Trekchick
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As luck would have it, I took a pic of that side too!
I'll take a pic of anything, dontcha know!
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Trekchick's on de-Klein with a little Attitude!
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I'll take a pic of anything, dontcha know!
As luck would have it, I took a pic of that side too!
I hadn't noticed the reflectors before. Looks like it never got off road. :-o
Single speed might be cool project for my old stumpjumper when I replace it.
From the looks of the pictures it didn't get much ride time at all.
Trekchick
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So far its boring, but here it goes.
The project is happening at Volklgirls house since she's done this before and has all the tools at her disposal.
The plan was to switch Bontrager crank from the Liquid to the Attitude, and vice versa. However, the Liquid is round, and the Attitude is Square tapered.
So, we came back to my house to check the crank on the Trek 4900, which is Square tapered. The switch will work.
I got a price on a new Rear hub/wheel/tire combo to make it a REAL SS. The price was a bit more than I wanted to go at this point, so I'm going to use spacers and get a SS rear set up later.
This bike has a fairly aggressive forward position, so I'll be replacing the stem and handle bars to bring it up a few inches. Looking for something in yellow to go with the lettering on the bike.
I'm thinking yellow streamers for the handle bars will be a nice finishing touch.
Official Weigh in
Volklgirls bike work shop. Barely enough room for my baby
*Other than my liquid, all those bikes are Volklgirls and her husband's
The project is happening at Volklgirls house since she's done this before and has all the tools at her disposal.
The plan was to switch Bontrager crank from the Liquid to the Attitude, and vice versa. However, the Liquid is round, and the Attitude is Square tapered.
So, we came back to my house to check the crank on the Trek 4900, which is Square tapered. The switch will work.
I got a price on a new Rear hub/wheel/tire combo to make it a REAL SS. The price was a bit more than I wanted to go at this point, so I'm going to use spacers and get a SS rear set up later.
This bike has a fairly aggressive forward position, so I'll be replacing the stem and handle bars to bring it up a few inches. Looking for something in yellow to go with the lettering on the bike.
I'm thinking yellow streamers for the handle bars will be a nice finishing touch.
Official Weigh in
Volklgirls bike work shop. Barely enough room for my baby
*Other than my liquid, all those bikes are Volklgirls and her husband's
Trekchick
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You are both right. This bike looks like it was almost straight from a showroom. I am guessing that a guy wanted his wife to ride, paid big $$$ for it for her (the pic the seller sent me had a Klein Mantra for a man in the back ground). The aggressive forward position on this bike is not friendly to a beginner at all. So, my guess is that she was never fitted or comfy, so she never rode.
Did I mention, what I paid for it............I almost feel like a criminal.............almost
Did I mention, what I paid for it............I almost feel like a criminal.............almost
No, I don't believe you did.... but now you have to!
Trekchick
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just under 400
Trekchick
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I have a really fun update, any one wanna read about it?
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Teaser pic!
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Teaser pic!
Do you have to ask?
Trekchick
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The goal was to get this bike which weighed in at 28.6 below 20.
This is still a work in progress, but totally ridable in less than 24 hrs of initial tear down.
Things changed:
Gear/Cassett - 32/16
Seat - from a POS to a Terry Liberator. I will be getting something lighter.
Handle bars - from Bontrager, to a set that is a tad heavier, but a bit better position.
Pedals - from POS to the spds off my Liquid
Crank - LX to basic Shimano(switched from Trek 4900, I like the LX on my 4900 better!)
Tires - Oh, boy! The Tires.
Kris originally left the tires and rims alone, only using spacers for the rear. After all the change over, the weight was 25.7.
Not much of a difference, considering all the stuff taken off.
She noticed that the tires seemed heavy, so she removed the rear set again and took the tire off. The tubes were foam filled!!!
Weight of Rear Rubber, tire/tube = 3.4
Rear rim/hub = 2.9 without rubber
Weight of Front Rubber, tire/tube = 3.3
Front rim/hub = 2.2
Weight as she sits now = 22.15.
I think I can shave more off that with a different rear hub/rim set up, lighter stem, riser and bars, as well as better pedals.
We're on our way, eh?
This is still a work in progress, but totally ridable in less than 24 hrs of initial tear down.
Things changed:
Gear/Cassett - 32/16
Seat - from a POS to a Terry Liberator. I will be getting something lighter.
Handle bars - from Bontrager, to a set that is a tad heavier, but a bit better position.
Pedals - from POS to the spds off my Liquid
Crank - LX to basic Shimano(switched from Trek 4900, I like the LX on my 4900 better!)
Tires - Oh, boy! The Tires.
Kris originally left the tires and rims alone, only using spacers for the rear. After all the change over, the weight was 25.7.
Not much of a difference, considering all the stuff taken off.
She noticed that the tires seemed heavy, so she removed the rear set again and took the tire off. The tubes were foam filled!!!
Weight of Rear Rubber, tire/tube = 3.4
Rear rim/hub = 2.9 without rubber
Weight of Front Rubber, tire/tube = 3.3
Front rim/hub = 2.2
Weight as she sits now = 22.15.
I think I can shave more off that with a different rear hub/rim set up, lighter stem, riser and bars, as well as better pedals.
We're on our way, eh?
Nice! How does it ride?
Trekchick
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My test ride wasn't much of a test, but what I did ride was very nice.
I really think I'm going to love this bike!
Note to self:
TAKE THE FREAKIN REFLECTORS OFF!!!!
Yes!
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you can shave some major weight be getting rid of the huge seat. Tubeless (Stan's kit or Ghetto style) could take off over 1/2 lb, some lighter tires and you should be at your target weight with out spending too much.
Trekchick
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Oh, that seat is going to go! It is not a good fit for me at all.
The seat that was on it when I got it was a lot heavier and wider, yet, but the liberator was handy to throw on for the time being, so I could test ride.
I'm planning on getting an alternate seat in the next few days.
Did I mention that I hate shopping!!!
When I go to buy, I take a list and I go on a scavenger hunt. When I check everything off my list, I'm a happy girl.
List for this bike:
Seat
Stem
Bars
Pedals CHECK!
Rear hub/wheel set up -tentative
severine
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You? Hate shopping???? I don't believe it! Is it only skis you like shopping for?
Nice transformation so far! I'm clueless on this stuff but it looks like you and Kris are having a great time working on this bike.
Nice transformation so far! I'm clueless on this stuff but it looks like you and Kris are having a great time working on this bike.
Trekchick
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While working on this, I actually thought,.........."If Carrie lived closer to us, Brian would never see her!"You? Hate shopping???? I don't believe it! Is it only skis you like shopping for?
Nice transformation so far! I'm clueless on this stuff but it looks like you and Kris are having a great time working on this bike.
The funny thing is, I was thinking the same thing earlier today. Except I saw it as a good thing... because then at least she'd learn something, and maybe fix her own damn bike...
severine
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:roll:The funny thing is, I was thinking the same thing earlier today. Except I saw it as a good thing... because then at least she'd learn something, and maybe fix her own damn bike...
You'd just be worried you wouldn't have anyone to wash your laundry and dishes and feed you, because I'd be with Trekchick and Kris ALL the time.
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