Originally Posted by
BluesDaddy
I am seeing a pattern here with the rear wheels on 80's Treks. My '85 400 Elance is the same. It's very easy to spot because there'll be the distinctive dark anodised Matrix front rim and an aftermarket (Sun in my instance) rear rim. What was wrong with rear wheel on Treks of this era? Were they all Helicomatics or something?
Nice bike, BTW.
This bike is an 88. The Shimano 105 would be original - not Helicomatic, so there must have been another reason. ( I kind of like Helicomatics though - very smooth).