Any DIY mountain bikers here?

[KS63]

I got a used Trek Wahoo off of Facebook market place and I want to upgrade parts on this bike like the drivetrain and wheels. I?ve searched online and haven?t found any concrete information as how to measure for parts compatibility regarding spacing, hubs and splines. I?m a very mechanically inclined person and would rather DIY than pay someone to do it for me. I went into a local bike shop and asked some basic questions and got the nose up prick treatment. Really put me off on the biking community....

[Scanker19]

I?d also like some of this info. I?ve been wanting to upgrade my Trek as well but the parts compatibility always has me concerned. I?d hate to spend mine and something not fit.

[CS1983]

Have you called/emailed Trek? They should be able to give you compatibility info.

Otherwise, Reddit might be helpful for crowd sourcing info.

[ray1970]

My old bike has very little of the original bike left. Mostly just the frame. I did mine a very long time ago though so probably don?t have much to offer at this time. I don?t recall having any issues easily finding upgrade parts that would work.

[earplug]

Google the specs on your bike. Figure out your axle type and diameter. figure out your bottom bracket type. If you know this info you can order most anything. Then get some tools to fit the crap.
I'd toss that Trek and start with a fresh build.

[20X11]

Google the specs on your bike. Figure out your axle type and diameter. figure out your bottom bracket type. If you know this info you can order most anything. Then get some tools to fit the crap.
I'd toss that Trek and start with a fresh build.

This EXCEPT I wouldn't scrap the Trek. It's a great way to learn the intricacies of bike mechanics. I used to build my own bikes...great enjoyment and pride. There are some tools that are unique to the bike world that you will acquire along the way.

[KS63]

Google the specs on your bike. Figure out your axle type and diameter. figure out your bottom bracket type. If you know this info you can order most anything. Then get some tools to fit the crap.
I'd toss that Trek and start with a fresh build.

Thanks for the info. What?s wrong with my bike that would require me to toss it do a custom build for a first timer wanting to go on a bike with with his 9yr old?

[hurley842002]

Thanks for the info. What?s wrong with my bike that would require me to toss it do a custom build for a first timer wanting to go on a bike with with his 9yr old?

I would never say to toss it, however, after my research and experience, it rarely pays to try and dump money in an aging bike, especially if it wasn't a high end bike to begin with. I know nothing about the Wahoo or what model year yours is but a quick bluebook search puts it in the $500-$600 MSRP category for mountain bikes, which means it's likely not even worth the money you are about to spend on it, and depending on the quality of parts you want to use, you could easily surpass MSRP.

I've been where you are, I recall taking an older (but higher end) Giant hardtail that needed some work, into Pedal in Littleton, and I too got the "treatment" like you did. It was then that I realized bikes are terrible investments for anything but enjoyment. Believe it or not, I just scrapped what was once over a thousand (I only paid $80) dollar bike, and started over.

Similarly, I've got a 2020 Giant that is a quality bike, but even it, being brand new isn't worth dumping a lot of money into. I plan to install tubeless tires, add a dropper seat post, and that's likely it.

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[KS63]

Hurley-I don’t know what year mine is, but the previous owner installed SRAM hydraulic disc brakes and a RockShox air fork. I’d like to install a 1x SRAM NX kit for a few hundred bucks. I bought the bike for $170 so I figure I could throw a little money at it and still be under new prices.

[roberth]

Nowadays

Standard hub spacing is 100mm in front and 142mm rear.

Boost spacing in 110mm front and 148mm rear

There is is extra large hub spacing, i think is it 157mm rear.