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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-21-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

Good work! A good mix of the old and the new. I...

Good work! A good mix of the old and the new. I used the same threaded to threadless stem adapter and it works pretty well IMHO. I've also switched back and forth between flat bars and drop bars. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-21-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

The tires are American Classic and I bought them...

The tires are American Classic and I bought them on Amazon. $35 each. They are 40mm wide, but measured about 38mm or so.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-15-22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

Here is the finished upgrade from cantilever to...

Here is the finished upgrade from cantilever to v-brake on the wife's 730. Working well!
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-10-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

I did find a solution on YouTube and that is to...

I did find a solution on YouTube and that is to install a cable stop clamp on the top tube.

Here is a link to the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMyVtWzeuBA

Here is a link to the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-10-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

Hey guys, I posted a picture of my wife's 1996...

Hey guys, I posted a picture of my wife's 1996 Trek 730 the other day and I have been busy upgrading a few things, one of which is the brakes. I am upgrading to V-Brakes from the old cantilevers. the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-06-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

I will take a look at the crank to see if it is...

I will take a look at the crank to see if it is the same one. Coincidentally, I have replaced the crank already, but will look anyway. I put a 170mm 104BCD external bearing crankset on it with a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-06-22, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

Yeah, those are definitely upgraded wheels. This...

Yeah, those are definitely upgraded wheels. This pair of Ksyriums I bought used a few years ago for $75, which is a steal.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-21-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

I found a diamond in the rough on FB Marketplace...

I found a diamond in the rough on FB Marketplace and picked it up for my wife. It is a 1996 730, 17". It appears to have been ridden very little and was in storage for many years, although the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-21-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

Just recently moved and the areas for me to ride...

Just recently moved and the areas for me to ride have changed, so I converted my 1992 drop bar Trek 750 over to riser bars. Picked up a SRAM GX 10-Speed trigger shifter, a pair of Tektro Eclipse MT...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-08-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

[QUOTE=Korina;21350320]Last night my husband and...

[QUOTE=Korina;21350320]Last night my husband and I stripped my MultiTrack for the powdercoater. I plan on replacing the ghodawful flat bar with some nice, shallow rando drops. Problem is, the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-13-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

I don't remember off the top of my head, that has...

I don't remember off the top of my head, that has been a few years ago. But on my current 750 drop bar bike, I am using a stem adapter that will allow me to use any of the standard threadless stems....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-17-19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

1991 750 Rescue

I’ve done a couple of 750 builds, one was a 1991 for my daughter. I rescued that one from destruction on Craigslist for $5. The seatpost was practically welded into the frame and I had to cut it out...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-17-19, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

1992 Trek 750 Gravel Bike Build

Here is my newly built 1992 Trek 750 Gravel Bike build. Scored the bike off of Craigslist for $160 and then used a few parts that I had laying around, plus a bunch more from Craigslist and then...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-17-19, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 414,690
Posted By theMotoMan

One thing that I have noticed on mine is the...

One thing that I have noticed on mine is the bottom bracket is pretty high, causing me to have to raise the seatpost more than normal. On the other hand, the top tube is also very high for the frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,488
Posted By theMotoMan

Yes, I think I am going to just wait and find a...

Yes, I think I am going to just wait and find a deal on a modern wheelset. I don’t want to destroy the current cassette/hub trying to make it into a single speed. I’m budget-building this one, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-18, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,488
Posted By theMotoMan

I know this is an ancient thread, but I need some...

I know this is an ancient thread, but I need some help with the same cassette. Just bought a nice 1992 Trek 750 Multi Track. It has the 7 speed Suntour cassette. I'm converting it to a drop bar...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-01-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,932
Posted By theMotoMan

On second glance, I don't see the holes for the...

On second glance, I don't see the holes for the fenders on the fork, so the XO might have a slightly different one.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-01-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,932
Posted By theMotoMan

I think this is also the same fork: ...

I think this is also the same fork:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2007/archive/xo2
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-01-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,932
Posted By theMotoMan

The straight blade IRD weighs in at 790 gm uncut...

The straight blade IRD weighs in at 790 gm uncut (advertised), so it is indeed a very small weight penalty. Steel is always a good choice.

In support of the Bontrager carbon fork, I think this is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-31-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,932
Posted By theMotoMan

I bought one off of craigslist for $60...

I bought one off of craigslist for $60 (non-bzzzkill) and just recently installed it on my Schwinn Fastback CX. It seems to be a fairly good fork from the few times I've ridden it. Like the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-31-08, 03:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,262
Posted By theMotoMan

I thinking of making the jump from cantilever to...

I thinking of making the jump from cantilever to mini-v's, but I confused about the 85mm length preference, and to make it worse, Tektro has just updated the RX5 to 90mm (see their website).

If a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-16-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,993
Posted By theMotoMan

Ritchey Speedmax 700x30c

If you can find a set of the Ritchey Speedmax 700x30c tires, they work great and they measure 28mm and weigh about 320g. I bought a slightly used pair for my Trek 1000 road bike and they worked...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-16-08, 11:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,998
Posted By theMotoMan

I just bought a new 2007 Schwinn Fastback CX at...

I just bought a new 2007 Schwinn Fastback CX at Performance for $750.
It has Tiagra shifters & Ft. derailleur, 105 rear derailleur, 9 speed SRAM cassette, TruVative 36/50 crank with external...
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