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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-14-11, 10:38 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

tampa - digging the upgrades! i think the tail...

tampa - digging the upgrades! i think the tail light looks great the way it's mounted!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-06-11, 04:17 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

LOL - someone's jealous...

LOL - someone's jealous...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-03-10, 08:33 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

whoaaaaa - hold on a second there... what makes...

whoaaaaa - hold on a second there... what makes you think i invite guests over?!?!?!?!

:D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-03-10, 06:03 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

i got about $500 less than what i paid for it -...

i got about $500 less than what i paid for it - which was good enough for me. half of what i got goes to my new bike, the rest goes to tuition which im paying at the end of jan :D

i felt awful...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-03-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

just an update - i had my 2010 fx 7.7 for 1 year...

just an update - i had my 2010 fx 7.7 for 1 year but barely put any mileage on it... :(

so i sold that bike and just ordered a 2011 trek fx 7.3 in white..... it almost looks like the 7.7 i had...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-11-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

My 2010 Trek 7.7 is 22.5" and I am 6'1" . Because...

My 2010 Trek 7.7 is 22.5" and I am 6'1" . Because of the longer top tube, it's more comfortable for me to ride than the 20". My previous bike - a 2009 7.2 FX - was a 20" and I would hunch over as I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-01-10, 01:28 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

first, congrats on the bike! secondly, yeah man,...

first, congrats on the bike! secondly, yeah man, the acceleration is ridiculous. ride the high gear up front and really step on it, and you'll easily be doing 18mph within a few seconds. >:D
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-15-10, 10:32 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

mymxv - congrats on the new ride! now it's time...

mymxv - congrats on the new ride! now it's time to post pictures of it! :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-01-10, 02:56 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

l0l, no sir, i actually had to run an errand. i...

l0l, no sir, i actually had to run an errand. i went from 42nd and 9th to 42nd and 1st and back. i would have taken the 7 train but it was out of comission this past weekend. i also didnt want to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-01-10, 10:46 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

Have I lost my mind? Probably... I took a...

Have I lost my mind? Probably...

I took a half hour ride this past saturday morning - on the coldest day in NYC so far this year. It was only a 4 mile ride or so but it was about 11 degrees when...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-25-10, 10:57 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

i am back, for now... eagerly anticipating the...

i am back, for now... eagerly anticipating the rising tempratures.... i need to take this thing out! i still have maybe 90 miles on it and i bought it in august of 09 ;(

i hope everyone is doing...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-01-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

LOL dude. no, haven't solved the saddle issue...

LOL dude. no, haven't solved the saddle issue yet. I have not been able to get the bike to the shop - i've been a little busy... maybe this weekend...? the bike is still totally 100% ridable for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-30-09, 06:12 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

kshep - stunning ride!!! i want one!@#!@#!@# :D

kshep - stunning ride!!! i want one!@#!@#!@# :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-29-09, 08:04 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

i feel that quality is something that, if you can...

i feel that quality is something that, if you can afford, is absolutely worth it... seeing a bike of this caliber reminds me of a trip to starbucks over the summer... i was stepping out of starbucks...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-29-09, 06:10 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

^ my sentiments exactly. I drooled the first day...

^ my sentiments exactly. I drooled the first day i saw that pic and the list of parts. LOL
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-09, 02:36 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

ps - i know you are looking for a really cheap...

ps - i know you are looking for a really cheap bike. try this

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/bike_path/fx/71fx/

its the trek fx 7.1 - it comes in the same white color as my 7.7.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-09, 02:28 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

the white really looks awesome in person. the...

the white really looks awesome in person. the trek site made it look ok but i was surprised with how bright it is in person.

the downside is that it gets dirty really fast. i also have a white...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

saturday was nuts on the greenway too - strong...

saturday was nuts on the greenway too - strong winds heading south but even stronger winds heading north. i was to embarassed to check my avg speed but im sure it was at 10mph or below... LOL
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

LOL - I would definitely suggest going to LBS'...

LOL - I would definitely suggest going to LBS' and test riding this model - if they have it. otherwise, test ride a 7.6... this way, you can at least see how the bike feels, weighs, handles etc etc...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-09, 06:38 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

im still drooling!

im still drooling!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-09, 11:01 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

OMG! kshep - that is...

OMG!

kshep - that is insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-09, 08:30 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

np riverside. dd123 - i dont think they are...

np riverside.

dd123 - i dont think they are the same although i do not know of the differences between the two.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

Morgan - I agree, the shifters on the bike are...

Morgan - I agree, the shifters on the bike are amazing. they're so precise and quick.

the SL-r770 shifters are a lot different than most shifters in that it's not a simple 1 up, 1 down sort of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

^ it is a bontrager replacement stem. I've...

^ it is a bontrager replacement stem.

I've requested a thread name change also :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-09, 10:54 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

^ EXCELLENT! congrats on the new bike - it looks...

^ EXCELLENT! congrats on the new bike - it looks gorgeous. i also noticed that your LBS installed the single reflector on tha handle bars - the rest (rear reflector, reflectors for the pedals/wheels)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-09, 08:55 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

Riverside -- The saddle I have on my 7.7 is not...

Riverside --
The saddle I have on my 7.7 is not an avenair comfy but I did see one of those in the store... I think I may pick one up soon to give it a shot.

