Trek Hints at New Steel Top Fuel Model
Trek's industrial designer Kyle Neuser has developed a steel version of the Top Fuel mountain bike, named the PipeDream, using 4130 chromoly steel for the front triangle and aluminum for the rocker link and rear end. While lacking some features of the current Top Fuel, such as the geometry flip chip, it offers adjustable suspension kinematics and external cable routing. This prototype has garnered positive attention, suggesting a market for durable and affordable steel full-suspension bikes from major manufacturers.