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).
@Titan & GTR-33, wow guys thanks much for the replies!
I'm currently using the Schwalbe Big A (2.35) and it's really a pain taking it on hills (as it's a single speed belt drive 39/24). I was thinking of putting the Alfine 11 IGH coupled with skinnier 35 or 38 tires so as to trim down the weight a lil bit (the IGH is an added load to the bike though).
geared hub is added weight but it's at the center of the hub so it's not serious rotational weight... skinny tires tend to weigh a lot less and it's out at the end of the rotation so it's the worst of the worst for rotational weight
Sweet Deal.
I am your height and have a 19inch 29er. I use a 410mm seat post so I have a lot of post in the frame. With a std length post I was close to the min insertion line.
There is a problem with some of these, that is why an upgraded fastener kit exists. If you do have issues it is a known warranty issue that is quite easily addressed.
I found a deal on a 2011 Sawyer, but I've read that the Sawyer will only accept a 46t Center Track pulley in the front. Does anybody know if the Sawyer has enough chainstay clearance to use the 50t pulley, or maybe even the 55t pulley? I ask because besides single track, I grind alot a gravel and ride some payment during the week.
Ok,,, here is one I haven't seen on here. I really like my sawyer and the way it rides, but was wondering if anyone has ever put "cruiser" style handlebars on one?
I am thinking of swapping out my stock handlebars for a "beach cruiser" look handlebar so any pic's and feedback would be appreciative. Wheelie, your photo didn't come through.
I am happy with the Brooks - very comfortable. I do think I need a layback post however to move it back a bit. The rails on the Brooks don't give a lot of room for adjustment.
Just bought 2011 Sawyer . . . brand new complete bike for $800 on clearance blowout. I've wanted one for a long time, but never could make it happen. Well, no more. It's completely stock (you know what it looks like, so no pic) and will be probably live a life on the pavement and beach path. I've already got plans for an Alfine belt drive though, and if I found a killer deal on a suspension fork, well you never know!
Can someone give me some tips on how to adjust the dropouts though? The rear wheel is off center.
Also, where do I get info on converting to belt drive? Do I need to get a different rear hub, or will the stock hub take a rear belt cog?
Just bought 2011 Sawyer . . . brand new complete bike for $800 on clearance blowout. I've wanted one for a long time, but never could make it happen. Well, no more. It's completely stock (you know what it looks like, so no pic) and will be probably live a life on the pavement and beach path. I've already got plans for an Alfine belt drive though, and if I found a killer deal on a suspension fork, well you never know!
Can someone give me some tips on how to adjust the dropouts though? The rear wheel is off center.
Also, where do I get info on converting to belt drive? Do I need to get a different rear hub, or will the stock hub take a rear belt cog?
Here's my Sawyer along with my cruiser back when I first got it. I been wanting to take the cruiser bars off and put on the sawyer just see how it looks. When I get some time next week I'll do it and take some pics. I will be working on making it 1X9 anyway. Then I plan on 8 or 11 spd Alfine later on.
I realized today that I never posted pics of my build once finished. I've been able to ride it for a couple months now and really love it. It's tough to catch the true color of the bike in a photo. It has a lot more metal flake than shows up, but here's a couple shots.
I realized today that I never posted pics of my build once finished. I've been able to ride it for a couple months now and really love it. It's tough to catch the true color of the bike in a photo. It has a lot more metal flake than shows up, but here's a couple shots.
Anyone running a short stem on their swayer? The stock 100mm is just too long for me. I want something like 60-70mm. How's that going to affect a G2 bike? Been loooong time since I've had one.
been using 50mm thomson stem for a year now (got short reach). i think the longer stem has maneuvering/cornering advantage over the shorter ones, be it G2 or non G2's.
Shimano is releasing a DI2 lever set for Alfine in the coming months. I'm not sure if there will be a specific DI2 hub though or if there is a solenoid that mounts to a regular Alfine 11.
Thanks guys! Yes, it's a G2 fork. It was a new takeoff from a Cobia, IIRC. I love the way the bike handles and it just eats up the downhill sections. When climbing it seems to pick up the front just slightly, but take that for what it's worth as I'm a very novice rider. I also have the stock fork that I may throw on there sometime just to see how it feels going full rigid. I had it powder coated white to match the Fox.
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