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Forum: Touring
10-14-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,948
Posted By chrishooper78

Bimey two months since I last posted....time...

Bimey two months since I last posted....time flies when you're busy as **** at work.

Done both the butterfly bars and 42/32/22 crankset, and delighted with both. Here's a few shots of the new...
Forum: Touring
10-14-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,316
Posted By chrishooper78

My slightly modded Trek 7.2FX (2013), seen here...

My slightly modded Trek 7.2FX (2013), seen here on top of the Long Mynd, Shropshire. I've done a night out with this rig, could probably pack enough in the panniers for a (fairly smelly) week or so....
Forum: Touring
08-27-20, 04:04 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 29,404
Posted By chrishooper78

Nice.

Nice.
Forum: Touring
08-27-20, 04:01 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 52,444
Posted By chrishooper78

I want this, but can't afford it new. Second hand...

I want this, but can't afford it new. Second hand you can't get from love nor money atm (UK).
Forum: Touring
08-27-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,944
Posted By chrishooper78

Why isn't touring just called bikepacking?

See above.
Forum: Touring
08-27-20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,948
Posted By chrishooper78

I'm a cleats man, despite breaking my collarbone...

I'm a cleats man, despite breaking my collarbone five or so years back (don't mount a kerb in the pouring rain with slick tyres on). I like not having to worry about / maintain foot position.
Forum: Touring
08-27-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,948
Posted By chrishooper78

*UPDATE* So I took speyfitter's advice and...

*UPDATE*

So I took speyfitter's advice and went for a Shimano FC-M311 Altus 42/32/22 crank (8 speed) , with no other changes to the drivetrain. A noticeable improvement in climbing (24 -> 19 gear...
Forum: Touring
08-21-20, 01:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,948
Posted By chrishooper78

This is the way (19 gear inches). Will I need to...

This is the way (19 gear inches). Will I need to split/shorten the chain?
Forum: Touring
08-20-20, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,948
Posted By chrishooper78

Possibly the reason why I ended up pushing my...

Possibly the reason why I ended up pushing my bike up some of the hills on a recent trip across Snowdonia....I'm hoping with 19 I can stay in the saddle a bit longer.
Forum: Touring
08-20-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,948
Posted By chrishooper78

After a fair bit of research, I've decided to go...

After a fair bit of research, I've decided to go with an 8 speed Sunrace 11-40T cassette with derailleur extender, so that I can keep basically everything else on the bike (hopefully!!). That will...
Forum: Touring
08-19-20, 04:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,948
Posted By chrishooper78

Trek 7.2FX (2014) for touring - advice on planned upgrades

Hi guys,

I am a casual bike tourer/bike packer on a limited budget. I took my Trek 7.2 FX commuter and fitted panniers and racks and have been using it for touring fair distances (circa 40-50...
Forum: Introductions
08-19-20, 04:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 271
Posted By chrishooper78

Hi from Shrewsbury UK

Hi guys, casual bike tourer/bike packer looking to get a little more serious. Currently running a Trek 7.2 (2014 I believe) with minimal upgrades - looking for advice to achieve superior touring...
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