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10-03-09, 07:27 AM
Since we now have a Hybrid forum, I thought I'd post about my hybrid. Roark, named for the hero of Rand's The Fountainhead, is a 2007 Trek 7.5 fx.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/3968465106_0abc22603b_b.jpg
As you can tell, I've made some modifications on him. He's now sporting a Brooks B-17 saddle, extenders on the crankarms to accommodate by severely knocked legs, Nashbar "Land Cruiser" pedals for my size 13 feet, a custom-built 36 spoke rear wheel, Ergon grips, a big, big bell, and a rear rack and panniers from Aviner/Raleigh.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3764649270_f66611326b_b.jpg
But here's the biggest change I've made:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3670731007_2dd0181b8b_b.jpg
I tour on my bike, everything from overnight trips to two weeks on the road. This and the next photo were taken in Delmar, Maryland, on a 580 mile June tour. And yes, that's me holding the bike.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3670737571_72655cee77_b.jpg
In addition to tours, I've commuted to work on Roark, ridden him to the grocery store on shopping trips, used him on club rides, even ridden a century on him. He's a real 'do it all' bike, - just like most hybrids. It's nice we have a Hybrid forum, and I hope to pick up ideas, and perhaps contribute a few, as I participate. :thumb:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/3968465106_0abc22603b_b.jpg
As you can tell, I've made some modifications on him. He's now sporting a Brooks B-17 saddle, extenders on the crankarms to accommodate by severely knocked legs, Nashbar "Land Cruiser" pedals for my size 13 feet, a custom-built 36 spoke rear wheel, Ergon grips, a big, big bell, and a rear rack and panniers from Aviner/Raleigh.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3764649270_f66611326b_b.jpg
But here's the biggest change I've made:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3670731007_2dd0181b8b_b.jpg
I tour on my bike, everything from overnight trips to two weeks on the road. This and the next photo were taken in Delmar, Maryland, on a 580 mile June tour. And yes, that's me holding the bike.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3670737571_72655cee77_b.jpg
In addition to tours, I've commuted to work on Roark, ridden him to the grocery store on shopping trips, used him on club rides, even ridden a century on him. He's a real 'do it all' bike, - just like most hybrids. It's nice we have a Hybrid forum, and I hope to pick up ideas, and perhaps contribute a few, as I participate. :thumb: