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Old 05-08-07 | 01:27 PM
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Bikes: 1993 Bridgestone XO-3, 1981 Trek 613, 1988 Fisher Montare, 1986 Univega Alpina Uno, 2010 Surly Long Haul trucker, 2004 Rivendell Quickbeam. 1970s Gitane Mixtie (60cm), 1994 Diamond Back Axis TT

Trek 520 Project Done!

Thanks to everyone who helped on the myriad of issues I had with this project. C&V is the best!

Specs:
24 inch 1984 520
NOS Ritchey 700c 36 hole wheelset (The anodized rims are bronze in the sun and match the frame perfectly...ah, the sweetness!).
NOS SR stem
45cm Nitto bars
Shimano aero levers
seven speed friction MTB rear Derailleur
unknown campy front derailleur
stock cranks
Brooks, conti 32 touring tires, etc.

After some help from the ibob list (thanks) I went back to the original dia compe brakes and with no effort they went on and work excellent with the 700c wheels and some kool stop pads.

Big Carradice saddle bag next and maybe some fenders for the winter.

The bike has much more aggressive geometry than I thought it would, it is definitely not like the long wheelbase 720 (nor my Rivendell quickbeam) but this is a good thing as it will be my fast bike.

Thanks again for all the help!

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