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Trek speed concept gen 1vs gen2
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I am about ready to pick up a 2011 generation 1 trek speed concept. I want to get a top tube bento box. Trek lists two separate ones on their website. Does the generation 2 bento box only fit years 2014-2017 like it says on the website? Seems strange to me. I don’t understand why, wouldn’t the bosses on all frames be in the same spot?
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I think the newer box, for the newer gen frames, would overlap the cable hole opening on the older gen....not positive though
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wetri2 wrote:
I am about ready to pick up a 2011 generation 1 trek speed concept. I want to get a top tube bento box. Trek lists two separate ones on their website. Does the generation 2 bento box only fit years 2014-2017 like it says on the website? Seems strange to me. I don’t understand why, wouldn’t the bosses on all frames be in the same spot?

Regardless of your decision I would really suggest looking for second gen Speed Concept. It is a lot easier to work IMHO. The bosses wouldn't be the same necessarily because the second gen box was built with aerodynamics + design/mechanics/function/manufacturing in mind. Aerodynamics may have changed where they decided to put the bosses given the shape of the box if that makes sense.


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wetri2 wrote:
I am about ready to pick up a 2011 generation 1 trek speed concept. I want to get a top tube bento box. Trek lists two separate ones on their website. Does the generation 2 bento box only fit years 2014-2017 like it says on the website? Seems strange to me. I don’t understand why, wouldn’t the bosses on all frames be in the same spot?

Second gen boxes won't fit the first gen. Also, I agree with Thomas, second gen is the way to go. There is a lot more support for the second gen since it has been in production for a long time so we have parts readily available, but there are some of the quirks worked out from the first gen that were corrected in second gen.

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When the guy who works for the company tells you which to buy....buy it lol

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At the risk of disagreeing with the person who actually works for Trek...I have both Gen 1 and Gen 2 Speed Concepts and have used the Gen 2 bento box on both models - fits great. Mine are the 9 series (integrated front ends) in XL. Maybe the frame size makes a difference?

I can send you a picture if you’re interested, just send me a PM.

Randy
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