Say hello to "Earl"

[whitecoyote]

Picked up this Trek Earl (54cm) several months ago. Got a good deal on it. The only thing original on it was the frame, fork and brakes,
So I built it up the way I wanted it.
Raceface Atlas stem, handlebars, grips and pedals
Origin8 crank and brake levers
Brooks saddle
Thomson seat post
44t chainring
Shimano 17t freewheel
Rides and handles great
Thanks for looking
Enjoy

 

[MattiThundrrr]

The double top tube is really interesting. I like it

 

[Captain Awesome]

Picked up this Trek Earl (54cm) several months ago. Got a good deal on it. The only thing original on it was the frame, fork and brakes,
So I built it up the way I wanted it.
Raceface Atlas stem, handlebars, grips and pedals
Origin8 crank and brake levers
Brooks saddle
Thomson seat post
44t chainring
Shimano 17t freewheel
Rides and handles great
Thanks for looking
Enjoy
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I remember those. Another model they should have kept

 

[whitecoyote]

Also has a built in bottle opener.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Seems quiteinteresting for a Trek. Any idea of the year? Perhaps influenced by Mr Fisher?

 

[whitecoyote]

Seems quiteinteresting for a Trek. Any idea of the year? Perhaps influenced by Mr Fisher?

I believe Trek made the Earl for three years. I think this one is a 2015 model.

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

Perhaps influenced by Mr Fisher?

My guess is nope. Its influence appears to be derived from the twin toptubes of the Rollfast Middleweight and/or Raleigh Retroglide. Only the person who designed it can truly answer that though. Even so, sometimes people in the Bike World subconsciously design or name something that has been before,

 

[whitecoyote]

Added some Bling