Hey there MTBers-
I am new to this site, but it appears that there is alot of knowledge out there, and I would love to get some suggestions/advice...
Here's the situation and the mission. I have a 1991 Trek 8700 frame (carbon tubes, aluminum rear triangle) that I got from a dear friend who passed away from a stroke a couple years ago. The frame has seen the Trek Factory three times (1. Rear triangle replaced and frame repainted (1994). 2. Down-tube replaced and frame repainted (1996). 3. Rear left brake boss repaired and frame repainted. (2002)) and it is now in pristine shape with a nice platinum paint job. Needless to say, the frame has significant sentimental value. The mission is to build it up into the lightest weight xc machine within fiscal reason.
This is where you can help - I have been away from the MTB scene for a couple years and am not up on the latest technology. So, please post your suggestions/advice regarding what fork (I currently have an new 2001 Manitou Mars), wheels, tires, drivetrain, bars, stems, headsets, seatposts, etc. I should use to build this bike. Provide your insight regarding pros and cons of your suggestions/advice, particularly as it relates to the project mission that I have outlined above. Have fun, and thanks in advance!
Ricky
I am new to this site, but it appears that there is alot of knowledge out there, and I would love to get some suggestions/advice...
Here's the situation and the mission. I have a 1991 Trek 8700 frame (carbon tubes, aluminum rear triangle) that I got from a dear friend who passed away from a stroke a couple years ago. The frame has seen the Trek Factory three times (1. Rear triangle replaced and frame repainted (1994). 2. Down-tube replaced and frame repainted (1996). 3. Rear left brake boss repaired and frame repainted. (2002)) and it is now in pristine shape with a nice platinum paint job. Needless to say, the frame has significant sentimental value. The mission is to build it up into the lightest weight xc machine within fiscal reason.
This is where you can help - I have been away from the MTB scene for a couple years and am not up on the latest technology. So, please post your suggestions/advice regarding what fork (I currently have an new 2001 Manitou Mars), wheels, tires, drivetrain, bars, stems, headsets, seatposts, etc. I should use to build this bike. Provide your insight regarding pros and cons of your suggestions/advice, particularly as it relates to the project mission that I have outlined above. Have fun, and thanks in advance!
Ricky