Bar ends or new handlebars?
03-28-15 | 09:36 PM
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Bar ends or new handlebars?
I picked up a 2014 Trek 7.4 FX (will post pictures when the weather improves). I rode the bike just a few miles the past couple of weeks. Spring is not quite here yet and while I layered up to try some "cold weather" riding, my hands managed to painfully freeze up quickly. However, I absolutely love the bike - what a difference! I asked the LBS to swap out the tires with Conti 700 x 25 Gatorskins. I also installed the Shimano dual sided pedals, other than this the bike is stock.
The 7.4 came with ISOZone grips and handlebar. While I prefer Ergon grips, I would have to change the handlebar. I am not sure yet that I want to do that. The other option I have is to use bar ends with the Bontrager adapters.
Your thoughts on this?
The 7.4 came with ISOZone grips and handlebar. While I prefer Ergon grips, I would have to change the handlebar. I am not sure yet that I want to do that. The other option I have is to use bar ends with the Bontrager adapters.
Your thoughts on this?
03-29-15 | 01:36 AM
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Bikes: 2017 Surly Troll with XT Drive Train, 2017 Merida Big Nine XT Edition, 2016 Giant Toughroad SLR 2, 1995 Trek 830
I picked up a 2014 Trek 7.4 FX (will post pictures when the weather improves). I rode the bike just a few miles the past couple of weeks. Spring is not quite here yet and while I layered up to try some "cold weather" riding, my hands managed to painfully freeze up quickly. However, I absolutely love the bike - what a difference! I asked the LBS to swap out the tires with Conti 700 x 25 Gatorskins. I also installed the Shimano dual sided pedals, other than this the bike is stock.
The 7.4 came with ISOZone grips and handlebar. While I prefer Ergon grips, I would have to change the handlebar. I am not sure yet that I want to do that. The other option I have is to use bar ends with the Bontrager adapters.
Your thoughts on this?
The 7.4 came with ISOZone grips and handlebar. While I prefer Ergon grips, I would have to change the handlebar. I am not sure yet that I want to do that. The other option I have is to use bar ends with the Bontrager adapters.
Your thoughts on this?
03-29-15 | 08:15 AM
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Previous bike was a 2006 Trek 7.3 FX. I plucked it off the local clist. After a several months I put the conti's on it, added ergon grips, and pedals. I know ppl on this forum suggested that I keep the bike but the 7.4 caught my eye as I learned more. the 7.4 is different, very smooth quiet ride and lighter. I am a 5'6" and come in at 152 lbs. I sold the previous bike.
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