Cam McCaul Bike Check - Trek Ticket
Nov 20, 2009
Cam McCaul is one of the most premier riders of our sport today. He can kill it on the track, rip up the dirt jumps, and keep you laughing till you want to cry, while still busting out some of the most unique lines, and tricks. Recently on my trip to Aptos California I got a chance to check out Cam's new bike, however Cam didn't have too much spare time so I got him to do his bike check while he was riding to cut down on filming time.
Click here for the Cam McCaul bike check...
Click here for the Cam McCaul bike check...
Coming out of one of the nicest places to live in the world, Aptos, California, Cam McCaul has put in his time from day 1. A big influence at the famous Aptos Post Office Jumps Cam has put in a ton of shovel, and riding time at the jump spot. It's no surprise to me that when he drops in, everyone watches. Cam's riding style, and flow through the trick line is butter smooth, and he's a great person to showcase the style the riders in the area have.
Cam was stoked to be rocking out the all new Trek Ticket. Trek has gone with some very unique graphics that work great with the bike. Wrapped in a black and cyan paint job the Trek Ticket has some great features like the E2 tapered head tube. Designed around greater stiffness and frame durability the tapered design of the E2 head tube incorporates a 1 1/2" lower bearing, and an 1 1/8" upper.
The Ticket has a 135x10mm thru-axle rear end, and it's adjustable. Equip with hardware options from the factory for single speed, or geared setup the Ticket's adjustable dropouts move from 15.75 inches to 16.5 inches, allowing for adjustment of your chain stay length. Find the perfect position, and lock it in! Also, the hardware used for those adjustments is stainless steel, meaning you won't be breaking them anytime soon.
The Ticket uses ISCG05 chain guide mounts, allowing for ease of installation of any chain guide on the market right now. As well, it's been constructed with a forged yoke, and gussets. The forging process allows the manufacturer to remove as much material as possible while still keeping the strength that is needed. This allows Trek to construct the frame as light as possible, while still meeting their strength needs. This also allows Trek to add other features, like a flared seat tube for a super durable bottom bracket junction.
Cam had his Ticket blinged out with the new Fox 831 Fork, a Shimano Saint component group covering the cranks and brakes, and his bars, seat and post, stem, and wheels are all handled by Trek's in-house brand Bontrager. Cam's bike was not overly weight weenie style, but weighed in at roughly 27 pounds. Cam figures he can trim about another pound, to a pound and a half off of his bike, but would that be too light? He is still on the fence about that.
We have seen a bit of the custom Fox stanchions on the world cup scene on pro riders bikes like Jared Graves, Gee Atherton and Aaron Gwin. It looks to me that Cam has some fancy coating on his fork as well, hopefully something to look for in the near future.
Cam looked dialed riding the new ticket, so here's some information on what makes up the Trek Ticket. Available in 2 sizes, small and large, the Ticket's geometry has been refined upon by Cam McCaul. Manufactured out of Alpha White Aluminum, the Ticket is light, stiff, and very well thought out. The geometry on the Ticket was a little different compared to other bikes in this category.
2010 Trek Ticket Geometry
Cam looked super comfortable on his Ticket, especially as he and his brother Tyler McCaul had just returned from a very important "business trip" to Mexico. Cam also mentioned something about a front flip superman, so keep your eyes peeled for that trick coming soon.
The Trek Ticket frame should be available through your local Trek dealer and the frame carries a US MSRP of $989.99. For more information on the Trek Ticket check out Trek Bicycle's website. Over and Out!
Cam was stoked to be rocking out the all new Trek Ticket. Trek has gone with some very unique graphics that work great with the bike. Wrapped in a black and cyan paint job the Trek Ticket has some great features like the E2 tapered head tube. Designed around greater stiffness and frame durability the tapered design of the E2 head tube incorporates a 1 1/2" lower bearing, and an 1 1/8" upper.
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| Trek Ticket |
| Frame and size | 2010 Trek Ticket Large Frame |
| Fork | 2010 Fox 831, 15QR |
| Headset | Cane Creek E2 internal tapered |
| Crankarms | Shimano Saint M810-1 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Saint M810 |
| Pedals | Shimano DX platform |
| Chain | Shimano Dura Ace 7700 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Big Earl 31.8 |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm, 50mm length |
| Grips | Skulls |
| Brakes | Shimano Saint M810, 160mm CenterLock rotors f/r |
| Front Wheel | Bontrager Rhythm |
| Rear Wheel | Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 28h |
| Tires | Bontrager XR 1 26x2.2 120 tpi |
| Tubes | Bontrager Standard 26x1.75-2.2 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Rhythm |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm |
The Ticket has a 135x10mm thru-axle rear end, and it's adjustable. Equip with hardware options from the factory for single speed, or geared setup the Ticket's adjustable dropouts move from 15.75 inches to 16.5 inches, allowing for adjustment of your chain stay length. Find the perfect position, and lock it in! Also, the hardware used for those adjustments is stainless steel, meaning you won't be breaking them anytime soon.
