Got to work on a '77 Trek recently
09-20-17 | 09:06 AM
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Got to work on a '77 Trek recently
TX something or other. Customer brought it in for a tune up. It was his father's and now he rides it. Mix of Campy and Sugino, including some drillium on the Maxy crankset and a fluted Sugino stem.
Cleaned some rust off the steel bits:
Cleaned some rust off the steel bits:
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09-20-17 | 09:21 AM
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Right on. I think only the TX900 had the Cinelli lug treatment and fastback stays. That looks like my size, so your job is to point out that it is way too big for him...
And out of interest, what is the hex head size of the seatpost binder bolt? My '78 930 has a US sized bolt - maybe 3/16"
And out of interest, what is the hex head size of the seatpost binder bolt? My '78 930 has a US sized bolt - maybe 3/16"
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09-20-17 | 09:29 AM
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Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
I have a 78 Trek 730. It's a cool bike- but the TX bikes are something really special! I hope to be working on one soon!
[MENTION=421991]TenGrainBread[/MENTION] you're in Madison- is this the first TX bike you've had in your hands? I wonder how much more "common" these bikes are around here...
[MENTION=421991]TenGrainBread[/MENTION] you're in Madison- is this the first TX bike you've had in your hands? I wonder how much more "common" these bikes are around here...
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09-20-17 | 09:45 AM
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Right on. I think only the TX900 had the Cinelli lug treatment and fastback stays. That looks like my size, so your job is to point out that it is way too big for him...
And out of interest, what is the hex head size of the seatpost binder bolt? My '78 930 has a US sized bolt - maybe 3/16"
And out of interest, what is the hex head size of the seatpost binder bolt? My '78 930 has a US sized bolt - maybe 3/16"
09-20-17 | 09:46 AM
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I have a 78 Trek 730. It's a cool bike- but the TX bikes are something really special! I hope to be working on one soon!
[MENTION=421991]TenGrainBread[/MENTION] you're in Madison- is this the first TX bike you've had in your hands? I wonder how much more "common" these bikes are around here...
[MENTION=421991]TenGrainBread[/MENTION] you're in Madison- is this the first TX bike you've had in your hands? I wonder how much more "common" these bikes are around here...
09-20-17 | 01:28 PM
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Bikes: 1984 Schwinn Supersport, 1988 Trek 400T, 1977 Trek TX900, 1982 Bianchi Champione del Mondo, 1978 Raleigh Supercourse, 1986 Trek 400 Elance, 1991 Waterford PDG OS Paramount, 1971 Schwinn Sports Tourer, 1985 Trek 670
The 3 hole lugs are kind of a give-away, but to be sure turn it over and look at the serial number, if it starts with a J, its a TX 900. I found mine in Oshkosh 2 weeks ago. Tim
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09-20-17 | 04:18 PM
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Right on. I think only the TX900 had the Cinelli lug treatment and fastback stays. That looks like my size, so your job is to point out that it is way too big for him...
And out of interest, what is the hex head size of the seatpost binder bolt? My '78 930 has a US sized bolt - maybe 3/16"
And out of interest, what is the hex head size of the seatpost binder bolt? My '78 930 has a US sized bolt - maybe 3/16"
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09-20-17 | 04:49 PM
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"Got to work on a '77 Trek recently..." I thought it was going to be a bike commuter story. Still, very cool though.
09-20-17 | 07:30 PM
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I googled "Dick Nolan" as I didn't realize who he was. Seems like he vanished from what little I could find (what info I did find was mostly from the forums). I wonder if he had a hand in designing my 1979 910?
09-20-17 | 08:49 PM
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09-21-17 | 04:04 AM
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09-21-17 | 06:32 AM
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09-21-17 | 06:41 AM
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How about a TX700?
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...312643264.html
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...312643264.html
09-21-17 | 06:57 AM
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09-21-17 | 07:37 AM
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Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
I've been looking for a TX700 (or the white whale TX770) and now I'm excitedly awaiting the arrival of a TX700. (Thanks to Mr Enabler! 
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What I'm hoping for is the combination of the light 531 ride of my Trek 730 and the long wheelbase ride of the 720 and 620.
)What I'm hoping for is the combination of the light 531 ride of my Trek 730 and the long wheelbase ride of the 720 and 620.
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
09-21-17 | 11:21 AM
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For what it's worth, my 1978 930 is my favorite riding bike, in a stable that includes Masi, Colnago, and SBDU.
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09-21-17 | 02:18 PM
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Those "enablers" should be called out and publicly shamed!
