Piston ZA Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 OUCH !!!! revers on both, or just the one side ?? Bikes have reverse thread on various components - on one side with standard thread on that same component on the other side ..... Think it is something like "tighten forward ... undo to the back",,,,Luckily I didn't try over do it. Amazing that you can't find this info on the net. I had to go into the nearest Trek dealer to find out. But yes, I think it was reverse on both sides
Fox3 Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 So here she is...my new mistress. I have been in possession since December 2017 but the riding has just been so lovely that BikeHub hasn't been important. She rides like a dream. Only switched up the bars, went for 810mm from 760mm. Raceface carbon. Bloody brilliant bike. Thanks again okes for the advice. EDIT: Oops sorry posted on the wrong thread, still relevant though!
SlowManiac Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 I've just picked up my 2018 9.7. Upgraded the wheels to the Line Pro. It's such a good bike, I'm loving it. Way more bike than my 2014 Fuel EX. A bit heavier but more fun. I am getting quite a few pedal strikes even in the high position, that's the only negative so far. Trails here are very rocky, lots of technical step ups. But I've been hitting features I've been to scared to try previously. Stoked!
Christofison Posted January 11, 2018 Author Posted January 11, 2018 So here she is...my new mistress. I have been in possession since December 2017 but the riding has just been so lovely that BikeHub hasn't been important. She rides like a dream. Only switched up the bars, went for 810mm from 760mm. Raceface carbon. Bloody brilliant bike. Thanks again okes for the advice. EDIT: Oops sorry posted on the wrong thread, still relevant though!Damn nice bike.
Christofison Posted January 11, 2018 Author Posted January 11, 2018 I've just picked up my 2018 9.7. Upgraded the wheels to the Line Pro. It's such a good bike, I'm loving it. Way more bike than my 2014 Fuel EX. A bit heavier but more fun. I am getting quite a few pedal strikes even in the high position, that's the only negative so far. Trails here are very rocky, lots of technical step ups. But I've been hitting features I've been to scared to try previously. Stoked!How much do you weigh? What's your shock pressure at?
SlowManiac Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 Weigh 73kg odd but haven't really played with shock or fork pressure since it was set up by the shop. They used the calculator on the Trek website I think and it was pretty spot on. Not exactly sure what the pressure is. Did notice I was only getting about 10% sag on the fork but was happy with the feel and the amount of travel being used.
Etienne Jordaan Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 Bought one last week..absolutely love it.. wish Trek would ne bot more adventurous with the spraycan.. great ride..awesome quality for the money..
TJEERD Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 I own one . An excellent mind f.....k bike . Does every thing really well . Trek have got it spot on in this bike . You won’t be disappointed. I upgraded from the trek hifi. Climbs like a deamon .
peyperj Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 Got her 2 weeks ago. Great bike. I'm a Newbie but this bike give me so much confidence!Just need a proper bike fitment done. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
Piston ZA Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 Hey guys, just a heads up. Not sure if you already do this, but check that your Minolinks are tightened on a regular basis. Lost one that came loose on my last ride, but luckily the bolt had stayed in. Apparently there have been reports of frames/rear triangles cracking if the bolt comes out too, as there is too much flex then. Speaking to the local Trek guys when I went to buy a new one, apparently it happens from time to time, so check on a regular basis or use some blue Loctite.
ChrisF Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 Hey guys, just a heads up. Not sure if you already do this, but check that your Minolinks are tightened on a regular basis. Lost one that came loose on my last ride, but luckily the bolt had stayed in. Apparently there have been reports of frames/rear triangles cracking if the bolt comes out too, as there is too much flex then. Speaking to the local Trek guys when I went to buy a new one, apparently it happens from time to time, so check on a regular basis or use some blue Loctite. Thank you Also be very allert for creaks from the rear drive train ..... from feeling perfectly fine during an inspection, to the rear bearing collapsing was only two rides !! Once the bearing has collapsed the unique "counter sunk" hub design makes it virtually impossible to remove the outer-race of the bearing ! Trek is just too happy to sell you a new hub .... Louise at Knipe_Racing made up a custom tool to extract the outer-race for me. small design flaw .... for the rest - HAPPY with my Fuel EX !
Christofison Posted May 17, 2018 Author Posted May 17, 2018 I've had some intense creaks coming from the lower main pivot. Nothing a quick clean and lube couldn't solve. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk
Stevief Posted May 24, 2018 Posted May 24, 2018 I've had some intense creaks coming from the lower main pivot. Nothing a quick clean and lube couldn't solve. Sent from my SM-A520F using TapatalkMy Bike is also creaking a lot , then i lube it stops but the creaks come back, its flippin driving me insane
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