1996 Gary Fisher Procaliber

[Bike Hoarder]

Love the Quarz bits!

 

[GTLoz]

Changed a couple of bits already and I still haven't actually ridden it.
The Judy XC had a bit too much play in the bushings for my liking so swapped for an SL, probably doesn't look quite as nice but function first.
Also changed the tyres, the Conti's look great and would be awesome if there was never any tarmac involved, unfortunately there is and they roll so slow on it, it's demoralising. So on with a Smoke and Dart.
Hopefully I'll get out on it in the morning. View attachment 839364

I think I actually prefer the look of the SLs and the contrast with the frame.

 

[benjabbi]

Got out on it this morning, it rides beautifully and is definitely on the keep list!

 

[Frankenorange]

Glad you are liking it. Looks well smart

 

[benjabbi]

Weighed it this morning, 23 lbs 5 oz or 10.58kg, not bad at all really.

 

[benjabbi]

Made a few changes.
Wanted the crank and finishing kit for another build. So fitted a Quarz crankset to match the rest, Bontrager bar, stem and for the moment a Zoom post and Ritchey saddle. Also changed the shifter grips for ones that work with a bit of sweat/moisture involved.
Obviously the biggest change is the fork.
I've never tried any sort of linkage fork so we'll see how this works out. Bit of faffing with shims and headsets to get it to fit but now it's on, first impressions are that it's very supple off the top. I'll get out on it over the weekend and see what's what.

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

OCLV, Maguras, Linkage fork...

A man after my own heart

 

[benjabbi]

OCLV, Maguras, Linkage fork...

A man after my own heart

It's obviously a winning combination!
Seriously though, I love your Trek, it's one of those bikes that I revisit time and again.
I haven't ridden this as much as I should have, one of the nice to have problems that goes with having a few nice bikes I suppose, it's a great bike though, rides beautifully, we'll see if the fork adds something or takes it away over the weekend.

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

I'm intrigued, as I haven't ridden my Girvins on the KHS yet.

 

[benjabbi]

Took it out for a spin yesterday, Girvins seem pretty good to me, suck up the small stuff really well and seem controlled on the slightly bigger hits, they're winning me over.