My recent find: '85 TREK 660
12-26-17, 07:16 PM
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My recent find: '85 TREK 660
old thread, bike is long gone
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Thats a great deal! I think you could make a nice work stand out of that trainer. Maybe a simple bench to bring it up to a good height...
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Great score! Classic Trek road racers are gems. I had an ‘85 460 that put me back on the road. Kept that one for 9 years and road a century ride with it. I miss it. Currently I have an ‘86 760 Pro Series with full 531, Campy drivetrain and Mavic tubular wheelset. The frame braze date is very close to your 660 at 12/4/84.
You are going to have some great miles with that bike!
You are going to have some great miles with that bike!
12-26-17, 07:55 PM
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That's a fantastic bike. They were actually all 531cs, not just the main tubes. My '84 had a crack develop in the head tube and was replaced with an '85 frame, so just like yours with a Campy drivetrain. Enjoy it!
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Originally Posted by Hobbiano
Thats a great deal! I think you could make a nice work stand out of that trainer. Maybe a simple bench to bring it up to a good height...
12-26-17, 08:16 PM
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Congrats, great find! It's funny how sometimes the most obscure listings on CL will yield the best bikes.
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Originally Posted by Chris_in_Miami
That's a great idea, and I can envision how I could clamp the main beam in the jaws of my Workmate bench. Now I'm kicking myself for passing on a Vetta trainer I was offered for free a few weeks ago!
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Fantastic story and a fine "training" bike. I rode my son's red 560 a little bit and really enjoyed it (also red with yellow cables). I'll find a serious TREK race bike of my own one day.
12-27-17, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
Thanks for all the comments. I really enjoyed riding it, and am planning on doing some minor component changes to make it better for me.
I still want to go through the headset and maybe the bottom bracket, just because of the unknown factor, and to get some fresh grease in there. That will be a project for further into the winter.
I still want to go through the headset and maybe the bottom bracket, just because of the unknown factor, and to get some fresh grease in there. That will be a project for further into the winter.
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Originally Posted by Piff
Would probably be worth it to give the derailleurs an overhaul as well while you're at it. Unless that's one of the component upgrades you're planning?
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Before you go hunting for another Matrix rim, make sure you can mount your favorite tires on your current matrix. I've had trouble with most tires being very very tight.
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Originally Posted by The Golden Boy
The Cyclone derailleurs would be among some of the very best friction derailleurs ever...
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Originally Posted by The Golden Boy
The Cyclone derailleurs would be among some of the very best friction derailleurs ever...
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
Thanks for the Matrix tip Classtime, I'll check it out. I think I'd want one just to get the overall package closer to original, even if I did not use it. There's a 700 x 25 on the one Matrix right now, but when I measured the actual inflated tire diameter, it was only 20mm!
I have no desire to replace the Cyclone derailleurs, and plan to keep them on the bike. I really liked the way they shifted.
I'm actually going to look for period correct shifter levers for them. Anyone have pics of what they should look like?
I have no desire to replace the Cyclone derailleurs, and plan to keep them on the bike. I really liked the way they shifted.
I'm actually going to look for period correct shifter levers for them. Anyone have pics of what they should look like?
And look what I found here...https://shop2.re-cycle.com/product/su...fters-1782.htm
Dunno if ebay has better prices, I didn't check.
12-28-17, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
Yeah, I plan on going through everything and cleaning/lubing.
I gave the derailleurs a few drops of tri-flow on the pivots to help for now. The bike shifts great, but I still want to go through them.
I want to change the shifters. The composite/plastic Ofmega shifters don't inspire confidence. I want to upgrade the cables/sleeves to Jagwire, and get some KoolStop pads for the brakes. So it's that kind of change/upgrade type stuff at this point. I'd also like to find a Sansin/Sunshine front hub and matching Matrix front rim, just to have a matched set.
I gave the derailleurs a few drops of tri-flow on the pivots to help for now. The bike shifts great, but I still want to go through them.
I want to change the shifters. The composite/plastic Ofmega shifters don't inspire confidence. I want to upgrade the cables/sleeves to Jagwire, and get some KoolStop pads for the brakes. So it's that kind of change/upgrade type stuff at this point. I'd also like to find a Sansin/Sunshine front hub and matching Matrix front rim, just to have a matched set.
unless the original was something like a Campy SR.....
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Originally Posted by Piff
This is what I found on velobase: VeloBase.com - View Group
And look what I found here...Suntour Cyclone Downtube Shifters -
Dunno if ebay has better prices, I didn't check.
And look what I found here...Suntour Cyclone Downtube Shifters -
Dunno if ebay has better prices, I didn't check.
IMO- the Sprint shifters are the ones to get.
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Great bike. I just picked one up for 150. The derailieurs were replaced with Shimano Sante and 105 shifters. I'll get some photos up in the Trek thread once it warms up a little bit.
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You're welcome. Wait til you use it tow rap the handle bar. The fork is held tight which make wrapping a breeze plus it is at a good height for the job.
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Very Nice find!!!!! Thanks for resurrecting a C&V Trek!!
