2012 Trek Pure Evil Build

[highwheelerboy25]

Got this at our shop and decided to do some mods to it before our show in May next year.

as is - from the factory. . ..



as-is at the moment. . . .

 

[ruddigger]

In that case it needs fins.

 

[jackdaw]

Oh Hanks, Hanks, Hanks!!! Me WAAAANT!! :lol: How wide are they? A fat 2.2?

 

[highwheelerboy25]

yes. 2.2 of awesomeness!!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

That is an awesome bike. And knowing Trek's quality I can say that's even better.

 

[highwheelerboy25]

i plan on removing the external gears and going with an 8 speed internal rear hub so i can remove the brakes and all the cables. i might put some apes on it too! i rode it today on our greenway trail and those bars aren't very friendly after 10 miles.

 

[Houndog]

I don;t care for too many name brand bikes,but that is already way cool!!! I want one now....Love those tires on there!!!

 

[Ken Wolkens]

HighwheelerBoy, Bring this back from the dead because I have the same bike and want to start customizing it. Did you finish this project? I'm curious how it looked with the Ape Hangers.

Also, do you think the Hank 2.2's are the biggest tire I can stuff on the stock wheels and frame?

 

[highwheelerboy25]

You could fit a 2.4 on it with no issue. After I built it up I sold it to fund the next project.

 

[Ken Wolkens]

Thanks for the reply!

In that case I will order a set of 2.35 Fat Franks. For the bars I think a set of 13" (335mm) apes will be good for me. At that height my arms will be straight out. Although I like the higher bars, I still need to ride for a few miles at a time.

 

[highwheelerboy25]

i agree. form over function is great for about 5 minutes on a ride.

 

[Ken Wolkens]

I ordered a set of CST Cyclops Tires - 26 x 2.4 and Tubes. Should get them in a few days and will report back on how they fit.

Ordered a set of 13" tall x 32" wide Apes too.

 

[highwheelerboy25]

awesome!!!! post pics!

 

[Ken Wolkens]

Finished it a couple of hours ago. The 2.4 tires fit fine and have about 1/4" clearance to the chain when it is in first gear. The bars have my arms level at the seat height in the photo.

It was pouring rain here so I couldn't ride it. Hopefully tomorrow I can get it on the road and get a better picture.

 

[Ken Wolkens]

Any advise on a rear rack? Something different not just black wire. Maybe one with wooden slats? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Wooden slats would be cool!

Luke.