Woooohooooo first road bike 2011 trek 1.5
07-14-10, 08:21 PM
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Woooohooooo first road bike 2011 trek 1.5
So today I got the phone call, your bike came in today and its ready for pickup. So I rush over get adjusted and im off. First ride today, one word amazing. I have always rode a mountain bike, this is something else. I fell like im flying on this thing, hills are a piece of cake. Im so excited cant wait to get on tomorrow. So without further delay I present my 2011 Trek 1.5 
Specs
2011 Trek 1.5
Wheels
Wheels Alloy hubs; Bontrager Approved alloy rims
Tires Bontrager T2, 700×23c
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano Tiagra STI, 9 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Crank FSA Vero, 50/34 or 50/39/30
Bottom Bracket Cartridge type
Cassette SRAM PG-950 11-26, 9 speed
Pedals Nylon body w/alloy cage
Components
Saddle Bontrager Affinity 1, steel rails
Seat Post Bontrager Carbon, 20mm offset
Handlebars Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager SSR, 10 degree, 31.8mm
Grips Bontrager gel tape
Headset 1-1/8″ semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Brakeset Alloy, dual pivot w/Shimano Sora STI levers
Specs
2011 Trek 1.5
Wheels
Wheels Alloy hubs; Bontrager Approved alloy rims
Tires Bontrager T2, 700×23c
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano Tiagra STI, 9 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Crank FSA Vero, 50/34 or 50/39/30
Bottom Bracket Cartridge type
Cassette SRAM PG-950 11-26, 9 speed
Pedals Nylon body w/alloy cage
Components
Saddle Bontrager Affinity 1, steel rails
Seat Post Bontrager Carbon, 20mm offset
Handlebars Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager SSR, 10 degree, 31.8mm
Grips Bontrager gel tape
Headset 1-1/8″ semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Brakeset Alloy, dual pivot w/Shimano Sora STI levers
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Very nice. Enjoy.
07-14-10, 08:33 PM
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Nice, congratulations.
You should give clipless pedals a try if you've got the money. If you have shoes for your mountain bike, you could just get some SPD pedals.
You should give clipless pedals a try if you've got the money. If you have shoes for your mountain bike, you could just get some SPD pedals.
07-14-10, 08:59 PM
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Thanks guys
Im looking into it just scarred to scratch the paint lol. I know I will fail a couple times, its a learning curve.
Im looking into it just scarred to scratch the paint lol. I know I will fail a couple times, its a learning curve.
07-14-10, 09:20 PM
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Paint looks great as does the rest of the bike. Get the clipless, you won't fall over if you just spend a bit of time on the trainer clipping and unclipping to get some muscle memory
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Nice bike. Now ride it like you stole it!
Then take remedial training on "how to post proper BF bike pics"...
Then take remedial training on "how to post proper BF bike pics"...
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Me too I didnt like the 2010 so I waited on the 11
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Good idea and thank you
I know my pics suck working on it lol. I will post a video tomorrow.
Thanks
I know my pics suck working on it lol. I will post a video tomorrow.
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You may want to position the computer sensor on the front side of the fork. That way if it gets knocked around, it will hit the spokes and get pushed out. With the way you have it, if it gets knocked into the wheel, the spokes will just eat up that sensor.
07-14-10, 09:48 PM
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Good point thank you. Btw have your guys heard of these cateye computers ? I was gonna get a botranger node 1 but the fork does not have the space for the ant sensor
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Cateyes are awesome computers...at least to me. I've always used them without issues.
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Cateye's been around a long time. They make good stuff. I have the wired version of the Strada and it has served me well.
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Their customer service is so good, that I will continue to buy their products. They sent me all the wiring and harness for my computer when I told them the wheel sensor wasn't working, but the cadence sensor was. The problem was probably due to me stretching the cable and breaking the connection, but they sent it to me for free anyways.
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That last set of pics are great. I love my Cateye V3. Always had issues with crosstalk with my polar HRM, but the V3 hasn't had one issue plus the readout rocks. The wireless is great too. We sell so many of those that we're often out of stock for a couple days until a resupply comes in.
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Cool looking bike. Now it's time to focus on getting the fit dialed in and riding it. Hopefully you can hook up with a group of local riders and get on the road. I'd suggest getting a blinking light and headlight if you plan to ride during the evening, and some clipless pedals.
There are lots of options in this area but Look makes some nice entry level stuff. So does Shimano for that matter. It is strange at first if you've never used them but once you get used to it, it's impossible to go back to standard pedals.
Your bike is the coolest looking 1.x Trek I have seen. The matte black is my favorite and it looks like lots of companies have been using it in recent years. I wish my bike was that color! Once you start riding a lot, you will care less about the colors and looks and more about comfort. For now, just ride it as much as you can.
Congrats.
There are lots of options in this area but Look makes some nice entry level stuff. So does Shimano for that matter. It is strange at first if you've never used them but once you get used to it, it's impossible to go back to standard pedals.
Your bike is the coolest looking 1.x Trek I have seen. The matte black is my favorite and it looks like lots of companies have been using it in recent years. I wish my bike was that color! Once you start riding a lot, you will care less about the colors and looks and more about comfort. For now, just ride it as much as you can.
Congrats.