The Loyal Steed-The Last Ride of My Trek 8000
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- My beloved Trek 8000 has finally had its last ride. I bought this Trek 8000 (used) when I was a Peace Corps volunteer in 2003. I used it as a volunteer for two years, then rode it home to Colorado at the end of my service. I rode it coast to coast, down both the East and West Coasts, and used it as my daily commuter. On April 5th, 2016, it took its last ride.
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Hey Trek, here's your Superbowl commercial.
(Could you imagine that, a bicycle commercial during the Superbowl right next to all those car and food commercials)
I like the way you think!!! Maybe someday bikes will be cool enough to promote during the big game
The fond eulogy for an wonderful bike that has lived through many epic journey's. I too would hang it on the wall forever.
+Racr Ecks It'll be hung on the wall for sure!
Wow! I just turned thirty last December and ever since I was a little girl I used to borrowed my fathers bike and dream of having my own one day. Many years passed and I almost forgot my dream. But now having mu own brings me so much joy and freedom. I do believe that biking is a way forward not backward as a means of transportation.
Great story, hope your bike brings you many more years of happiness and adventures!
I enjoyed watching your video. I don't look forward to the day when I must say goodbye to my touring bike. Some say a bike is just a couple wheels connected by a frame. As you and I know it is much more than that. It enables us to connect to the great outdoors, slows down time and enables us to see the world at the speed of bicycle.
Well said! It totally slows down time!
The bike is your best partner on these roads
I had a Trek 7000 and similar to your story, that bike got me everywhere in high school (Colorado) and college in the frigid temps Fargo offers. You are spot on when you say 15mph is the perfect speed to see/experience life on a bike. I moved overseas in 2008 (Shenzhen, China), then Cairo, Egypt and now Hong Kong. My bikes have taken me places and allowed me to experience SOOOO many things a person simply cannot see or experience in a car, bus, etc. It's pretty amazing what a simple set of wheels can bring to your life. Thanks for sharing all of your adventures and spreading MUCHO great vibes to this world!!!
It's just a flesh wound . . . loved your tribute. Yeah, these machines can become a part of us. Among my bicycles is my Schwinn SuperSport I got as a wee lad. I still ride it most days. It turned 50 years old this year. Long live those bicycles.
Same here dude treated my bike like my best buddy.
I had my first bike that was really old, it came from my dad and she was like forgotten. all rusted and everything.
Rode it a couple of times and man! , never thought in my life I would love biking. Decided to upgrade it a little and maintain the old classy look. Now, I got a new bike and returned it to my dad. He is now back to cycling again and upgraded the old bike more than I did. The old bike is now 9 yrs old still kicking and making memories with my Dad again.
Though, I have my new bike. I still check for the old bike and see its condition every now and then.
Ride safe and keep making great content. We really appreciate it.
Awesome, thanks for sharing your story!
MY hats off to you. Well done
Thanks buddy!
Great story. Fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for making me cry about a bike! :)
Awesome video
Anytime my man :)
See you Memorial Day weekend!
RIP. Ride on in spirit... Trek 8000. 😇
+JC Shamrock sweeet sweet trek 8000
Keep being awesome!
Man, what a beautiful piece
Thanks!
This video makes me so happy
Ahhhhh thanks, looking back at it makes me happy too
Ha!
...and people question aluminum as a material for touring bikes.
Have to admit, this even impressed me. That is a ton of milage for any bike.
It was the little bike that could! Took me to many magical places. Cheers!
I absolutely love this video! It epitomizes bike touring for me!
+Josiah Skeats Thanks buddy! Keep on ridin'
wow this brought me to tears, i love my trek 480 i hope she can hold out for another 26 years
I hope so too
I think it’s really cool that you did Peace Corp. Thank you for your service.
I appreciate that!
I rode my Trek from NC coast to Arctic Ocean in Alaska. Then it rode a plane to South Florida. Then I rode it to Ky. All in one year. Rode it across the Johnson pass trail to Seward. Lots of adventures.
My main ride is a 20 year old Cannondale. No complaints. I enjoyed the Baja and Cuba series. Perhaps I’ll watch your cross country ride next. Keep those adventures and videos coming.
