GreatGusto Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Couldn't find a thread for TREK MTB owners, so here it is!I've been on a Superfly 100 AL Elite since June last year and it's pretty much been bulletproof apart from a rear shock leak. I have a 45-50 seeding index, so I'm no speedster, but it serves me well, and passes a lot of carbon things along the way.Post up your technical advice and maintenance knowledge here.
MooToo Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Originally a proudly South African bike, I am a Groot Trek fan. My collection currently consists of the following, 2 x Trek Madone 6.9SSL, 1 x Trek Madone 5.9SSLX, 1 x Trek T2000 tandem, 1 x Trek SuperFly 100, 1 x Trek SuperFly 9.8, 1 x Trek SuperFly Carbon Comp, 1 x Trek 6 Series and a Trek 16.
floatfox Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 On 8/31/2014 at 2:39 PM, MooToo said: Originally a proudly South African bike, I am a Groot Trek fan. My collection currently consists of the following, 2 x Trek Madone 6.9SSL, 1 x Trek Madone 5.9SSLX, 1 x Trek T2000 tandem, 1 x Trek SuperFly 100, 1 x Trek SuperFly 9.8, 1 x Trek SuperFly Carbon Comp, 1 x Trek 6 Series and a Trek 16.Where do you sleep? And where do you park your cars? With a bike collection like that..no space probably.
Stretch Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 On 8/31/2014 at 2:46 PM, copperhead said: Lance had a Trek. Who cares... Emily Batty rides a trek
MooToo Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 On 8/31/2014 at 4:07 PM, floatfox said: Where do you sleep? And where do you park your cars? With a bike collection like that..no space probably.I keep renovating the garages to fit them. After the new SLR Emonda, but only availbe in Jan 2015 in RSA
Spoke101 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 I got a 2012 Super Fly Elite and love it.Just be careful that your BB bearing s don't seize and then turn in the frame causing the BB shell to wear.
floatfox Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 On 8/31/2014 at 4:26 PM, MooToo said: I keep renovating the garages to fit them. After the new SLR Emonda, but only availbe in Jan 2015 in RSAWell best you start renovating then..sounds like you gonna need more space..
Benjamin Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 08 Trek EX8. Best bike I've ever owned. Heirloom bike. I rode it , then passed to current wife, now passed to my son. Goes like a dream. First soft tail I ever sat on.
Spoke101 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 On 8/31/2014 at 4:26 PM, MooToo said: I keep renovating the garages to fit them. After the new SLR Emonda, but only availbe in Jan 2015 in RSAWhat size frame do you ride?
Spoke101 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 On 8/31/2014 at 4:33 PM, Spoke101 said: I got a 2012 Super Fly Elite and love it.Just be careful that your BB bearing s don't seize and then turn in the frame causing the BB shell to wear. Oh and how could I forget my trusty 2005 Trek 1500 SLR.
MooToo Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Never had any problems with any of the Treks. Wash and lube after every ride, check shock, check chain, set gears and they will ride like new again and again. I have also registered with Trek and if I need support, they are more than helpful.Approached my LBS and worked there (for free) for a couple of Sat mornings and was taught by the mechie on how to maintain my bike. Bought the tools and a work stand. Best investment ever.
MooToo Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 On 8/31/2014 at 4:41 PM, Spoke101 said: What size frame do you ride? 56cm road and 19,5 MTB
PoiZoNouZ Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Ride a 2013 Superfly 100AL with a good few upgrades, love it to bits!
Spoke101 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 On 8/31/2014 at 4:46 PM, MooToo said: 56cm road and 19,5 MTBDamm, I was thinking of doing some midnight shopping in your garage but I am a 58/21.5 Crazy nice collection though, one day when I'm big I'll do the same. Always been a Trek fan ever since my Trek TR20 bmx, why I sold that bike I will never know.
Spoke101 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 On 8/31/2014 at 4:53 PM, PoiZoNouZ said: Ride a 2013 Superfly 100AL with a good few upgrades, love it to bits!I've done the same. Only stock thing is the frame.
GreatGusto Posted December 8, 2014 Author Posted December 8, 2014 Just discovered something interesting. I am doing an annual stripdown of my 2013 Superfly 100 AL Elite. Some of the pivot bearings are a bit scratchy, so I went to the LBS that I bought it from to buy new bearings. Only problems are: Can't buy just the bearings. Must buy "kits" that include new bolts etc, which cost R2,300 in total. Yikes, and f--k that! The bearings they are presenting as replacements are not the same as the ones fitted as OEM. The rear axle pivots and rocker pivots are clearly marked as VRS bearings, and the replacements are 2RS. This means that the OEMs are full compliment bearings (no cage and double the amount of balls) and the replacements have cages. This means that the replacements have about half the load bearing capacity as the originals, and will become pitted much more easily, which means more regular replacement.Just be aware of this when you are paying for your bike to be serviced.
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