Didn't see the thread, but what was the reason Trek gave for that? Was it a second hand frame/bike?

...A skunk with diaper rash.

No...

Here's the thread:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-rear-triangle

That's for sure. But butt-ugly bikes need love, too. I admire you for giving that misfit a forever home. Reminds me of our shelter cat who is FIV+, has a head the size of a cantelope, missing teeth and a bent ear. Now go for broke by adding pink bar tape and a larger saddle bag, assuming you can find a larger saddle bag.

Pink bar tape on a cat just seems cruel.

I haven't had this much attention since I was a kid wearing braces with headgear! I'm Awesome!!!!

Yeah, the curved TT keeps me from lusting over any of their line.

I, too, partook in the constant Trek hate, bashing everyone who had one, equating a love for Trek with fredly, overweight, weekend pastry riders wearing their Tour de Cure jersey, rocking a double size seat bag and cruising around with mirrors on their helmets, screaming CAR UP! CAR BACK! and pointing out every leaf on the roadway.

I got my start in cycling while riding with the local elitist shop, surrounded by guys on 10K Pinarellos, Colnagos, S Works, etc. all with the mentality that one must look good on a bike regardless of their riding skills, almost in line with the velominati rules. Most of this mentality has rubbed off on me over the past couple of years. I turn my nose up at anyone with a seat bag, I'm a firm believer that talking, smiling, and vocally pointing out objects is strictly off limits. One must wear form fitting clothing at all times, race-cut only, signal and announce with your hands, and always stay calm in a group or peloton.

I bought a Trek.

I've lightened up enough to make fun of myself and even though I'm still a 145# elitist bike racer who would rather ride off into the sunset than be seen with anyone smiling or wearing something I don't approve of, I've accepted the fact that my Trek will always be complimented by the fredliest of freds. They sometimes take issue with things like "why is your handlebar so low?" because of my -17 degree stem, or "are you comfortable with your seat that high and no spacers under your stem?" and sometimes I take it as a compliment.

I love my Trek. It's the fastest bike I've ever ridden, and I find it to be very solid and agile.


http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d6...ps5bde5c45.jpg

I see what you did there. That's clever.

Yes, but little do you know, tomorrow it asplodes.

Just foolin'. I will go far enough out on a limb to say (and really mean), "Nice looking bike!"

"I'd rather have a sister in a white house..."????

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Would you wrap starting at the nose or the tail?

Nose ... that way you can use the bar end plug

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The anti-Trek. Feel free to take notes.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=341695

Interesting.

The local trek concept store carries IF.

If you're not a comedian, you should be. You crack me up.