Trek 950 650b trail/rando build
03-11-15, 05:48 PM
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@whatwolf- I was wondering if the brake pads came at the rims straight on or if you had to angle the posts up in order to reach the rim. Can't wait to hear the ride report, especially in regard to braking and cushiness of ride & overall ride quality vs 26" wheels.
03-11-15, 06:54 PM
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@whatwolf- I was wondering if the brake pads came at the rims straight on or if you had to angle the posts up in order to reach the rim. Can't wait to hear the ride report, especially in regard to braking and cushiness of ride & overall ride quality vs 26" wheels.
I'll do a ride report hopefully tomorrow. Keep in mind I don't have a frame of reference as to 26" wheels. Though I do ride a 26er MTB I've never ridden this frame with 26" wheels.
03-11-15, 07:54 PM
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03-11-15, 11:38 PM
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Nice looking ride. If I decide I don't like the paint on mine anymore, I might go clear but in a powdercoat.
03-12-15, 07:20 PM
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Unsurprisingly this bike rides sort of like a CX-MTB hybrid. Although it weighs almost twice as much as my CX bike it is pretty nimble on technical stuff and very stable at speed. Descending in the drops is confidence inspiring, maybe in part due to the weight of the front rack (3 lbs.) Also perhaps due to the weight on the front end, the front wheel flops around more than I'm used to when going slow and around/over rocks. Our trails here are filled with babyhead rock sections and I found them more difficult to cross on this bike than either my CX (33mm tires) or rigid MTB (2.3" tires.)
I took some detail shots that I'll upload from my camera later, and I'll have to measure the bb height and whatever other questions I hadn't answered before.
I took some detail shots that I'll upload from my camera later, and I'll have to measure the bb height and whatever other questions I hadn't answered before.
03-12-15, 08:25 PM
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@whatwolf - would you consider posting a breakdown of your components? I'm interested in your crankset. Very handsome.
03-12-15, 08:39 PM
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@whatwolf - would you consider posting a breakdown of your components? I'm interested in your crankset. Very handsome.
03-12-15, 09:27 PM
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03-12-15, 09:29 PM
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Here's a couple detail shots... Sadly most of my pics didn't come out well. I'll have to take more later.
Rear brake... plenty of clearance.
I made this improvised light mount out of a Crud Claw and a piece of threadless steerer.
Rear brake... plenty of clearance.
I made this improvised light mount out of a Crud Claw and a piece of threadless steerer.
03-12-15, 09:37 PM
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Parts rundown:
F/F: Trek 950
HS: Tange Falcon Sealed
Stem: Nitto Dirt Drop
Bars: Soma Hwy One
Brake Levers: TRP RRL
Shifters: DA 10-sp bar ends
FD: Sram Rival
RD: XTR 9-sp
Crankset: TA Cyclotouriste 46-32
BB: Shimano UN-55
Chain: KMC 9-sp
Cassette: Sram 970 11-34
Brakes: Tektro CR-720
Wheels: Velocity Synergy 650b to Velocity ATB hubs
Tires: Surly Knard 650b x 41mm
Rack: Surly
Saddle: Brooks Pro
Seatpost: Kalloy UNO + Hite Rite courtesy of @mparker326
Pedals: Time ATAC / MKS Lambda
F/F: Trek 950
HS: Tange Falcon Sealed
Stem: Nitto Dirt Drop
Bars: Soma Hwy One
Brake Levers: TRP RRL
Shifters: DA 10-sp bar ends
FD: Sram Rival
RD: XTR 9-sp
Crankset: TA Cyclotouriste 46-32
BB: Shimano UN-55
Chain: KMC 9-sp
Cassette: Sram 970 11-34
Brakes: Tektro CR-720
Wheels: Velocity Synergy 650b to Velocity ATB hubs
Tires: Surly Knard 650b x 41mm
Rack: Surly
Saddle: Brooks Pro
Seatpost: Kalloy UNO + Hite Rite courtesy of @mparker326
Pedals: Time ATAC / MKS Lambda
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03-12-15, 10:32 PM
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Nerdy video of this bike in action: https://flic.kr/p/rAr4H9
03-13-15, 09:15 AM
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03-13-15, 09:32 AM
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Yep. Check out post #19 of this thread ! Both those bikes are awesome.
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03-13-15, 09:32 AM
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Nerdy video of this bike in action: https://flic.kr/p/rAr4H9
03-13-15, 09:41 AM
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This is a neat build. I have a nice 89 950 that is begging for a rebirth and I think this might be a viable option (the 650b not the clear coat)
03-13-15, 11:38 AM
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