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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-11, 12:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,942
Posted By Trek400

Please educate me. Does it take any thing away?...

Please educate me. Does it take any thing away? it's bonded. Is it weak the frame?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-11, 11:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,942
Posted By Trek400

If you want to experiment, use J-B Weld (from...

If you want to experiment, use J-B Weld (from hardware or autoparts store). It may stop or slow cracking from spreading. You can fill the dent and wrap J-B Weld with blue masking tape until dry. It's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-11, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 847
Posted By Trek400

Everybody has to guess because the picture is...

Everybody has to guess because the picture is unclear, head cup or bearing cup. My guess is head cup and my suggestion is heat it while fixing to round shape. Use a cone shape metal or ball shape...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-11, 11:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By Trek400

This Trek Owner Manual might help you, especially...

This Trek Owner Manual might help you, especially chapter 2: maintenance schedule. There is also a checklist before ride.
http://www.trekbikes.com/pdf/owners_manuals/my07/07TK_OM_english.pdf
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-11, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 689
Posted By Trek400

Those two places you mentioned are common issues....

Those two places you mentioned are common issues. Just take an extra cautous about proper fit (correct) parts per frame specs. A proper torque is a must. Many people knew about it but not used to and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 689
Posted By Trek400

scuff it with Scotch-Brite maroon or grey...

scuff it with Scotch-Brite maroon or grey (instead of sandpaper). It's typical use for edges and corners (at auto paintshop).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-11, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,402
Posted By Trek400

I recommend reading Sheldon Brown's BB size, you...

I recommend reading Sheldon Brown's BB size, you get more detail answers to your questions. There is how to get a chainline measurement at the bottom. Your chainring hits the chain stay, you need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,577
Posted By Trek400

Since you tried many different forcing ways, I...

Since you tried many different forcing ways, I have a suggestion to use a PB Blaster Penetrating Catalyst spray (not WD40) and give it time. It works well on stubborn/rusty stuff. good luck
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-10, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 903
Posted By Trek400

If you want to preserve the original paint, just...

If you want to preserve the original paint, just use 3M Scotchbrite for rust surface, optional use bondo and light sanding to level surface, touchup paint. It's not visible spot anyway, it's behind...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-10, 09:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,962
Posted By Trek400

That's very impressive. I saw that craigslist...

That's very impressive. I saw that craigslist (Duncanville) while looking for a vintage seat. Nice old vintage recipes in your kitchen. Congratulation!
Since you revealed the Trek mystery, let's...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-07-10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,682
Posted By Trek400

I'm in FW area and have seen Trek 400 on...

I'm in FW area and have seen Trek 400 on craiglist less than $100 from time to time. It's very good ride for beginner like myself. I love this vintage more than my other carbon bike.
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