Taking off the plastic chainguard Trek 7.3
04-09-09, 07:58 PM
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Taking off the plastic chainguard Trek 7.3
Anyone know if this is difficult? I love the bike, but the big plastic chain guard on the crankset adds a huge geek factor. I'm reluctant to try and yank it off just in case it's molded on.
04-09-09, 08:09 PM
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If it's like the 7.5 FX I bought, you need to remove the cassette and the disk will unsnap from the spokes. I doubt it would be 'molded' on anything. Just be sure your derailleur-hanger is adjusted and you know how to keep your rear-derailleur properly adjusted using the stops.
04-09-09, 08:27 PM
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The chainring guard on the FX 7.3 is attached with four Phillips-head screws that can be removed from the back side of the large chainring.
Last edited by Barry in GA; 04-09-09 at 08:42 PM.
04-09-09, 08:30 PM
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i wish my mountain bike had one. :[ it would keep my jeans from getting all boogered up.
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