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Beautiful ‘presidential’ Trek Project One custom mountain bike built for President George W. Bush by Revolution Cycles in Washington, D.C., signed and inscribed on the frame’s downtube in black felt tip, “Mike, Ride on! George W. Bush, 43.” This cutting-edge bike was one of two identical custom Treks specially produced for the president by Revolution Cycles in the early 2000s, when Bush became an increasingly avid mountain biker. The bike served as the president’s backup or ‘retainer’ bike, used when his primary bicycle—kept at the White House—was undergoing repairs or routine maintenance.
As such, Bush used this bike on several occasions. Most notably, Bush relied on this bike after an accident on July 6, 2005, when he collided with a Scottish police officer while riding his primary Trek at the Gleneagles Hotel during the G8 summit in Scotland. Bush suffered minor scrapes to his hands and arms, while the officer sustained a minor ankle injury, with the incident occurring while Bush was riding at a ‘pretty good speed’ in light rain.
Featuring a design similar to the Trek Top Fuel 110, this unique mountain bike was custom-painted by Trek’s elite Project One design department in a striking scheme modeled after the Air Force One livery, prominently incorporating the Presidential Seal. Built to the president’s specifications, the bike features a 19.5" frame tailored to Bush’s fit criteria.
Constructed from Trek’s proprietary OCLV (Optimum Compaction Low Void) carbon fiber, the main frame, seatpost, and handlebars are all carbon fiber. The bike is equipped with top-of-the-line components, including a 27-speed (3 × 9) Shimano XTR drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes with 6" rotors, RockShox Reba front fork, RockShox rear shock, Bontrager Race X Lite disc wheels, and Bontrager Jones ACX Tubeless Ready tires—representing the best performance equipment available at the time.
President George W. Bush developed a deep passion for mountain biking during his presidency, often using the sport as both recreation and exercise. After leaving office in 2009, he channeled that enthusiasm into supporting injured service members. In 2011, Bush founded the Warrior 100K, an annual three-day, 100-kilometer mountain bike ride held at his Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas. Organized through the Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative, the event brings together wounded post-9/11 veterans—known as ‘Team 43,’ referencing the 43rd president—for a challenging ride designed to promote rehabilitation, camaraderie, and mental recovery. Participants include service members living with both visible and invisible wounds, including amputations and post-traumatic stress, reflecting Bush’s enduring commitment to supporting veterans through the shared challenge of the trail.
In very fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Mike Hamannwright, the former owner and CEO of Revolution Cycles: “In the early 2000s, as President George W. Bush was transitioning from running to mountain biking, our shop had the distinct honor of serving as his primary bicycle supplier and service center.
During this period, we commissioned two identical, state-of-the-art Trek bicycles. The primary bicycle was kept at the White House for the President’s local and international use, frequently traveling aboard Air Force One. The second bicycle (the item presented here) was retained at our shop as a dedicated, active backup to ensure the President always had a ride-ready machine whenever his primary bike required regular service or repairs.
Both bicycles were custom-painted by Trek's elite Project One design department. The design scheme was specifically modeled after the Air Force One livery and prominently features the Presidential Seal. This backup bicycle was only ever ridden by the President. When not deployed for his use, it was proudly displayed in our retail stores. The frame features a personal message and the President’s signature, commemorating our unique relationship.”
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