New Bike Build Trek Top Fuel 9.9 2011 ***Warning A LOT of Pictures***

Whitehawk

Nice thread, keep the photos coming plz,

Hermy

Ronin2009 wrote: »

hopefully it's not going to be a big problem and the seat posts are made for cutting

What material is it? One of these might do the job.

Icyseanfitz

cant wait to see it put together

rab!dmonkey

With regards to the flat pedals, I'd recommend something from Superstar (I've ridden the name brand version of the nanos and they're great) or - if you really want to show off - some Straitlines.

Looks like a lovely bike coming together. It's so beautiful, it's almost making me wish I had a job

Ronin2009

Hermy wrote: »

What material is it? One of these might do the job.

it's carbon, i think i'm going to need to take at least acouple of inches off hopefully it's will still be ok

Ronin2009

rab!dmonkey wrote: »

With regards to the flat pedals, I'd recommend something from Superstar (I've ridden the name brand version of the nanos and they're great) or - if you really want to show off - some Straitlines.

Looks like a lovely bike coming together. It's so beautiful, it's almost making me wish I had a job

I like the superstar stuff, quite a few things on there to add some colour like the rotors and thru bolts etc.

Just browsing CRC and i think i really like these :S i like the pedals small

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=52881

Ronin2009

I was supposed to have my new BB bearing kit today and typical Trek UK have made a b@lls of it and given my order to someone else and now i have to wait until next Wednesday before they get a restock.
it's unbelievably frustrating to be waiting on one part and for delays to keep getting in your way!

I’m just going to finish the build and leave the crank installation until last

Lemag

Whitehawk wrote: »

Nice thread, keep the photos coming plz,

And some photos of it after your first crash

Ronin2009 wrote: »

I like the superstar stuff, quite a few things on there to add some colour like the rotors and thru bolts etc.

Just browsing CRC and i think i really like these :S i like the pedals small

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=52881

The wellgo pedals you posted a photo of earlier are actually quite big though.

Icyseanfitz

Ronin2009 wrote: »

I was supposed to have my new BB bearing kit today and typical Trek UK have made a b@lls of it and given my order to someone else and now i have to wait until next Wednesday before they get a restock.
it's unbelievably frustrating to be waiting on one part and for delays to keep getting in your way!

I’m just going to finish the build and leave the crank installation until last

i know that feeling quite well, was waiting for a mech hanger for a good month :mad:

Morgan

Ronin2009 wrote: »

Just browsing CRC and i think i really like these :S i like the pedals small

They look like they'd have zero grip.

Ronin2009 wrote: »

it's unbelievably frustrating to be waiting on one part and for delays to keep getting in your way!

Ah don't worry about that, cranks are hardly essential.

hartnett_mark

How much your bike weights right now??

C3PO

I love your bike and just about all your spec choices but personally I'd go with low rise carbon bars and you really can't have flat pedals on what is a pure XC race bike!
Still .... beautiful bike!

Whitehawk

hartnett_mark wrote: »

How much your bike weights right now??

Id also be intrested in over all costings! if you dont mind telling!

MREGAN

Brilliant thread top class looking bike. Cant wait for the finished photos and the first ride review. If its anything like this thread it will be class.

ciarsciars

Hey there, great thread, looking forward to seeing the finished article.

I'd be interested in those Match Makers if you are selling them?

thanks

Ronin2009

Apologies for the delay posting these pics but i had personal news that distracted me for a while.

hope you like and i absolutely love the finished product wort all the time and effort!!

Ronin2009

Lemag

HOT!!!!!!!!! Do you mind divulging the total costing and the complete weight? Also, why not bigger tyres?

Icyseanfitz

that right there is mtb porn :eek: some bike

morninwood

+1 on the porn bit.

Gorgeous piece of kit. Lovin it. Hope you have lots of fun with that.

Morgan

Good work.

Now it's time to get it muddy.

Ronin2009

Lemag wrote: »

HOT!!!!!!!!! Do you mind divulging the total costing and the complete weight? Also, why not bigger tyres?

I think total including recycled parts about 5500k
Weight as of the pictures was about 22.4lbs or 10.2 kilos, alot of weight in the tyres & the frameskin protection which i've since replaced with a lighter race tyre.

I'm looking into getting another set of wheels and keep one set with a small tyres other with thick tyres, i hate changing tyres!

Ronin2009

RPL1 wrote: »

I love your bike and just about all your spec choices but personally I'd go with low rise carbon bars and you really can't have flat pedals on what is a pure XC race bike!
Still .... beautiful bike!

your right i've since installed the CB Eggbeaters SL (blue) add's to the colour scheme which i'm really pleased with

Handle bars.. i've always prefered flats for some reason.

Lemag

Ronin2009 wrote: »

I'm looking into getting another set of wheels and keep one set with a small tyres other with thick tyres, i hate changing tyres!

Swapping tyres is a bit of a PITA but one I'd suffer rather than forking out yet another hefty chunk of cash for another set of wheels. Cheap wheels would seem a little odd on a bike like this. What's your intended use for the bike? I'd hate to think that it'll be a commuter.

Whitehawk

Ronin2009 wrote: »

I think total including recycled parts about 5500k
Weight as of the pictures was about 22.4lbs or 10.2 kilos, alot of weight in the tyres & the frameskin protection which i've since replaced with a lighter race tyre.

I'm looking into getting another set of wheels and keep one set with a small tyres other with thick tyres, i hate changing tyres!

How about the over all cost! whats the damage???

Tenzor07

Amazing spec, but seriously needs to loose those flat pedals for a set of Eggbeaters....thats like putting a pair of Nike Air's on a catwalk model!

...and the naff tyres from a hybrid, go tubless with a nice set of Racing Ralph's...

edit...while i'm on a roll here, your saddle is pointing all the way forward on the rails, you have a ton of spacers under the stem and the stem looks like a 10degree high riser....all of which would give you the same riding position as a "Dublin bike"!

rab!dmonkey

Don't listen to them, Ronin: a 5 time World Champion can't be wrong!

corcaigh1

Ronin2009 wrote: »

Apologies for the delay posting these pics but i had personal news that distracted me for a while.

hope you like and i absolutely love the finished product wort all the time and effort!!

This is some sick bike..fair play!

Lemag

Is that actually this bike


but with Trek decals :pac:

Icyseanfitz

Lemag wrote: »

Is that actually this bike


but with Trek decals :pac:

yeah they look like they have a similar spec :rolleyes:

twinsen

Lemag wrote: »

Is that actually this bike


but with Trek decals :pac:

its not, frame is different , equipment too

Morgan

twinsen wrote: »

its not, frame is different , equipment too

Could it be the new 2012 model?

Icyseanfitz

Morgan wrote: »

Could it be the new 2012 model?

yeah the reflectors on the spokes are definitely a new addition

Lemag

Lemag wrote: »

but with Trek decals :pac:

twinsen wrote: »

its not, frame is different , equipment too

Check out that second emoticon and tell me you still think that there is a difference;)