Wow. The rider gives it the soul. It becomes real. Greatest video ever. I found one on market place. I thought it was expensive for 450 dollars for an old bike but now I am gonna buy it for 400. Hope it lasts me a long time. I am a local rider. I am excited now. 1st bike in 40 years . Have not rode since I was a kid, but something is calling me to get back on one. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. 👍
That’s a great deal, go for it and HAPPY TRAILS!
You literally wore that bike out wow! I'm actually picking a like new one up today that's how I came across your video. nearly had me tearing up lol!
Very cool that you’re getting a trek 8000, it’s an awesome bike!
What a fantastic tribute to a fine machine!
+y2ubeuser666 Thanks!
I am amazed how much we have in common....right down to the Bob Trailer....how cool
Yeah, buddy, love that BOB
I just bought this bike today. I'm so excited for new adventures
Awesome!! Happy trails
That is an incredible bike and an even more incredible adventure! 😊 what a journey!
+Josh and Kali | The Freedom Theory for sure, I got my money's worth and then some!
I know this feeling so well.
İ have to leave my first touring bike (I tuned myself) behind, to look forward for more and bigger tours. It breaks my heart, but I have to do it.
I love my bike.
Bikes are very loveable
Trek should hook you up for making this emo commercial
+Emma Makhno haha, they have, good ol Trek!
I am not loyal to any bike brand but i have owned a couple of Trek bikes and they are well built...
Great story Ryan! Really captures how we all feel about our first real bike love. The ones that take us on our first big adventure. They aren’t always the best or most expensive bikes, but they truly become a part of us. Every mile ridden & the bond gets stronger. And you’re right...when they die...it’s less sad than a happy reminder of all the great experiences you had together. For me, it’s my Giant Escape that I’ve had since 2012. It hasn’t cracked in half yet like your Trek 8,000...but with a few more adventures, who knows! Thanks for the inspiration dude. ✌🏼
Ryan Van Duzer Lol. Yes, me too! *Safely of course*. I was actually going to upgrade to a Giant Toughroad for my next big adventure...but it almost feels like I’d be cheating on my trusty GE...so i dunno yet. I plan to ride from NY to Cali. Then take my bike overseas and ride Japan North to South, Taiwan North to South and then New Zealand North to South. I think my Giant Escape could make it. And if it cracks in half along the journey, Giant headquarters are in Taiwan...so maybe I could upgrade to the Toughroad then. But who knows...maybe it will make it all the way to the end of the journey! Only one way to find out. Cheers ✌🏼
Yep, only one way to find out. I say ride that baby until it gives out, it'll all be part of the adventure! Your trip sounds EPIC, have fun!
Powerful testimony. That bike helped make you who you are. It took your energy and helped navigate your experiences, ensuring your memories would last forever. Thanks for sharing. BTW- I own 4 Trek bikes. Love them.
About to build my first mid drive e-bike using the same 1998 Made in USA Trek 8000 ! ... Thanks Ryan for
posting this amazing adventure story with your Trek..inspiring!
Very cool. That’ll be a sweet bike
Oh this is incredible thank you for sharing this wonderful video this video made me cry 😢 happy tears.
Sorry for your lost
I hear you, Ryan. My 1998 Kona Cinder Cone is the one thing I kept when it seemed my cycling days were over, even if I could no longer ride it. Luckily my knee did get better and when I ride it on a sunny day after work the world just feels right.
nice! An old bike always feels right
Cool! I had a 8500 and had great trips !!! Great video
The power of inanimate objects! Great video....I love the Peace Corp Videos. My brother and his friends were Volunteers.......I've met so many great people who served in the Corps!
Thanks, this bike is hanging up in my house, so I can look at it everyday!
You are amazing ...You remind me of my friend in my younger years. We rode 25 miles every night and 100 on the week end. He was builtike you and looked like you. Rode his bike to and from work every day. Rain and many many snowy days. He was a role model for me. Thank you you are bringing George M. Back to me 40 years later.
Awww, that's cool! Glad to bring back some old memories for you
Yay bikes! I feel that way with all my bikes. I love them all (except one...I hate that one.)
haha, don't hate :)
Makes me proud to be a cyclist. Reminds me of all the great things about riding. Thanks.
