1993 TREK 8300 COMPOSITE

[Magpiegifts]

I found this on eBay recently advertised with a high price. So I stuck in a reasonable offer and luckily the seller accepted. Happy days!
Ever since I was parted from my lovely old trek 8700 by a t leaf, I've wanted another similar carbon Trek.

The 8300 came kitted out in Suntour , Im in two minds what to build it up with!?!. Condition is fantastic for a 28 year old frame. It's better in the flesh than in the photos.

I keep forgetting that the pics uploaded go in reverse order, first uploaded is at the bottom of the pics :facepalm:

I'm missing the rear cable hanger I've zoomed in a little on the 3rd pic. Hopefully somebody will have one
I'd appreciate any input on whether I should go Suntour or Shimano. Rigid or suspension forks? I'd like dx kit on this, I think it will sit just right with the frame colours. But there again an xtr build could be on the cards.Whatever the final decision, it will be tasteful.

 

[d8mok]

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Really like that.

Is the £799 the original price that they were?

Think about what £800 would get you now in comparison for a new bike.

 

[Magpiegifts]

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Really like that.

Is the £799 the original price that they were?

Think about what £800 would get you now in comparison for a new bike.

The Trek catalogue is courtesy of Jimbo-xc , thanks Jimbo
Pretty sure these are accurate prices back then. It's crazy....

Thanks Dom

 

[Magpiegifts]

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Few more pics. It's certainly been looked after and had an easy life.
No uphill paper/hovis rounds for this

 

[Once A Hero]

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Nice score!
Look forward to seeing how you build this up.

If it’s anything like my ‘92 8000, the rear cable hanger should be readily available, see link below;



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352432471863

 

[Magpiegifts]

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Nice score!
Look forward to seeing how you build this up.

If it’s anything like my ‘92 8000, the rear cable hanger should be readily available, see link below;



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352432471863

Thank you Pete top man

 

[Magpiegifts]

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I'm in two minds regards forks, so opinions on whether you think these could work
I had a pair of these on an xlite titanium hardtail bitd and they look so smart.
Used to love that bike with the Mavic sunsets

 

[Magpiegifts]

Some early carbon forks either rigid or suspension would be good. FRM did some lovely carbon forks, specialized fsx, Judy fsx Obviously Pace too. Any others worth considering?

 

[Alu Baba]

awesome project

 

[boy"O"boy]

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awesome project

Watching this with Interest.

Interesting to see that by '93 - the need for a 'DooHIckey' to enable the front mech had made way for using a top pull mech. The chain stay brake noodle has been replaced with a dia compe cable guide and the top tube cable guides have been altered to accommodate these changes.

All the ingredients for a cool build.

boy"O"boy