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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-29-14, 11:34 AM

Replies: 32

Craigslist rants

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Posted By masterli

Unfortunately this is true for everything on...

Unfortunately this is true for everything on Craigslist not just bikes. That's the trade off though. Either spend money on something new or waste time looking for a deal. What I don't get about...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-28-14, 12:41 AM

Replies: 25

Crankset too close to frame for derailleur?

Views: 9,306

Posted By masterli

Well, I went to a few LBS's and one place doesn't...

Well, I went to a few LBS's and one place doesn't do trade in's and the other said they'd take it for $100 toward a new bike. Not too bad except I spent $50 on new tires so that would be a loss of...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-26-14, 11:04 PM

Replies: 25

Crankset too close to frame for derailleur?

Views: 9,306

Posted By masterli

You folks have given me a lot options. Thanks...

You folks have given me a lot options. Thanks so much! There's an LBS I've been getting basics from like helmets and such and I'll see what they'd take a trade in for and base my decision off...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-26-14, 12:16 AM

Replies: 25

Crankset too close to frame for derailleur?

Views: 9,306

Posted By masterli

Can the rear setup interfere much with the front?...

Can the rear setup interfere much with the front? As it stands it works great even with all my mucking around with the front derailleur. I haven't counted the teeth to compare but there are 8 gears...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-26-14, 12:04 AM

Replies: 25

Crankset too close to frame for derailleur?

Views: 9,306

Posted By masterli

Doing this on phone and missed some posts. I...

Doing this on phone and missed some posts. I don't think anything is original on the drivetrain at all. I finally found model numbers of the parts and compared them. I'm not even sure if the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-25-14, 11:35 PM

Replies: 25

Crankset too close to frame for derailleur?

Views: 9,306

Posted By masterli

Thanks I feel closer to understanding and solving...

Thanks I feel closer to understanding and solving this. I measured my chainline and it is closer to 42.5mm. To reference my measuring I checked my wife's (trek fx 7.2 WSD 2013) and it's about...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-25-14, 11:05 AM

Replies: 25

Crankset too close to frame for derailleur?

Views: 9,306

Posted By masterli

I picked up my wife's bike yesterday and wow is...

I picked up my wife's bike yesterday and wow is it a joy to ride. We're only an inch apart in height so it fits decently for me. I don't know if I just like that style better or just that fact that...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-23-14, 04:30 PM

Replies: 25

Crankset too close to frame for derailleur?

Views: 9,306

Posted By masterli

Well that's discouraging but the kind of info I...

Well that's discouraging but the kind of info I was looking for. Here are the original specs for the bike (http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bikes/archive/2012/crosstrail/crosstrail#specs). I will...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-23-14, 04:16 PM

Replies: 25

Crankset too close to frame for derailleur?

Views: 9,306

Posted By masterli

maxed out as in the derailleur won't go any...

maxed out as in the derailleur won't go any closer to the frame. So the screw itself is basically unscrewed all the way. It could be out completely and give the same effect.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-23-14, 12:46 PM

Replies: 25

Crankset too close to frame for derailleur?

Views: 9,306

Posted By masterli

Crankset too close to frame for derailleur?

I bought my first bike used on CL. It's a Specialized Crosstrail 2012. I'm the third owner so the guy I bought it from didn't know much about it. At least according to the specs on the web, it...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

07-21-14, 11:45 AM

Replies: 10

Trek 7.2 FX WSD 2013 vs 2015 ?

Views: 9,317

Posted By masterli

Thanks folks. Exactly the kind of info I was...

Thanks folks. Exactly the kind of info I was looking for. I did see those differences in specs but have no clue that Alivio is better than Acera and Gold grade frame means it's lighter. Off to get...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

07-21-14, 09:54 AM

Replies: 10

Trek 7.2 FX WSD 2013 vs 2015 ?

Views: 9,317

Posted By masterli

Trek 7.2 FX WSD 2013 vs 2015 ?

I'm trying to find a bike for my wife and the prices for these bikes seem like a great value. We are both very new to the world of biking and looking to bike with our young kids asap. Of course,...

Forum: Recreational & Family

07-14-14, 07:58 AM

Replies: 3

Change Gear Ratio on Kids Bike?

Views: 10,184

Posted By masterli

Well so much for getting over complicated. ...

Well so much for getting over complicated. Apparently all my daughter needed was some extra encouragement. The gear ratio still isn't ideal but she can ride now. We spend a lot of time going in...

Forum: Recreational & Family

07-10-14, 03:36 PM

Replies: 3

Change Gear Ratio on Kids Bike?

Views: 10,184

Posted By masterli

Change Gear Ratio on Kids Bike?

I'm new to biking (and this site :) so pardon my ignorance on the subject. I literally bought my first adult bike yesterday (learned a lot here already!) with the intention of riding with my kids...

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