My New Trek Ex 9.8

Philgr
Philgr Posts: 66
edited September 2009 in Your mountain bikes
Picked this up last weekend, only been out on it a couple of times but im loving it already

09 Trek Fuel Ex9.8

Frame: OCLV Black Carbon w/ABP, Full Floater, E2 head tube, magnesium EVO Link, oversized bearings, 120mm travel
Rear Shock: Fox Float RP23 XV Air Can, custom "trail tuned" w/Pro Pedal, rebound; 7.5x2.0"
Forks: Fox F120 RL, custom for Trek, "trail tuned" w/air adjust, lockout, rebound, E2 alloy steerer, 120mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT "Shadow"
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT
Chainset: Shimano Deore XT 44/32/22
Freewheel: SRAM PG970 11-32, 9 speed
Headset: Frustum Cane Creek SE Light Edition; 1 1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Stem: Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Handlebars: Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon, 40mm rise, 31.8mm
Front Brake: Shimano Deore XT Ti hydraulic disc, custom Ti for Trek; 180mm rotor
Rear Brake: Shimano Deore XT Ti hydraulic disc, custom Ti for Trek; 160mm rotor
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT Ti hydraulic disc, custom Ti for Trek
Rims: Bontrager Rhythm Elite wheel system, 28mm, tubeless ready
Front Hub: Bontrager Rhythm Elite wheel system, 28mm, tubeless ready
Rear Hub: Bontrager Rhythm Elite wheel system, 28mm, tubeless ready
Spokes: Bontrager Rhythm Elite wheel system, 28mm, tubeless ready
Tyres: Bontrager Jones XR w/Kevlar bead, 26x2.2/2.25"; 127 tpi
Saddle: Bontrager Race Lite w/hollow stainless steel rails
Seatpost: Bontrager Race Lite, 5mm offset

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08 Specialized Rockhopper Disc
09 Trek Fuel EX 9.8

Comments

  • Zaskar20
    Zaskar20 Posts: 557
    Beautifull bike. :D

    Could make it look more stunning though - post pics again with the saddle bag removed!
  • davidnrwd
    davidnrwd Posts: 54
    Zaskar20 wrote:
    Beautifull bike. :D

    Could make it look more stunning though - post pics again with the saddle bag removed!

    :lol::lol:

    Starting again!!!!
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    yer be rid of the saddle bag mate :lol:

    but that is a nice bike, would look even better with white rims
  • Philgr
    Philgr Posts: 66
    only have the saddle bag cos i keep forgetting to put on my camel bac when i got out on the run from my house

    where do you guys carry your bits n bobs ???
    08 Specialized Rockhopper Disc
    09 Trek Fuel EX 9.8
  • Zaskar20
    Zaskar20 Posts: 557
    Philgr wrote:
    only have the saddle bag cos i keep forgetting to put on my camel bac when i got out on the run from my house

    where do you guys carry your bits n bobs ???

    Nothing really wrong with saddle bags - especially on rides.
    I just thought you fab bike would look even better if photographed with it off - especially if your 'showcasing' it.
    Spoils the lines of the bike for me.
  • Philgr
    Philgr Posts: 66
    ok will take it off and do some more piccys tomorrow 8)
    08 Specialized Rockhopper Disc
    09 Trek Fuel EX 9.8

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