Seriously considering one, however, I wish I could learn more about it before I throw down a deposit on one. Has anyone heard any gossip about this bike? What assumptions can you extrapolate from the info that's already out there (see trek's website)?
It look's heavy but maybe all the extra tubes are throwing my off. Will it be vertically compliant and laterally stiff? for some reason it looks like it would be a little noodlish to me but I just don't have a ton of experience (only been in the game for 1.5 yrs).
ya for $1500 the components are pretty sup par... back in 08 its just over what I got on my sub $700 redline 29er... (X5 + "redline oem") er... and add discs vs V's lol... we're def paying for the kewl frame... but I think pretty much everyone that buys one knows that lol
I bought a frame only from CL, so it didn't come with any of the components. Can someone list up the type of stock components? Main thing I'm wondering is if the front derailleur is a bottom swing. It appears so in the stock photos. Thanks.
Sorry for the newb question, but is a top mount a bottom swing then? I'm looking at an XT M786 if that helps. I've been trying to read up on components as much as possible, but I'm having a bit of information overload!
I got a pretty good deal, $225. And, it WAS the 2011 gray...
Yea!!! I made a few more posts so I could add pics of my new powder coated Sawyer. It's tough to tell in these photos, but it's a dual stage powder coat and really changes depending on lighting. In shadows, it's a grayish blue, but in direct sunlight it's nice deep blue with lots of metal flake. Hope the photos show some of this.
Yea!!! I made a few more posts so I could add pics of my new powder coated Sawyer. It's tough to tell in these photos, but it's a dual stage powder coat and really changes depending on lighting. In shadows, it's a grayish blue, but in direct sunlight it's nice deep blue with lots of metal flake. Hope the photos show some of this.
It's hard to tell from the lighting what the fade looks like. But, it really doesn't matter. That frame looks great. I can't wait to see the finished project. Good luck
depending on what year... '11 had bonty dusters.
the duster rims should be failry stout... they aren't the strongest out there but i've seen good reports even for clyds... and the big hub flanges should help... i'd bet having the shop re-tension the spokes could help a lot
for the mustangs on the '12 model I don't know... they are a narrower but I don't know much about em.
So, here's an off (spelled s-t-u-p-i-d) question that may be better placed in the frame-building forum:
Structurally, what does the single, lower top tube actually accomplish? Could it be removed to drop some weight? Not that I'm planning on it (or that I even own a Sawyer at the moment), but I'm curious...
So the Sawyer is a retro throwback to the old cruisers originally converted to clunkers. The reason that old cruisers had the three bar and also double top tubes was to make it structurally sounder. The original steel used wasn't very good and would bend easily and flex too much. The double top tube and third bar stiffened the frames and made them stronger.
There's a weight penalty though, even though the double top tube and third bar do allow you to use thinner tubing and retain the same strength..
Put a few parts on tonite and realized that I still need a few small items. Just wanted to give a quick build update. Not the best pic, but I have a cheap camera!
I'm building up my first 29er. It is a Trek Sawyer and will be a single speed. Any suggestions on gear set up. I live and ride in the midwest. Mostly flatter off road, low angle climbing, xc. Any suggestions on front and back?
I'm building up my first 29er. It is a Trek Sawyer and will be a single speed. Any suggestions on gear set up. I live and ride in the midwest. Mostly flatter off road, low angle climbing, xc. Any suggestions on front and back?
I started 32 x 20, after one season went to 32 x 19 and now use 32 x 18. I tried going from 20 direct to 18 but needed the transition gear to get comfortable.
Riding pretty flat S. Ontario and some hillier Michigan terrain.
With the 32 x 18 I'm spinning out in a sprint at about 32 km/h and can turn a very comfortable 22-23 km/h on the trail. I can also make it up 99% of the climbs I routinely ride.
If you have a good 26" gear then use an online calculator to find the equivalent 29" wheel gear inches.
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