Hi all,
Stumbled upon this site looking for some retro bits for my bike. Very nice site.
I have owned an M Trax since 1993 (new), which was also my first ATB bike.
In 1996 I ditched the Alivio & upgraded it to the following spec:
New XTR 1996, but with pre 96 cranks and cassette. With Carbon brake booster.
New Mavic rims with XTR 96 hubs. Later replaced the front rim with a Mavic ceramic one.
Conti Cross Country 1.5" tyres.
X lite titanium handlebar.
Powergrips (remember those?)
I used the bike in summer/winter/rain/snow/sun and retired her around 2000, when I then became interested in cars. Following a brief spell of use in 2005-6 commuting to work, she then spent the following years gathering dust in my garage.
This year I decided to give her spruce up. I gave her a new rear tyre as the original had worn too badly and replaced the brake pads. Other than that, everything was hunky dory.
All that is left to do is to degrease the chain and re lube and she is ready to go. Can't wait to ride her again.
Might try doing an MTB sportive with her.
Will post some pics soon.
Stumbled upon this site looking for some retro bits for my bike. Very nice site.
I have owned an M Trax since 1993 (new), which was also my first ATB bike.
In 1996 I ditched the Alivio & upgraded it to the following spec:
New XTR 1996, but with pre 96 cranks and cassette. With Carbon brake booster.
New Mavic rims with XTR 96 hubs. Later replaced the front rim with a Mavic ceramic one.
Conti Cross Country 1.5" tyres.
X lite titanium handlebar.
Powergrips (remember those?)
I used the bike in summer/winter/rain/snow/sun and retired her around 2000, when I then became interested in cars. Following a brief spell of use in 2005-6 commuting to work, she then spent the following years gathering dust in my garage.
This year I decided to give her spruce up. I gave her a new rear tyre as the original had worn too badly and replaced the brake pads. Other than that, everything was hunky dory.
All that is left to do is to degrease the chain and re lube and she is ready to go. Can't wait to ride her again.
Might try doing an MTB sportive with her.
Will post some pics soon.