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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,915
Posted By JG1967

Here is everything I bought to upgrade my...

Here is everything I bought to upgrade my drivetrain. Total cost was $320.00 from Chainreaction Cycles.

Shimano XT M786 Shadow+ 10 Speed Rear Mech | Chain Reaction Cycles...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-15, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By JG1967

You can make the DS a better road bike but as for...

You can make the DS a better road bike but as for turning it into a FX that's a stretch. The DS was built/designed around MTB components so that's what you will need to use. When I did my upgrades I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-25-15, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By JG1967

If you stay with the same setup you have now and...

If you stay with the same setup you have now and not upgrade to a 10speed cassette you will save yourself a lot of money. I just upgraded my bike to a 10speed and found it was easier to buy a whole...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-22-15, 07:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,767
Posted By JG1967

Home - Used Bicycles for Sale -...

Home - Used Bicycles for Sale - BicycleBlueBook.com (http://www.bicyclebluebook.com)


Here ha go! Look up the value of the bike and then make an offer.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

Nice! I did something similar with my 12 8.5 DS...

Nice! I did something similar with my 12 8.5 DS except I kept the stock wheels.

Shimano SLX Crank

Shimano XT Front Derailure

Shimano XT Shadow Plus Rear Derailure

Shimano SLX Rear...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-14-15, 10:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,487
Posted By JG1967

I'd say you did one hell of a job! That's a very...

I'd say you did one hell of a job! That's a very nice build, one day I will build my own from scratch.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-13-15, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

I dropped 6lbs from my bike but I had other mods...

I dropped 6lbs from my bike but I had other mods done too. Hard to say how much came from the fork alone.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-13-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,438
Posted By JG1967

I did but I went from a MTB tire to a street tire.

I did but I went from a MTB tire to a street tire.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-13-15, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,926
Posted By JG1967

Glad everything worked out for you and your happy...

Glad everything worked out for you and your happy with the mods you have done. I'm probably the forum member with the 700X25 tires Steve was talking about. To be fair they are listed as a 700X25 but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-12-15, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

Very Nice! The Crossrip fork does make a huge...

Very Nice! The Crossrip fork does make a huge difference plus you can't beat the price. The amount of weight removed from the front of the bike is significant like you said. I wouldn't hesitate to do...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-08-15, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,663
Posted By JG1967

I did it with my 12 Trek 8.5 DS and would do it...

I did it with my 12 Trek 8.5 DS and would do it again given the chance. Keep in mind it can get expensive and depending on the level of parts you go with your $800.00 budget can go real fast. Just to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,496
Posted By JG1967

I had something similar happen to me but I went...

I had something similar happen to me but I went more to the direction of off-road riding. After I had my 8.5 DS for about a year I found myself doing more and more technical trail riding. The DS...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-15, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

I agree �� My 2012 Trek 8.5 DS weighed in at...

I agree ��

My 2012 Trek 8.5 DS weighed in at 32lbs using the bathroom scale method. My bike is a 21 inch frame. The DS is no lightweight but it's designed that way because of the potential...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-15, 03:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,496
Posted By JG1967

Weight reduction is one of the main reasons...

Weight reduction is one of the main reasons people do it and not having to deal with the maintenance of a suspension fork.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-15, 05:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,496
Posted By JG1967

Have no idea what this costs but it looks perfect...

Have no idea what this costs but it looks perfect for what you want.

Forks | Whisky Parts Co. (http://whiskyparts.co/catalog/forks)


No 7 Carbon QR 29er Fork

465 A-C / 640GR / 39 OFFSET /...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,496
Posted By JG1967

My pleasure! I'd say a fork with an axle to crown...

My pleasure! I'd say a fork with an axle to crown measurement of 470mm to 480mm will work. Any shorter than that and the geometry will be thrown way off.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-15, 05:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,496
Posted By JG1967

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-15, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

I wouldn't be too concerned about the Isozone,...

I wouldn't be too concerned about the Isozone, Trek uses it on other bikes like the Boone and some of the high end road bikes.

Having said that I would go with the 2015 8.5 DS and upgrade the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-30-15, 11:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,496
Posted By JG1967

Here is my Trek 8.5 DS with the Trek Crossrip...

Here is my Trek 8.5 DS with the Trek Crossrip carbon fork. My LBS ordered it and installed it. It's not as long as the suspension fork so it will change the geometry a little bit. I went this route...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-15, 07:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,496
Posted By JG1967

Under $350.00 at Chainreaction Cycles :thumb:

Under $350.00 at Chainreaction Cycles :thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-15, 06:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,496
Posted By JG1967

I replaced my suspension fork with a Trek...

I replaced my suspension fork with a Trek Crossrip carbon fork. It does fit but it lowers the front of the bike a little as it not as long as the stock suspension fork. A fork designed to replace a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-15, 04:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,496
Posted By JG1967

Here is what I did to my 8.5 DS: Shimano SLX...

Here is what I did to my 8.5 DS:

Shimano SLX Crank

Shimano XT Front Derailure

Shimano XT Shadow Plus Rear Derailure

Shimano SLX Rear Cassette
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-25-15, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

Get the 8.5 DS. The upgrades are worth it if your...

Get the 8.5 DS. The upgrades are worth it if your going to ride off-road a lot. The limiting factor with these bikes are the forks, specifically the amount of travel they have. My 2012 8.5 DS had...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-23-15, 03:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 64,896
Posted By JG1967

I don't like drop bars either and prefer a flat...

