Mountain Biking - Proud owner of a "new" bike!

Here's pics of my new used Trek 7000. I went to school early today and decided to get off the train 6 miles before my station, and rode the rest of the way. It felt really good, considering i chose this specific frame for its geometry (and price, of course). Even though the saddle is a little stiffer than what I'm used to, it's surprisingly comfortable. It's also fast! Despite the fact that it needs a new rear wheel and tyre, and an 8-speed rear shifter, it's an otherwise perfect bike! Got it for $172 on eBay.

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Congrats dude. Hope it proves itself a noble steed.
Are those scratches on the front hub? Seems like an interesting place for them.

They look like reflection to me

Congrats on the new ride! Here's hoping you get her good and dirty soon!

She'll be dirty by the weekend, I promise! :D The front hub's a little dirty already ... from storage, I guess. I'd like to give her a nice and thorough cleaning, but I still need tools. Anyone know if Park Tool or Wrench Force (Snap-On) sells any tool kits for starters?

uuuuuuuummmmm.... this might be a stupid question but why do you have Specialized crank arms on a Trek?:confused:

Originally posted by mountaindew
uuuuuuuummmmm.... this might be a stupid question but why do you have Specialized crank arms on a Trek?:confused: Probably because the previous owner stripped all his "good" parts off it and rebuilt it with spare stuff to sell. :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Chi
Here's pics of my new used Trek 7000.

Hey,
Congrats on your new bike. Cool that you found a decent one on eBay. I had looked on eBay initially but then decided that I wanted to go new and was a little concerned about not being backed by a bike store.

BTW...which brand of tires do you have on there and how do you like them on the road ?

Justen

Congrats on the new bike. You'll get used to the seat in a few rides.

BTW, was the rim cracked? I noticed you said new wheel and tire! I didn't mean to discourage you on your other post, sounds like you got a good bike for a good price!

L8R

Chi,

I know tha Park tool, as well as several other companies, sell tool-kits to get you started. I picked up a Park PCS-1 repair stand, a Park tool roll-up workshop, and a good repair book when I first got into doing my own maintenence. I've now gotten to the point where I can repair/disassemble/reassemble! nearly anything on my bikes. I'll be in charge of making sure that our team's (captained by Middi-zon) bikes for a local 24 hour race this year are in peak condition/everything is adjusted and working. All it took was a lot of practice, an older bike to practice on, and some additional tools and books along the way. The roll-up workshop, like the Park website says, will supply you with everything you need to do almost anything to your bike for a while. The other tools I have picked up were either fulll-size/specific versions of the tools that came in the kit or were needed for advanced repairs that will come with time and practice. You can get some cheaper sets of tools from places like Performancebike.com (Their spin-doctor line) that will probably work for the home mech. who doesn't inflict a ton of abuse on the tools. I'm sold on Park tool brand tools, though. Once you have felt the weight of the tools and experienced the quality that comes with them, you won't want to switch.

Pritty nice,watch it now dont wreck it.

mountaindew: It came with that. I've been told that the Strongarm II was comparable to an XT crankset of the same year? :confused: In any case, it's superlight for a non-hollowtech crank.

Justen: It's got Wilderness Trail Bikes Velociraptors front/rear. The rear ones are worn pretty good, and I'm not sure whether they will have much traction on dirt. On the road they're like any other knobby tyre: good vibrations :D I'm learning to make my own repairs and upgrades. I'm trying to get tools to do it, so getting backing from a shop isn't a must for me. I'm not sure, but I think Trek started warranteeing their frames for life since 1990? :confused:

a2psyklnut: Thanks for the insight, but swapping out components on this bike (since it's so cheap) isn't a problem. The back wheel is cracked at one spoke, like you stated earlier, because apparently they twisted it too hard trueing it or something. It's also got a couple other probs, including a worn chain, wrong rear cog/shifter combo, and a worn rear tyre. Seems like I got my work cut out for me. :p

moabrider47: Most of my aircraft and automotive tools are Snap-On tools, so I wouldn't mind getting the Wrench Force sets ... but from what everyone says about Park Tool, they're just as good since they're made here in the US, and not in Taiwan like everything else.

neato bike :) I remember when i was looking at bikes, the Trek 7000 was on my list, however i bought a Specialized Stumpjumper. Congrats on your purchase, may you get many excellent rides and enjoyable times out of it!

Does anyone know what year this bike is? I was never told ... is there a way to find out, like looking at the bottom bracket or something?

on my bike its behind the crank on the bottom of the bar.I dont think they all put them in the same place. it would be wize to check on the bottom of barscranks,and axels.pretty mutch in the most well hiden and protected area