Trek Lover or Hater?
10-20-07, 03:53 PM
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I'm definitely not going to the trouble of anodizing them myself. I was thinking that the use of the wheelset (i.e. brake pad) would keep the surface finish as-is.
The problem is that I haven't decided on the long term use of this bike. I already have a spare wheelset that I thought I would put on, but it is 10spd Campagnolo. So do I buy new parts for my Litespeed and move the old parts over to the Trek or just keep piling mileage on both? Or is it a hand-me-down bike?
I should probably add that the Matrix wheel set is true and has never given me any trouble. The only mechanical problem on this bike is a slight runout on the big ring which makes FD trim a little finicky.
It's sort of a moot point right now as there is insufficient discretionary funds for upgrades.
The problem is that I haven't decided on the long term use of this bike. I already have a spare wheelset that I thought I would put on, but it is 10spd Campagnolo. So do I buy new parts for my Litespeed and move the old parts over to the Trek or just keep piling mileage on both? Or is it a hand-me-down bike?
I should probably add that the Matrix wheel set is true and has never given me any trouble. The only mechanical problem on this bike is a slight runout on the big ring which makes FD trim a little finicky.
It's sort of a moot point right now as there is insufficient discretionary funds for upgrades.
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10-21-07, 05:43 AM
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Who in the heck does your painting?
I'm also in Or and am considering, if it isn't too expensive having a frame painted.
I think I remember you saying someone in Canby does your stuff?
Maybe that was just one of your bikes???
I'm also in Or and am considering, if it isn't too expensive having a frame painted.
I think I remember you saying someone in Canby does your stuff?
Maybe that was just one of your bikes???
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10-21-07, 06:01 AM
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I'm Trek-indifferent, for the most part, but I like what you've done to that bike.
I may be the only human on the planet who is utterly unimpressed with the new Madone -- but I like what you've got there.
I may be the only human on the planet who is utterly unimpressed with the new Madone -- but I like what you've got there.
11-22-07, 09:45 AM
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Beautiful bike! I'm usually not a fan of Treks because of their paint and decals, if all came like yours I'd rock one in two seconds! I love the transition on the chainstays and fork to the blue. It reminds me of staring into the blue flame of a butane torch or something.
11-22-07, 11:05 AM
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Trek hater here. Nothing against them personally I guess, just boring boring boring. I guess for cheap hybrid bikes they are fine, but if I had any decent money to spend on a bike, it would not be on a bike that you see 50 of everytime I'm on the trail.
11-22-07, 11:09 AM
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People want to rally against the machine - it's really as simple as that.
Companies that dominate their field are often a target for the masses. Organizations like Microsoft, Shimano and Trek are a lightning rod for such attacks. It's human nature.
... Brad
Companies that dominate their field are often a target for the masses. Organizations like Microsoft, Shimano and Trek are a lightning rod for such attacks. It's human nature.
... Brad
04-10-08, 02:20 PM
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05-20-08, 09:09 PM
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Very nicely photographed. Also, the toned down graphics from the before to after is tastefully done.
05-20-08, 09:41 PM
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Indifferent. I think they make a good bike (as do a lot of companies) but you'll pay a premium because Lance's arse was on one.
05-20-08, 09:41 PM
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saw the first photos of the new madone and wanted one until I saw it in person... just didn't do it for me.
That being said, 55/Rad that is some nice workmanship... and the photograhy looks professional..
Really nice color of red....
would love to have a car in that color...
That being said, 55/Rad that is some nice workmanship... and the photograhy looks professional..
Really nice color of red....
would love to have a car in that color...
05-20-08, 11:50 PM
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I hate Trek for one simple reason - everyone seems to ride them. Maybe, I'm a non-conformist but I like to ride bikes that are different and better.
05-20-08, 11:57 PM
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Hater, except for 55/Rad's. It gets annoying having customers come in, demand a Trek bike, then start to walk out as soon as they're informed that we don't sell Trek. Luckily, they usually about-face when we show them a better bike for $200 less. Big ups, Fuji.
05-24-08, 07:15 PM
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05-25-08, 04:40 PM
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05-25-08, 04:44 PM
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Hi All,
I like Trek. They have a "global" market niche and a variety of products to meet just about everyone's needs. Having said that, everyone has a Trek. I've ridden Trek, almost purchased one, but I do have a Lemond when they were "under" Trek. So it has the Bontrager components. Great bike though. Can't fault their business doctrine.
~Steve
I like Trek. They have a "global" market niche and a variety of products to meet just about everyone's needs. Having said that, everyone has a Trek. I've ridden Trek, almost purchased one, but I do have a Lemond when they were "under" Trek. So it has the Bontrager components. Great bike though. Can't fault their business doctrine.
~Steve