What would you change first?
06-04-13, 09:42 AM
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What would you change first?
Just bought used Trek FX 7.1 (2009). It looks great and it is a mint condition. Just curious, according to your experiance, what would upgrade first on such a bike. Please advise?
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06-04-13, 09:53 AM
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Probably just the saddle, bar ends, fenders and a rack. But if everything is to your liking and functions for your intended purpose, I don't see the need to change the bike. Ride and enjoy.
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06-04-13, 02:25 PM
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I would add lights and fenders,but I wouldn't change anything until I rode it and decided there was something I didn't like. Saddles are an individual preference,so I'd keep or change the saddle depending on how it felt. If the ride is rough,I'd go with wider/lower pressure tires. If the bike doesn't fit right I'd look into a different stem and/or bars. If the gearing isn't right,I'd swap the cassette and/or rings. Otherwise,I'd leave it as is until things wear out.
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06-04-13, 05:55 PM
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Water Bottle & Cage, seat bag with tube, 2 plastic tire levers, and CO2 bottle with nozzle. Lights if your going to ride at night. All these can be moved to a new bike, if you decide to upgrade anytime soon. I would just ride it now, you will start noticing things you want..
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I swear by these:
https://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/gp1
And, these:
https://www.mtbr.com/cat/controls/bar...664_90crx.aspx
Both my hybrids and my MTB have them.
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https://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/gp1
And, these:
https://www.mtbr.com/cat/controls/bar...664_90crx.aspx
Both my hybrids and my MTB have them.
S
