PatrickGSR94

Ready for this past Saturday night's group ride, now with dual black bottle cages instead of the single shiny blue one.

bgraham111

Here is my new 2013 Trek 8.4 DS! I've added a few things already - trying to make it as heavy as possible I guess.

Water bottle cage, bike computer, and rack. I also have some clipless petals to add, but the red petals are so pretty.

There's also a comparison of my other bike - my first adult bike. A 1996 or 97 Specialized Hardrock Sport FS.




That's my older MT Bike.

ejschultz

Nice bike. I do wish that Trek didn't kill off the Gary Fisher name like they did though...

bgraham111

There's a big old GF in the second picture. The 2012 had a bigger Gary Fisher note - but it's still (sorta) there on the frame. Actually - I thought I saw the GF someplace else as well... I'll have to look it over later.

giantcfr1

Yeah for Hybrids. My wonderful all-rounder....

clarkbre

And so it begins!!! I have a 1999 GT Outpost that I used in college and have recently started riding again. After realizing that I won't be riding offroad, I decided to start modifying the bike for city/paved trail use. Here's a couple shots of the start. I am trying to figure out what else to add and adjust to make it more rider friendly.

R1lee

New to the forum. But here's a Crappy picture of my 2012 giant rapid composite. My white aerospokes will be on by the weekend, to go with a giant carbon flat bar and maybe Giant slr carbon stem.

Upgraded seat to a selle italia max gel
Two Blackburn white gloss carbon cages.

PatrickGSR94

Change out that fork, hopefully it's 1 1/8" threadless, and put on a different stem. Tires already look somewhat smooth.

How much does the bike weigh? If you have a bathroom scale, weigh yourself first, then weigh yourself while holding the bike, and subtract the two to find the bike's weight.

Although I'm starting to wish now I would have just left my KHS alone and put the money towards an actual road bike or flat-bar road bike.

clarkbre

The tires were the first to change. So far, they have really improved the ride and handling. The fork is next on the list of changes. Even set to it's stiffest point, it's still too squishy. I took it apart lastnight and it appears to be a 1 1/8" threaded with a 120mm steerer and 25mm of thread on top of that.

I'm not sure what the bike weighs. I will have to measure that at some point. Right now I am just enjoying being back on a bike and riding again.

ottawa_adam

What is that rack? I love it.

rise000

Finally I manage to convert the Seek to 1x9 setup (I use Superstar Components XCR chainguard and FSA SS 36T chainring)...

11.7kg

SHOFINE

It's a Sunlite Gold Tec Disc Rack....got from Niagara Cycle Works https://www.niagaracycle.com/advanced...c+Rack&x=7&y=2

giantcfr1

Looks great. I weighed mine last week. 11.36kg. You could reduce yours a little more by changing your seat post clamp to a non-quick release unless you need it. My tyres are Kenda 32mm smallblock 8's which are also pretty light.
BTW, your levers are facing straight down. Is that comfortable for you? I set mine to about 45 deg and it feels good (for me).

rise000

Thnx

It's XL frame...the M is 11.2 stated by Giant... nevermind, it easier to put of 2kg of body mass then to make bike lighter

I do not have QR's...not for wheels and not for seat post... Levers are looking a little bit strange on this picture
But they fit my hands perfectly....

giantcfr1

My mistake. I mistook your blinky light for a lever.

Noize4

Giantcfr1, your bike is beautiful, man!

giantcfr1

Thank you very much. It`s a great bike to ride too.

dirty tiger

She is a thing of beauty. Who makes the pedals?

giantcfr1

Thanks for your kind words.
The pedals are very cheap and a little heavy, but the grip is perfect for court / tennis / skateboard shoes. They are an old style BMX Beartrap pedal made by VP Pedals. I use this bike for commuting and around the streets (occationally I take it into the mounatins) These pedals allow me the freedom to wear whatever shoes I'm using on the day. Surprisingly, I've never slipped off them and skinned my shins. Kinda happy about that.
https://www.planetbmx.com/shop/bike-c.../prod_223.html

dirty tiger

Thank you for the link. I had beartraps on a MTB as a kid, haven't really seen them since then...

NMBuff

First grocery store trip. Carried about 20lbs or so. Luckily it's all downhill about 3 miles back to my house.

kimotee

Man, can't believe the Treks on this thread. Here's my everyday ride. I've had this bike for about two years, and it almost always turns some heads. Looks cool and rides sweet. I ride town, beach, and short, 8-12 mile workouts as many days a week as I can. Age 68.

giantcfr1

Your bike brings back memories of how mine looked when I bought it.(2007 model) Looks very original.

adamhenry

Here is a shot of my ride. It is an Electra Verse.

Igo

Nice shot.

We've got just a few more weeks before bike season starts here. I can't wait.