Got my new DS 8.4 today
03-23-15, 07:05 PM
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Got my new DS 8.4 today
I picked the red one. I love the color and can't wait for the spring temps to arrive. I put a picture on here but for some reason it won't show
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03-23-15, 07:07 PM
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I got a 8.5 yesterday and hoping for warmer weather at the end of the week.
03-23-15, 07:47 PM
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40's is fine, been in the 30's here.
Friday should be 49*F so i'll be out on the road/trail.
Friday should be 49*F so i'll be out on the road/trail.
03-23-15, 07:53 PM
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I like the color too. Really stands out. I have an 8.3 and I'm wondering why you chose the 8.4. Just curious.
85 degrees in Arizona. <diabolical laugh>
85 degrees in Arizona. <diabolical laugh>
03-23-15, 08:44 PM
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Congratulations on the 8.4! I got mine last week (2014), but had to switch it out for a different size on Saturday and ended up with the Matte Black 2015. Every day since it has been raining. Rain stopped today, but it will be around 45 in the morning if I want to ride before work. Arrgh!
Just got Strava hooked up with my Garmin software, so I'm anxious to get out there and see how it all works.
Just got Strava hooked up with my Garmin software, so I'm anxious to get out there and see how it all works.
03-23-15, 08:49 PM
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The 8.5 had the Isozone (at least on the 2014 ones - not sure it's still around), and that didn't interest me.
03-23-15, 09:13 PM
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For 2015, the seat stay based Isozone got kicked to the curb and is no longer on any of Trek's bikes.
03-23-15, 09:30 PM
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My son bought the 2013 DS 8.3 and it's still a nice bike but the extras just make mine a little bit nicer to ride.
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03-23-15, 09:40 PM
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father in law lives in Sun City West so I constantly told of Arizona's heat (rolling eyes)
03-24-15, 06:22 PM
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You just got it today and you haven't bought a new seat, pedals, computer, front and rear LED lights ? What's taking you so long ? ;-)
IMHO don't rush buying a new seat, read up on comments online first, but I think you'll find after market seats are night and day better then factory, I did.
IMHO don't rush buying a new seat, read up on comments online first, but I think you'll find after market seats are night and day better then factory, I did.
03-24-15, 08:38 PM
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You just got it today and you haven't bought a new seat, pedals, computer, front and rear LED lights ? What's taking you so long ? ;-)
IMHO don't rush buying a new seat, read up on comments online first, but I think you'll find after market seats are night and day better then factory, I did.
IMHO don't rush buying a new seat, read up on comments online first, but I think you'll find after market seats are night and day better then factory, I did.
Comfortable gel seat? Yeah that's a definite consideration. Lol
