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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-18-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

Nice! I did something similar with my 12 8.5 DS...

Nice! I did something similar with my 12 8.5 DS except I kept the stock wheels.

Shimano SLX Crank

Shimano XT Front Derailure

Shimano XT Shadow Plus Rear Derailure

Shimano SLX Rear...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-13-15, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

I dropped 6lbs from my bike but I had other mods...

I dropped 6lbs from my bike but I had other mods done too. Hard to say how much came from the fork alone.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-12-15, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

Very Nice! The Crossrip fork does make a huge...

Very Nice! The Crossrip fork does make a huge difference plus you can't beat the price. The amount of weight removed from the front of the bike is significant like you said. I wouldn't hesitate to do...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-15, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

I agree �� My 2012 Trek 8.5 DS weighed in at...

I agree ��

My 2012 Trek 8.5 DS weighed in at 32lbs using the bathroom scale method. My bike is a 21 inch frame. The DS is no lightweight but it's designed that way because of the potential...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-15, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

I wouldn't be too concerned about the Isozone,...

I wouldn't be too concerned about the Isozone, Trek uses it on other bikes like the Boone and some of the high end road bikes.

Having said that I would go with the 2015 8.5 DS and upgrade the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-25-15, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

Get the 8.5 DS. The upgrades are worth it if your...

Get the 8.5 DS. The upgrades are worth it if your going to ride off-road a lot. The limiting factor with these bikes are the forks, specifically the amount of travel they have. My 2012 8.5 DS had...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-14-15, 09:08 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

I'm 6'3 and my 2012 DS is a 21 inch frame. The...

I'm 6'3 and my 2012 DS is a 21 inch frame. The stretched out position on my bike fits me perfect as I have a long reach. My Fuel EX8 is the same size and that's a full suspension bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-15, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

Get the color you want. You can always swap out...

Get the color you want. You can always swap out parts at any time. Some bike shops will give you credit for take off parts if you do it at the time of purchase. My shop does this.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

The Crossrip fork isn't as long as the suspension...

The Crossrip fork isn't as long as the suspension fork that was originally on the bike. The riding position is similar to a drop bar road bike but a little more upright. It's really very comfortable....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-15, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

The Crossrip fork works fine. It does change the...

The Crossrip fork works fine. It does change the geometry a little bit but I like it. The bike isn't as bolt upright and feels more nimble.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-10-15, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

Thanks! I think it's more like D$$$. The only...

Thanks! I think it's more like D$$$. The only thing not changed on the bike is the brakes and wheels. Might upgrade the brakes to SLX next year. I think I've spent enough money on it this year. Here...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-15, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

Weighed the bike today. Had to use the ultra...

Weighed the bike today. Had to use the ultra scientific way of weighing myself and then with the bike. Results.........bike weighs 25 lbs. Definitely lighter than stock but still a little portly.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-15, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

Thank You! My LBS ordered it for me. I got it...

Thank You! My LBS ordered it for me. I got it when the recall was issued for the suspension fork. I was considering putting a rigid carbon fork on the bike and when the recall was announced I figured...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-08-15, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

You know, I haven't even thought about how much...

You know, I haven't even thought about how much lighter it is vs stock. I'll have to weigh it and find out. With all the carbon parts and no suspension fork it's got to be a good bit lighter.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-08-15, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

They run wider than traditional tires for some...

They run wider than traditional tires for some reason. It's more like a 700X27 in actual size. Unfortunately they don't make these any more so I hope they last a long time.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-08-15, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

450062 Thanks! The tire is wider than you...

450062

Thanks! The tire is wider than you would think. It fits fine on the original rim. They did make a big difference but the shifting on my bike sucked so the drivetrain upgrades made a huge...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-08-15, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By JG1967

450017 Greetings! New member here, just...

450017

Greetings! New member here, just joined today. Stumbled across this site while searching for stuff for my 2012 Trek 8.5 DS. Great to see an owners thread for this bike. I love mine. I...
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