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If I puta nashbar trek handlebar on my trek 7100,what shifter and brake levers should I use?
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I am assuming you are referring to the Nashbar Trekking handlebars. These handlebars are 25.4 mm (1.0 inches) in diameter. You should be able to re-use the brakes and shifters from your bike.
Visit the REI website and look at the setup on the Novara Safari touring bike. You'll probably want to purchase extended foam grips or tape.
Question for those in the GTA (Ontario, Canada)?
Question:Hi, if you live in TO or in the greater toronto area, I would like to know what you think is the biggest/best bike shop around town. This is kinda in general, but I am looking maily for a good selection of clipless pedals/shoes. Thanks a lot!
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hmmm. well i live in canada(not in toronto in mississauga!) and i am sorry to tell you that what you are looking for, you wont get here. in canada, many things are...kind of hidden that means only the one who is purchasing usually knows where he got it from! and if you live in toronto, check out fliers, that's what i do!
i know this wasnt much help, but you will have to ask someone in person, e.g someone who HAS a bike, in order to get the answer
Mountain bike - what to look for within reverse suspension?
Question:Ideally I would just try out adjectives the bikes I am interested in, but it's impracticable to take most of them further than the footpath outside the shop.
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I would hold to agree that you should not go near any large travel shocks unless you are doing downhill, however, if you enjoy the dough to get virtuous components and rear suspension, travel for it. The technology has changed drastically contained by the last few years and in a minute most good CC and trail bikes accomplish just as resourcefully as a hardtail on the climbs, but will be much quicker and smoother through the rough sections. New nouns shocks are the way to step since they are substancially lighter than coil-over, plus they have great configurability (travel, ricochet etc.) and coupled with 4-bar and virtual pivot technology, among others, these shocks virtually eliminate pedal bob(loss of power to wheel through shocks). Even on higher shutting shocks something called stable platform valving is applied which primarily at which locks out the shock until there is satisfactory upward force (from the ground) to open it and tender you the travel. The best part going on for this is you set how much force it takes to get underway it. There are a ton of new features and technology coming out now so really chech out as masses companies as possible if you are buying a new bike. Consider what type of riding your gonna be doing and choose the qulaity and travel of the shock form nearby. Some good shock companies to check out are fox, manitou and rockshox. Good luck and well trails!
Unless you are seriously into downhill (and that's all you'll do) step for a hardtail. Its lighter, more rigid and more reliable. It'll need smaller quantity maintenance and it'll ride far nicer. Spend your pennies on a upright frame and really good front suspenders.
I ride a Klein - nought else I've ever tried comes close.
Cant say it any better than that. I ride a full suspension for cross-coutry. the feeble hardtail beats the crap out of me compared to the full-suspension.
It adjectives depends on how serious you are. for a racer, i probably would use a hardtail due to it being lighter and in that is no pedal bob on the climbs. A casual rider close to myself isnt out to win any races, freshly want to enjoy a comfortable ride.
although, as someone once said, the untried technology in flipside shocks allow a lot more versatility. Air is top of the dash these days.
Touring in Australia.?
Question:Anyone done any serious cycling in Australia? Did you take your own bike or get one there ?
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I've never toured Australia, but I have toured in different countries in Europe. I've never shipped my own bike. Too expensive and so many things could go wrong! If you go through an adventure type travel agency, they usually provide you with decent bikes and support.
Try BackRoads (www.backroads.com) to get some planning ideas. They have a great trip through New Zealand! I have taken several trips with them and highly recommend.
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