Bike Forums - Refurbished 2014 DS 8.2

Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php)

- Hybrid Bicycles (https://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=290)

- - Refurbished 2014 DS 8.2 (https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=1176051)

Refurbished 2014 8.2 DS

I bought this 8.2 DS on Ebay a few months ago. It was in pretty sad shape. I bought it because I thought it had promise and I like working on bikes. Here is the new spec:

2014 Trek 8.2 DS Gary Fisher Collection
Frame
Alpha Gold Aluminum 22.5" Neptune Blue/Crystal White

Fork
SR Suntour NEX 4610 63mm Travel

Wheels
Bontrager AT-750 32-Hole w/Formula FM21/FM31R Alloy Hub-Trued

Tires
Continental Ride Tour 700x47-New

Shifters
Shimano Altus 7 speed Shifter/Brake Lever-original w/new cables

Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus-Upgraded

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera-Upgraded

Crankset
Shimano Tourney FC-TY501 48/38/28-Ugraded
BB UN26 68/123 (Removed a 73/122.5)

Freewheel
SHIMANO 7-Speed Tourney MF-HG37 13/28-Upgraded

Chain
SRAM PC850-New

Pedals
VP-Vice Pedals

Saddle
Selle Royal Respiro Moderate-New

Seat Post
Origin8 Suspension-New

Handlebar
Bontrager Comp w/ Ergon GP2-New bar from DS4

Stem
Sunlite 0-60d Adjustable Stem, 125mm-New

Headset
Cane Creek ZS40-Installed by LBS

Brake Set
Tektro M530w/Shimano Altus Levers-Upgrade

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...14097c868c.jpg

It looks nice. Trek used to make some really classy-looking bikes (color ways). I have a 2015 Verve that's metallic blue and black -- a real smooth operator. I don't ride it much, but I just can't stand to sell it because it's such a good looking bike. Nice work!

Thanks! Yeah, I love all the little graphics.

Well, I thought I was done. LOL I have decided I don't like the looks of the big honking (120mm) adjustable stem set at 60d. So, I have this coming. It won't be as high but it will be closer. This one is 35d X 70mm

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...27e8ea1ddb.jpg

I think that new stem will really clean up that area and make it look a lot nicer.

Thanks! Me too. I tried the adjustable (long and high) so I could sit more upright. But, I think this new one will be just as good being closer. And yeah, look cleaner for sure.

Yeah, I've got 35d stems on all my family's bikes. 70-80mm is a common length for us.

Post pics after you put the new stem on.

You bet. Waiting for a ship notice.

Looks brand new. Do you have old pictures so we can get a Before/After?

Thanks! No befores. Sorry.

I finally messaged the guy about the stem. First I asked when it might ship. No answer. Then, I asked to cancel order. No answer. Then, I got a shipping notice. Great way to do business. Now, its coming First Class from CA. That'll take a week. So, I found this on Amazon. I'll have it Saturday. When the other one arrives, I'll send it back.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2cd8e2e462.jpg

Those are the same ones I use -- the Uno ones from Amazon. They work great for me.

I recently bought a DS3. Love the bike but had some problems with an arthritic elbow. Putting a 60mm 30 deg stem on all but eliminated the pain and I like the look of the shorter stem better than the stock stem. That is a nice looking bike.