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billy d.
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Hi, I am somewhat of a beginner in biking, and I have 3 simple
questions that hopefully someone can help me with. I have a Trek 1000
and have put about 500 miles on it so far.
1. I think there is something wrong with my gears, but I wanted to get
a second opinion. When my front gear is on the medium cog, there is
only one rear gear I can be in so that the change does not rub against
the rear derailer. Plus, that one gear is very difficult to pedal in,
so there is a huge jump in difficulty from that gear to the previous
easy gear (small front cog, small rear cog). This doesn't seem correct
to me.
I know that I have somewhat of a cheap bike, so I do not expect too
much. Can someone tell me if I should take the bike to my bikeshop, or
what?
2. I hate the clip pedals on this bike, so I would like to buy some
new pedals, however I am completely ignorant in this area. If I buy
clipless pedals, I'm guess I need to get some of those cleats that
clip onto the pedal, correct? Can someone provide me with information
about what would go best with a Trek 1000?
3. Finally, I want to do some long distance, endurance rides, but I
have been getting cut off at around 40 miles because of improper
refueling. I tried taking a banana or two with me, but they didn't
provide any energy. I also once took an energy bar (can't remember the
brand), but it just upset my stomach. What is a good food to take that
is easy to eat while pedaling and easy on the stomach?
Thank you very much for any input you can provide.
questions that hopefully someone can help me with. I have a Trek 1000
and have put about 500 miles on it so far.
1. I think there is something wrong with my gears, but I wanted to get
a second opinion. When my front gear is on the medium cog, there is
only one rear gear I can be in so that the change does not rub against
the rear derailer. Plus, that one gear is very difficult to pedal in,
so there is a huge jump in difficulty from that gear to the previous
easy gear (small front cog, small rear cog). This doesn't seem correct
to me.
I know that I have somewhat of a cheap bike, so I do not expect too
much. Can someone tell me if I should take the bike to my bikeshop, or
what?
2. I hate the clip pedals on this bike, so I would like to buy some
new pedals, however I am completely ignorant in this area. If I buy
clipless pedals, I'm guess I need to get some of those cleats that
clip onto the pedal, correct? Can someone provide me with information
about what would go best with a Trek 1000?
3. Finally, I want to do some long distance, endurance rides, but I
have been getting cut off at around 40 miles because of improper
refueling. I tried taking a banana or two with me, but they didn't
provide any energy. I also once took an energy bar (can't remember the
brand), but it just upset my stomach. What is a good food to take that
is easy to eat while pedaling and easy on the stomach?
Thank you very much for any input you can provide.