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Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 845
Posted By M.Lou.B

I really love the Tailfin option that allows you...

I really love the Tailfin option that allows you to mount both a rack and a bottle cage. Do you happen to know of a solution for slightly slimmer forks?
I measured and these are too wide.

Really...
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 03:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 845
Posted By M.Lou.B

Good point. Old fork is CroMo steel plus an...

Good point.
Old fork is CroMo steel plus an Ahead-Adapter. So I'm thinking I "might" save some weight, but I as long as I can't find a fork that checks all the boxes, I'll stick with this one.
...
Forum: Touring
01-02-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 845
Posted By M.Lou.B

Thank you so much for all the info. The seat...

Thank you so much for all the info.

The seat tube clamps are a very interesting thought. I'll keep it in mind for sure! Cool solution!
Forum: Touring
01-02-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 845
Posted By M.Lou.B

"Topeak does makes fork cages that come with the...

"Topeak does makes fork cages that come with the adapters for forks without mounting holes. I have these but do not use the provided mounts as my Surly Troll has cage mounts, so can't really vouch...
Forum: Touring
01-02-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 845
Posted By M.Lou.B

Ohhhh! Those Tailfin clamps are awesome! ...

Ohhhh! Those Tailfin clamps are awesome!

Sadly they seem to be too wide for most rigid forks, but I love the concept. Maybe I can find something similar, just smaller.
Thanks so much. I'll keep...
Forum: Touring
01-01-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 845
Posted By M.Lou.B

Bikepacking Fork with V-Brake Mounts?

Hello there,

I've been looking for a specific kind of fork for a bikepacking build with the following properties:
28"
1 1/8"
straight (not tapered)
mounts for v-brakes and fenders
2 or 3...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-23, 11:52 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,133
Posted By M.Lou.B

What a beauty! She looks super cool!

What a beauty! She looks super cool!
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-29-23, 03:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,469
Posted By M.Lou.B

Thank you, that's good advice! If I do end up...

Thank you, that's good advice! If I do end up finding a suitable carbon fork, I'll be sure to hold on to the original one!



Thank you! I'm a bit insecure about my bike, so your feedback helps....
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-19-23, 02:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,469
Posted By M.Lou.B

Upgrade: 1" Carbon Fork?

Hi there!

This is a bit of a niche question. I've got a 23yo Trek Multitrack 7300 with an aluminum frame and a heavy CroMoly fork. The bike is great, fits me well and along the many upgrades it's...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,133
Posted By M.Lou.B

Ohhhh they look nice! Love the front rack, looks...

Ohhhh they look nice! Love the front rack, looks sturdy and so convenient!
Beautiful bikes, both of them. I wish you lots of fun and plenty of safe and good rides!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-12-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By M.Lou.B

Wow, thank you guys so, so much for all your...

Wow, thank you guys so, so much for all your amazing responses. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain what might be happening here and it makes a lot of sense. Looks like it's...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-12-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By M.Lou.B

Heart Rate getting worse despite training

Hi there,


for the past 3 months I have been training for a voluntary fire fighter health checkup/test after 10 months of illness. I'm not a super-fit athlete but was fit enough before getting...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By M.Lou.B

Oh my! You're so right! I'm so sorry for my...

Oh my! You're so right!
I'm so sorry for my mistake :D Thanks for pointing it out! Excellent detective work there!
The compliment is much appreciated also, he's an awesome ride.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By M.Lou.B

Thank you so much for taking the time to look at...

Thank you so much for taking the time to look at it.
The bike's fork appears to be original. It stickers match the frame's stickers too. The bike did get scratched up standing in a family's garage...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By M.Lou.B

Big thanks to all of you. I feel quite relieved...

Big thanks to all of you. I feel quite relieved now!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By M.Lou.B

Thank you for having a look. Now that you say it,...

Thank you for having a look. Now that you say it, it sounds and looks quite plausible! Thank you!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By M.Lou.B

Is my steel fork cracking?

Hello everyone,

last winter I purchased a hardly used Trek multitrack 7200 off ebay. It's got an aluminum frame and a cromoly steel fork.
There is a mysterious "thing" on said steel fork, right...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-28-22, 09:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,778
Posted By M.Lou.B

Thank you for the recommendation. I'll be sure to...

Thank you for the recommendation. I'll be sure to try it out.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-27-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,778
Posted By M.Lou.B

So glad I found this thread. Ladies, can you...

So glad I found this thread. Ladies, can you recommend a decent road bike saddle?

I currently have a Brooks Cambium C17 Carved (the one with a cutout). A big store recommended it to me after...
Forum: Commuting
06-27-22, 08:30 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,133
Posted By M.Lou.B

Wow! So many awesome rides here! Love every...

Wow! So many awesome rides here! Love every single one!
Every time I see an old crusty veteran bike somewhere in the city, still loyally and reliably serving its owner, its patina making it almost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 24,050
Posted By M.Lou.B

Hi, it's me. I wanted to give a huge THANK...

Hi, it's me.

I wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to KCT1986 for all the useful help, the great advice and the really helpful explanations with pictures. After a couple re-attempts at lacing and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 24,050
Posted By M.Lou.B

Whoa! You really KNOW your stuff. May I ask if...

Whoa! You really KNOW your stuff. May I ask if you are by chance a wheel builder for a living? You've been incredibly helpful. I cannot thank you enough.

Can you tell me something about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-22, 12:37 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 24,050
Posted By M.Lou.B

Hi KTC, the ERD was provided by the...

Hi KTC,

the ERD was provided by the manufacturer as 601mm.
I followed ParkTool's tutorial on taking all the measurements, except the ERD as neither me nor my boyfriend had any random spokes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 24,050
Posted By M.Lou.B

Hello KCT, thanks so much for your help....

Hello KCT,

thanks so much for your help. I've done some more reading and ended up with this:

2 very nice 32H Shimano hubs:
- 100mm XT Trekking Hub in front
- 135mm MTB disc hub in rear -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-22, 06:58 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 24,050
Posted By M.Lou.B

Hi KCT, thank you so much for your help. I'll...

Hi KCT, thank you so much for your help.
I'll be sure to check out the Sheldon Brown article on Wheelbuilding. Is it this one here? https://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html

Some people seem to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-22, 05:42 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 24,050
Posted By M.Lou.B

Hi KCT, thank you! That sure helps! Looks...

Hi KCT,
thank you! That sure helps!
Looks like I need to do a lot more reading to understand what needs to be done. The images help a lot. Thank you so much for explaining how and where to add the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-22, 05:37 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 24,050
Posted By M.Lou.B

Hi Russ! Good to see you on here. Thank you so...

Hi Russ! Good to see you on here.
Thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate your input. Sounds like you understand exactly what I wish to accomplish, so your advice is gold!
I'll start...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 24,050
Posted By M.Lou.B

Hi KTC1986, thank you so much for your...

Hi KTC1986,

thank you so much for your reply. I really appreciate your help!

I've been considering the 130mm option. My frame is aluminium and the rear dropout measures precisely 135mm. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-22, 10:14 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 24,050
Posted By M.Lou.B

135mm Custom Rear

Hello everyone, I hope you don't mind me chiming in at random.

I got my hands on a lovely Trek Multitrack 7300 vintage hybrid that is just excellent for commuting. The stock wheel set is really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-22, 01:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

You make a very good point here. Right now I am...

You make a very good point here.
Right now I am enjoying the upgrading process, creating something unique and fun to ride, just like you described.
I understand it's not gonna turn into a super...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

To add a face to the name, here's a snapshot of...

To add a face to the name, here's a snapshot of my Trek Multitrack 7300:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-22, 06:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

Hello bboy314, thank you very much for your...

Hello bboy314,

thank you very much for your reply. I will definitely look into the 29" wheel options in the future, as well as getting some lighter tires.
Also thank you for your advice as to not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-22, 10:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

Roadbike Wheel-set for Vintage 135mm Read Hub?

The current wheel-set on my vintage Trek Multitrack 7300 Hybrid bike is very heavy: The rear wheel (without mantle, without tube) weighs 1.9kg, minus the cassette (Shimano Nexave of 300g that's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-22, 09:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

Thank you! I'll be sure to ride the heck out of...

Thank you! I'll be sure to ride the heck out of it!
(And learn a lot throughout the process!)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

Yes, I absolutely see your point! Rekmeyata also...

Yes, I absolutely see your point! Rekmeyata also pointed out that in a lot of cases it makes sense to just save up for a bike you really want instead of upgrading an inferior base.
Starting from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-22, 08:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

Thank you rekmeyata for your reply and the great...

Thank you rekmeyata for your reply and the great tire suggestions.
The Continental Gator Hardshell really intrigues me, it's super light weight, and the Panaracer Gravelking seems like a great...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

Hello Russ, thank you so much for all your help...

Hello Russ,
thank you so much for all your help with this.
As for the crank, I will definitely keep your words ("more than you realize") with me as I consider my options. So far I have been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-22, 10:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

Hello rekmeyata, thank you very much for...

Hello rekmeyata,

thank you very much for your reply. There are so many different tires out there that it's quite confusing what to look for, so your advice really helps. I will definitely check...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-22, 10:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

Hello Russ, thank you so, so much for your...

Hello Russ,
thank you so, so much for your reply. I really appreciate the metric ton of good advice. Switching to a lighter 2xsomething crank set is definitely something I will consider in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

Thank you for your reply. The tire issue makes a...

Thank you for your reply. The tire issue makes a lot of sense. I also appreciate and approve of your arguments in terms of sustainability. You do make some really good points there.
Please...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-22, 07:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

That is a very good point. I am quite torn...

That is a very good point. I am quite torn between the benefits of the durable tires and the downside of their weight.
Can you recommend any light weight tires that are somewhat durable?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,303
Posted By M.Lou.B

Upgrading my Trek Multitrack 7300

Hello everyone,
I'm delighted to have found this place!

I have recently acquired a wonderful TREK Multitrack 7300 in pristine condition (it must have spent the past 20 years in a garage) after...
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