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| Proper cable routing |
The Ticket uses ISCG05 chain guide mounts, allowing for ease of installation of any chain guide on the market right now. As well, it's been constructed with a forged yoke, and gussets. The forging process allows the manufacturer to remove as much material as possible while still keeping the strength that is needed. This allows Trek to construct the frame as light as possible, while still meeting their strength needs. This also allows Trek to add other features, like a flared seat tube for a super durable bottom bracket junction.
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| Frame detail |
Cam had his Ticket blinged out with the new Fox 831 Fork, a Shimano Saint component group covering the cranks and brakes, and his bars, seat and post, stem, and wheels are all handled by Trek's in-house brand Bontrager. Cam's bike was not overly weight weenie style, but weighed in at roughly 27 pounds. Cam figures he can trim about another pound, to a pound and a half off of his bike, but would that be too light? He is still on the fence about that.
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| 831 Fork |
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| 831 Fork side angle |
We have seen a bit of the custom Fox stanchions on the world cup scene on pro riders bikes like Jared Graves, Gee Atherton and Aaron Gwin. It looks to me that Cam has some fancy coating on his fork as well, hopefully something to look for in the near future.
Cam looked dialed riding the new ticket, so here's some information on what makes up the Trek Ticket. Available in 2 sizes, small and large, the Ticket's geometry has been refined upon by Cam McCaul. Manufactured out of Alpha White Aluminum, the Ticket is light, stiff, and very well thought out. The geometry on the Ticket was a little different compared to other bikes in this category.
| Trek Ticket | Small Frame (13 inches) | Large Frame (15 inches) |
| Head tube Angle | 70 deg | 70 deg |
| Seat tube Angle | 71 deg | 71 deg |
| Chainstay Length | 15.7 inches | 15.7 inches |
| Wheelbase | 39.7 inches | 41.3 inches |
| Standover | 27.5 inches | 27.2 inches |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 12.6 inches | 12.6 inches |
Cam looked super comfortable on his Ticket, especially as he and his brother Tyler McCaul had just returned from a very important "business trip" to Mexico. Cam also mentioned something about a front flip superman, so keep your eyes peeled for that trick coming soon.
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| Picture by Justin Brantley |
The Trek Ticket frame should be available through your local Trek dealer and the frame carries a US MSRP of $989.99. For more information on the Trek Ticket check out Trek Bicycle's website. Over and Out!
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88 Comments
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Atrak
(Nov 20, 2009 at 0:15)
the frame is amazingly well thought out with some pretty good geo, but sounda a little expensive for the everyday joe.
No, that's for the frame only... so with the fork you're looking at 990+831= 1821. Outrageously priced...
Plus wheels, at least 300, plus brakes, at least 150, plus drive train, at least 300, cockpit, at least 200=broke!
Sick bike anyhow!
Sick bike anyhow!
A new Trek Ticket Frame $990, a fox 831 Fork $831, all the other parts u need $1200, knowing your bike is worth more than the average person's car...priceless 
^^ I lold
Itold my biology teacher the price my bike and he said he payed a quarter of that for his car
swish bike though loving the cyan
Itold my biology teacher the price my bike and he said he payed a quarter of that for his car
swish bike though loving the cyan
Holy moley, for a bland looking aluminum hardtail frame!
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That is the best bike check I have ever seen. Entertaining to watch, and listen to. Not some random dude no-one has ever heard of mumbling about a bike.
Air2k,
see the photos? Its taken off Cam removed it the day after the event because he had NO back brake.
see the photos? Its taken off
Cam removed it the day after the event because he had NO back brake.
Probably from all the R&D and actual work to go into the frame. Forging, a kind of aluminum I have never heard of, super adjustable dropouts, etc etc etc.
besides the fact that trek could buy giant at least twice.. Trek is the biggest bike industry in the world at the moment.
Yes, Trek is the number one IBD, but a good portion of their bicycles are produced in Giant's factories. It's like Fox Racing Shox being made by SR Suntour.
funny rider.
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that guy is so good its unreal, he just takes the piss out of the bike then backflips it! hes not all there haha
Best bike check ever! haha love it, as he is backflipping, talking about the setup.
Anyone know the song at the end? Pretty damn catchy!
Anyone know the song at the end? Pretty damn catchy!
Im guessing its becuase the larger is not taller but is longer than the small, therefore the area where the standover is measured is lower than on the small, because the top tube is stretched out. Not certain though.
Nice! I lack it very much! I really lack it! Nice presentation, nice skins by Bontrager. Kinda similar to the Kenda small block 8 or the Larsen.
I love my XR1 tires. I have the 26x2.2 120 tpi models on my Blur 4X. They weigh 515 grams each and hook up nicely for hardpack/loose dry dirt.
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You know he'd be rockin' a steel frame with 15" chainstays if he wasn't sponsored by Trek!
The Trek frame is nice, but crazy expensive.
The Trek frame is nice, but crazy expensive.
Too bad the smaller, kickass companies can't afford these guys....
NS has Soderstrom though, maybe they'll pick up some other top dogs someday.
NS has Soderstrom though, maybe they'll pick up some other top dogs someday.
Hahahhahaha it sounds like he farts on the second to last jump.I love the ticket though i got to test one out at highland,pure amazing!!
