My "Newer" Trek 1000
10-14-07, 12:43 AM
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My "Newer" Trek 1000
So I took many people's advice and, through mostly forced upgrades, I have newified my Trek 1000.
//Sorry, the links aren't working right. I'll post tomorrow.
UPGRADES:
Bontrager Race Gel Seat
Cyclepro Aluminum Seatpost
An extra water bottle cage (not fixed yet)
FSA Radii Headset/Bottom Bracket
Michelin Pro-2 Race Tires
Bontrager Elite Handlebars
I'm probably not putting any carbon on this guy because the bike is too low-end for that. When I get a new bike, it will most likely have carbon components in it.
What do y'all think?
//Sorry, the links aren't working right. I'll post tomorrow.
UPGRADES:
Bontrager Race Gel Seat
Cyclepro Aluminum Seatpost
An extra water bottle cage (not fixed yet)
FSA Radii Headset/Bottom Bracket
Michelin Pro-2 Race Tires
Bontrager Elite Handlebars
I'm probably not putting any carbon on this guy because the bike is too low-end for that. When I get a new bike, it will most likely have carbon components in it.
What do y'all think?
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10-14-07, 01:03 AM
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sounds good, its more what you think than we think!!! so how do you like it??? sounds like its just to make your ride more comfortable, which is definately a priority
10-14-07, 01:40 AM
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I don't think another Bontrager saddle is a very good idea but swapping out the Bontrager tires for Michelin is a very good idea.
Headset upgrades do virtually nothing except shave a few grams.
Handlebar upgrades are nice if it gives your cockpit a better profile. Seatpost upgrades are warranted if you can get a more adjustable post.
Headset upgrades do virtually nothing except shave a few grams.
Handlebar upgrades are nice if it gives your cockpit a better profile. Seatpost upgrades are warranted if you can get a more adjustable post.
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Depending on which wheels you're using, those would have been my first upgrade. After that, definitely the crankset & BB.
10-14-07, 10:37 AM
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AFTER:
https://stevens.facebook.com/photo.ph...b5&id=47701262
The site will not let me just post the photo on here, so go to that link to check it out.
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Actually, there are a couple of things I slightly disagree with:
1. This Trek did not originally come with the Bontrager saddle. The previous owner put a Velo saddle on it, but I didn't like it's color scheme.
2. Putting a new wheelset on this guy is almost illogical because the bike only costs me 300 and most good wheelset pairs cost well over 500 (unless found on eBay, which is what I'm doing). It's like putting 2000 sound systems in a 1000 Honda Civic, which is lame.
3. The new headset/BB installation made my bike much smoother and a hell of a lot more responsive. The older ones would make my bike have a very harsh noise when riding on top of rough terrain (almost scary, now that I think about it).
4. I might actually change the chain because I'm not sure how many miles were put on it. I know I put about 600 or so on them.
1. This Trek did not originally come with the Bontrager saddle. The previous owner put a Velo saddle on it, but I didn't like it's color scheme.
2. Putting a new wheelset on this guy is almost illogical because the bike only costs me 300 and most good wheelset pairs cost well over 500 (unless found on eBay, which is what I'm doing). It's like putting 2000 sound systems in a 1000 Honda Civic, which is lame.
3. The new headset/BB installation made my bike much smoother and a hell of a lot more responsive. The older ones would make my bike have a very harsh noise when riding on top of rough terrain (almost scary, now that I think about it).
4. I might actually change the chain because I'm not sure how many miles were put on it. I know I put about 600 or so on them.
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It's not lame to put decent wheels on there (and there are plenty of good choices for under $500). While it might seem like overkill, you can bring the nicer wheels with you to a better bike in a few years. Just hang onto the stock wheelset to reinstall later (like if you sell the Trek, or demote it to a rain/commuting bike). You can also recoop some of those costs later on by selling the unused wheels off your new bike...or selling your better set then. I'm running Mavic Cosmos on a Trek 1000 and it rides much better. Oh..and your bike is a '00.
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It's actually a 2001, confirmed by the owner.
Unless the bike shop that sold it to him was lying...
Unless the bike shop that sold it to him was lying...
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In '01 they went to 1 1/8" threadless and ditched the quill. At least on 5200s they did. I think they did the same on 1000 series too. My uncle has a '03 and it is threadless just like my '01 5200. I think you got an '00. Nice bike though, and I agree upgrade the wheels, and if you wanna get a new bike later, just put the old ones back on, and demote it to a commuter.
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Actually, there are a couple of things I slightly disagree with:
1. This Trek did not originally come with the Bontrager saddle. The previous owner put a Velo saddle on it, but I didn't like it's color scheme.
2. Putting a new wheelset on this guy is almost illogical because the bike only costs me 300 and most good wheelset pairs cost well over 500 (unless found on eBay, which is what I'm doing). It's like putting 2000 sound systems in a 1000 Honda Civic, which is lame.
3. The new headset/BB installation made my bike much smoother and a hell of a lot more responsive. The older ones would make my bike have a very harsh noise when riding on top of rough terrain (almost scary, now that I think about it).
4. I might actually change the chain because I'm not sure how many miles were put on it. I know I put about 600 or so on them.
1. This Trek did not originally come with the Bontrager saddle. The previous owner put a Velo saddle on it, but I didn't like it's color scheme.
2. Putting a new wheelset on this guy is almost illogical because the bike only costs me 300 and most good wheelset pairs cost well over 500 (unless found on eBay, which is what I'm doing). It's like putting 2000 sound systems in a 1000 Honda Civic, which is lame.
3. The new headset/BB installation made my bike much smoother and a hell of a lot more responsive. The older ones would make my bike have a very harsh noise when riding on top of rough terrain (almost scary, now that I think about it).
4. I might actually change the chain because I'm not sure how many miles were put on it. I know I put about 600 or so on them.
Don't change the chain unless you look at it and see that it's actually stretched.
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Hey! That looks just like my bike. I love my yellow bike.
Shown here all geared up before riding an unsupported all-day group ride this past June.
New wheels completely changed the personality of this bike. I had these wheels made using Velocity Aerohead (front) and Aerohead O/C (rear) hoops--the only ones I could find in a blue to match the original wheels. It was just under $400 for the pair. It went from feeling harsh and junky to feeling smooth and tight.
Mine also got a whole new drivetrain this year and sports a Terry Fly saddle on a Thomson Elite setback seatpost.
Shown here all geared up before riding an unsupported all-day group ride this past June.
New wheels completely changed the personality of this bike. I had these wheels made using Velocity Aerohead (front) and Aerohead O/C (rear) hoops--the only ones I could find in a blue to match the original wheels. It was just under $400 for the pair. It went from feeling harsh and junky to feeling smooth and tight.
Mine also got a whole new drivetrain this year and sports a Terry Fly saddle on a Thomson Elite setback seatpost.
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Wheels are a really good place to spend money on a dump-bike that you intend to replace, because they are transferable to the new ride. You can't say the same for most other parts, especially the drive train. Don't spend money on the drive train if you intend to replace the bike. I'd upgrade in the following order:
1. Wheels
2. Tyres
3. Saddle
4. Brakes <-- pads are really important
5. Seatpost / bars