I want to buy a Trek 8000, after this video. Please TREK, take note of the influencing power of this guy.
Geez, this was so touching. What a beautiful way to honor your friend who experienced so much with you.
Thanks, that trusty ol bike is hanging from my ceiling now...a reminder of all the good times
I love this video. I m still rocking my trek 8000. I got it my senior year in high school instead of a car. Next year it will be 20 years. I come back and watch this video every couple of months.
mightymig awesome! I’m impressed that you’re still rocking that sweet bike. Happy trails buddy
Ryan you’re always going to be my hero the reason I’m saying this is because I’m a urban cyclist too just like you I admire people like you with that great mentality because bicycles are everything to me. thanks for all your great videos
Thanks Danny! Appreciate the kind words. You are right, bikes are the best, and they make so much fun
That bike has more soul than many people.
I'm surprised the monostay didn't break. I wonder if the BOB trailer was a cause of the failure. And the 50,000 or so miles you put on it were a contributing factor for sure. I guess any aluminum frame will do that somewhere at some point.
That bike was lucky to have you. 👍
nice video sir,
my trek 8000(1993) still alive now :)
I began biking because you and your Trek and the journeys you took together. Please know that thousands of us are thankful for the epic climbs you have taken and the valleys you have coasted together. Never have I been more at peace than watching you, Ethan, and your bikes riding through the Avenue of the Giants. Peace to you Trek 8000, you have served well.
+salmmr ahhhhh, thank you for the kind words, and glad that Ethan and I could inspire you. Have a great weekend and keep on ridin'
Momentous eulogy to your traveling partner. 🤩
It was a good bike!
Man... I want adventures like this :,I
Got this bike today, and it`s my first bike since I was 10, and yeah baby, after this video I understand that everything is possible, even if the bike is much older than me ;)
RIght on! Have fun on that adventure machine!
I know this is an old post but loved the video. That old Trek deserves the rest.
Thanks! It’s still hanging up in my house. Gotta honor that bike
Yes Ryan, pretty damn cool
Thanks!
Incredible story of the life of this bike. Sounds like the ol' 8000 had an awesome pilot for every kilometer ridden. Thanks for the video Ryan.
Thank you for watching! It was a good ol trusty bike!
This makes me so happy I bought a used Trek 🙂 You inspired me to take it across the Southern Tier route, and it did great! Mine is a Multitrack 7300.
I love this homage to the Trek 8000. I bought mine new in 1994 as my first “big” purchase after graduating college and getting my first “real” job. I still have it, I swapped out the knobies for road tires, and I use it mostly as a city bike to run errands and pick up restaurant food orders because I’m too impatient to wait for delivery. But I do have plans to take it on my second bike packing trip. It’s a great bike!
Very cool! It's always fun to hear what people do with their Trek 8000's! Such a great ol bike
You know, I'd watched this video a while back and thought it was great. But today, as I just picked up an older Trek 8000 set up as a commuter off of Kijiji to use here in Calgary Alberta as my winter bike ($200!), I watched this again and am now re-inspired! I commute, and do some bigger daily rides, but haven't got Into touring, yet.
My son and his buddy are doing a cross-Canada tour next year, and I'm hoping to hop on for the last leg of it. I've been watching your channel for a bit now, and you definitely make it sound like the greatest thing in earth.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Cheers from Canada!
Great to hear that you found an old Trek 8000!! I hope it takes you on many beautiful adventures.
Thanks for making me cry about a bike! :")
A beautiful tribute to your fantastic piece of metal. Thanks!
I have a 2006 Giant FCR 3 that someone gave me over a year ago to replace a stolen bike that was much newer. I love the bike and wouldn’t consider replacing it until it drastically fails
Amazing video Ryan! The way you spoke about your travels inspires me to keep riding and go on an adventure! Keep up the good work amigo.
Thanks James! Adventures on bikes are the best!
Wow. This was a great video to see this morning. Your heart and soul could be felt all the way over here in Central California, City of Tulare.
Thank you SO much for sharing. I love how you said that it died a warriors death.
You did and saw way more than some people could do in 2 lifetimes.
And you did it on an old hard tail Trek. Awesome!
