Retro Spud wrote:
sinnerman wrote:
i think you will love this, the effort you are going too wont be wasted im sure.

i must confess i have one, and apart from if im going somewhere where i have to leave it locked and unattended its my daily rider. Alas after many years of trouble free use, the RS1 fork seals have just given up...

Thanks for the encouragement Carl, my plans are so long term I’ve not bolted a single part to the frame - let alone test ride it
I have grand plans and high hopes for this old veteran so good to know it’s not actually a dog !
Just took a leap of faith...
Along with Cannondale i fear Trek have always had a bit of a bum deal, especially so long after the fact with people like ourselves who long for things we couldnt obtain or afford as young lings. And now thos high price hard to find items are just onld itmes that are affordable, the Trek like Dale take more of a back seat preference.
I remember being new here and getting into a rather heated debate with a very respected member, both of us throwing our toys out of the cot, over our opinions of both Trek and Cannondale. It tooks us both several years sadly to understand each others point of view but im pleased to say we both got there in the end, and have both respect and admiration for those views now.
Neither brand will tick a box for everyone, but its far from a dog. It was top of the Range, obtainable and compared to the likes of the Tricked out Fat Chance YO EDDY in Superbikes Tests BITD.
Good on you for saving it.
Im sure it will surprise you..!
I have the superbike test somewhere ill dig it out and scan it if its not already here.