Hi, I have a 2004 Trek 7.3FX, which is a hybrid. I was told when I bought the bike that it used a standard road bike frame, but with MTB parts. The bike is quite heavy (compared to my Fuji road bike) and would like to taper some of those weight. The best that I could think of is to upgrade the frame.
The question is - can I just change out the frame (saw some frame on ebay) and re-used the parts? What should I look for when looking for a frame (to replace the hybrid). I'm not trying to make it a road bike, rather, just trying to pare down the weight and used it for local riding (road riding).
Here's the spec,
Frameset Sizes 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25" Frame FX Alpha Hydroformed Aluminum Fork FX alloy taper gauge, straight blades Wheels Wheels Shimano RM65 hubs; Bontrager Ranger rims Tires Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase, 700x32c Drivetrain Shifters Shimano EF50, 8 speed Front Derailleur Shimano C102 Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Crank Shimano M341 48/38/28 w/chainguard Cassette Shimano HG40 11-30, 8 speed Pedals Nylon body w/alloy cage Components Saddle Bontrager Race Basic Lux Seat Post Bontrager Sport Handlebars Bontrager Crowbar Sport, 25mm rise Stem Bontrager Sport, 10 degree Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed Brakeset Shimano M465, mechanical disc w/Shimano EF50 levers
Thanks.
Edit: forgot to add, the Trek has a disk brake.
The question is - can I just change out the frame (saw some frame on ebay) and re-used the parts? What should I look for when looking for a frame (to replace the hybrid). I'm not trying to make it a road bike, rather, just trying to pare down the weight and used it for local riding (road riding).
Here's the spec,
Frameset Sizes 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25" Frame FX Alpha Hydroformed Aluminum Fork FX alloy taper gauge, straight blades Wheels Wheels Shimano RM65 hubs; Bontrager Ranger rims Tires Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase, 700x32c Drivetrain Shifters Shimano EF50, 8 speed Front Derailleur Shimano C102 Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Crank Shimano M341 48/38/28 w/chainguard Cassette Shimano HG40 11-30, 8 speed Pedals Nylon body w/alloy cage Components Saddle Bontrager Race Basic Lux Seat Post Bontrager Sport Handlebars Bontrager Crowbar Sport, 25mm rise Stem Bontrager Sport, 10 degree Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed Brakeset Shimano M465, mechanical disc w/Shimano EF50 levers
Thanks.
Edit: forgot to add, the Trek has a disk brake.