Trek

[workmx]

This is my first bike after a long break from cycling.
I bought my first MTB in 1989 - a Giant Yukon.
Next was a 1991 Marin Bear Valley SE, 1996 GT Zaskar and 2000 Specialized Stumpjumper.

Coming back from overseas, I decided to start riding again.
I bought the Trek from a store where I knew lots of the staff.
I am not a fan of Trek bikes, but got a huge discount.

It was intended to be a starter bike to get back some fitness before I upgraded to something better.
But I have had it for more than a year now and loving every minute of it.

BTW, I am not sure that this belongs here with such nice DH and all-mountain bikes.
It is my only bike at the moment.
It is used as a commuter and weekend trail bike.

Comments welcome.

Below are pics from new (and stock) to current state -

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/workmx/DSCN6763.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/workmx/DSCN8977.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/workmx/DSCN9919.jpg

[Jimmy401]

Looks great with the rebas. I like it actually.

[k3n!f]

Those Reba's look great on that bike. Any other upgrades planned?

[workmx]

Looks great with the Rebas. I like it actually.

Thanks - I love the Rebas. They are the best fork I have ever used.

Those Reba's look great on that bike. Any other upgrades planned?

No more upgrades planned in the near future.
As I have already upgraded most of the parts.
I have added:
Wheelset: WTB --> Mach IV on Deore disc hubs
Forks: Judy TT --> Reba Team with PopLoc
Brakes: Tektro V --> Hayes MX1 Disc
Stem: Bontrager --> EA50 31.8mm
Handlebar: Bontrager --> Salsa Pro Moto 31.8mm 11 degree
Saddle: Bontrager --> WTB Devo Ti
Seatpost: Bontrager --> EA50
Chain: KMC --> XTR
Pedals: platform --> Crank Bros Eggbeaters
Skewers: Shimano --> Salsa Flip-offs

[AngoXC]

Geeze! It has come along way hasnt it! Love it!

Just one thing, doesnt the pop-lock lever sit under the bars? Or is that just a preferance thing?

Ride her hard mate!

[Purt]

looks great. :cool:
that first picture looks very much like a trail up in the pine forest near australia zoo. :)

[workmx]

looks great. :cool:
that first picture looks very much like a trail up in the pine forest near australia zoo. :)

Thanks for the comment.
Most pine forests seem to look the same...
It is actually the bottom gate at Sparrow Hill.

Geeze! It has come along way hasnt it! Love it!

Just one thing, doesnt the pop-lock lever sit under the bars? Or is that just a preference thing?

Ride her hard mate!

I thought so too. My LBS put it on the right side and on the top of the bar. :confused:

I have seen pics of some Rock Shox test riders with them over the bar on the right (see below).
It works okay in that position.
But it is quite uncomfy as I am a lefty.

I will have to change it over to the correct side. :D

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/workmx/1289-5.jpg

[GoodDoctor]

Nice set of upgrades! The Rebas are indeed the icing on the cake.

[workmx]

Thanks for the comments.
Here is an updated pic - pop-loc on the left and new DMR grips (nice!).
It was taken at Tuggernong Pines today - some really nice descents there.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/workmx/DSCN0040.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/workmx/DSCN0036.jpg

[Alpha-J]

I'm not usually a fan of Trek's, but that looks like a really nice ride! Beautiful XC setup. I like your tyre combo in the latest pick...Larsen's set it off on the rear I rekon :D

It's a different setup to the last batch of piccies. Do you change your tyre setup often?

[workmx]

Yeah - I change the tyres often. :D

Each piccie has a different set-up:
1. Z-Max WCS (R) - IRC Serac XC (F)
2. Fast Trax D2 (R) - Z-Max WCS (F)
3. IRC Mythos Slick (R) - Larsen TT (F)
4. Larsen TT (R) - Fast Trax D2 (F)

I am now running a Michelin Comp S Light on the front.
And have a four more in the cupboard to try.

Am I obsessed with MTB tyres?
Not really - I am still trying to find the "perfect" set-up for me.

[Alpha-J]

There's a good idea. I run a combo for almost a whole season to see how it performs long-term, but (obviously) I don't get to sample much merchandise :(

"Change often, and with intent" should be my catch phrase. Pity I can't afford it!

[workmx]

"Change often, and with intent" should be my catch phrase. Pity I can't afford it!

There are bargains to be had. I only use kevlar beaded tyres and have never paid more than $40 for one. Obviously I do not shop at the local bike stores... Online stores in the US and eBay are great. :)