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Madone is their aero race bike, Emonda is their lightweight weight climbing bike., Domane is their endurance/comfort geometry frame. All have been raced in one form or another by the pros depending on terrain/needs.
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Recently i bought an almost used Trek MTB an entry level bike, steel frame 26" for almost Free from a friend. works for me, but that all is an individual decision and i don't care what others think about 26" wheels because i like them. the newer 27 and 29 are good too, but i look for deals that fit me, not what satisfies someone on a bicycle forum. YMMV as in anything in life; just go out and try some and enjoy the ride.
26 is best for some Entry Level mtb people, the older 26 bikes i have picked up fairly cheap about 50 plus dollars. so i bought 2 of them, a trek and specialized, these steel & aluminum bikes will last me a life time as i treat them with respect. other riders not so much.
of course in the end, it matters little what you paid for your bike: what have you done with it???
26 inch Traditional wheel size for mountain bikes.
Lighter and more maneuverable compared to larger wheel sizes.
Offers quick acceleration and nimble handling.
Well-suited for technical trails, jumps, and tricks.
May provide a more playful and responsive ride.
the 27 inch wheel you will pay for, and i have yet to mess with them as my 26 does very well for the trails i ride. the people that need this kind of wheel are not newbies and don't ask questions here anyway. 99% of people here will do fine with a used 26 IMHO, but the Big Money is not in these entry level kinds of mtb. very scary that someone would buy this frame and 5 grand of extras when a $50 plus used mtb would last them a life time and be more than sufficient for their perceived needs.
my first mtb was a schwinn high sierra mtb decades past and is still clunking, most of the gears i don't need and it has a 6 speed rear end. schwinn did every thing right on this bike back in the day, except for the shifters as they didn't exist as they do today.
this is a list of 27 wheel bike mtb features, most will not need this, but some think they do. i doubt you pick one up for 50 plus bucks though...
27.5-inch Wheels (also known as 650b):
Introduced as a middle ground between 26-inch and 29-inch wheels.
Combines some of the benefits of both smaller and larger wheel sizes.
Offers a balance of agility and stability.
Provides better rollover capability and traction compared to 26-inch wheels.
Well-suited for a variety of trail conditions and riding styles.
26 is best for some people, the older 26 bikes i have picked up fairly cheap about 50 plus dollars. so i bought 2 of them, a trek and specialized, these steel & aluminum bikes will last me a life time as i treat them with respect. other riders not so much.
of course in the end, it matters little what you paid for your bike: what have you done with it???
26 inch Traditional wheel size for mountain bikes.
Lighter and more maneuverable compared to larger wheel sizes.
Offers quick acceleration and nimble handling.
Well-suited for technical trails, jumps, and tricks.
May provide a more playful and responsive ride.
the 27 inch wheel you will pay for, and i have yet to mess with them as my 26 does very well for the trails i ride. the people that need this kind of wheel are not newbies and don't ask questions here anyway. 99% of people here will do fine with a used 26 IMHO, but the Big Money is not in these entry level kinds of mtb. very scary that someone would buy this frame and 5 grand of extras when a $50 plus used mtb would last them a life time and be more than sufficient for their perceived needs.
my first mtb was a schwinn high sierra mtb decades past and is still clunking, most of the gears i don't need and it has a 6 speed rear end. schwinn did every thing right on this bike back in the day, except for the shifters as they didn't exist as they do today.
this is a list of 27 wheel bike mtb features, most will not need this, but some think they do. i doubt you pick one up for 50 plus bucks though...
27.5-inch Wheels (also known as 650b):
Introduced as a middle ground between 26-inch and 29-inch wheels.
Combines some of the benefits of both smaller and larger wheel sizes.
Offers a balance of agility and stability.
Provides better rollover capability and traction compared to 26-inch wheels.
Well-suited for a variety of trail conditions and riding styles.
Here's someone riding 26" and it doesn't seem to be holding him back.
my advice is for Entry Level mtb; the Pros don't need advice from me, they already know if they need this Trek frame. for moderate Trail Riding an entry level mtb does fine.
basically my note was crawling first with a Trek entry level used bike before proceeding if you are unsure of what to purchase. my Trek mtb has served me well.
My Madone frame came on Wednesday. There is a door on the downtube with the fat TREK logo that hides, i believe, the battery for your di2 (my assumption). Anyone missing theirs? Anyone have the part no for that?
