Upgrading: Spec's for a 2013 Trek 7.4 FX?
08-24-13, 09:17 AM
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Upgrading: Spec's for a 2013 Trek 7.4 FX?
My experience in bike repair is mostly with Campy stuff and from years ago. I've replace BB's and maintained headsets, rebuilt hubs etc., but I'm not too familiar with newer component types.
I recently bought the Trek and will eventually migrate to nicer components when the time comes. I know this is still far off but I would like to find out where I can find what specs this bike uses and what I should be looking at as far as upgrades.
With that said, What type and spec does the BB use? What would be compatible as far as an upgrade while still retaining the triple chainring (or moving to a double chainring)? Would almost any Shimano and English threaded work? I understand that this may involve new or different cranks.
What headsets are compatible with this bike? If needed I can always buy new crown seating tools etc, but I looking for something that is relatively a simple upgrade.
Thanks,
TMT
I recently bought the Trek and will eventually migrate to nicer components when the time comes. I know this is still far off but I would like to find out where I can find what specs this bike uses and what I should be looking at as far as upgrades.
With that said, What type and spec does the BB use? What would be compatible as far as an upgrade while still retaining the triple chainring (or moving to a double chainring)? Would almost any Shimano and English threaded work? I understand that this may involve new or different cranks.
What headsets are compatible with this bike? If needed I can always buy new crown seating tools etc, but I looking for something that is relatively a simple upgrade.
Thanks,
TMT
08-24-13, 09:55 AM
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If the bike is new and you bought it from an LBS, they should be able to answer all of your questions. Trek's web site doesn't give much detail so either your bike shop or a knowledgeable friend should be able to fill in the blanks.
Frankly, you bought a fairly low line hybrid with mostly entry-level components. Sinking a lot of money into upgrades is probably not a good use of your resources. Save it and upgrade to a better, more suitable bike when you are ready.
Frankly, you bought a fairly low line hybrid with mostly entry-level components. Sinking a lot of money into upgrades is probably not a good use of your resources. Save it and upgrade to a better, more suitable bike when you are ready.
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Fully understood. Since I love tinkering with my bikes... I could have bought a $2k bike and the first thing I would do when I brought it home was start thinking about what can I change on it to make it better. I enjoy upgrading my bike(s). This is one of the reasons I bought this model (to give me some room to play with). I like the feeling of "personalizing" a bike, knowing that this or that component was something I installed. I'm sure I'm not the only one out there with this addiction. I do realize that this is not the most economical way of approaching the subject but this is my hobby, I love it.
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As long as you accept that the learning process and personal satisfaction will be allowed to overcome the economic disadvantages, by all means enjoy yourself. That still doesn't answer your original questions and a trip back to the bike shop should do that.
