Retrobike Forum Index

Retrobike Forum Index » Mountain Bike --> 1997 » Reader's MTBs --> 1997

It is currently Fri Jun 23, 2017 3:10 pm
* Login   * Register * Search  * FAQ



Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 6 of 8
  [ 75 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1 ... 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  Next
  Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
rupeww
 Post subject: Re: Trekkies!
PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:48 pm 
retrobike rider
retrobike rider
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:59 pm
Posts: 588
Location: Cheltenham.
tangent wrote:
Ah splendid...great to see this, and also those vintage pics also. 8)

My Dad & I started out on Christmas day 1988 on the first of many mtb.adventures on these excellent, excellent bikes!... :D

FYI there's a review of the bike in MBUK Vol 1. No. 3
(Overburys v. Saracen v. Scott)


Yes, I have seen that but a hi res scan in of the full article via email would be much appreciated if you have it by any chance??
Top
 Profile  
 
tangent
 Post subject: MBUK
PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:58 pm 
Retro Guru

Joined: Tue Sep 27, 2005 8:52 pm
Posts: 576
Location: South West
I do have it somewhere...might take me awhile to dig out...might even inspire me to rebuild my own Trekker :)
Top
 Profile  
 
rupeww
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:02 pm 
retrobike rider
retrobike rider
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:59 pm
Posts: 588
Location: Cheltenham.
Which trekker do you have? I am keen to get hold of another, especially a 19inch frame?????

Oh, and that article would be great if you can be bothered, let me know and I'll send my email address.
Top
 Profile  
 
quirko
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:22 pm 
Dirt Disciple
User avatar

Joined: Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:16 pm
Posts: 45
Location: Wiltshire
Well Done. Looks great. :)
Top
 Profile  
 
rupeww
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 6:03 pm 
retrobike rider
retrobike rider
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:59 pm
Posts: 588
Location: Cheltenham.
Ok, chainrings changed, no more chain slippage.


Attachments:
b.jpg
b.jpg [ 103.24 KiB | Viewed 754 times ]
Top
 Profile  
 
rupeww
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 6:05 pm 
retrobike rider
retrobike rider
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:59 pm
Posts: 588
Location: Cheltenham.
And then I have put on some lightter/narrower wheels (swapped off of my kili) and some nearly slick tyres.


Attachments:
c.jpg
c.jpg [ 129.32 KiB | Viewed 750 times ]
Top
 Profile  
 
rupeww
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 6:08 pm 
retrobike rider
retrobike rider
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:59 pm
Posts: 588
Location: Cheltenham.
And the final bit of streamlining, I added the Scott AT4's.

Opinions please....I am not sure I have done the right thing, its ok for an experiment but I think I will soon put it all back to how it was.

This would make an ideal winter training bike but seeing as I never do any training its a bit pointless! I really like riding it as it was so will put it back to original in a week or so.


Attachments:
d.jpg
d.jpg [ 105.79 KiB | Viewed 746 times ]
Top
 Profile  
 
rupeww
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:33 pm 
retrobike rider
retrobike rider
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:59 pm
Posts: 588
Location: Cheltenham.
That set up didn't do it for me!! Its put back to original again now and I think it will stay like it.
Top
 Profile  
 
tangent
 Post subject: MBUK Trekker review
PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:04 pm 
Retro Guru

Joined: Tue Sep 27, 2005 8:52 pm
Posts: 576
Location: South West
Quote:
Which trekker do you have? I am keen to get hold of another, especially a 19inch frame?????

Oh, and that article would be great if you can be bothered, let me know and I'll send my email address.


Have the same 1988 Trekkers as you do (18")
I think the one to search for would be the 1989 vintage (green) when the U-brake was moutned on the seatstay...

Have found the MBUK Vol1.#3 now, and by coincidence next in the same pile was another isssue of MBUK (Vol3.#3) I'd been thinking about featuring a Saracen Trekker fitted with RockShox in a test against a Stumpjumper with a Flextstem 8)

When I get my scanner hooked up, will email ya them.
PM you email!
Top
 Profile  
 
coomber
 Post subject: Re: MBUK Trekker review
PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:43 pm 
retrobike rider / Gold Trader
retrobike rider / Gold Trader
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:09 am
Posts: 9419
Location: Devon
tangent wrote:
Quote:
Which trekker do you have? I am keen to get hold of another, especially a 19inch frame?????

Oh, and that article would be great if you can be bothered, let me know and I'll send my email address.


Have the same 1988 Trekkers as you do (18")
I think the one to search for would be the 1989 vintage (green) when the U-brake was moutned on the seatstay...

Have found the MBUK Vol1.#3 now, and by coincidence next in the same pile was another isssue of MBUK (Vol3.#3) I'd been thinking about featuring a Saracen Trekker fitted with RockShox in a test against a Stumpjumper with a Flextstem 8)

When I get my scanner hooked up, will email ya them.
PM you email!


I am also after a 19" with seatstay U brake so if you find a stash of three be sure to let me know!
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 6 of 8
  [ 75 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1 ... 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  Next

Retrobike Forum Index » Mountain Bike --> 1997 » Reader's MTBs --> 1997

All times are UTC [ DST ]

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Loungekabouter, Yahoo [Bot] and 30 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
New Forum Posts
In response to my other thread being locked.
 Poster: jonnyboy666
 Date: Fri Jun 23, 2017 3:01 pm

Word Association Game!
 Poster: mkone
 Date: Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:56 pm

Retrobike on other platforms? snaptwatagrambook?
 Poster: Kell
 Date: Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:56 pm

Shimano,Onza,Ultimate,Grafton,TEC,Brama
 Poster: racer x
 Date: Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:52 pm

Rasta dreamworld ......Fantasy land !!
 Poster: M-Power
 Date: Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:50 pm
Right now on ebay
Rasta dreamworld ......Fantasy land !!
 Poster: M-Power
 Date: Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:50 pm

Trek 8900 XC Pro Graftons and bullseye wheelset
 Poster: KDM
 Date: Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:24 pm

Overburys
 Poster: xxnick1975
 Date: Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:33 am

Not a Kona, what is it? 531/lugged/ brazed..
 Poster: narcotitlan
 Date: Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:40 am

Time to raid the piggy bank Nick
 Poster: Harryburgundy
 Date: Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:55 am

About Us

Follow Retrobike

Other cool stuff
All content © 2005-2015 Retrobike unless otherwise stated.
Cookies Policy.
bikedeals - the best bike deals in one place
FatCOGS - Fat Chance Owner's Group

Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group