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10-27-15, 06:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,082
Posted By Sunset_Va

"An 8-speed 12-25 cassette in the rear, coupled...

"An 8-speed 12-25 cassette in the rear, coupled with a triple crankset up front gives you 27 gearing combinations to pick from"

That math confuses me, lol.
10-26-15, 06:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,361
Posted By Sunset_Va

I purchased a Trek FX 7.2 Disc in 20" in July of...

I purchased a Trek FX 7.2 Disc in 20" in July of this year. I am 5'9" with 30" inseam, and the only change I have made in geometry is to install a longer, but same degree rise stem. A smaller size...
10-04-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,821
Posted By Sunset_Va

I found this excellent informative blog about...

I found this excellent informative blog about brake compatibility.

Hands On Bike: Road or MTB Components for Dahon / Tern Folding Bikes? - Part 2...
10-03-15, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,821
Posted By Sunset_Va

if I could swap the levers ( Acera) from their...

if I could swap the levers ( Acera) from their housings to the Deore LX ST 567 housings would they then work with my mountain mechanical brakes?

Not sure if the levers are removeable, if not will...
10-03-15, 07:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,821
Posted By Sunset_Va

Are Shimano M567 Deore LX shifter/brakes compatible with mechanical brakes?

I bought these NOS Deore M567 8 speed shifters as an upgrade to my Trek 7.2 FX 8 speed.
480572

I had previously replaced the Tektro Novella brakes with Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes. I also...
09-28-15, 05:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,482
Posted By Sunset_Va

The Raleigh would be my choice. in my...

The Raleigh would be my choice.

in my opinion, Raleigh has a great line up of really nice bikes, and Raleigh styling is very attractive.
09-25-15, 02:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 17,717
Posted By Sunset_Va

Very beautiful bikes. Read this from the...

Very beautiful bikes. Read this from the beginning, and most especially your comment about a $1,500 bike.

i paid that exact amount for a wonderful Cannondale X7 , CX bike. Sadly sold it at a big...
09-20-15, 08:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,562
Posted By Sunset_Va

Very sharp looking bike, curious as to what brand...

Very sharp looking bike, curious as to what brand of saddle is on your bike in the photo?

i have had good experiences with Cannondale bikes, I had a CX7 cyclocross bike I loved to ride, and was...
09-14-15, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By Sunset_Va

My first quality bike was a KHS Comp, around...

My first quality bike was a KHS Comp, around 1999, a mountain bike softail , with excellent components.
However, it never fit me, no matter what I altered. I rode it about a year and a half, and...
09-13-15, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,189
Posted By Sunset_Va

When I decided I wanted to buy a hybrid, of...

When I decided I wanted to buy a hybrid, of course I read about all , dual sports and rigid fork hybrids. Having owned a really nice cyclocross bike and own a Full suspension mountain bike and road...
09-08-15, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,649
Posted By Sunset_Va

Famous last words from most bike shops..."We will...

Famous last words from most bike shops..."We will call"...I wanted a Fuji Absolute 1.5 Disc, and a chain bike store promised they would find out if they could order one from the factory and call me ....
09-06-15, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,853
Posted By Sunset_Va

Try this approach: Buy another set of bars, and...

Try this approach: Buy another set of bars, and cut them to the width you think will work. Save your original bars, so if it doesnt work.
09-05-15, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 974,471
Posted By Sunset_Va

Glad you brought that up, (break in), I have...

Glad you brought that up, (break in), I have owned 4 bikes (all new) with disc brakes and forget that every time. My last and most recent (Trek FX Disc), kinda dissapointed me in stopping, but...
09-05-15, 06:51 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 974,471
Posted By Sunset_Va

The bar ends are pretty good in tolerences, to...

The bar ends are pretty good in tolerences, to fit most bars.

I stick with basic black tubular grips, Oury makes some lock grips I like, but they are expensive,and I don't like the ergo style...
09-02-15, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 974,471
Posted By Sunset_Va

Yes, those are the Bar Ends I purchased, I like...

Yes, those are the Bar Ends I purchased, I like them because they are smaller, and rubber coated. You will need to either cut the closed end off your existing grips, or remove them and buy open ended...
09-01-15, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 974,471
Posted By Sunset_Va

Try some Origin8 bar ends, I have them on my...

Try some Origin8 bar ends, I have them on my hybrid and like them.

These:
http://www.origin8.bike/product-description/?prod_model_uid=5316
08-30-15, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 974,471
Posted By Sunset_Va

This is just from very recent personal...

