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I'm about to pick up a new Trek FX 3 as a donor bike. Before I install a BBSHD on it I want to try and address as many issues immediately. I noticed that the shifting cable on the FX 3 is similar to my Trek Checkpoint. the shifting cable runs inside the donwntube, then emerges at the base of the...

Thanks for all of this information! The Marin Muirwoods and the Cannondale Quick 7 are definately both within my price range and I also do like the looks of them\. I'll see if I can get on one for a test spin, or even just buy one online new. Off the top of your head, they both have a 68mm...

Thanks! I actually would be 100% fine with purchasing a higher-quality bike second hand-- but honestly, I'm new to bikes so I simply don't know much (yet). Would it be better, then, to buy the "nicer" models of the ones I listed? Like getting a Trek FX 3 instead of the FX 1, for example? Should...

Hi everyone- will the Cannondale Quick 5, trek FX 1 or Marin Fairfax 1's BB accomodate the BBSHD? I'd like to confirm 100% before I drive to the bike shop and buy one new. Thanks in advance :)