Trek Rail upgrades, what have you done?

[Richiefromboston]

I have an Aluminum Rail 7 so my KIOX is bar mounted on right side of stem. Nyon Mounts over stem but I'm hoping alternatives come out soon but its pretty new.

got ya any idea what other chainring we can run in place of the ethirteen 34t?

 

[BiGJZ74]

got ya any idea what other chainring we can run in place of the ethirteen 34t?

I Don't think there are many options bigger or smaller....clearance for 36t is minimal, I haven't found a 32T....which is what I'm looking for since I typically only ride in Eco/tour.

 

[pasyotisoy]

saint brakes, sram x01 drivetrain, ibis wheelset, kiox, fox suspension - cannibalized from my other bikes, except for the kiox

 

[Richiefromboston]

saint brakes, sram x01 drivetrain, ibis wheelset, kiox, fox suspension - cannibalized from my other bikes, except for the kioxView attachment 65507View attachment 65508View attachment 65509View attachment 65510View attachment 65511View attachment 65512

whats name of rear fender?

 

[Geedog]

Hello, I added the Hope cranks and protective boots today, also picked up a new xt mech and a sram gx chain, feeling pretty smug!

 

[Richiefromboston]

Fitted the speed box 3 and took it for a wee spin. Managed 34mph on a flat. Marvellous. Looking at some new faster rolling tyres now. Any recommendations?

HOW DID YOU TUCK IT UP UNDER SKID PLATE? i HAVE ONE BUT COUDLNT FIT IT IN PROPERLY ANY PICTURES

 

[tomato paste]

saint brakes, sram x01 drivetrain, ibis wheelset, kiox, fox suspension - cannibalized from my other bikes, except for the kioxView attachment 65509

Where'd you pick up the pin up sticker?

 

[pasyotisoy]

whats name of rear fender?

muckynutz muggard, that's actually a front fender but works well in the rear

 

[Doomanic]

HOW DID YOU TUCK IT UP UNDER SKID PLATE? i HAVE ONE BUT COUDLNT FIT IT IN PROPERLY ANY PICTURES

Caps lock is the online equivalent of shouting in someone's ear and is unnecessary, please stop.

To answer your question; it is my understanding that you need to drop the motor and put the dongle in either the seat tube or downtube.

 

[pasyotisoy]

Where'd you pick up the pin up sticker?

at the lbs, it was a freebie with riesel frame protectors

 

[Richiefromboston]

Caps lock is the online equivalent of shouting in someone's ear and is unnecessary, please stop.

To answer your question; it is my understanding that you need to drop the motor and put the dongle in either the seat tube or downtube.

I'm a whiny twat who can't even bring himself to swear.

 

[Geedog]

Well that soon escalated.

 

[Doug Stampfer]

There is the ignore function available to use gentlemen. SImply hover over the perpetrators name & it will magically appear. Makes for a nicer day I find.

 

[Doomanic]

I'm a whiny twat who can't even bring himself to swear

Why the fuck would I block you when I can just keep winding you up by answering your questions?

What the fuck does being a founding member have to with anything, you dummy?

 

[pamartia]

I used a magnet I got on Amazon and some araldite epoxy glue. Give it a try

I had to use once my other bike center-lock wheel, I used the Levo center-lock magnet nut and worked

 

[pamartia]

Finally showed some love to the bike and decided to post since I have found a lot of help on this forum.
My Rail 7 Medium is almost 12 months old and has almost 3000 miles on it. I love how the bike feels right now.
I'm really skeptical about upgrades, but these are my options for my northern California terrain and my ~160 pounds weight:
Right out of the box (or almost)

Mino link set to the high position​

Maxxis tires with cush core (Assegai on front and Dissector or DHRII on the back, both 2.6 ~20PSI)
OneUp dropper post 180mm​

Ergon saddle​

Shimano H03C brake pads​

Six months old upgrades:

Zeb ultimate 160mm (I'm not a sensitive person, but the bike felt way better after this)​

40mm stem and 35mm 770mm handlebar​

Recent upgrades:

