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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-18-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 845,975
Posted By Superjim2

I had a Trek Madon 5.5 and sold it for the FX...

I had a Trek Madon 5.5 and sold it for the FX sport 6 to by my road bike. I replaced some aluminum with carbon fiber and replace the gravel tires with Vittoria Corsa Pro Control 700x34. Now it as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-18-23, 05:19 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 47,488
Posted By Superjim2

obviously there are MANY variables that impact...

obviously there are MANY variables that impact the average speed; Bike, rider capability, weight, road conditions, terrain, elevation changes, tires, pressure, etc. So it's almost impossible to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-23, 05:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 627
Posted By Superjim2

The bike shop will redo the wheels. I have opted...

The bike shop will redo the wheels. I have opted to go with Bontrager rim strips instead of tape.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 627
Posted By Superjim2

Stan's tape - 1 or 2 wraps???

I had the LBS install my new Vittoria corsa pro control tires tubeless using Stan's yellow rim tape. I read where Stan's recommends 2 wraps for pressures over 45 psi. These tires have a max...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 484
Posted By Superjim2

OK young punk (not really) I do understand TLR...

OK young punk (not really) I do understand TLR vs. Tubeless. I'm just saying if they provide a TLR wheel set with TLR tires on a $2,800.00 bike why not just go ahead and ship it with rim tape and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-11-23, 02:43 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 845,975
Posted By Superjim2

The FX sport 6 comes with Bontrager GR1 team...

The FX sport 6 comes with Bontrager GR1 team issue gravel tires 700 x 40 . bicycle rolling resistance gave them horrible reviews.

Since I will be using this bike for road use only, I am making...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 02:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 484
Posted By Superjim2

TLR bike came with tubes???

I got my new 2023 FX Sport 6 which I love. But I was surprised and puzzled to learn the bike that came with the highly advertise TLR wheels and TLR tires did not come tubeless. It came with tubes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,106
Posted By Superjim2

Not a put down at all. Actually a pretty good...

Not a put down at all. Actually a pretty good intuition. I have adjusted a different bike a couple times but never felt like I really knew what I was doing but learning my way through it. I'll...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,106
Posted By Superjim2

I just now removed mine. It seems they may...

I just now removed mine. It seems they may provide some function but look like something that belongs on a child's learner bike with training wheels. I would opt for the manufactures to just make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,106
Posted By Superjim2

Plastic ring behind rear sprockets ???

So there's a plastic ring (disc) behind my rear sprockets that clips on the spokes. I assume it's function is to keep the chain from dropping off behind the largest sprocket between the sprocket and...
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