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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-16-21, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Thank you for the reply and looks super easy....

Thank you for the reply and looks super easy. Sorry I didn't include but I am looking for a single wheel trailer. I do most/all of my riding on pretty busy roads, many of which don't have bike lanes....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-14-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Trailer - Easiest to Attach/Remove

I've had a Maya trailer affixed to my old Trek 7.2 for a long time to use for grocery runs, etc. and a Trek FX 4 for rides. It finally happened and git hit by a car with the old bike and it and the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,711
Posted By TampaBayBoater

To be truthful, I have no idea but it certainly...

To be truthful, I have no idea but it certainly looked like a pretty common process. I'll call tomorrow to see if they can give me some more detail. ABC - Trek Store St. Petersburg...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,047
Posted By TampaBayBoater

I didn't know 200 existed as my scale blasts so...

I didn't know 200 existed as my scale blasts so quickly by all in that range!

That's beyond cool, congratulations!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,711
Posted By TampaBayBoater

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1000x750/20200807_174223_87fbef8f73cdba888f251c0c9a00948bb8014813.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,711
Posted By TampaBayBoater

I have bar ends and a bar end mirror on my FX4...

I have bar ends and a bar end mirror on my FX4 (installed at LBS in 15 min or so)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 15,563
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Will have a 1.5hr drive daily, soon but I'm...

Will have a 1.5hr drive daily, soon but I'm hoping to maintain the 400 mile goal (got 500 last month but only missed 3-4 days)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-31-20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,711
Posted By TampaBayBoater

If you can find someone who has one in stock take...

If you can find someone who has one in stock take it for a test ride, if not... maybe someone here is close enough with a suitable size. I've been on FX for a long time (7.2 now an FX 4) and have...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-23-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,245
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Thanks for the advice, works like a treat! ...

Thanks for the advice, works like a treat!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbHZI3_8CQY&feature=youtu.be
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-20, 08:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,094
Posted By TampaBayBoater

The bar ends have made a huge difference for me...

The bar ends have made a huge difference for me and I've spent a decent amount of time playing with the grips to get them rotated to best support the the broadest part of my hand and that's helped as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-20, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,996
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Agree with both replies above, is one more...

Agree with both replies above, is one more comfortable, look better to you... is one bike shop closer or more responsive, etc.

I've had Trek's for a long time as my first decent bike was a Trek, I...
Forum: Introductions
07-15-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Welcome to the forum! I grew up in Wayne County,...

Welcome to the forum! I grew up in Wayne County, near Rochester, what area are you in?
Forum: Introductions
07-13-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Welcome to the forum Needabanana and great intro!

Welcome to the forum Needabanana and great intro!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-13-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,245
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Mounting to the bike I'm assuming the standard...

Mounting to the bike I'm assuming the standard mounts won't work, if this is what you're referring to does it clip securely to existing mount location on the camera?
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-13-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,245
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Nice review, thanks! Just ordered - $84.00

Nice review, thanks!

Just ordered - $84.00
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 16,895
Posted By TampaBayBoater

I'm tempted to because of the temperature but...

I'm tempted to because of the temperature but tend not to as it seems most of our area is under some kind of construction so potholes big and small are very common and sometimes difficult to see. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,569
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Yes, always carry a mask these days. It's not...

Yes, always carry a mask these days. It's not required in our community though amazingly so as its one of the fastest growing counties with covid cases in the fastest growing state.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-10-20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,711
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Sorry a little late on the reply but I just put...

Sorry a little late on the reply but I just put them on my FX4 (last years model) and the IsoZone bars require an adapter to add bar ends.
...
Forum: Introductions
07-10-20, 06:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 299
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Welcome to the forum callmeledgerman, it's good...

Welcome to the forum callmeledgerman, it's good to have you on board!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,094
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Thanks for the reply and I do as well but when it...

