Bontrager parts on non-Trek
Banno
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I am currently running a 2012 Madone with Bontrager components and new Aelous 5 D3 wheels.
I fancy a change and was going to get a new frame and transfer most of the bits.
Is there anything wrong with using Bontrager parts (including wheels) on a non-Trek frame? :?
I really do rate their stuff very highly and I did it when I built up my Kinesis winter bike as it just kept everything familiar, but now I'm not so sure.
I fancy a change and was going to get a new frame and transfer most of the bits.
Is there anything wrong with using Bontrager parts (including wheels) on a non-Trek frame? :?
I really do rate their stuff very highly and I did it when I built up my Kinesis winter bike as it just kept everything familiar, but now I'm not so sure.
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It'll be fine as long as the steerer tube is the same (1 1/8th). The seatpost diameter and seat clamp might be a different size though.
The wheels will fit fine.
What frame are you transferring to ?0 -
Yeah everything is the same, I was just wondering about the Trek/Bontrager connection.
I wouldn't use Bontrager parts on a Specialized or visa versa.
I'm thinking about a KTM Revelator Prestige. I have their 3500 (ex KTM Racing UK Team frame) and its a cracking frame.0 -
I wouldn't use Bontrager parts on a Specialized or visa versa.
I would,and i couldnt care less. They are only graphics and logo's. Unless there is some kind of 'image' your going for ?0 -
Cheers. I hadn't really cared about doing it this way before, but got a sudden 'did I leave the gas on' feeling wondering if it's just...wrong!!0
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Why would it be an issue? I have a few Bontrager parts on my Scott CR1 - stem, saddle, seatpost, bottle cages, mostly because it was originally a Trek 2.1 and I changed the frame and a lot of other parts. I quite like that they are there actually, reminds me of the bikes heritage.0
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I have Boardman seats on both my both my bikes but only one is a Boardman bike.
They are cheap and I find them comfy.0 -
Thanks all so far for putting my mind at ease!0