This is just from very recent personal experience. I think? Lol I am a better than average home bike mechanic, but this puzzled me. On my just recently purchased Trek 7.2 FX Disc, the brakes did not...
08-28-15, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,663
Posted By Sunset_Va

Hi, this caught my attention, as I have a Trek...

Hi, this caught my attention, as I have a Trek 7.2 Disc, owned since July.
i replaced my stock Bonterager ties with some Clement PDX folding tires 700x33, ordered from this excellent store: Clement...
08-22-15, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 376,553
Posted By Sunset_Va

I recently ordered some Michelin Protek Cross Max...

I recently ordered some Michelin Protek Cross Max , excellent quality, and a commuter type tread. But sent them back ( which I will never do again--shipping costs are ridiculous), because they were...
08-18-15, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,002
Posted By Sunset_Va

Saddle – Has this happened to you?

This is not a what saddle do you think is best question. Instead its a compatibility question, maybe its happened to other forum members.

I found by trial and error, usually WTB saddles agree with...
08-17-15, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7,831
Views: 2,858,727
Posted By Sunset_Va

The 7.2 FX is not a flashy bike in my view, I...

The 7.2 FX is not a flashy bike in my view, I really prefer high visibilty colors, the black is classy per se.
The black models need a little color infusion accents!
08-17-15, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7,831
Views: 2,858,727
Posted By Sunset_Va

Welcome to the Hybrid bike section of BF, ljr...I...

Welcome to the Hybrid bike section of BF, ljr...I also just recently purchased a 20" Trek FX 7.2, I have not ridden it enough to really get it dialed in.

You have done to your bike what you wanted...
08-12-15, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,467
Posted By Sunset_Va

Years ago, my family went to Southern Shores, and...

Years ago, my family went to Southern Shores, and rambled around many of the places you mentioned, also up at Duck and Corolla. After seeing all the expansion on OBX, anything north of Manteo would...
08-12-15, 05:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,467
Posted By Sunset_Va

It was very hot the time I was there, with super...

It was very hot the time I was there, with super high humidity levels, almost unbearable.


Every morning, I would ride up the bike path north toward the beach, and there was a ocean mist very...
08-11-15, 06:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,467
Posted By Sunset_Va

Happy to report no rust, had a great time and...

Happy to report no rust, had a great time and rode , rode , rode.

Ocracoke is bikes, golf carts, and pedestrians that don't know where to walk in traffic.

I did rinse off the bike at the hotel...
08-04-15, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 828,159
Posted By Sunset_Va

I think they did try Trek, my size was out of...

I think they did try Trek, my size was out of stock.

Partly my fault, as I wanted it to take on an upcoming trip, and finding a 7.4 would not have been here by then.

I'll be upgrading a lot of...
08-04-15, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,467
Posted By Sunset_Va

Well, , its in the bike rack ready to leave in...

Well, , its in the bike rack ready to leave in the a AM...thanks for all the advice!

Gonna do a lot of riding!
08-04-15, 03:28 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 828,159
Posted By Sunset_Va

469054 FX 7.2 Disc Ordered new...

469054

FX 7.2 Disc

Ordered new crankset, and probably changing tires. WTB saddle, my favorite,
i wanted the 7.4, FX Disc, but the shop I purchased this from, could not find one in stock to...
08-02-15, 08:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,467
Posted By Sunset_Va

Trek 7.2 at Beach?

Just purchased my Trek 7.2 Disc last week, and going to Ocracoke Island,NC next week.

I am really wanting to take my new Trek to get in some riding around the island, don't intend or wouldn't even...
07-28-15, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 828,159
Posted By Sunset_Va

nice looking 7.2, I purchased a 7.2 FX Disc...

nice looking 7.2, I purchased a 7.2 FX Disc yesterday in 20", will post a picture later, but the only thing that I am going to change on the bike is the crankset.

any suggestions from forum...
11-14-10, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 3,868,650
Posted By Sunset_Va

That is one sharp, sharp looking bike, bet it...

That is one sharp, sharp looking bike, bet it rides swift...................................you done good on that build.
10-21-10, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,375
Posted By Sunset_Va

Aonex My lack of posts prevents me from...

Aonex

My lack of posts prevents me from sending you a private msg, email me , I may have some thing of interest to you.

bikeva AT yahoo.com


Best

Sunset_Va
10-13-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,945
Posted By Sunset_Va

Sizing

I have a C'dale X7 I purchased July. Its a size 52, I am 5'10" with 30" inseam. It fits me perfectly.

