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  1. #46
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    I'll take some.. give me a few

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    Top view:


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    front/side:

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    Nice bokeh on that camera.

    YOu can use those handlebars flipped over to give more of a riser (if Zen wanted that)

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    Hmmm.
    That's very interesting.

    Is that not a WSD bike?
    What year is it?
    Is that the original saddle?
    I'm just being nosy now. Mine looks like this-

    2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
    2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
    2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager

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    No, it's not a WSD.. I didn't like any of the WSD versions I tried for some reason.. they all just felt "off" so mine is a 17.5" 2009 7.2FX

    And it's definitely not the original saddle That's a Selle SMP Strike Lady TRK in brown. The Bontrager Nebula that was on there stock was majorly uncomfortable. I really like the SMP (it's the 4th saddle I've had on there.. I went through two other Selle Italia saddles before the SMP) and the only one I've actually had on there for more than a week - and I think this one is there to stay, though at some point I may upgrade to one of the expensive SMP models.... perhaps if/when I upgrade my bike or if I manage to wear this one out before that happens.

    Anyways though, if you search google images and even flickr you can see quite a few different bikes with those bars set up as risers... but I wanted them as drops

  6. #51
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    Your post could have been written by me! I bought a Trek 7.3 FX last July for the exact same reasons you did. Within a month or so, I felt like I might have made a mistake...I wanted a road bike too. I have had the same struggle with my hands, but I have been able to get comfortable enough to get up to 50-mile rides. I was on vacation in Austin a couple of weeks ago and rented a Specialized Roubaix for the day and fell in love with it...what a difference! It was suggested to me to change out the bars but I haven't pursued it yet. After seeing your photos, I think it's worth a try though!
    Last edited by kerryhb; 07-09-2009 at 08:08 PM.

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    I've been eyeing this post on craigslist - trek fx with cracked frame, so all the components.

    http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...255961606.html

    And pondering what I could do with those pieces.

    Then I remember I have 4 bikes.

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    I think swapping out bars is definitely worth a try!

    The bars ($32) and tape ($12) are cheap enough, even once you tack on shipping... and since these bars will fit MTB components I didn't have to change anything but the bar itself.. and I am totally happy with it so far

    Oh, and Zen, if you're wondering what all the nonsense is under my saddle, I have a profile aqua rack on there.. since I only have one mount for a water bottle cage on my frame.. and I can't get by with just one bottle
    Last edited by sarahspins; 07-09-2009 at 08:41 PM.

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    Does that aqua rack get in the way of your butt?
    2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
    2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
    2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager

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    Nope the bottles are angled out and back quite a bit, plus you can lower it on the seatpost if you want (it's harder to reach if you do that though.. mine is up as high as it can go without smashing my saddle bag). I can *almost* get bottles in and out just by feel now, but normally what happens is that I just swap one out in the front cage if I have to stop.

    I don't think to date, that I've actually used more than a bottle and a half on any ride, but it's reassuring to know that I've got some extra fluids with me, just in case I need it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Catriona View Post
    I've been eyeing this post on craigslist - trek fx with cracked frame, so all the components.
    I can't figure why that wouldn't be under warranty?
    2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
    2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
    2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zen View Post
    I can't figure why that wouldn't be under warranty?
    I guess it depends on how the crack was acquired?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sarahspins View Post
    Wow, those look super sweet!!! Love 'em.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wackyjacky1 View Post
    Wow, those look super sweet!!! Love 'em.
    Thanks! And you rock for inspiring me to give this a try

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    Aw, shucks.

 

 

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