Trek 7300 FX '03 multi-track hybrid in blue dusk and metallic silver
from Evans Cycles (Gatwick branch)
Frame
Trek Alpha lightweight aluminium alloy oversized power tubed 17½ " with wishbone monostay and replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
InSync Odessa 178 adjustable preload suspension with 63mm of travel
Chainset
Shimano T303 48/38/28 with chainguard
Crank
Shimano
Derailleurs
24-speed, Shimano T301 front & Shimano Deore rear
Cassette
SRAM 5.0 11-32 8-speed
Gear Shifters
Shimano Alivio rapid-fire
Brakes
alloy linear pull with front modulator and alloy levers
Hubs
alloy front & Shimano Deore rear
Wheels
Matrix 750 rims with 14G stainless black spokes
Tyres
Bontrager Select invert 700 x 38 c
Handlebar
Bontrager Crowbar Sport
Rise Stem
alloy AHS adjustable rise
Headset
AHS 1-1/8" semi-cartridge, sealed
Saddle
Trek ATB
Seat Post
alloy suspension
Pedals
alloy and nylon ATB
extras
front wheel security allen bolts
silver bottle cage
rear carrier
full length chromoplastic mudguards for winter use
London to Brighton Bike Ride June 1992, 1993 & 1994
Finches Cycles, Reigate
1. clip-on saddlebag with puncture repair kit, rag and tools,
(including a mini ratchet driver with screwdriver, allen key and socket set bits in the handle).
- 2. rear LED lamp
Much lighter, more efficient and smaller than the old bulb and chunky battery combination. Attached to the saddlebag.
- 3. lightweight slim line front lamp
Energiser Xenon, (now unavailable), takes 4 AA batteries and easily slips into a pocket; includes amber side flashing LEDs
- 4. medium weight large coiled lock
"Specialized Hardlock Big Rapper" (£25) lighter than my old D lock and easier to wrap around posts.
- 5. mini pump
Inflates on both in and out strokes, locks onto either sort of valve, cheap (£5 Argos) and lightweight.
- 6. cycle computer
for speed and mileage.
- 7. pump lock
Ingenious little device which means I don't have to remove the lock every time I leave the bike.
One part is hose-clipped to the frame and accepts the pump whilst the other is placed over the top and locked in place with a key, (now unfortunately broken).
