Rides > Trek 8500 "Raiden"
posted 18 years ago | updated 17 years ago
Time sure flies and I've already had this bike for nearly a year..massive component changes have taken place on this good ol' frame eversince! First off, I've converted to SRAM X.0 Gripgshifters; it dumps gears in a hurry especially with sudden altitude and/or terrain changes..Second, Magura Martas absolutely rules! The braking power is really unrivalled to anything else i've tried, with the exception of Formula Oro Puro; but I just didn't like the way the brake levers were shaped when I gripped it...Third, and my most major change..a custom wheelset!! Yes, I've given up my Xmax XL and decided to go for a custom combo of DT Swiss 4.2D rims, CK ISO hubs, and DT Comp spokes..worked out to be lighter than my XLs without any sacrifice on stiffness..The rest of it are minor changes; such as upgrading my front D and crankset to Shimano XTR grade, Extralite seatpost, Ritchey stem, and new MaxxLite tyres. It's definately a race-grade bike now...not too light that it becomes too twitchy and not too heavy that it bogs me down. The last scale reading showed 10.5kg with my heaviest tyres (Maxxis Medusa) The "Raiden" is now a born-again ride!!!! HOOYAH!!!!
Bike Weight
10.5 Kgs
Setup Date
28th Aug 2006
Bike present with owner
YES
My one and only steed, trustworthy and stayed with me during my pursuit of speed and agility. She responds wel... Read more
posted 1 week ago
Unch unch
posted 1 week ago
well known brand. bought for 300 , selling half the price
posted 2 weeks ago
Size 52 Shimano claris groupset Litepro black pedal 8 Speed Continental tyres
updated 1 month ago
Nice colour and retro feel
posted 1 month ago
Well, this bike give me the impressions, brave and confident.
Chapt 3 v4
Beautiful Black
posted 1 month ago
Looks Like New . Included Accecoires . Wheel Gummi, Phone holder
posted 1 month ago
This is a Brompton C line 2 speed, is my daily commute buddy, its swift and smooth to ride.
posted 2 months ago
Trek Madone SL6 Gen 7 Viper Red.
Full carbon fiber frame.
6560 carbon fiber wheelset.
Shimano 105 R7170 Di2... Read more
posted 2 months ago
The Porsche 911 of road bikes. Stored inside so no weather damage. So quick. Zipp wheels & electronic gear... Read more
posted 2 months ago
It's called Fast for a reason.
Simple but simply
posted 2 months ago
Takes me anywhere I want to go!
posted 3 months ago
I had a trinx mtb bike
posted 3 months ago
I had this back way back 2020 and it still runs like new…
posted 3 months ago
Bought the bike back in 2023 July. Been a wonderful bike for me, lightweight and easy to shift gears with it'... Read more
posted 3 months ago
is my beloved badak bike ( FatBike) which never fail me on my daily. Has no issue climbing the steepest hill ... Read more
A simple set up bike to work , which can bring speed or leisure to your daily commuting.
A Single Speed MTB that will take your breath away
Since i bough this bike till now with me he is the best frienf for me i love this bike very much
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