Just bought a new bike - Trek Fuel 80 w/ Upgrades

[Safeway]

I'll write up a full component list and post pictures once I bring it home. I got a wicked good deal on it.

The guy I am buying it from put on hydraulic disc brakes, new Mavic rims, XT front/rear deraileur, clip-less, new Shimano cassette, wireless computer, etc.

I will be upgrading it to XTR front/rear and some new tires for urban riding.

Yay for bikes!

 

[DivideBYZero]

Leave the XT. Don't bother going to XTR. JMHO.

 

[Safeway]

I already have the XTR (from a friend) ;D

I'm just not sure what tires to get. I'm really looking at the Specialized EX slicks. Anyone have other suggestions?

I'll be upgrading the fork and rear suspension depending on how these handle. I read that the installed fork bottomed out on a 2 ft drop for one guy, but he might have weighed 300 lbs.

 

[Anubis]

if you want urban tires go with the Maxxis Hookworms
http://www.maxxis.com/products/bicycle/product_detail.asp?id=160

 

[jhayx7]

My 2 cents:

When I was hardcore into riding, I had mapped out my new bike for the next season and decided on contacting SpeedGoat to build me a set of wheels. Getting a set built is a little pricey but the quality and performance can't be matched. If you get a bit confused on what to use for hubs/spokes/rims, shoot them an email. They are some great guys to work with. As for your suspension, you can't beat Fox for a fork, dont know about rear because I never liked/rode full suspension bikes.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Braggart!

So how much did you pay vs. what its worth?

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: jhayx7
My 2 cents:

When I was hardcore into riding, I had mapped out my new bike for the next season and decided on contacting SpeedGoat to build me a set of wheels. Getting a set built is a little pricey but the quality and performance can't be matched. If you get a bit confused on what to use for hubs/spokes/rims, shoot them an email. They are some great guys to work with. As for your suspension, you can't beat Fox for a fork, dont know about rear because I never liked/rode full suspension bikes.

where i went to college wasent far from speedgoats store, i give all possiable thumbs up to them, one of the best bike stores or just stors period i have ever interacted with

 

[Brutuskend]

With XTR you loose a LITTLE bit of weight but over all XT will last longer.

And IMO hydraulic disk brakes SUCK.

Oh they WORK well, but I have yet to meet anyone with hydraulic disks that didn't eventually have problems with them. One of my buddies brought his bike in yesterday to work on it because he was going riding today and his brakes were acting up all of a sudden. New shoes, not help, bled them, so no good, turned out to be a hole in one of his lines. No riding for HIM today! I like to keep things as simple as possible so it's Avid BB 5's or BB 7's for me!

Sounds like a nice bike though! :thumbsup:

 

[jhayx7]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
With XTR you loose a LITTLE bit of weight but over all XT will last longer.

And IMO hydraulic disk brakes SUCK.

Oh they WORK well, but I have yet to meet anyone with hydraulic disks that didn't eventually have problems with them. One of my buddies brought his bike in yesterday to work on it because he was going riding today and his brakes were acting up all of a sudden. New shoes, not help, bled them, so no good, turned out to be a hole in one of his lines. No riding for HIM today! I like to keep things as simple as possible so it's Avid BB 5's or BB 7's for me!

Sounds like a nice bike though! :thumbsup:

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Hole in line = leaky fluid

If it ain't Hope Hydro brakes then it's not worth it.

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: jhayx7
My 2 cents:

When I was hardcore into riding, I had mapped out my new bike for the next season and decided on contacting SpeedGoat to build me a set of wheels. Getting a set built is a little pricey but the quality and performance can't be matched. If you get a bit confused on what to use for hubs/spokes/rims, shoot them an email. They are some great guys to work with. As for your suspension, you can't beat Fox for a fork, dont know about rear because I never liked/rode full suspension bikes.

where i went to college wasent far from speedgoats store, i give all possiable thumbs up to them, one of the best bike stores or just stors period i have ever interacted with

BTW: I build wheels

And not to brag, but I'm VERY good at it! Been in the business for 15+ (Actually I started working on bikes back in 1963!! :shocked: ) and I'm a graduate of United Bicycle Institute.

