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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-20, 11:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,442
Posted By knightblaze

This is good to know, Ill give it a shot as well ...

This is good to know, Ill give it a shot as well

Much appreciated!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,442
Posted By knightblaze

Hmm ok, learning more and more, appreciate the...

Hmm ok, learning more and more, appreciate the share!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,442
Posted By knightblaze

​​​​​​I screwed the B Screw in and it's literally...

​​​​​​I screwed the B Screw in and it's literally all the way in and it moved it ever so slightly. I did this as it was riding the chain on the largest gear on the rear cassette. It's a direct on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-20, 07:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,442
Posted By knightblaze

andrewclaus Chainring photos below - don't...

andrewclaus

Chainring photos below - don't mind the dirty chain, I went for a ride and need to clean it.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,442
Posted By knightblaze

This was going to be done when I eventually...

This was going to be done when I eventually replace the shifter and brake assembly, I want it to be all new - but biding my time so I don't start dumping a lot of money into it off the bat. Problem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,442
Posted By knightblaze

I'll post up a pick tomorrow - but it looks like...

I'll post up a pick tomorrow - but it looks like they are broken. The brakes do need to come in a bit - i'll adjust them to hold me over.

The semi good news is I took my son on a 5ish mile ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,442
Posted By knightblaze

onsay99 Honestly didn't think of doing it...

onsay99

Honestly didn't think of doing it that way - I'll plan that for next weekend as I did a WD40 soak and White Lightning post sitting for a few hours today. Definitely getting responsive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,442
Posted By knightblaze

Onsay99 I tried to clean it the best i could,...

Onsay99
I tried to clean it the best i could, the problem is that they do not come apart. I have a curved piece of plastic that I can bend back only so much, but I sat there for hours trying to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-20, 07:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,442
Posted By knightblaze

lol - yeah that was the sellers pic, I already...

lol - yeah that was the sellers pic, I already adjusted it down (and yes...it wasn't comfortable), have to replace that as well since the groove is broken on the one side.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-20, 07:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,442
Posted By knightblaze

1999 GT Virage Assistance

Greetings all - been awhile since I posted.

I recently purchased a GT Virage Hybrid (20 year old bike), its a sleek looking bike for the period and want to fix it up as a project of mine. It was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-15, 07:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,975
Posted By knightblaze

Paid about 50 for my pump (Bontrager?) and its...

Paid about 50 for my pump (Bontrager?) and its really good, presta/schrader valve support without adapters.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-19-15, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,710
Posted By knightblaze

Awesome jstolo, congrats!

Awesome jstolo, congrats!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-15, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,710
Posted By knightblaze

Even the white is slick, they know how to pick...

Even the white is slick, they know how to pick the right colors! Thanks for posting the pics!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-15, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,710
Posted By knightblaze

The 7.4 comes with some upgrades aside from the...

The 7.4 comes with some upgrades aside from the Carbon Fork (have yet to ride mine to really see the difference). The shop should be able to provide you full details or even the trek website. The...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-15, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,710
Posted By knightblaze

Bought my wife the FX 7.2 (white with the...

Bought my wife the FX 7.2 (white with the metallic blue accents). As far as I know, only the colors are changed on the 16 models, but that Firebrand Orange is truly drool worthy. I literally had to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-15-15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,710
Posted By knightblaze

By bottom bracket you mean near the Crank? I...

By bottom bracket you mean near the Crank? I haven't taken delivery of my 7.4 yet, but once I do i can verify what it is (picking it up either tomorrow or Wednesday).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-15, 08:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,243
Posted By knightblaze

How do you know you can't return the bike. Most...

How do you know you can't return the bike. Most LBS take bikes back on a per day policy (mine was returnable within ten days of sale) and I was still allowed to return it after 12 days. I rode...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-15, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,710
Posted By knightblaze

Was at the LBS yesterday returning my 7.1 FX and...

Was at the LBS yesterday returning my 7.1 FX and deciding between a 1.1 or FX 7.4. After test riding the 1.2 and literally nose diving when trying to dismount (not used to foot cages) I quickly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-10-15, 07:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,624
Posted By knightblaze

Just returned my FX 7.1 (after a week and a half,...

Just returned my FX 7.1 (after a week and a half, I needed a little bit more bike). Of course when I go back to the LBS to return it, lo and behold Firebrand FX 7.4 out on display (sadly wrong size...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-15, 10:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 782
Posted By knightblaze

Finally getting up my endurance up.

Started riding like a week or so ago, started out at 4.9 miles, then 8, 10, now averaging about 20 a few days a week. Today I decided to go out of town and hit 14.4, speed suffered from some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-15, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,007
Posted By knightblaze

Had to special order an XL Bontrager Quantum...

Had to special order an XL Bontrager Quantum helmet. Fits my big melon to the T. If the store doesn't have one for you, ask them to order 1 to try out. They wouldn't be out of a sale as it would be...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-15, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,710
Posted By knightblaze

Standard issue Grey Metallic FX 7.1 here. Really...

Standard issue Grey Metallic FX 7.1 here. Really itching to get a rear rack and pannier but will be holding off a bit.

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-15, 11:34 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 20,491
Posted By knightblaze

The first words out of my LBS's mouth was "Where...

The first words out of my LBS's mouth was "Where and on what do you plan to ride on?" Told him mostly roads, but maybe a little loose dirt paths, cutting through parks and what not. Pointed me to the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-15, 11:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,604
Posted By knightblaze

I too had a soreness with just the regular bar. I...

I too had a soreness with just the regular bar. I know you don't want to buy anything extra, but having additional hand position options works. Bought some bar ends with foam pads and i have several...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-15, 11:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,536
Posted By knightblaze

For reference I am 6ft and given I believe a 19...

For reference I am 6ft and given I believe a 19 frame and it gives me about 1/2-1inch of clearence on my 7.1 FX. Pretty sure its a 19.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-15, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By knightblaze

I appreciate the insight practical. I know for...

I appreciate the insight practical. I know for sure I'll love it, as it is I hate turning my head to look behind me, only takes a second for someone, something to pop out in front for something bad...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-15, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By knightblaze

Well i got a set of Bontrager End Bars with...

Well i got a set of Bontrager End Bars with Sunlite foam grips. Paid a bit more but want to help the LBS and build up a repoire` as well. Bought my helmet today (was on order for my big noggin)....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-01-15, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By knightblaze

End Bars on FX 7.1

Greetings all!

I was perusing the site and found a few threads about End Bars for the Trek FX 7.1, but most of the links either didn't work or were for different years/models (7.3, 7.4 ect). I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-15, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,710
Posted By knightblaze

TakingMyTime, I've been back into riding for 2...

TakingMyTime, I've been back into riding for 2 weeks, off and on with several bikes (BSO ones I ended up returning). Been on the 7.1 for about 3-4 days (6 miles a day time permitting, hoping for more...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,710
Posted By knightblaze

Bought an 15 FX 7.1 and so far not to impressed....

Bought an 15 FX 7.1 and so far not to impressed. This is my first major LBS bike (coming from mostly BSO bikes from my child hood and a few I bought recently but returned per comments here). My...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-15, 07:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,432
Posted By knightblaze

Thanks for this great post! I recently got back...

Thanks for this great post! I recently got back into riding, bought a Schwinn OR2 from Target. I tweaked, adjusted, and tightened everything on the bike and it was excellent all for the saddle and...
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