Trek 8300

[dan_b]

Here is my new build to replace my '91 Marin PM, I wanted something lighter and either early carbon or titanium... This '93 8300 came up which has similar frame geometry to my Marin which fits just right! I also remember these when I had my new Scott Windriver bitd... The frame is in lovely condition with only a few slight marks...

Here is a picture with the BB, headset, stem, bars so far:

I will build this using my M737 brake/shifter combos, M735 mechs and Dia-Compe 987's. Wheels will be my smooth DX hubs with Mavic 231's

The bars are Use Carbon and I am waiting on a Use Carbon seatpost....

The 8300 is nearly built and I will update with some pictures when finished...

I am on the look out for an M735/736 34.9 top pull mech also if anyone has one....

Ta,

Dan.

 

[computerbitz]

oh thats a nice one

 

[Woody]

Thats cool buddy ! I remember drooling over these back in the day. Looking forward to seeing updates of this and how it rides aswell.

 

[stevec1975]

Love these bikes, ride really well, and look fab, yours should build up into a beauty!

Check my sig for links to the same frame in the 8700 guise from a couple of years earlier

 

[dan_b]

Thanks for the comments.... Nice 8700!

Here is the 8300 built up.... Excuse the system2 seatpost but I really wanted to take it for the first ride on Sunday... I went up Coombe Hill/Dunsmore, around 25ish miles of hills and some flat riding... She rides so nice and fast... Just waiting on my USE carbon post and waiting to find an M735/6 front mech... There will be a few updates and I will post up new pictures when these happen... The City Jets will remain while I set it up so I am 100% comfy and knobblies will go on for some cross country runs...

I estimate the weight at 21 lbs. I did weigh each component when I built it up.... The rims are not the lightest, DX M-650 hubs with Mavic M231 rims but they really are smooth and true...

I have the granny ring to go on when I find a front mech... The picture is not great but you get the idea....

Dan...

 

[chiswickcollectables]

Now that is yummy!

 

[Ally]

Yeah - Very nice. Looking forward to the finishing touches.

 

[andreaviola]

NICE BACK GARDEN!!

 

[dan_b]

NICE BACK GARDEN!!

Still waiting on my carbon post.... :roll:

Also found an M736 front mech...

 

[andreaviola]

i HAVE A NICE Ringle bottle cage in the same blu of your cantilevers!!

Are you interested?