I also charge a lot less than other shops around here. $25 per wheel labor + parts. I recommend Velocity rims. I have built a LOT of wheels and these are TOP NOTCH!!

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Safeway
I'll write up a full component list and post pictures once I bring it home. I got a wicked good deal on it.

The guy I am buying it from put on hydraulic disc brakes, new Mavic rims, XT front/rear deraileur, clip-less, new Shimano cassette, wireless computer, etc.

I will be upgrading it to XTR front/rear and some new tires for urban riding.

Yay for bikes!

Urban riding? What is that? You mean riding on the road? If so, why didn't you just get a road bike?

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
Braggart!

So how much did you pay vs. what its worth?

Trek Fuel is Trek's top brand Mountain Bike. It has carbon frame with supports. I am betting with full XTR NEW it would be more than 3000+ at least for a good deal. So I am guessing a very good deal USED would be less than $1500/

**EDIT**
Oops. I assumed XTR. With XT, it may be slightly less.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
BTW: I build wheels

And not to brag, but I'm VERY good at it! Been in the business for 15+ (Actually I started working on bikes back in 1963!! :shocked: ) and I'm a graduate of United Bicycle Institute.

I also charge a lot less than other shops around here. $25 per wheel labor + parts. I recommend Velocity rims. I have built a LOT of wheels and these are TOP NOTCH!!

UBI :thumbsup:

Velocity? hmmmm... really?

 

[Dirigible]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus


Urban riding? What is that? You mean riding on the road? If so, why didn't you just get a road bike?

Urban: When people use "urban riding" around here, they mean riding around town, but hitting stairs, jumps, dropping off loading docks, etc. So a road bike is not appropriate. (Although people do just tend to use knobbies.)

I dunno what OP meant by that term. But the idea of using a really nice FS bike for road riding hurts me. Use it on the dirt! Get a skinny-tired bike for road!

 

[Dirigible]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

BTW: I build wheels

And not to brag, but I'm VERY good at it! Been in the business for 15+ (Actually I started working on bikes back in 1963!! :shocked: ) and I'm a graduate of United Bicycle Institute.

I also charge a lot less than other shops around here. $25 per wheel labor + parts. I recommend Velocity rims. I have built a LOT of wheels and these are TOP NOTCH!!

I was considering getting some new wheels built with Hope Pro2 hubs, Velocity vxc rims, and super comp spokes (still waffling on the nipples). That something you could do (and ship to CA)? I wouldn't be getting 'em immediately (and maybe not ever). If it's not too much trouble, mind PMing me what such a wheelset would cost?

I recently landed on a big ol' rock and dented my rear rim. I'm currently riding some wtb wheels I had lying around, but I like to have a spare set on hand for the next time I hit a big ol' rock, which could be soon. The snow is finally melting in the mountains, so I'll be hitting Downieville and Tahoe soon.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: Dirigible

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus


Urban riding? What is that? You mean riding on the road? If so, why didn't you just get a road bike?

Urban: When people use "urban riding" around here, they mean riding around town, but hitting stairs, jumps, dropping off loading docks, etc. So a road bike is not appropriate. (Although people do just tend to use knobbies.)

I dunno what OP meant by that term. But the idea of using a really nice FS bike for road riding hurts me. Use it on the dirt! Get a skinny-tired bike for road!

Cyclocross bike FTW. Trek Fuel will just get stolen and it is too cumbersome in heavy hill areas.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Good for you Safeway..Ride well.

Wheelbuilding...Anyone that rides seriously must be able to true wheels, replace broken spokes or change out a bent/tacoed rim.
It's not that hard, it just takes some real time and concentration to do the first several. I've only built 8 pairs of wheels and tightened&trued many others, to include motorcycle spoked wheels.
Well, there is an art to it and several tricks but it is worth the knowing/doing.

Book to buy: The Art of Wheelbuilding by Gerd Schraner, ISBN # 0-9649835-3-2


...Galvanized

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: Dirigible

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

BTW: I build wheels

And not to brag, but I'm VERY good at it! Been in the business for 15+ (Actually I started working on bikes back in 1963!! :shocked: ) and I'm a graduate of United Bicycle Institute.

