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07-26-2004, 07:24 PM

Fx199 wrote:

>I ride a mix of paved and dirt roads.
>I have a road bike, but it doesn't cut it on some loose gravel/dirt roads I
>like to ride.
>
>I am trying to decide whether to get something like a Trek 7700 FX, a Touring
>bike like a Trek 520, or a cyclocross bike. Ride now I am riding a Specialized
>Stumpjumper with 1.25" tires, It works OK, but the bike is a 91.
>
>I tried a 7700 FX, I got on a 17" bike and the sale "kid" said I needed a 20".
>I'm 5'8" 30 in inseam. Due to the weird geometry of the crossbar, it felt about
>where it should be to the crotch. On my 17" inch specialized it seems like I
>use a lot of seatpost..doesn't it seem like you shouldn't have more than about
>6" coming out of the frame? I'm still wide open to all three 3 styles of bikes.
>Any advice would be helpful. Remember I do have a road bike too, this is a
>secondary bike.
>
>Thanks!
>
Those old rigid frame mtn bikes rock. Tough and reliable. Do you like
your Stumpjumper? Mebbe you simply need to refurbish it with some new
components and keep riding it. Frame a bit small seems to work on
mountain bikes, makes you more nimble in the tight spots, I feel.

My old Norco Bush Pilot is around '87 vintage, still strong and
reliable. Your Stumpjumper is a cut or three above my bike. I've
replaced shift levers, brake levers, drive trains a few times, new
bottom bracket... Depends how you feel, I guess. BTW, the high seat
post is fine imo, as long as you are comfortable.

The bike can probably last as long as you do!

Best, Bernie

07-26-2004, 07:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bernie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Touring Vs Hybrid Vs Cyclocross Fx199 wrote: >I ride a mix of paved and dirt roads. >I have a road bike, but it doesn't cut it on some loose gravel/dirt roads I >like to ride. > >I am trying to decide whether to get something like a Trek 7700 FX, a Touring >bike like a Trek 520, or a cyclocross bike. Ride now I am riding a Specialized >Stumpjumper with 1.25" tires, It works OK, but the bike is a 91. > >I tried a 7700 FX, I got on a 17" bike and the sale "kid" said I needed a 20". >I'm 5'8" 30 in inseam. Due to the weird geometry of the crossbar, it felt about >where it should be to the crotch. On my 17" inch specialized it seems like I >use a lot of seatpost..doesn't it seem like you shouldn't have more than about >6" coming out of the frame? I'm still wide open to all three 3 styles of bikes. >Any advice would be helpful. Remember I do have a road bike too, this is a >secondary bike. > >Thanks! > Those old rigid frame mtn bikes rock. Tough and reliable. Do you like your Stumpjumper? Mebbe you simply need to refurbish it with some new components and keep riding it. Frame a bit small seems to work on mountain bikes, makes you more nimble in the tight spots, I feel. My old Norco Bush Pilot is around '87 vintage, still strong and reliable. Your Stumpjumper is a cut or three above my bike. I've replaced shift levers, brake levers, drive trains a few times, new bottom bracket... Depends how you feel, I guess. BTW, the high seat post is fine imo, as long as you are comfortable. The bike can probably last as long as you do! Best, Bernie