Originally Posted by
ang1sgt
A 99 Ricochet huh...That's the Aluminum version if my memory serves?
Yup. I do like the frame, and it's got Deore LX stuff, so I don't think it's the worst bike to "convert". (Just found
the specs.)
One thing you may want to do is swap out the Fork for a Carbon Fiber Fork like the one Nashbar sells. I have it on my Clyde Bike with an Avid BB5 Disc Brake and it works fine for me both on and off road.
I'll probably stick with steel or aluminum, to save money. I'm not a light guy, so a carbon fork makes me a little nervous right now.
Thanks for that. Good information and inspiration there.
P.S. By the way, we just got a few 2008 Trek 7.2 FX's so the rest should be coming shortly.
Ah, inside info. Good news. Thanks!