My take on an old trek 620
10-06-21, 06:04 PM
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My take on an old trek 620
I bought this because it seemed like a really versatile platform. Turns out it's a wonderful bike. I went 650b and had to use a 750 center pull to reach in the back. A tektro 559 is enough in front. The 126mm rear hub has a 14-36 cassette. Hand selected from tons of crap in my basment. The derailleurs are suntour as are the bar ends. The crank is Shimano deore from about 1980. It allows a lower seatpost height. The fenders are longboards.
I had almost forgot about this bike then I needed a ride quickly this morning and it was the easiest one to get out the door. Damn is it a nice ride!
Velocity 32 hole rims
Soma rack and mirracyl mirror
Old Dyno tail light with a modern stand light led bulb.
I had almost forgot about this bike then I needed a ride quickly this morning and it was the easiest one to get out the door. Damn is it a nice ride!
Velocity 32 hole rims
Soma rack and mirracyl mirror
Old Dyno tail light with a modern stand light led bulb.
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10-07-21, 06:57 AM
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Tell me about the wheels and GKs, please. A touring rig is being picked up this weekend, and another shiny thing. Stay tuned.
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Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
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Old Treks are great bikes. I have a 1982 Trek 720 that I want to turn into a 650b bike but first I need to build some wheels.
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10-07-21, 10:24 AM
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10-07-21, 06:37 PM
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C'mon, 52telecaster , take the plunge! I liked my '83 620 as a 700c bike, but I LOVE it as a dedicated 650B bike.
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10-07-21, 07:39 PM
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Very nice build.
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Looks real nice. I hope my Witcomb works as well.
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10-08-21, 01:10 AM
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C'mon, 52telecaster , take the plunge! I liked my '83 620 as a 700c bike, but I LOVE it as a dedicated 650B bike.
10-08-21, 12:02 PM
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C'mon, 52telecaster , take the plunge! I liked my '83 620 as a 700c bike, but I LOVE it as a dedicated 650B bike.
10-08-21, 12:13 PM
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Y'all are really messing with my head as I ponder my upcoming 640 build. I'm in love with all of these. First thing I need to figure out is if I go drop bars -- ctak yours is a looker -- or upright, cause I'm digging 52telecaster 's too.
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Y'all are really messing with my head as I ponder my upcoming 640 build. I'm in love with all of these. First thing I need to figure out is if I go drop bars -- ctak yours is a looker -- or upright, cause I'm digging 52telecaster 's too.
10-08-21, 01:23 PM
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Sorry, meant that question for bear_a_bug
