TrailSeeker
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Hi Everyone!
Just joined EBR but have been browsing the site for awhile now. A special thanks to everyone for the good advice and discussions.
So, just a little bit of background - I have been using the Trek Verve+ 2 for about a month and really loving it! I mostly use it on trails, as I find the nature to be peaceful and it's really great exercise for me. The only issue happened last time I was out... I had gone a bit too far down the trail and almost ran out of battery to get back (some of the hills I can't do manually, still trying to get into shape lol). Thankfully, I made it back okay, but I've been so sore for the last 5 days that I decided to trade in my verve for something with a front suspension fork. I called my LBS and they thankfully had an Allant + 7s in stock - in my size and frame style (so excited they had one, and shocked that bikes are selling out so fast right now).
So, I will be making the switch to the Allant +7s but needed some advice. I really want to hear what modifications people are doing (I've read through the forums and have found some), especially with a suspension seat post. I'm a bit on the shorter end at 5' 2, and I probably will have the seat post near the bottom which is why I'm asking. It seems a lot of these require 4" or more of room to work, according to some of their amazon descriptions. Is this true? Can anyone help me pick out a good seatpost that Trek would have in stock (I would have to have them do it for me - I'm a bike noob ). I composed a list of things I'm looking to upgrade and wanted to see if anyone had recommendations. I really value everyone's opinion on here - you guys know your stuff!
1. A suspension seat post available through trek that I could have them install when I pickup my new bike.
2. A nice and comfortable saddle that I can also have them install for me, at the shop. ( I was looking at the gel Commuter one - had anyone ever tried it?)
3. Nicer pedals to use while on the trails. I don't have any tools besides my emergency multi-tool, so I might have to have them put them on for me as well.
4. Range boost: Do any of you guys use this for the Allant+ 7s? The performance motor might not get the mileage of the active line I'm told. I can't decide if i should carry an extra 500 wh battery with me or get the range boost - any thoughts?
5. A front light that blinks and I can put on my bike to help stay visible for joggers and pedestrians on the trails.
6. Fender upgrades: I wanted to put on higher end fenders since the ones on my verve rattle around a lot. Also they are prone to moving. Any thoughts?
7. Derailleur: Is this something that will help performance any? I heard some of the higher end bikes will use better derailleurs but I don't know if it's really needed for someone at my skill level.
EDIT: I'm sorry for all the questions. I can separate this post into multiple ones if needed. Please let me know. Thank you guys
As a side note, I was curious if anyone has heard the difference in motor performance/sound between the Verve and Allant? I know the Allant might be a little louder, but I'm hoping it wont bother others on the trail. I've also heard the performance Speed motor gets slightly less range than the active series. I was wondering if I could make it with less assist though - any thoughts?
Thanks everyone for your help!
PS I can search the forums for this, but is there anything I have to do to the suspension fork before riding? Do they need to be tuned? Sorry for all the questions - I just got into biking a month or so ago. It's so much fun
Just joined EBR but have been browsing the site for awhile now. A special thanks to everyone for the good advice and discussions.
So, just a little bit of background - I have been using the Trek Verve+ 2 for about a month and really loving it! I mostly use it on trails, as I find the nature to be peaceful and it's really great exercise for me. The only issue happened last time I was out... I had gone a bit too far down the trail and almost ran out of battery to get back (some of the hills I can't do manually, still trying to get into shape lol). Thankfully, I made it back okay, but I've been so sore for the last 5 days that I decided to trade in my verve for something with a front suspension fork. I called my LBS and they thankfully had an Allant + 7s in stock - in my size and frame style (so excited they had one, and shocked that bikes are selling out so fast right now).
So, I will be making the switch to the Allant +7s but needed some advice. I really want to hear what modifications people are doing (I've read through the forums and have found some), especially with a suspension seat post. I'm a bit on the shorter end at 5' 2, and I probably will have the seat post near the bottom which is why I'm asking. It seems a lot of these require 4" or more of room to work, according to some of their amazon descriptions. Is this true? Can anyone help me pick out a good seatpost that Trek would have in stock (I would have to have them do it for me - I'm a bike noob ). I composed a list of things I'm looking to upgrade and wanted to see if anyone had recommendations. I really value everyone's opinion on here - you guys know your stuff!
1. A suspension seat post available through trek that I could have them install when I pickup my new bike.
2. A nice and comfortable saddle that I can also have them install for me, at the shop. ( I was looking at the gel Commuter one - had anyone ever tried it?)
3. Nicer pedals to use while on the trails. I don't have any tools besides my emergency multi-tool, so I might have to have them put them on for me as well.
4. Range boost: Do any of you guys use this for the Allant+ 7s? The performance motor might not get the mileage of the active line I'm told. I can't decide if i should carry an extra 500 wh battery with me or get the range boost - any thoughts?
5. A front light that blinks and I can put on my bike to help stay visible for joggers and pedestrians on the trails.
6. Fender upgrades: I wanted to put on higher end fenders since the ones on my verve rattle around a lot. Also they are prone to moving. Any thoughts?
7. Derailleur: Is this something that will help performance any? I heard some of the higher end bikes will use better derailleurs but I don't know if it's really needed for someone at my skill level.
EDIT: I'm sorry for all the questions. I can separate this post into multiple ones if needed. Please let me know. Thank you guys
As a side note, I was curious if anyone has heard the difference in motor performance/sound between the Verve and Allant? I know the Allant might be a little louder, but I'm hoping it wont bother others on the trail. I've also heard the performance Speed motor gets slightly less range than the active series. I was wondering if I could make it with less assist though - any thoughts?
Thanks everyone for your help!
PS I can search the forums for this, but is there anything I have to do to the suspension fork before riding? Do they need to be tuned? Sorry for all the questions - I just got into biking a month or so ago. It's so much fun
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