Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > General Cycling Discussion
Reload this Page >

Bike identification

Search
Notices
General Cycling Discussion Have a cycling related question or comment that doesn't fit in one of the other specialty forums? Drop on in and post in here! When possible, please select the forum above that most fits your post!

Bike identification

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-17-14 | 06:15 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Bike identification

I bought this bike at a garage sale. It has trek decals in it but not sure of the model. The year should be 2000.
Can someone help? Thanks a lot
Attached Images
File Type: jpg
image.jpg (81.4 KB, 44 views)
File Type: jpg
image.jpg (69.5 KB, 34 views)
File Type: jpg
image.jpg (98.5 KB, 29 views)

Last edited by Giroditalia; 12-18-14 at 07:08 AM.
Giroditalia is offline  
Reply
Old 12-17-14 | 06:31 PM
  #2  
dynaryder's Avatar
DancesWithSUVs
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 7,454
Likes: 340
From: Wash DC
What's the headbadge say? Take that and Google,or try looking it up here:
BikePedia
__________________

C'dale BBU('05 and '09)/Super Six/Hooligan8and 3,Kona Dew Deluxe,Novara Buzz/Safari,Surly Big Dummy,Marin Pt Reyes,Giant Defy 1,Schwinn DBX SuperSport,Brompton S6L/S2E-X/M6L-X/S12 T Line












dynaryder is offline  
Reply
Old 12-17-14 | 06:48 PM
  #3  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
It is a trek headbage appare try used around 2000.
i did not find this specific model on bikepedia
Giroditalia is offline  
Reply
Old 12-17-14 | 09:01 PM
  #4  
JanMM's Avatar
rebmeM roineS
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,230
Likes: 363
From: Metro Indy, IN

Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer

That X-shaped top tube(s) combo looks pretty unique.
__________________
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
JanMM is offline  
Reply
Old 12-17-14 | 09:06 PM
  #5  
BlazingPedals's Avatar
Senior Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 12,545
Likes: 797
From: Middle of da Mitten

Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Catrike Speed

I wonder if that was an early model of what later became the Y-Foil.
BlazingPedals is offline  
Reply
Old 12-17-14 | 11:45 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,898
Likes: 70
What's the number on the headtube?

Post a photo of the bike showing the other side of it.
cobba is offline  
Reply
Old 12-18-14 | 07:03 AM
  #7  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
No Numbers on the head tube.
there is an HC label on the baci of the Seat tube. See pic
Below the bottom bracket there is a number (actually 2): 6606 J9806

Last edited by Giroditalia; 12-18-14 at 07:36 AM.
Giroditalia is offline  
Reply
Old 12-18-14 | 06:12 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,898
Likes: 70
Originally Posted by Giroditalia
No Numbers on the head tube.
there is an HC label on the baci of the Seat tube. See pic
Below the bottom bracket there is a number (actually 2): 6606 J9806
Underneath the Trek 'T' transfer on the head tube it looks like there's another transfer with 9. something, does it 9.8 ?

I wanted to have a look at a photo of the non drive side so I could see the rear disc brake mount, Trek bikes from the early 2000's had a bolt on disc brake mount that other brands don't use.
cobba is offline  
Reply
Old 12-18-14 | 06:34 PM
  #9  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Yes it says 9.8.
i tok a pic of the rear disc brake too.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg
image.jpg (93.1 KB, 12 views)
Giroditalia is offline  
Reply
Old 12-18-14 | 07:23 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,898
Likes: 70
This bike isn't a Trek.

Someone has just put some Trek decals on some other bike of unknown make, it doesn't look like it was a very expensive bike either.

A 'HC' decal on a Trek frame refers to the frame being made from carbon, your frame isn't made from carbon.

I'd say the decals are from a early to mid 2000's Trek 9.8 Elite which was made from carbon.

* The rear brake adapter looks to be attached incorrectly.
* The brake rotors are on the wrong way around, the 'arms' on them should be angled in the opposite direction.


I hope you didn't pay too much for this bike.

Last edited by cobba; 12-18-14 at 07:32 PM.
cobba is offline  
Reply
Old 12-18-14 | 08:24 PM
  #11  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Thanks for all the info. I only paid 40 $ for the bike.
Giroditalia is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Superpuppy
General Cycling Discussion
4
09-05-17 07:59 AM
bikes46032
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
5
05-06-15 09:39 AM
tigers4life
Mountain Biking
15
09-20-13 03:14 PM
ben323
General Cycling Discussion
1
07-11-13 04:30 PM
kokolo
General Cycling Discussion
1
09-19-12 04:49 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.