My Most Recent Purchase: 1984 Trek 510
Although I posted in the "What's It Worth" section, I really don't care. I thought I would just share pictures. Regardless of its value, I found a good restore project.
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I may be repeating myself but that is quite a worthy project Bikemanbob.
The '501 seamed butted tubing is ever so slightly heavier, and it takes a calibrated butt to tell the difference from '531, IMO. I am looking at the bar tape and am wondering how to color coordinate with the red and gold accents, unless you find some NOS Benotto translucent gold colored tape. I think I'd end up going with the Newbaums yellow. PS - Take care when cleaning all those Trek logos - that sprayed-on lettering was not made to withstand much in the way of chemicals. |
Beautiful bike. Even the reflectors match the bartape and logos :D. Try to find nailpolish that matches the paint to touch-up the top tube.
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Thanks Auchen and Veloh. Although rough now, it will make a wonderful bike. Your help is appreciated.
bob |
Did the pump come with it? I love it when those old pumps are included, and still work.
I have a Trek with 501 that I am working on now. It feels as light as 531 to me, but I am a Clyde so weight is not overly important to me. |
Originally Posted by KOBE
(Post 12636926)
Did the pump come with it? I love it when those old pumps are included, and still work.
I have a Trek with 501 that I am working on now. It feels as light as 531 to me, but I am a Clyde so weight is not overly important to me. |
After Pictures
Here is how the bike looks after I rehapped it. I decided to keep the original freewheel and chain. I would have liked to wrapped the bars in gold tape, but I went with what I had. It will make a great bike for someone.
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