Frame Compatability
thimmig2
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I bought a trek fuel 70 a little while back and my frame cracked! Apparently it's a pretty common fault with that model. The warranty is void and welding didn't work so i need to find a good frame to upgrade to. The only problem is I have no idea where to start. I know I can do the upgrade myself I'm just really worried about part compatibility since I want to just transfer everything over from the fuel. Here are the bike specifications mine is the 17.5"
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/20 ... ive/fuel70
Ina more broad sense what goes into making sure you can swap out a frame.
Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks - John
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/20 ... ive/fuel70
Ina more broad sense what goes into making sure you can swap out a frame.
Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks - John
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Is all about looking up compatibilty, ie: headset type, seatpost size, seatclamp, fork steerer length, front derailer fit (type, pull and swing), cable routing, bottom bracket standard.
Find a frame you like and compare! Almost inevitable you will need some new parts.
OR... buy a whole new bike, and swap the parts that will swap (if better), sell the rest. Often cheaper!
Say this:
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.p ... 1b0s1p35040
