coupleing a 520
01-16-08 | 04:59 PM
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coupleing a 520
Well maybe it is not a classic, but to me it is old.
I have a Trek 520 and have it all set up with racks for bags front and back. Flex stem,fenders and flex seat post. All set for real touring except, I don't really tour that way.
So what I have been thinking about is having it cut to add SIS couplers, remove the racks and perm fenders to opt for just a tail rack and removable fenders in case needed. However, a question back in my mind keeps saying that even with the reduction of stuff the bike is going to be way heaver than if I got a Waterford and had it coupled????
Is the Trek 520 frame really heavier than the average road bike???, which is what I have to keep up with on my 'credit card' trips.
I have a Trek 520 and have it all set up with racks for bags front and back. Flex stem,fenders and flex seat post. All set for real touring except, I don't really tour that way.
So what I have been thinking about is having it cut to add SIS couplers, remove the racks and perm fenders to opt for just a tail rack and removable fenders in case needed. However, a question back in my mind keeps saying that even with the reduction of stuff the bike is going to be way heaver than if I got a Waterford and had it coupled????
Is the Trek 520 frame really heavier than the average road bike???, which is what I have to keep up with on my 'credit card' trips.
01-17-08 | 01:14 AM
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Bilenky - does a retro fit coupler on steel bikes- not all 520's were created equal -
what year - if you are doing couplers for travel with a touring it's good as any. It's not light - but it's built to handle a load. by the way I have a Waterford Adventure cycle - non coupled - around $2000 frame alone - I just take it apart ship it when I travel - sometimes ship it ahead via rail, or bus, - I have a travel case. Big jump from a 520 to a coupled bike and or a Waterford, what are myou trying to accomplish.
what year - if you are doing couplers for travel with a touring it's good as any. It's not light - but it's built to handle a load. by the way I have a Waterford Adventure cycle - non coupled - around $2000 frame alone - I just take it apart ship it when I travel - sometimes ship it ahead via rail, or bus, - I have a travel case. Big jump from a 520 to a coupled bike and or a Waterford, what are myou trying to accomplish.
01-17-08 | 09:50 AM
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From: CO....Hetchins MO, Merlin XL, Trek, Klien, Specialized, Kestral, Bataglin, Guerciotti, Bianchi, Schwinn, Colnago Geo, Miele, Contini, Feggin, Cannondale, Lemond, Ciocc, Giant, Rossin
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I would like to know more about contacting this "Bilenky".
I am trying to get a coupled bike for 'credit card' tours but do not want to have a hard time always fighting stay up with the others who are on Pocket Rockets and light road bikes. They have money and ship full bikes, I need to cut expenses over time and need a coupled bike.
I have a 520 i never use because i don't travel with bags abnd it is set up with racks. Was figuring that i could convert it maybe or it would just be to much of a bike and not needed, thus i save for another.
I am trying to get a coupled bike for 'credit card' tours but do not want to have a hard time always fighting stay up with the others who are on Pocket Rockets and light road bikes. They have money and ship full bikes, I need to cut expenses over time and need a coupled bike.
I have a 520 i never use because i don't travel with bags abnd it is set up with racks. Was figuring that i could convert it maybe or it would just be to much of a bike and not needed, thus i save for another.
01-17-08 | 10:11 AM
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https://www.bilenky.com/Retrofits.html
thats the link to Bilenky's retrofit (of S&S couplers) page.
marty
thats the link to Bilenky's retrofit (of S&S couplers) page.
marty
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01-17-08 | 02:36 PM
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From: CO....Hetchins MO, Merlin XL, Trek, Klien, Specialized, Kestral, Bataglin, Guerciotti, Bianchi, Schwinn, Colnago Geo, Miele, Contini, Feggin, Cannondale, Lemond, Ciocc, Giant, Rossin
Bikes: Hetchins MO, Merlin XL, Trek, Klien, Specialized, Bataglin, Guerciotti, Bianchi, Schwinn C19, Colnago Geo, Miele, Contini, Feggin,Cannondale, Lemond,Ciocc, Giant, Rossin
https://www.bilenky.com/Retrofits.html
thats the link to Bilenky's retrofit (of S&S couplers) page.
marty
thats the link to Bilenky's retrofit (of S&S couplers) page.
marty
Great.
I went there and spec'ed a bike with polished lugs (well as long as I am looking new might as well get nice lugs). Then I went to Waterford and spec'ed a bike. Difference -$800.00
01-17-08 | 06:53 PM
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Jeff,
Are you talking about ordering a custom Bilenky now? First of all 520 is a nice 531 bike, it was never wow bike. The Waterford is a a combination of 853 and a custom 531 fork. Coupling either of these bikes will make them ride even more differently. Both of these are loaded touring bikes - neither are go fast credit card touring bikes - if that is your purpose.
Mike
Are you talking about ordering a custom Bilenky now? First of all 520 is a nice 531 bike, it was never wow bike. The Waterford is a a combination of 853 and a custom 531 fork. Coupling either of these bikes will make them ride even more differently. Both of these are loaded touring bikes - neither are go fast credit card touring bikes - if that is your purpose.
Mike