I tried telling the bike shop I needed a size 50 and was told that it would be too small. I...
09-28-08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 823
Posted By Sunset_Va

nada baggy shorts

.

I will totally agree with that, the shorts I mentioned (3/4 baggy Endura Humvees) are much longer (below kneecap) and actually are not much like the typical baggy MTB shorts, guess its their...
09-20-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,091
Posted By Sunset_Va

Replacement for Maxxis

My X7 Cannondale CXcross came with Maxxis tires, and they are already cracking, and I liked all the tires everyone mentioned here in this forum thread.

Only had the X7 for 3 months and tires...
09-18-08, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 823
Posted By Sunset_Va

Endura Humvee 3/4 Baggy

I just purchased some Endura products, the Humvee 3/4 baggy shorts and the Gridlock rain pants , both are excellent and highly durable and comfortable. They do run on the smaller side, I normally...
09-18-08, 08:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,440
Posted By Sunset_Va

Spoke Protector

Getting back to the spoke protector issue, and away from titanium,aluminums and boat anchors.

I don't have a problem with the plastic discs, have had chain fly off the large cog and in between the...
08-27-08, 08:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,082
Posted By Sunset_Va

Nice CX

That is a sharp bike...What brand is the wheelset?

The only thing I dislike about the bike setup is the cables on top, looks little bit cluttered, but guess it keeps them out the mud.

If any...
08-01-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 39,148
Posted By Sunset_Va

Cyclocross for me

Recently I purchased a cyclocross bike. For years I had always wanted a higher end road bike, then one day I saw Raleigh bikes offering of their cyclocross bike. I read more about the cyclocross...
07-31-08, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 3,868,650
Posted By Sunset_Va

That is really a nice cyclo.....good for ya!

That is really a nice cyclo.....good for ya!
07-31-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 977
Posted By Sunset_Va

not listed

Weight always varies, the bike shop where I bought my Cannondale XR7 said it weighed 22 lbs, today I weighed it on some digital scales and it weighed 24.8....getting up in the MTB weight zone.
07-29-08, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By Sunset_Va

Bike Maintenance is much like car maintenance to...

Bike Maintenance is much like car maintenance to a certain point. If you drive cars in dusty conditions, then maintenance is much more often. And mud also. And much of it depends on your personal...
07-29-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 146,132
Posted By Sunset_Va

Schwinn Bantam

I have the same bike in my garage, someday I am going to restore it. It was my sisters bike back in the 60's? and heavens knows how many miles I rode it...I didnt care if it was a girls bike or 20" ,...
07-28-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,372
Posted By Sunset_Va

Intended use of bike--- I suggest the...

Intended use of bike---

I suggest the XR7 C'dale, I just purchased one 2 weeks ago and simply love riding it, and have had no issues other than getting the bike shop to adjust the rear...
07-26-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
Posted By Sunset_Va

Whichever bike you decide on, good luck. The Trek...

Whichever bike you decide on, good luck. The Trek you mentioned is a great bike. It is one of the cyclocross bikes I first considered, but I decided on another bike.

May your spokes always be...
07-24-08, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
Posted By Sunset_Va

Repeating what Knobster said.....get the one you...

Repeating what Knobster said.....get the one you are most comfortable on.

And get the one you like the best. Don't buy other peoples bikes...buy yours.
07-23-08, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,611
Posted By Sunset_Va

Disc Brake Wheelsets

DK

Only drawback to disc brake wheelsets in 700c, is they are rare and relatively more expensive that rim brake wheelsets, in regard to purchasing a second set to mount road tires. I did purchase...
07-22-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,611
Posted By Sunset_Va

Jay

jay

I bought it sight unseen, just going by the pictures, the bike shop ordered it. I agree , its a great looking bike, I like its uncluttered look. I swapped the original saddle for a WTB Rocket...
07-20-08, 10:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,611
Posted By Sunset_Va

Originally Posted by Sunset_Va It suits me and...

Originally Posted by Sunset_Va
It suits me and the style of riding that I do, since I don't race, and wanted a tougher style road bike.




By that I meant a psuedo road bike I can ride on...
07-20-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,611
Posted By Sunset_Va

Cannondale XR7

Everyone was really helpful in giving advice when I was deciding on whether to go with the Trek or C'dale cyclocross bikes, and I appreciate it. Both are great bikes, but I am glad now I chose the...
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