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09-14-13, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By Jeff91

I bought it last summer, so just over a year old....

I bought it last summer, so just over a year old. How would a true road bike hold up on a gravel trail? I can imagine those skinny tires not being very stable. The crossrip does look appealing to...
09-14-13, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By Jeff91

Suggestions for my FX 7.2 (Add drop bars? Switch to new bike altogether?)

Hey guys,

I own a Trek FX 7.2 which I love. I ride on packed limestone trails 90% of the time, and the bike handles those just fine. However, I often find myself looking for a more aggressive...
07-20-13, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,247
Posted By Jeff91

Green layer showing through on rear tire....

Have a Trek FX 7.2 with only around 500 miles on it (and the tires). Just noticed that on the rear tire there is one spot that has some green showing through, presumably the second layer beneath the...
06-27-13, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By Jeff91

Awesome, thank you for the tips.

Awesome, thank you for the tips.
06-27-13, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By Jeff91

Hybrid Bike Tune Ups

I have a Trek FX 7.2 which I purchased last summer. I have a total of about 400 miles on my bike. Last summer when I hit 100 miles I had my LBS tighten everything up (brakes, gears) since I had 1...
06-27-13, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,874
Posted By Jeff91

Trek FX 7.2 owner checking in. Purchased it last...

Trek FX 7.2 owner checking in. Purchased it last summer as I wanted to get into cycling and it seemed like a solid, entry level bike to tackle the limestone trails of northern Illinois.
06-16-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,944
Posted By Jeff91

Thanks for the quick responses. I will have to...

Thanks for the quick responses. I will have to see what my LBS has. I am a bigger guy (over 200), so maybe I am putting too much weight on my hands. And I would definitely consider bar ends, and...
06-16-12, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,944
Posted By Jeff91

Numb Hands

Hey all,

I know this is a heavily discussed topic, but I was hoping to hear some opinions from everyone. I have a 2012 Trek FX 7.2, and my hands tend to go numb after about 10 miles on the bike. I...
05-24-12, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 870
Posted By Jeff91

Wasn't asking about clubs local to me..I was...

Wasn't asking about clubs local to me..I was asking about bicycle clubs in general, as in what the GENERAL experience has been from riders who have joined clubs in their area i.e. what to expect from...
05-24-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 870
Posted By Jeff91

Thanks to all those who gave serious replies. I...

Thanks to all those who gave serious replies. I will try to catch a ride with my local club at least once this summer before I go back to school in the fall.



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05-23-12, 01:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 870
Posted By Jeff91

Local bicycle clubs...yes or no?

I just started riding, and I don't really have anyone to ride with consistently. In my home town, as well as where I go to college, there are local bicycle clubs that do rides together and have...
05-23-12, 01:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,046
Posted By Jeff91

Had a great ride today! Was my third real ride...

Had a great ride today! Was my third real ride with this bike, went 20 miles through the Centennial trail in Lake County, IL. It was really nice, the bike handled great. It was my first ride with...
05-22-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,046
Posted By Jeff91

Nice bike! I returned the Target gel seat cover,...

Nice bike! I returned the Target gel seat cover, and got some bike shorts, so we will see if that helps. It may just be a matter of getting used to the seat. If it does not get better in a few weeks,...
05-22-12, 12:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,046
Posted By Jeff91

Thanks for the tip! I will fix that before I ride...

Thanks for the tip! I will fix that before I ride again. I just returned that awful gel seat cover and picked up a pair of Nishiki Core Deluxe shorts...I do plan on wearing some other shorts over...
05-22-12, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,046
Posted By Jeff91

Thanks for the advice. Will keep this in mind!

Thanks for the advice. Will keep this in mind!
05-22-12, 10:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,046
Posted By Jeff91

Here are some pics! Sorry for the crappy angles....

Here are some pics! Sorry for the crappy angles. Also, don't hate too much on my gel seat cover...taking that back to Target soon as it slides around too much when I ride. Grrrr....:notamused:
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05-22-12, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,046
Posted By Jeff91

Will try to snap some pics later if I can find a...

Will try to snap some pics later if I can find a decent camera! I'll post them up here when I do!


Yeah my LBS offers free lifetime tuneups on bikes purchased from their store, which is...
05-21-12, 10:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,046
Posted By Jeff91

Thanks for the reply. I will take a closer look...

Thanks for the reply. I will take a closer look at the real wheel tomorrow and see exactly what the problem is, and then call the shop up and see what they say. Bummer this happened with only 20...
05-21-12, 09:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,046
Posted By Jeff91

First post. First (real) bike. Trek 7.2 FX. Couple of questions!

Hey everyone,

This is my first post here, but I have been lurking for a while as I did my research. I purchased a 2012 Trek 7.2 FX from the LBS today, and I am very happy with it so far! It is my...
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