Thanks for the reply and I do as well but when it is in the up (normal position) it interferes with my hands when they are in the side position on the bar ends. When it's rotated down my arms get in...
Forum: Introductions
07-08-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Welcome to the forum Robert, it's good to have...

Welcome to the forum Robert, it's good to have you on board!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,094
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Got the bar ends today, Had to run to a couple of...

Got the bar ends today, Had to run to a couple of different shops as the one that got the bar ends and isozone adapter didn't have the type of mirror that played well with them. Took a test ride this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,711
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Passed the threshold to post pics so thought I'd...

Passed the threshold to post pics so thought I'd update with the old 7.2 workhorse, and the new 7.4.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,094
Posted By TampaBayBoater

I've had Trek bikes for a long time and just got...

I've had Trek bikes for a long time and just got the FX4 and struggle with the grips as well. Waiting for the local bike shop to get some bar ends in, hopefully in the next couple of days.

The...
Forum: Touring
07-08-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,165
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Here's a pic of the Maya trailer on the old...

Here's a pic of the Maya trailer on the old workhorse.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/7_2_9cdd10f04d32902ab4d858245020b71fc4552949.jpg
Forum: Introductions
07-02-20, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Welcome jblackmd, good to have another Floridian...

Welcome jblackmd, good to have another Floridian on board.
Forum: Touring
07-01-20, 08:37 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,165
Posted By TampaBayBoater

I have had the Maya single wheeled trailer for...

I have had the Maya single wheeled trailer for about a year and absolutely love it. Tracks great and as long as the load is balanced you almost dont know its there!

If you go that route be sure...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-01-20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Hit the little thumbs up icon right below the...

Hit the little thumbs up icon right below the text of the post.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-20, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2,197
Views: 345,977
Posted By TampaBayBoater

I have a bunch of different playlists with a wide...

I have a bunch of different playlists with a wide variety of music and just pick one for that ride. Lots of Nahko, Michael Franti, Damian/Stephen Marley, Samini, Dirty Heads, Satsang, Trevor Hall.......
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,953
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Funny I saw that term on another thread and...

Funny I saw that term on another thread and googled "bike what is an mup" and the algorithm determined that "MUP Master Update Processor. AdrianFly , 08-26-08 05:52 AM. The area between the testicles...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-01-20, 06:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,440
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Most in this thread would be flat out flying by...

Most in this thread would be flat out flying by my standards... I average about 13 for 20 miles. It's something that I want to work on as I'm just getting somewhat comfortable with that distance.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-30-20, 06:23 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 16,895
Posted By TampaBayBoater

I surprised myself last month getting to 485 but...

I surprised myself last month getting to 485 but I'll be happy with anything above 400 in July.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-20, 05:38 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 23,387
Posted By TampaBayBoater

We don't have much in the way of bike lanes in...

We don't have much in the way of bike lanes in Manatee County so if you want any variety in your rides invariably you end up on a busy thoroughfare where folks seem downright offended that you're...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,898
Posted By TampaBayBoater

My spirit animal is a manatee.... definitely an...

My spirit animal is a manatee.... definitely an aquatic mammal but the bike helps me cope with the hardships of life on terra firma.
Forum: Introductions
06-28-20, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By TampaBayBoater

Hello From Tampa Bay

Last 30 years in the Pink Streets of Pinellas Point in St. Petersburg. Recently moved across the Skyway to Palmetto in Manatee County and glad to have discovered the bike forums!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-20, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,711
Posted By TampaBayBoater

New to the forum but old to Trek hybrids. I had...

New to the forum but old to Trek hybrids. I had the 7.2 for a few years (had a 7200 for a couple of years before that) and just decided to upgrade last week when I saw a 2020 FX 4 available locally...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-28-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,094
Posted By TampaBayBoater

I would recommend the Trek FX 2 (assuming it's a...

I would recommend the Trek FX 2 (assuming it's a newer/better version of the old 7.2). I've had the Trek 7.2 and beat it to death over the last few years and have found it to be comfortable,...
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