I was able to get a seatpost for $150. I had a handle on the integrated stem and handlebar but was outbid at $378 (probably someone from slickdeals. kidding).
My Madone frame came on Wednesday. There is a door on the downtube with the fat TREK logo that hides, i believe, the battery for your di2 (my assumption). Anyone missing theirs? Anyone have the part no for that?
I was able to get a seatpost for $150. I had a handle on the integrated stem and handlebar but was outbid at $378 (probably someone from slickdeals. kidding).
My Emonda came yesterday-small paint chip missing otherwise in good condition. Also different color than I ordered but I like it better. This thing is shockingly light. Have started sourcing parts as well - going with SRAM Force for drivetrain. My local Trek dealer will assemble for $250. Anyone have thoughts on carbon rims in particular alternatives to the stock Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37s?
My Madone frame came on Wednesday. There is a door on the downtube with the fat TREK logo that hides, i believe, the battery for your di2 (my assumption). Anyone missing theirs? Anyone have the part no for that?
I was able to get a seatpost for $150. I had a handle on the integrated stem and handlebar but was outbid at $378 (probably someone from slickdeals. kidding).
I own a 56cm 2019 Madone SLR, but have been wanting to move down to a 54cm, so I bought one of these. Like yours, it arrive on Wednesday missing the downtube port cover. The Trek part number is W1044890. Note you will also need a bunch of other small parts like the rear brake hose grommet, the rear derailleur grommet, front derailleur grommet (my 2019 doesn't even have this opening!), headset parts, the chain keeper, stem spacers (unless you're going to slam your stem), etc.
For those curious, the bare frame ("raw carbon" paint theme) minus the rear derailleur hanger weighed 1100g. That's surprisingly lighter than my Domane RSL.
My Emonda came yesterday-small paint chip missing otherwise in good condition. Also different color than I ordered but I like it better. This thing is shockingly light. Have started sourcing parts as well - going with SRAM Force for drivetrain. My local Trek dealer will assemble for $250. Anyone have thoughts on carbon rims in particular alternatives to the stock Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37s?
I sourced my parts already. Today I got my Sram Red AXS (the new etap) electronic shifter kit with flat disk brakes. The chainrings with the cranks are expensive so I sourced a Sram force axs crankset 48/35. I'm thinking of converting the generic carbon QR rims I run on my 2016 sworks to thu axle by changing the endcaps on my dtswiss hubs. I'll also need to change the 135mm hub to fit the 142 mm frame spacing. Maybe caps will allow me to do this.
I own a 56cm 2019 Madone SLR, but have been wanting to move down to a 54cm, so I bought one of these. Like yours, it arrive on Wednesday missing the downtube port cover. The Trek part number is W1044890. Note you will also need a bunch of other small parts like the rear brake hose grommet, the rear derailleur grommet, front derailleur grommet (my 2019 doesn't even have this opening!), headset parts, the chain keeper, stem spacers (unless you're going to slam your stem), etc.
For those curious, the bare frame ("raw carbon" paint theme) minus the rear derailleur hanger weighed 1100g. That's surprisingly lighter than my Domane RSL.
I should have selected a 52 cm frame. I usually ride my 54 cm on two bikes, but I've been wanting to go down a size.
Thanks for the part number. If you got other parts number to share I'll appreciate the list. I also downloaded the owners and service manuals for the frame. if you're interested, let me know and I'll upload it here.
The only thing I need to source is the integrated handlebar with stem. I was thinking of just getting a regular stem and handlebar. I just found out the steer tube is like a rectangle. 1" on one side and 1 1/8 on the other.
I'll let you know the weight of my frame after I weigh it.
My Emonda came yesterday-small paint chip missing otherwise in good condition. Also different color than I ordered but I like it better. This thing is shockingly light. Have started sourcing parts as well - going with SRAM Force for drivetrain. My local Trek dealer will assemble for $250. Anyone have thoughts on carbon rims in particular alternatives to the stock Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37s?
Yes I saw that. I was going to buy the aero wheels that are half off but I ended up spending on a pair of enve ses 5.6. I'm going with the red axs 12 speed group set but using the force d2 crankset and chainrings (48/35). I got a good deal on ceramic speed t47 BB. Now I need to order the headset bearings and the rest of the small parts. Trek has 10% coupon that I'll be using.
Finally spent two evenings putting the bike together. Had a couple of hiccups like brake hose rattle in the DT, so I went back in and sheathed the hose in foam tubing. Also needed a new carbon cutting blade for my hacksaw...