I don't like drop bars either and prefer a flat bar. The great thing is you can get a "flat" bar with a little rise to it to make your riding position even more comfortable.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-23-15, 03:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 818
Posted By JG1967

Build a hybrid bike for charity

So after converting my 12 Trek 8.5 DS to a strictly road bike I have all these neat nifty parts left over. After looking through everything I came to the conclusion I have just about everything I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-22-15, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,376
Posted By JG1967

If you didn't ask for those items to be repaired...

If you didn't ask for those items to be repaired then you shouldn't have to pay for them. Just my 2 cents.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-22-15, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,779
Posted By JG1967

The handling is awesome IMO. It's much more...

The handling is awesome IMO. It's much more responsive to turn in but doesn't feel twitchy at all. A lot of weight was cut from the front of the bike by going to the carbon fork which is why it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-20-15, 03:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 64,896
Posted By JG1967

No pictures??? Shame on you!

No pictures??? Shame on you!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-15, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,779
Posted By JG1967

Thank You!!!

Thank You!!!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-15, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,875,836
Posted By JG1967

Thats a nice looking ride!!!

Thats a nice looking ride!!!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-15, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,779
Posted By JG1967

Mostly groomed trails with some obstacles here...

Mostly groomed trails with some obstacles here and there. When I road some of the more technical trails I bottomed the fork out several times. It doesn't like big drops or sharp whacks. In the sloppy...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-15, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,779
Posted By JG1967

It did great! Much better than I expected. The...

It did great! Much better than I expected. The shortfall is the suspension fork and the clearence between the frame and the rear tire. In muddy conditions the mud collects back there. I bottomed the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-15, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,779
Posted By JG1967

Chainreaction Cycles. Awesome prices. They had up...

Chainreaction Cycles. Awesome prices. They had up to 50% off brakes and brake parts. So very tempting.

As for the bike, it's completely different machine. It's 5lbs lighter for one thing, mostly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-15, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,779
Posted By JG1967

Tires are Bontrager. They are MTB tires, the...

Tires are Bontrager. They are MTB tires, the biggest you can fit on a DS.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-15, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,779
Posted By JG1967

The before and after - Transformation of my Trek 8.5 DS

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BEFORE

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AFTER


Found an old pic of my 8.5 DS before I did all the mods to convert it over to road use. The bike was pretty much stock except for the 29X1.75 tires. Weight at...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,845
Posted By JG1967

Some really nice bikes in this thread. I've...

Some really nice bikes in this thread. I've always liked the FX but just wish Trek would step it up and offer disc brakes on the high end model. Hopefully for 2016 they will.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,943
Posted By JG1967

Sounds about right. My 2012 Trek 8.5 DS 21 inch...

Sounds about right. My 2012 Trek 8.5 DS 21 inch frame weighed in around 31 lbs if I remember correctly. With the mods I've done I got it to 25 lbs which is a decent amount of weight removed.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-15, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,943
Posted By JG1967

Most of the Trek DS models weigh in at around...

Most of the Trek DS models weigh in at around 30lbs. The weight will vary a little depending on the frame size of course.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-15, 09:08 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

I'm 6'3 and my 2012 DS is a 21 inch frame. The...

I'm 6'3 and my 2012 DS is a 21 inch frame. The stretched out position on my bike fits me perfect as I have a long reach. My Fuel EX8 is the same size and that's a full suspension bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-15, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,270
Posted By JG1967

Holy seat post batman!!! Think they can get that...

Holy seat post batman!!! Think they can get that post any higher??!! :wtf:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-15, 08:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,318
Posted By JG1967

Dont have a Trek FX, I have a Trek DS so I'm not...

Dont have a Trek FX, I have a Trek DS so I'm not answering the survey but I'm curious as to why you posted. Are you not happy with the fit of your bike?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-15, 07:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,945
Posted By JG1967

Very true, actually that seems to be the norm. I...

Very true, actually that seems to be the norm. I bought a leftover 2014 Trek Fuel EX8 29er simply based on the color. I wanted white and the 2015 wasn't available in white. Didn't bother me that it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-15, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

Get the color you want. You can always swap out...

Get the color you want. You can always swap out parts at any time. Some bike shops will give you credit for take off parts if you do it at the time of purchase. My shop does this.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-15, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,945
Posted By JG1967

A lot of times it's more about the specs or color...

A lot of times it's more about the specs or color of the bike. Manufacturers tend to make spec and color changes for each model year. That may determine if your willing to buy a left over or older...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

The Crossrip fork isn't as long as the suspension...

The Crossrip fork isn't as long as the suspension fork that was originally on the bike. The riding position is similar to a drop bar road bike but a little more upright. It's really very comfortable....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-15, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

The Crossrip fork works fine. It does change the...

The Crossrip fork works fine. It does change the geometry a little bit but I like it. The bike isn't as bolt upright and feels more nimble.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-10-15, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,586
Posted By JG1967

I'm not familiar with the other bikes but I...

I'm not familiar with the other bikes but I personally would chose a Trek DS model over the FX. The DS is more trail worthy while the FX is more road or paved trail riding. That's just my opinion and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-10-15, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

Thanks! I think it's more like D$$$. The only...

Thanks! I think it's more like D$$$. The only thing not changed on the bike is the brakes and wheels. Might upgrade the brakes to SLX next year. I think I've spent enough money on it this year. Here...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-15, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

Weighed the bike today. Had to use the ultra...

Weighed the bike today. Had to use the ultra scientific way of weighing myself and then with the bike. Results.........bike weighs 25 lbs. Definitely lighter than stock but still a little portly.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-15, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,911
Posted By JG1967

Thank You! My LBS ordered it for me. I got it...

Thank You! My LBS ordered it for me. I got it when the recall was issued for the suspension fork. I was considering putting a rigid carbon fork on the bike and when the recall was announced I figured...
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