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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 10:28 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Yes, steer diameter is the same.

Yes, steer diameter is the same.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 10:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Yes, ATC and offset are the same as the...

Yes, ATC and offset are the same as the "original". That carbon fork is from another FX (not 7.1 but a FX 4, I think, TREK customer service told me that ATC and offset are the same)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

My "beloved but ancient" TREK FX 7.1 after all...

My "beloved but ancient" TREK FX 7.1 after all the "surgery"... finally! :roflmao:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Absolutely! BUT, I already had the FX, and...

Absolutely!

BUT, I already had the FX, and this has ben a process... at first I did not think I would go that far, I just swaped cassette and rear derailleur... after that, I realised that I don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-21, 12:41 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Not really... I thought about it, but disc brakes...

Not really... I thought about it, but disc brakes add weight over V-Brakes (and I would have to change wheel too, and I've good and light wheels now). My v-brakes works great for me so... For my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Absolutely! I think so! This is...

Absolutely!


I think so!
This is probably where you can save more weight for less money!!


I always (try to) do it! 😉
:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Well... I've just received the carbon fork for my...

Well... I've just received the carbon fork for my bike... and it weight a lot less than what TREK said:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

...You can add the TREK FX forks to the list: ...

...You can add the TREK FX forks to the list:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/280x133/fx_forks_weights_716a75caeb603bdd576cb6a71daa2d0d0d852d7d.jpg
:D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-21, 11:45 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Yep, I'll give you feedback after using it for a...

Yep, I'll give you feedback after using it for a while.

100% agree: Rotating weight saving is a lot more notable... but I already did it, and now the only heavy part of all the bike is that fork...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

In the previous post I already said that I've...

In the previous post I already said that I've made "tons of upgrades" to my bike:.

I have fully changed drivetrain
I have fully changed wheelset.
I have changed even the seatpost!
...and even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

:lol: Maybe... for you (not for me). Thanks...

:lol:
Maybe... for you (not for me).
Thanks for your useful contributions to this thread! :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Hi! Just in case anyone is interested: I...

Hi!
Just in case anyone is interested:

I just got the FX Forks weights directly from Trek!!!

The FX 7.1 Steel Fork weight a "massive" 1635grs, and the 100% seize and measures compatible 7.4 FX...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Thanks to everyone for your comments! After...

Thanks to everyone for your comments!

After reading this posts, I'm considering to buy a different fork and instead of replacing mine with another one of TREK but made of carbon, since there was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-21, 01:16 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Yes, I'm almost sure that probably I've been one...

Yes, I'm almost sure that probably I've been one of the few that maybe have asked them the weight of a steel fork, cause usually who buy a bike like this doesn't care too much about weight (I didn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-21, 11:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Thanks Maelochs ! Yes, I think you're right,...

Thanks Maelochs !

Yes, I think you're right, but the truth is that since I already had the bike, and the size and frame geometry are PERFECT for me, I thought it would be better for me to change...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-21, 04:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

No unterhausen , they don't list the weight of...

No unterhausen , they don't list the weight of the carbon fork (neither the steel fork to compare)...

I asked to the Trek customer service, but they say they don't have that info... 🤷🏼‍♂️
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Thanks Rolla ! OK, so (on average) it will...

Thanks Rolla !

OK, so (on average) it will reduce weight in about 500g... 🤔
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,468
Posted By JBerto

Weight difference between steel and carbon forks

Hi!

I've a bike with a steel fork (2016 Trek FX 7.1), and to lower weight I'm thinking of replacing the steel fork with a carbon one (the carbon fork of the Trek FX 7.4, with is 100% compatible)....
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