Older Carbon
05-15-18, 03:40 PM
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Older Carbon
I had started out looking for a vintage steel, but now, I am beginning to eye older carbon. I am uncertain how much I trust the older carbon. I had read that the clear coat protected the carbon fiber, preventing it from breaking down.
All of that is a lead in to this bike. Thoughts on the price?
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/d...589783061.html
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05-16-18, 01:58 AM
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If its the right size and there is no damage on the frame, i think that's a very good price for a 90's carbon framed Trek in VGC.
Good thing about this bike is, Trek had pretty much perfected their design for lugged carbon frames when they made this bike, so the possibility of the frame coming apart is very much less than their earlier versions of the bike, which was a very rare occurrence to start with, that was usually caused by abuse and neglect to the bike, in most cases..
The same money would only buy you a lower end steel bike, Not sure, but it is possible that this later 2000 series CF bike could still have been the top of the line when it was sold by Trek.
Good thing about this bike is, Trek had pretty much perfected their design for lugged carbon frames when they made this bike, so the possibility of the frame coming apart is very much less than their earlier versions of the bike, which was a very rare occurrence to start with, that was usually caused by abuse and neglect to the bike, in most cases..
The same money would only buy you a lower end steel bike, Not sure, but it is possible that this later 2000 series CF bike could still have been the top of the line when it was sold by Trek.
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As long as theres no damage dings or scraps to the carbon tubes and the brifter's work good the price is fairly good. These were nice frames that didn't have any issues as said Trek had been making bounded carbon and or alloy stuff for a long time when this bike was made and had pretty much perfected the process to the point that ride quality and durability were on par with or better than other top end lightweight racers when this bike was made.
05-20-18, 05:47 PM
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Weight and Carbon
As long as theres no damage dings or scraps to the carbon tubes and the brifter's work good the price is fairly good. These were nice frames that didn't have any issues as said Trek had been making bounded carbon and or alloy stuff for a long time when this bike was made and had pretty much perfected the process to the point that ride quality and durability were on par with or better than other top end lightweight racers when this bike was made.
05-20-18, 06:18 PM
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I am not 1% body fat either at 158 pounds. more like 12%.
If you are over 200 pounds you will need a bike that can support your weight. I don't want to say this bike won't, but I would be cautious.
If you are over 200 pounds you will need a bike that can support your weight. I don't want to say this bike won't, but I would be cautious.
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I would say the conservative rider weight limit is about 225-250 so more than enough for most riders Trek stated it as 250 on there bounded carbon frames which was pretty much industry standard for for road bike at the time.
05-20-18, 07:40 PM
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Why does it have to be a road bike? Don't hesitate to spend a little money. Get something that is comfortable for you. Not some inexpensive older Carbon bike because it's Carbon. Get what works best. Later on you can move up to a newer used Carbon bike if you get serious enough. Just my two cents.
Why does it have to be a road bike? Don't hesitate to spend a little money. Get something that is comfortable for you. Not some inexpensive older Carbon bike because it's Carbon. Get what works best. Later on you can move up to a newer used Carbon bike if you get serious enough. Just my two cents.
05-20-18, 08:10 PM
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Why does it have to be a road bike? Don't hesitate to spend a little money. Get something that is comfortable for you. Not some inexpensive older Carbon bike because it's Carbon. Get what works best. Later on you can move up to a newer used Carbon bike if you get serious enough. Just my two cents.
Why does it have to be a road bike? Don't hesitate to spend a little money. Get something that is comfortable for you. Not some inexpensive older Carbon bike because it's Carbon. Get what works best. Later on you can move up to a newer used Carbon bike if you get serious enough. Just my two cents.
My cross is is perfect for commutes and even longer rides. But Id like to get my ha do on a nice road bike with a good gruppo. It feds the poser in meas well as that longing I had looking at the things when my bike budget went to raising twins.
Of course the fit is important, but Id just be using it for short runs to the coffee shop or library. The goal is not necessarily pragmatic.
05-20-18, 08:32 PM
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Well if I was flying by you on my Gary Fisher 29r what would happen to the Poser in you? Plus I would be jumping off of curbs and doing all kinds of things you can't do on a road bike.
And I have an 89' Trek 660, and a Scott Speedster. Nothing like the 29r.
And I have an 89' Trek 660, and a Scott Speedster. Nothing like the 29r.
05-20-18, 08:39 PM
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05-29-18, 11:52 AM
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Went a Different Direction
I found this on CL. The fit is goodnot perfect, but good.
It was $75which leaves room in the budget for some upgrades (handlebars).
I know there is some serious distrust of the old thumb shifters, but the shifting is clean, smooth.
It was $75which leaves room in the budget for some upgrades (handlebars).
I know there is some serious distrust of the old thumb shifters, but the shifting is clean, smooth.
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In my opinion, used carbon is for the guys who go to Vegas and come back richer.
Yes, that opinion leaves a lot of bikes to others.
Yes, that opinion leaves a lot of bikes to others.
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I keep an eye our for thumb shifters. They are on my short list of things to grab: bar end shifters, thumb shifters, Suntour Vx RDs, dirt drop quill stems, north road bars, Sugino cranksets.
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05-30-18, 09:22 AM
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I've never seen distrust of old thumb shifters here, if anything, many people love them. Its the stuff Shimano came up with AFTER thumb shifters that suck IMHO. Thumbies are nearly indestructible. Rapid fire not so much.
I keep an eye our for thumb shifters. They are on my short list of things to grab: bar end shifters, thumb shifters, Suntour Vx RDs, dirt drop quill stems, north road bars, Sugino cranksets.
I keep an eye our for thumb shifters. They are on my short list of things to grab: bar end shifters, thumb shifters, Suntour Vx RDs, dirt drop quill stems, north road bars, Sugino cranksets.
I definitely need to swap out the handlebars for some with a wider grip.
