Introducing the Trek Rumblefish.
As most of you know we do have this as a DEMO bike but we'd like to show you what goes into one of our favourite bikes in the 2012 range.
It's a bike for any 29er fan wanting to ride more technical trails or 26" trail riders wanting to trade up to the bigger wheel.
With a 142mm back end you have Thru-axle stiff, QR quick with Treks robust and confidence-inspiring 142mm hub + 12mm thru-axle system it's 35% stiffer than an open dropout design.
The wider hub is easier to install than a conventional 135x5mm system, thanks to a tabbed guide in the frame's dropouts and for those riders who still want to use their 135mm thru-axle wheels, a conversion kit is available to order through us. But this new system is so easy to use, we’re confident you’ll stick with it.
Plus it has a custom made fork by Fox - The dual chambers in a DRCV fork seamlessly trade off to give you exactly the suspension you need for every inch of your ride.
• Small bumps are easily absorbed. No more jarring high-frequency vibrations.
• Uses more mid-stroke travel more often, so you can carry more speed through braking bumps, flow through rock gardens, hold your line at speed.
• Awesome big hit control.
With DRCV in the fork, you get consistent use of full travel. That’s more control, all the time.
It's also got a DRCV rear shock so that it seamlessly adjusts its air volume based on the size bump you encounter. You get supple feel on the small bumps, seamless control over midsize bumps and harsh hits, with less rear-wheel hang-up.
Seemingly bottomless travel on the rough stuff. Big hits seem to disappear. All this, with the pedalling efficiency of a small-volume shock.
With all that technology in the suspension system what more could trek offer you?
Have you heard of evo link? Their suspension linkage minimises material and weight while maintaining a strong bracing angle for a more rigid frame, which means the bearings last longer and the system works as intended for longer. Plus its made out of Magnesium!
Tapered fork? of course! - Trek have E2 which tapers from a 1.5" lower to a 1-1/8" upper headset to provide more material where it matters most, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame with point-and-shoot control.
Plus it's got a 15mm front thru axle which makes steering more precise for more control, and the quick release feature allows for easy wheel removal.
A traditional front derailleur attaches to the frame with a band clamp. Treks direct-mount front derailleur attaches directly to the frame using a solid, flat interface. This fastening method ensures crisper, more accurate front shifting.
It's also got a press-fit BB which is a bottom bracket shell that allows the bearings to press into the frame rather than thread in like standard bottom brackets. This provides a wider stance for the frame’s tubing juncture, resulting in a stronger frame. This wider stance also simulates benefits of an OCLV Carbon-only technology, BB95.
what's even better is that it's got a 10-speed cassette and a 3-ring crankset, 3x10 delivers a closer-ratio drivetrain, a wider range of gears, and increased efficiency and durability.
All in all with the Rumblefish you get a trail ready, solid bike with a brilliant quality frame, super stiff front end, suspension that works how you'd think it'd work, great components, great brakes comfortable position and most important of all every bike sold gets a very special extra that only we offer. An Alf Jones Cycles badge. Built with love, passionately looked after and serviced with pride.
What more could you want?
