Dave

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• Posted in thread: numb hands, stiff neck on 08/28/2010 at 8:28AM
  I had the same issues. I have been "modifying" my Trek 4300 to more of a hybrid. I added a steering stem
  extension to get more upright and with the 2" additional height, the numbness and neck issues a...

• Posted in thread: Help me find a bike rack on 08/28/2010 at 8:15AM
  I have tried them all and recently put a hitch on SUV and went with w Swagman platform rack. Absolutely
  great value. I shopped for the hitch and U-Haul installed 2" for $185. Bought Swagman on line fo...

• Posted in thread: New from Illinois on 08/25/2010 at 8:39PM
  Larry,Thanks for the info. I will work on it.Dave

• Posted in thread: New from Illinois on 08/24/2010 at 9:18PM
  Crank gears currently are 42/34/24 cassette is 11/32I have noticed many hybrids have a 48 big crank gear
  and that the 11/32 cassette seems pretty standard.I have been experimenting recently and I thin...

• Posted in thread: Trek 4300 MTB to hybrid on 08/21/2010 at 11:50AM
  Hack,Thanks I think I get it.Dave

• Posted in thread: New from Illinois on 08/21/2010 at 7:58AM
  I have been talking to shops re my Trek 4300 - going from MTB to Hybrid. I get different opinions from
  each person and i thought it would be good to try this forum. I enjoy riding paved streets and pa...

• Posted in thread: Trek 4300 MTB to hybrid on 08/21/2010 at 7:50AM
  Thanks for the message. i understand your comment. My question is; if the gearing is changed do you
  achieve more speed with less effort? I seem to notice I pedal at speeds similar to others with me an...

• Posted on MTB to Hybrid in Cycle Registry on 08/21/2010

• Posted in thread: Trek 4300 MTB to hybrid on 08/20/2010 at 11:55PM
  I have been converting my Trek 4300 (i really like the bike) to more of a hybrid. Changed - tires to 1
  1/4 " road tires, extended stem to raise handlebars 2" (I like the more upright position), new se...