I also charge a lot less than other shops around here. $25 per wheel labor + parts. I recommend Velocity rims. I have built a LOT of wheels and these are TOP NOTCH!!

I was considering getting some new wheels built with Hope Pro2 hubs, Velocity vxc rims, and super comp spokes (still waffling on the nipples). That something you could do (and ship to CA)? I wouldn't be getting 'em immediately (and maybe not ever). If it's not too much trouble, mind PMing me what such a wheelset would cost?

I recently landed on a big ol' rock and dented my rear rim. I'm currently riding some wtb wheels I had lying around, but I like to have a spare set on hand for the next time I hit a big ol' rock, which could be soon. The snow is finally melting in the mountains, so I'll be hitting Downieville and Tahoe soon.

My Haro Werks with VXC rims alloy nippes and super comp spokes.

Sure I can build you a set.

I'll get back to you with a cost. THOSE SPOKES ARE SPENDY!

 

[DaShen]

I will leave the Wheelbuilding to people like Brutuskend.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: DaShen
I will leave the Wheelbuilding to people like Brutuskend.

Me too. Wheel building seems like something that would take away from my riding time. :laugh:

 

[Safeway]

What everyone said ...

To clarify:

I live in Austin and will be using this bike on trails and road. I have a Trek 2100 road bike, but normally take that out on 40 mile rides on the weekend.

The Trek Fuel will be my main commuter bike around town, and for the urban riding I mentioned. I wouldn't mind taking my 2100 out daily, but it just isn't practical for curbs, stairs, and bumpy roads.

I've been riding for a good 8 years and have built my own wheels in the past. I learned how to true a few years back. Overall, however, I still trust the professional wheelsmiths. Richardson Bike Mart in Dallas is where I normally go when I'm in town.

 

[Safeway]

I'll be picking it up in 5 hours after I get off of work, and then hopefully posting pictures within an hour (if I'm not out cruising the streets).

As for the wicked deal I got, $750.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Safeway

What everyone said ...

To clarify:

I live in Austin and will be using this bike on trails and road. I have a Trek 2100 road bike, but normally take that out on 40 mile rides on the weekend.

The Trek Fuel will be my main commuter bike around town, and for the urban riding I mentioned. I wouldn't mind taking my 2100 out daily, but it just isn't practical for curbs, stairs, and bumpy roads.

I've been riding for a good 8 years and have built my own wheels in the past. I learned how to true a few years back. Overall, however, I still trust the professional wheelsmiths. Richardson Bike Mart in Dallas is where I normally go when I'm in town.

I used to commute on a Trek hardtail mtb but it was so slow and cumbersome compared to my road bikes I gave up riding it and went back to my road bikes. I have the usual urban hurdles like RR crossings and the usual debris in the bike lane but I haven't had any problems riding to and from work on my road bikes. Just keep your tires properly inflated and you won't have pinch flats and watch for hazards.

I can't seem to recall ever needing to ride down stairs or jump off a loading dock though. :laugh:

I recently sold my mtb in fact so now I am down to just my 2 road bikes. I might pick up a full suspension mtb in the next year or two and take up off road riding again...we'll see.

Congrats on the new bike though. That's a hell of a deal. Sure it's not stolen?

 

[TheAudit]

Nice bike.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: Safeway

What everyone said ...

To clarify:

I live in Austin and will be using this bike on trails and road. I have a Trek 2100 road bike, but normally take that out on 40 mile rides on the weekend.

The Trek Fuel will be my main commuter bike around town, and for the urban riding I mentioned. I wouldn't mind taking my 2100 out daily, but it just isn't practical for curbs, stairs, and bumpy roads.

I've been riding for a good 8 years and have built my own wheels in the past. I learned how to true a few years back. Overall, however, I still trust the professional wheelsmiths. Richardson Bike Mart in Dallas is where I normally go when I'm in town.

You live in Austin and you think that that bike won't get stolen? :Q