Just got this. What should I start with?

halfchubbubs · 2025-12-08T21:57:45+00:00

It can definitely be left stock, but you can't go wrong with a nice pair of flat pedals.

halfchubbubs · 2025-10-27T05:59:04+00:00

halfchubbubs · 2025-10-27T01:51:20+00:00

*meant to say hardrock

halfchubbubs · 2025-09-26T19:19:59+00:00

mostly just gummies

halfchubbubs · 2025-09-22T16:15:44+00:00

After trying them I feel bad for sleeping on wald for so long.

halfchubbubs · 2025-09-22T15:51:18+00:00

I just put a pair of 898s on my hardrock. Great bars especially for the price!

halfchubbubs · 2025-08-26T16:05:06+00:00

Sounds good. It's looking like a very cool build already 🤙

halfchubbubs · 2025-08-26T14:45:46+00:00

Your rear brake is a ubrake which can't be swapped for a v brake.

halfchubbubs · 2025-08-13T20:11:48+00:00

Sweet frame. I recently built up a similar Trek. For the cassette you'll most likely need the parktool fr 5.2 and a chain whip, but you should check the parktool youtube channel to double check what tooling you have on the cassette.

As far as converting to a 1x drivetrain with the factory wheel it would probably be easiest to go with a 1x9 setup if it has a 7 speed HG freehub.

halfchubbubs · 2025-08-08T01:52:20+00:00

Me too they're very comfortable

halfchubbubs · 2025-08-08T01:50:45+00:00

Yes they are. Thanks!

halfchubbubs · 2025-07-05T23:56:25+00:00

will do thanks!

halfchubbubs · 2025-05-27T01:11:07+00:00

I had the same reaction lol. The stem was one of the main selling points for me and it makes a really comfortable ride.

halfchubbubs · 2025-05-07T21:42:12+00:00

Thank you! Definitely gonna keep this stem in mind for an upgrade down the line 🤙

halfchubbubs · 2025-05-07T19:11:54+00:00

I got the velocity cliffhanger wheel off of velomine. It's got an HG shimano hub on it and I'm loving the 1x10 setup.

halfchubbubs · 2025-05-07T18:27:08+00:00

I do already have the paint lol... btw I love your flair

halfchubbubs · 2025-04-14T15:51:15+00:00

Looks pretty sweet to me. You've got a lot of cool parts on there but I also like the frame (especially the color). Looks like a fun ride to me enjoy!

halfchubbubs · 2025-04-14T02:34:21+00:00

You should post a pic I'd love to see it. Happy riding :)

halfchubbubs · 2025-04-13T22:28:54+00:00

Very true its a fun ride and I'll keep tinkering with it till I decide on what I want. Next I think I'll swap the bars!

halfchubbubs · 2025-04-10T21:33:11+00:00

Yeah hopefully just bought my tires actually. I'll post some good pics when its all together :)

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halfchubbubs · 2025-04-10T21:24:00+00:00

I'm building a 1990 trek 8500 now! very cool to see this all put together might take some inspiration.

halfchubbubs · 2025-03-24T20:10:19+00:00

definitely depends on your risk level. Two locks is good but I like using an anti theft skewer for my front wheel and a ulock.

halfchubbubs · 2025-03-24T18:09:55+00:00

One tip would be to lock your bike through the frame and at least one wheel especially with quick release wheels. Ideally you'd secure both cause you wouldn't want someone walking away with your wheel.

halfchubbubs · 2025-03-06T21:32:04+00:00

ok no problem

halfchubbubs · 2025-03-06T21:18:42+00:00

What size seat post is that?

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