteristics of your bike would be noticeably altered because it is not the correct size fork like a 63 or 65mm suspension fork.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-21-15, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Like this colour for the DS, what upgrades are...

Like this colour for the DS, what upgrades are you going to do?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-19-15, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

The Suntour lockout on the DS will not work with...

The Suntour lockout on the DS will not work with the Paragon fork.
The Paragon remote upgrade kit will have to be purchased if you want to have remote lockout.
It is a matter of opinion but I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-17-15, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

The Paragon fork is a glossy black colour, it is...

The Paragon fork is a glossy black colour, it is a neutral colour that will look good with most colours.
The 65mm fork is pretty much exactly the size dimensions as a suntour fork found on a DS so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-14-15, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

I did exactly the same thing. I swapped the LT3...

I did exactly the same thing. I swapped the LT3 tyres for Gator hardshell 32c folding. The hardshells are far superior for the road.
By swapping the tyres and using slightly lighter inner tubes, I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-15-15, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Nice. This is probably the best paint scheme for...

Nice. This is probably the best paint scheme for the DS.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-13-15, 04:56 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Are the pedals much closer to the floor with this...

Are the pedals much closer to the floor with this fork on?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-01-15, 03:19 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Probably a bit of all of those reasons. The LT3...

Probably a bit of all of those reasons. The LT3 tyres can make you feel nervous cornering tight on the road in the wet or dry. They are also poor in even the slightest of mud off road.
The gator...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-15, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

I changed stock LT3 expert 38 tyres for...

I changed stock LT3 expert 38 tyres for Continental gator hardshell folding tyre 32.
The difference in top speed was nil. However acceleration was quite noticeably faster because I lost half a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-15, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

I too am 6ft 1" , but with 33in inside leg....

I too am 6ft 1" , but with 33in inside leg. Riding a 21" DS. I think the bike is a very good fit. Would say though I wouldn't want to be below 6ft riding a 21" frame though as it is a rangey bike.
I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-15, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Trek DS size guide from a large Trek retailer in...

Trek DS size guide from a large Trek retailer in U.K. -
15.5 - 5ft 1in-5ft 5in
17.5 - 5ft 5in-5ft 9in
19. - 5ft 9in-6ft 0in
21. - 6ft 0in-6ft 3in
22.5 - 6ft 3in-6ft 6in.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-15, 05:50 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Great upgrades on your bike. Is the geometry...

Great upgrades on your bike. Is the geometry affected by the Crossrip fork though?
I was looking to try putting a rigid fork on the DS to try out.The bike shop told me a Crossrip fork on a DS was a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-02-15, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Excellent write up! Which chain are you using now?

Excellent write up! Which chain are you using now?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-03-15, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

The bike shop you bought the bike from should...

The bike shop you bought the bike from should have give you the mount with the bike. They may have forgotten to give it you. But it will be easy for any Trek dealer to get you one.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-14-15, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Definitely worth upgrading. Would say it improves...

Definitely worth upgrading. Would say it improves the bike. http://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bicycles/980141-rockshox-paragon-fork-worth.html
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-10-14, 06:07 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,480
Posted By manc

Does anyone know the weight of the Bontrager LT3...

Does anyone know the weight of the Bontrager LT3 expert Aramid bead tyre. And also its amount of puncture protection. Can't find spec anywhere online.
Was thinking of changing them for Conti...
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