Those tires are look great!
maybe a little bit more on the side walls though... for protection more than traction.
maybe a little bit more on the side walls though... for protection more than traction.
They make 3 sizes with 2 different tpi counts for each. You can run the 60 tpi for a little bit more sidewall strength or the 120 tpi for less rotational weight. Personally I run the 2.2 120 tpi model on my Blur 4X for xc/am.
Pretty much the least informative spec list ever.
Here's a better version:
Frame and size: 2010 Trek Ticket, Large
Fork: 2010 Fox 831, 15QR
Headset: Cane Creek E2 internal tapered
Crankarms: Shimano Saint M810-1
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Saint M810
Pedals: Shimano DX platform
Chain: Shimano Dura Ace 7700
Handlebar: Bontrager Big Earl 31.8
Stem: Bontrager Rhythm, 50mm length
Grips: Skulls
Brakes: Shimano Saint M810, 160mm CenterLock rotors f/r
Front Wheel: Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 28h, 15QR axle
Rear Wheel: Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 28h
Tires: Bontrager XR 1 26x2.2 120 tpi
Tubes: Bontrager Standard 26x1.75-2.2
Saddle: Bontrager Rhythm
Seatpost: Bontrager Rhythm
Here's a better version:
Frame and size: 2010 Trek Ticket, Large
Fork: 2010 Fox 831, 15QR
Headset: Cane Creek E2 internal tapered
Crankarms: Shimano Saint M810-1
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Saint M810
Pedals: Shimano DX platform
Chain: Shimano Dura Ace 7700
Handlebar: Bontrager Big Earl 31.8
Stem: Bontrager Rhythm, 50mm length
Grips: Skulls
Brakes: Shimano Saint M810, 160mm CenterLock rotors f/r
Front Wheel: Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 28h, 15QR axle
Rear Wheel: Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 28h
Tires: Bontrager XR 1 26x2.2 120 tpi
Tubes: Bontrager Standard 26x1.75-2.2
Saddle: Bontrager Rhythm
Seatpost: Bontrager Rhythm
You're welcome. I happen to work at a Trek dealer and I'm pretty obsessive-compulsive, so I know these part and model numbers pretty well.
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pretty sure cam runs maxxis tires like he says, in the video.
not the bonti's.
and the pics of the bike doesn't have the gyro.
but w/e still nice. treks stepping it up.
not the bonti's.
and the pics of the bike doesn't have the gyro.
but w/e still nice. treks stepping it up.
It's part bike check, part advertisement. The specs are probably for the stock bikes that will be sold as completes.
Pretty lame "bike check" then, since Cam is clearly riding a bike that's set up slightly differntly. (tires, detangler) Not that the video wasn't enjoyable though.
Trash absolute Trash for 1199 Canadian...For 1199 Canadian you can get -> Blk Mrkt Mob with 416 Argyles,Doberman pincher with 416 Argyles and countless other better bikes with a 416 Argyle.. 
nuff said 1199 Canadian IS WAY TO MUCH FOR A HARDTAIL DJ,EVEN IF IT"S TREK!
nuff said 1199 Canadian IS WAY TO MUCH FOR A HARDTAIL DJ,EVEN IF IT"S TREK!
416 argyle eh??? 
think you should think before u try to e-trash a sick looking bike... and for all we know this could be a super lite 3.5 pound frame, it prob not but it may be let the bike get out before u trash it to bits on an internet forum
think you should think before u try to e-trash a sick looking bike... and for all we know this could be a super lite 3.5 pound frame, it prob not but it may be let the bike get out before u trash it to bits on an internet forum
LuL I was thinking Pike in 426 , I meant 318, or even 409 ....But seriously? Who would pay 1300 dollars (with tax cnd)for a aluminium hardtail frame? when you can buy a cromo DJ thats maybe 1 pound heavier,With geo thats just as good if not better for 755 less!(frame only) ,If you really wana be a weight weenie, There are plenty of small manufactures that make Ti frame for 800!
, I meant 318, or even 409 ....But seriously? Who would pay 1300 dollars (with tax cnd)for a aluminium hardtail frame? when you can buy a cromo DJ thats maybe 1 pound heavier,With geo thats just as good if not better for 755 less!(frame only) ,If you really wana be a weight weenie, There are plenty of small manufactures that make Ti frame for 800!
Cam has always been a real dope rider pushing the limits. As far as the bike, yea it's real nice for what it is but wayyy too expensive for something that's meant to have the bag beatin out of it on a daily bases...
Sure is!
The grips he has are Dirty Fists of Fury Grips.
Bottom of Pic:
http://www.bikebasement.ca/popup_image.php?type=D&id=125&title=Dirty%20Fists%20of%20Fury%20Grips&area=C
Here is the only place i found them.
http://www.bikebasement.ca/product.php?productid=125&cat=0&bestseller=Y
The grips he has are Dirty Fists of Fury Grips.
Bottom of Pic:
http://www.bikebasement.ca/popup_image.php?type=D&id=125&title=Dirty%20Fists%20of%20Fury%20Grips&area=C
Here is the only place i found them.
http://www.bikebasement.ca/product.php?productid=125&cat=0&bestseller=Y
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