"Chris" <
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> "Johoo" <
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> > OCLV = optimum compaction low void
> >
>
> As I don't imagine that helped you much, T_Blood, I'll tell you what OCLV actually menas, not just
> what it stands for. The weakest parts of a
carbon
> fiber part are those with tiny air bubbles - voids - in them. "Optimal Compaction" means they
> compact the carbon fibers the best way they know
how,
> to produce "Low Void" parts. Trek says OCLV to mean "stronger than the average carbon
> fiber piece."
>
> Buy the bike regardless of our opinions. If you like it, you'll have
gotten
> a great deal on a killer bike. If you don't like it (I personally never like the feel of Fuels)
> you can sell it. Since an OCLV Fuel holds value like crazy - check out ebay - and you paid less
> than the usual cost, you will probably make money, and will at worst break even. You could part it
> out and, through Ebay, make even more money. I'd be interested in the
Race
> Lite Tubeless wheelset.
>
> Chris
Thanks..now I understand. The bike is actually on ebay in Germany. It had like 12 hours left and was
at only 1100 Euro. I was hoping it wouldn't go much higher but now it is beginning to get out of my
price range. It is still WAY below list price, but too much for me now. Nevertheless, thanks for the
info. I'm smarter on Treks now, plus there are a few more there I am keeping my eyes on....Mike