I know, it is an older video but i leave a commend. Ja es ist kaputt, irgendwann ist das beste Rad kaputt. Ein alter Freud ist gestorben. It is like an old friend who had died. Amazing how your Video transports the connection between man and machine.
Radritter Insulin thanks! I loved that bike
Good stuff man! a solo tour on one of these bikes in the '90s changed my life
A first bike is like a first love, it stays there printed in your soul, nice video 👍
SO true!
Great story Ryan. I lost a trek 6000 I’ve had for a decade a couple months ago. Replaced it and hope my new one lasts as long! Happy riding brother
Think you for all of your incredible videos! You have truly inspired me to train for more long distance riding.
Happy trails buddy
Great video, very inspirational. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Funny enough, I had the same bike - same frame color, same year, everything. It's ironic to see that you loved that bike so much because out of the 25 bikes or so I've owned in my life, the Trek 8000 was my least favorite bike. I had my best XC race result on it but it was not due to it's geometry. I guess if I had the same experience you did with your bike I'd feel the same way.
Jay Tee lots of sentimental value packed into this bike...that’s what probably helped:) happy trails
Your trek served you well
Sure did!
Awesome story and tribute, Ryan. 👍
Thanks! I miss that bike
@@duzer Well, she certainly served you incredibly well, Ryan! I think it was her time for permanent retirement. RIP, Trek 8000.
Very nice video super adventure in my country Honduras
Honduras is the best!
Thanks for sharing this video.
Truly amazing!
Thanks!
I have a 2011 TREK 8000 love it so much ...
Sam JoL me too! I wish that they still made em
Awesome! hardtail ... love your videos man .
Godspeed and good luck with whatever you ride in the future
+TheJMoShow Thank you, it'll be an adventure!
This video hits me every time Ryan, this bike had such a good life and honestly didn’t expect it to keep going after 11 years from your Honduras to Colorado trip! atleast it makes me so happy that you still got it hanging in your house still lol
Thanks, this bike was a beast of a workhorse, and it's still hanging on my wall ;)
I just got a trek 8000
Gorgeous bike.
Very nice!
When I ride my Kona Fire Mountain (2015)
I do alot of thinking and self reflecting. Also keep my eyes open for traffic and impatient drivers
xD
Looking forward to seeing what you get to replace your valiant steed!
O M G !! That s awesome dude
How does this clip doesn’t have like 1 million views? Epic...
beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
Thanks, it was a good ol bike :)
Recept to u and ur bike.. great video.. thanks
Thanks my friend
I don't know how much is it about the bike, really. You have a big heart, man --- I think any bike would be proud to be your partner. Ride on, brother!
And that Trek 8000 is unbelievably lucky to have been owned by you, so that it could've lived its life as a bicycle to its fullest. I'd clean up the frame and hang it on the wall if I were you. You two had a great run, but it's time to make new memories with another two wheeled friend! Hope you find the perfect replacement bike!
+Soundtallica in Chains On the wall it goes!
I have the same model :) got it in 2010 as a used bike
good history , good video and good bike😀👌. I also had a 8000.. saludos desde Colombia. 👍
saludos amigo desde Colorado!
I have a TREK 6000 that ive had for 17 years. sometimes i think i should get a new bike and then i ride it and love it.
Great story, just shows that you don’t need to have all the latest tech to get places and have epic adventures.
Really awesome tribute to your bike! It is also amazing all the things that you guys accomplished together, definitely a warrior until the end! Take care.
Felix Espana I loved that thing!
@@duzer I definitely showed in the video.
I almost cried! Great montage too!
+Vuix MC thanks, I almost cried making it :)
Great video Ryan... inspirational!
Ryan, you have to contact Shifter. He just did this amazing pair of videos with NJB. You need to have a Calgary vs Boulder showdown with him. Would be great for your channel and we fans would love it. I already told him to contact you.
That is a cool story
You are a good man.
:)
Awesome!!
+Jared Koehl THANKS!
Just subscribed bike touring is amazing me and my wife are both 22 and we are going on our first big tour down the east coast green way i cant wait i love this so much! 🚲🏄
AWESOME!!! You are gonna love life on the road!!! Have so much fun
Awesome
Bicycles have souls.
True
That was great ..
I teared up.
Brandon Kimes me too:)