What to do with old Trek 8900

[nicky-wah]

I've broken my Trek 8900 (1992 - the purple one!) the carbon bonding has come unstuck for the bottom bracket housing on the frame as per previous posts. I've had a really good deal from Trek for a new bike - so have used up the lifetime guarantee; but i don't know what to do with the old frame. Is now stripped of useful parts - is there anyone out there with any interest / ideas?

I would consider putting on ebay if someone had a need / good plan....

I would post piccys but file size is too big at the mo.

I've stripped it for useful parts - still has BB fitted but no drivetrain or groupset. Forks are still good, does have some old amber walled tyres on it - but to be honest they are starting to perish. The purple anodized stem is still present - as are purple bar ends - lovely!

Should take all parts off and sell individually on ebay - is there anyone out there still running one of these?

 

[feetabix]

wall art........shame as they were an iconic frame......

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Cut the carbon tubes into napkin rings and sell them on ebay.



Cut out the section with 8900 on it and send it to me, as I miss my 8900.



Lovely frame, shame to hear of it's demise.

 

[dirttorpedo]

Isn't there any way to rebond it? My understanding was that they used aerospace grade "glue" to fix the bonded frames together.

 

[nicky-wah]

yup its a write off fo sizzle

I'm thinking wall art now too.

The frame is an official write off - have tried bonding (no funny business!) and no success.

It was a terrific ride - and has stood up to years of abuse. 20 years old isn't a bad lifespan for early carbon. And Trek were really decent when i contacted them.