judging by the slammed seatpost, aftermarket short stem and riser bars, DH saddle, bashguard, and flats, it looks like you're trying to use this as a DH bike. If that's the case, the best thing you could do is sell it and pick up a burlier bike. If not, then:
-Get lower-rise bars. Or at least drop a headset spacer.
-Get a Rockshox Reverb.
-Shimano PD-M520 pedals.
-Spin that bashguard 180 degrees on the crankset. That thin part is supposed to be behind the crank arm.
-Keep the Bonty wheels until they're dead. They get yourself a set of Stan's Flow EX wheels with their 3.30HD hubs.
-Truvativ crankset. They're doing some good things with making a bottom bracket that actually lasts.
judging by the slammed seatpost, aftermarket short stem and riser bars, DH saddle, bashguard, and flats, it looks like you're trying to use this as a DH bike. If that's the case, the best thing you could do is sell it and pick up a burlier bike
the slash - session - etc only have 3 years warranty. the remedy have lifetime warranty. I am planning into breaking the frame in the next couple of years and get a new one actually.
-Get lower-rise bars. Or at least drop a headset spacer.
-Get a Rockshox Reverb.
-Shimano PD-M520 pedals.
-Spin that bashguard 180 degrees on the crankset. That thin part is supposed to be behind the crank arm.
-Keep the Bonty wheels until they're dead. They get yourself a set of Stan's Flow EX wheels with their 3.30HD hubs.
-Truvativ crankset. They're doing some good things with making a bottom bracket that actually lasts.
The frame is a medium, I run some pretty big tires and a short stem that makes it look a little small.
The shock should arrive around Christmas time. Will post picture once installed. I also have a new set of XT brakes don't know if I should change out those old juicy XO brakes or not. I bought them for my other bike but the other bike's brake still okay once I bleed them again.
the slash - session - etc only have 3 years warranty. the remedy have lifetime warranty. I am planning into breaking the frame in the next couple of years and get a new one actually.
So you bought a bike that doesn't fit the riding you want to do so you can break it?
No offense intended, but that might be the worst idea I've heard on these forums in quite some time. Just because it breaks doesn't mean that you'll still be able to ride. If you're using the bike for something gnarlier than its intended use you may very well break yourself as well as the bike. You also might not get the frame warranted if you do happen to snap it in two.
I agree I think coil is the future. or going back to the future? I mean there is nothing wrong with air suspension is just not the same. Don't know why.
Do you ever read a thread where your first thought is, "why did I even bother to open it?, this is one of those for me.
YES.
OP, if you want to go coil, you'll need to rig adapter hardware to mount the coil shock since the DRCV has a custom eye to eye length.
Since you're not going to follow better reason and get the bike for the job, I'd say ride stuff till it wears out. You clearly have no problem with that philosophy concerning the frame, so why waste money swapping out parts?
I started this thread to see other ''full floater bikes'' because I think is the BEST rear suspension system in the market at the moment not to mention the sexiest. Also to exchange ideas with other Trek owners. Not to have to deal with trollers.
I started this thread to see other ''full floater bikes'' because I think is the BEST rear suspension system in the market at the moment not to mention the sexiest. Also to exchange ideas with other Trek owners. Not to have to deal with trollers.
Well in that case, attached is are a couple shots of my Remedy. Sorry my ugly, hairy, warty self is on it, but I do enjoy riding it so much more than hanging out under a bridge.
The build:
2010 Remedy 8 frame w/ DRCV RP2
2011 Rockshox Revelation XX DualAir, 20mm Maxle
Truvativ Hussafelt Cranks 165mm w/ RaceFace 34T single ring
Schwalbe Hans Dampf Evo tires, 2.35" set up tubeless
RockShox Reverb 125x420mm dropper post (not in photo)
Shimano PD-M520 pedals
Truvativ AKA Stem, 10 degree rise x 70mm
RaceFace Atlas FR bars, 770mm x 10mm rise
RaceFace Stryker grips
WTB Speed V Saddle
One 10mm carbon fiber headset spacer
One 20mm blingy red spacer and top cap from Poison Spider Bicycles in Moab, UT.
Sorry, I didn't realize that giving honest advice that the person seeking it wouldn't agree with constitutes "trolling." Maybe now that I've posted some photos of my Remedy and listed its full build some beautiful princess will come visit me under my bridge, kiss me, and turn me into a handsome, strapping young man. A guy can dream, can't he?
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