Vintage Trek 400 Series Road Bike Frameset True Tempered
07-03-18, 06:40 AM
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Vintage Trek 400 Series Road Bike Frameset True Tempered
I have been looking to buildup a track bike and just need a good frame, want steel.
I can get this frame for a reasonable price, like $125 including shipping
Vintage Trek 400 Series Road Bike Frameset True Tempered
Was sorta waiting for deal on a columbus italian but at this price maybe this frame would be plenty fine
as Im not going to be racing but using it for a fun training ride.
What do you all think?
I can get this frame for a reasonable price, like $125 including shipping
Vintage Trek 400 Series Road Bike Frameset True Tempered
Was sorta waiting for deal on a columbus italian but at this price maybe this frame would be plenty fine
as Im not going to be racing but using it for a fun training ride.
What do you all think?
07-03-18, 07:53 AM
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I'm guessing this would be for a ss/fixedgear street bike, not a true track bike?
I've owned at least three Truetemper Trek 400s over the years and they are nice bikes. Comfy with neutral handling.
If you want to run 700c wheels, pay attention to the year, because the 400 was late to switch from 27" to 700c.
price is a tad high IMHO. Sold mine in the $75-100 range.
I've owned at least three Truetemper Trek 400s over the years and they are nice bikes. Comfy with neutral handling.
If you want to run 700c wheels, pay attention to the year, because the 400 was late to switch from 27" to 700c.
price is a tad high IMHO. Sold mine in the $75-100 range.
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I like mine for a road bike, but I would check the length of the dropouts on the one you're looking at before you buy it. My '88 True Temper Trek 400 has very short dropouts, which aren't the best for single speed builds.
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Originally Posted by Lascauxcaveman
I would check the length of the dropouts on the one you're looking at before you buy it. My '88 True Temper Trek 400 has very short dropouts, which aren't the best for single speed builds.
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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
For a single-speed build, you could always run a chain tensioner...
Something I think the OP should consider if he's set on a single speed. Some frames are just a more natural fit; frames with long dropouts.
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07-03-18, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Lascauxcaveman
I like mine for a road bike, but I would check the length of the dropouts on the one you're looking at before you buy it. My '88 True Temper Trek 400 has very short dropouts, which aren't the best for single speed builds.
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Originally Posted by TugaDude
The price included shipping. Probably about right. Should be a nice frame so long as it fits.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Tre...53.m1438.l2649
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There is plenty of room in that dropout for any chain tension adjustment you might need. Even more so if you use a half-link.
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