220mm rotors (Magura) with North Shore Billet adaptors: more control​

Ohlins TX22m 230x60 (~156mm travel) with Sprindex coil (390-430 pounds) set to 430: way more traction, couple of bottoms out​

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Cheers

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[Philly G]

@pamartia love your super organised work space

 

[Stray cat]

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Finally showed some love to the bike and decided to post since I have found a lot of help on this forum.
My Rail 7 Medium is almost 12 months old and has almost 3000 miles on it. I love how the bike feels right now.
I'm really skeptical about upgrades, but these are my options for my northern California terrain and my ~160 pounds weight:
Right out of the box (or almost)

Mino link set to the high position​

Maxxis tires with cush core (Assegai on front and Dissector or DHRII on the back, both 2.6 ~20PSI)
OneUp dropper post 180mm​

Ergon saddle​

Shimano H03C brake pads​

Six months old upgrades:

Zeb ultimate 160mm (I'm not a sensitive person, but the bike felt way better after this)​

40mm stem and 35mm 770mm handlebar​

Recent upgrades:

220mm rotors (Magura) with North Shore Billet adaptors: more control​

Ohlins TX22m 230x60 (~156mm travel) with Sprindex coil (390-430 pounds) set to 430: way more traction, couple of bottoms out​

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Cheers

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What about that Ohlins coil,much better than stock one?

 

[Geedog]

Oh yes. The yellow doesn't look too bad.

 

[mintyjim]

What’s that chainsuck plate??

 

[Geedog]

What’s that chainsuck plate??

Hello, I've used 2 of the absolute black little soft ali stickers, I cut 1 up to bend around the bottom of the chain stay, and the off cut of that is down between the chain guide, by the bearing. They are £1 each, I got 5.

 

[Geedog]

What’s that chainsuck plate??

 

[mintyjim]

Thanks for that, I just checked that area after today’s ride and it’s surprisingly blemish free!
Wish I could say the same for most of the shoddy Project paint work….

 

[Geedog]

Thanks for that, I just checked that area after today’s ride and it’s surprisingly blemish free!
Wish I could say the same for most of the shoddy Project paint work….

Probably worth doing before it does get torn up a bit, mine is invisiframed, which has actually saved a bit of damage, I had a chain snap and the roll on of the motor made the chain wrap around the chain ring, which caused a bit of damage to the invisiframe kit only.

 

[Geedog]

What about that Ohlins coil,much better than stock one?

Hello, I used my new ohlins today, yes I'd say it's quite a bit smoother and not a noticable amount of bob (and i left it open all ride), compared to the stock shock, which I had no problems with at all and I thought it was great, but I wanted a coil. I also have it with 60mm stroke, giving a little more travel. Smash pot next I think

 

[mintyjim]

New Shimano I-spec dropper lever for my Shigura brakes (an absolute bargain and loads better than ZTTO or the standard bontrager one) new mudguards- RRP Pro guard front, recycled front mudhugger on the rear and a +3mm cane creek crown race to avoid adjuster damage in event of knock block failure.
Gone back to the 50mm stem and Bontrager carbon bars after using 40mm and 35mm riser nukeproof bars, no real reason.
I genuinely love this bike.

 

[EuanS2]

Another upgrade to the 7, this time it‘s a Fox Float X2 and what a difference it’s made

 

[Seabird55]

i'm thinking of doing the charger 2.1 rc2 upgrade...for those who have done...whats the cheapest online store to order from...any black friday deals? thanks

 

[Lloyd Christmas]

i'm thinking of doing the charger 2.1 rc2 upgrade...for those who have done...whats the cheapest online store to order from...any black friday deals? thanks

I bought mine from universalcycles.com. Sign up for their newsletter and they'll email you discount codes. If you spend over $300, this months code is CamelFlock15. Gives you 15% off. Even with postage to NZ (they're US based) it was still far cheaper than buying it here.

 

[Seabird55]

I bought mine from universalcycles.com. Sign up for their newsletter and they'll email you discount codes. If you spend over $300, this months code is CamelFlock15. Gives you 15% off. Even with postage to NZ (they're US based) it was still far cheaper than buying it here.

thank you!