Frame: mid-1990s Trek 850 Mt Track XC frame Fork/Headset: Trek cro-moly fork, Trek headset Crankset/Bottom Bracket: Shimano Alivio crank, Shimano square taper bottom bracket Pedals: Resin pedals Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain: KMC chain, 42/34/24t chainrings, Shimano CS-HG41 7-speed cassette Derailleurs/Shifters: Shimano STX front/rear derailleurs (MC34-era), Shimano Deore thumb shifters Saddle/Seatpost: Alloy seatpost Brakes: Shimano Acera X cantilever brakes and levers Front Wheel/Hub/Tire: Shimano Acera X hub, Trek Matrix Lobo rim, Kenda K927 26 x 2.125" tire Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire: Shimano Acera X hub, Trek Matrix Lobo rim, Kenda K927 26 x 2.125" tire Accessories: Blackburn bottle cage, SRAM grips Added chibitmin
And Pat, you know, typical Pat
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Having just one support provides maximum room for finding the ends of tippets and untangling them when they somehow become wrapped around fly lines or sink tips
Make sure the reel spool lines up perfectly beneath them
Mid-drive models tend to be more responsive and typically route electric power through the bikes gearing, which can help save battery power on hills and longer rides