Finally spent two evenings putting the bike together. Had a couple of hiccups like brake hose rattle in the DT, so I went back in and sheathed the hose in foam tubing. Also needed a new carbon cutting blade for my hacksaw...
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of course in the end, it matters little what you paid for your bike: what have you done with it???
the 27 inch wheel you will pay for, and i have yet to mess with them as my 26 does very well for the trails i ride. the people that need this kind of wheel are not newbies and don't ask questions here anyway. 99% of people here will do fine with a used 26 IMHO, but the Big Money is not in these entry level kinds of mtb. very scary that someone would buy this frame and 5 grand of extras when a $50 plus used mtb would last them a life time and be more than sufficient for their perceived needs.
my first mtb was a schwinn high sierra mtb decades past and is still clunking, most of the gears i don't need and it has a 6 speed rear end. schwinn did every thing right on this bike back in the day, except for the shifters as they didn't exist as they do today.
this is a list of 27 wheel bike mtb features, most will not need this, but some think they do. i doubt you pick one up for 50 plus bucks though...
of course in the end, it matters little what you paid for your bike: what have you done with it???
the 27 inch wheel you will pay for, and i have yet to mess with them as my 26 does very well for the trails i ride. the people that need this kind of wheel are not newbies and don't ask questions here anyway. 99% of people here will do fine with a used 26 IMHO, but the Big Money is not in these entry level kinds of mtb. very scary that someone would buy this frame and 5 grand of extras when a $50 plus used mtb would last them a life time and be more than sufficient for their perceived needs.
my first mtb was a schwinn high sierra mtb decades past and is still clunking, most of the gears i don't need and it has a 6 speed rear end. schwinn did every thing right on this bike back in the day, except for the shifters as they didn't exist as they do today.
this is a list of 27 wheel bike mtb features, most will not need this, but some think they do. i doubt you pick one up for 50 plus bucks though...
https://youtu.be/EqYgAX6D43Q
650b is 27" and 700C is 28.5".
https://youtu.be/EqYgAX6D43Q
650b is 27" and 700C is 28.5".
good video.
my advice is for Entry Level mtb; the Pros don't need advice from me, they already know if they need this Trek frame. for moderate Trail Riding an entry level mtb does fine.
basically my note was crawling first with a Trek entry level used bike before proceeding if you are unsure of what to purchase. my Trek mtb has served me well.
I only buy used in mint condition for a fraction of the price or last year closeouts.
I was able to get a seatpost for $150. I had a handle on the integrated stem and handlebar but was outbid at $378 (probably someone from slickdeals. kidding).
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I was able to get a seatpost for $150. I had a handle on the integrated stem and handlebar but was outbid at $378 (probably someone from slickdeals. kidding).
My Emonda came yesterday-small paint chip missing otherwise in good condition. Also different color than I ordered but I like it better. This thing is shockingly light. Have started sourcing parts as well - going with SRAM Force for drivetrain. My local Trek dealer will assemble for $250. Anyone have thoughts on carbon rims in particular alternatives to the stock Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37s?
I was able to get a seatpost for $150. I had a handle on the integrated stem and handlebar but was outbid at $378 (probably someone from slickdeals. kidding).
For those curious, the bare frame ("raw carbon" paint theme) minus the rear derailleur hanger weighed 1100g. That's surprisingly lighter than my Domane RSL.
For those curious, the bare frame ("raw carbon" paint theme) minus the rear derailleur hanger weighed 1100g. That's surprisingly lighter than my Domane RSL.
Thanks for the part number. If you got other parts number to share I'll appreciate the list. I also downloaded the owners and service manuals for the frame. if you're interested, let me know and I'll upload it here.
The only thing I need to source is the integrated handlebar with stem. I was thinking of just getting a regular stem and handlebar. I just found out the steer tube is like a rectangle. 1" on one side and 1 1/8 on the other.
I'll let you know the weight of my frame after I weigh it.
Reynolds has some killer sales right now.
Yes I saw that. I was going to buy the aero wheels that are half off but I ended up spending on a pair of enve ses 5.6. I'm going with the red axs 12 speed group set but using the force d2 crankset and chainrings (48/35). I got a good deal on ceramic speed t47 BB. Now I need to order the headset bearings and the rest of the small parts. Trek has 10% coupon that I'll be using.
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