AirdaleII
thanks for the props! :D...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-19-09, 11:29 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

InfiniteDreams -- Most LBS will allow you to...

InfiniteDreams --
Most LBS will allow you to swap out parts but you still have to pay for them. For example, I asked my LBS about ordering my 7.7 with the Race XX Lite wheels ($$$) instead of the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

sand beaches? really?!?! i gotta look for that...

sand beaches? really?!?! i gotta look for that the next time i go up there. i always see water processing plants or whatever those factory-like things are along the route... l0l. thanks for the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

inifinite - from trek, you get lifetime on...

inifinite - from trek, you get lifetime on frames, then limited on the components which varies per component. from my bike shop, unlike the shop i got my 1st bike from, they are giving me lifetime...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-09, 07:58 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

i did a 10 mile ride yesterday -- it was my...

i did a 10 mile ride yesterday --

it was my first long ride with the toe clips and it definitely made a difference. i rode about 10.5 miles and averaged 14.1 mph. i got the bike to 22mph without...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-09, 07:56 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

The famous answer - it depends. For workouts and...

The famous answer - it depends. For workouts and workout alone, a 7.2 fx is more than enough. the difference in speed betw the 7.5 and the 7.7, as many people have said on the forum, is based on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

^ maybe it was the lack of headwind but after a...

^ maybe it was the lack of headwind but after a couple of more longer rides, i'll be able to tell you for sure. i know that i am now able to get up to 18-19mph by peddling my a$$ off on the seat as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-09, 04:05 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

*most* dealers (if not all) that say they cant...

*most* dealers (if not all) that say they cant haggle are lying through their teeth. a dealer here in nyc told me not only will they not haggle on trek's prices on their site, they also have to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

update -- I added toe clips to my ride...

update --

I added toe clips to my ride yesterday... this way i can see the difference with minimal $ spent... man, what a difference they made... my legs are killing me today after taking out my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-08-09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

^im not sure but im ordering the gc3's myself too...

^im not sure but im ordering the gc3's myself too - the larger model.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-07-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

LOL guys. just to address what was asked before ...

LOL guys. just to address what was asked before

- you can definitely still mount a mirror even if you have bar ends. if you take a look in the 'post a picture of your hybrid' thread, you will...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-06-09, 08:06 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

I love your bike! the red tires really compliment...

I love your bike! the red tires really compliment the black. i saw this model in person at my LBS and it was gorgeous!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-06-09, 08:04 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

^ LOLOL, totally. one stall for me, one for my...

^ LOLOL, totally. one stall for me, one for my precious. LOLOL
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-02-09, 09:34 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

^ cool, another westside rider! i would ride more...

^ cool, another westside rider! i would ride more but i really need to find a better saddle =(

fxjohn - I have always had a lust for the 7.9 too, and that's what i originally intended on buying...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-01-09, 12:21 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

trust me, i was getting an insanely good deal on...

trust me, i was getting an insanely good deal on the '10 7.9, and i seriously considered it, but i learned a few details like a day or two before making my decision and that made me lean more towards...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-01-09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

^ i dont commute with it or ever lock it up. i go...

^ i dont commute with it or ever lock it up. i go from my place to the bike trails then back to my place. i am literally on the bike the entire time i am out riding then head back to my place... so i...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-01-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

^ yup. i dont have riding shoes yet so it's just...

^ yup. i dont have riding shoes yet so it's just me and my nikes on the platform side.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-01-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

thanks morgan. i think the pics look sweet only...

thanks morgan. i think the pics look sweet only because it's brand new... i'll take pics a year from now when i will have ridden this thing into the ground!!!

:cry: :eek: :twitchy: :innocent:...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-01-09, 07:46 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

thanks for the props guys, it's much appreciated....

thanks for the props guys, it's much appreciated.

re fenders: i only ride in dry conditions so it's not really a huge problem for me - not huge enough to make me get fenders :) my first ride on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-09, 06:58 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

Took my first long ride on my new FX today.... I...

Took my first long ride on my new FX today.... I rode about 28 miles... Went from Times Square (middle of manhattan) to Dykman and broadway (northern tip of manhattan) back all the way down to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

^ thank you! much appreciated! Tome - the...

^ thank you! much appreciated!

Tome - the main difference between this model and the 09 model, aside from color, is that they removed the ultegra derailler (i forget if it was front or rear) and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-30-09, 05:23 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

took my first spin on the new ride this morning....

took my first spin on the new ride this morning. 6 miles, avg was 11mph and top speed was 22mph on the flats :D

i have not ridden in about a month or so and so i got absolutely winded about 4...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-29-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

^ Tiny, thank you some much - i really appreciate...

^ Tiny, thank you some much - i really appreciate it. i planned on taking it on a 40 mile ride today here in manhattan but it rained ;( so maybe next weekend... until then, i'll be getting on my bike...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-09, 10:13 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

Mr. Cycling, I will DEFINITELY RACE YOU FOR...

Mr. Cycling,

I will DEFINITELY RACE YOU FOR SLIPS...........................................................................
.............................


in 15 years when my trek fx 7.7...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-09, 09:51 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 81,844
Posted By sh00k

i was able to get air into my tires but i think...

i was able to get air into my tires but i think my pump sucks... the tires feel really hard right now but my pump guage is only reading 80psi... i know it's wrong, i dont know why... piece of crap! i...
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