Dreams Do Come True
07-28-09 | 11:19 PM
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From: Manchester Center, Vt
Bikes: 1995 Guerciotti Genius, 1992 Cannondale Delta V 1000, 1989 Cannondale SR500, 1987 Univega Nuovo Sport, 1984 Trek 620, 1983 Muddy Fox Monarch, 1960 Rudge Sports
Actually, I dig the blue bar tape that's on it. Nice find!
But...black Tressostar would also be cool.
But...black Tressostar would also be cool.
07-28-09 | 11:38 PM
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From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
Congratulations on finding that most important bike. It can take many years of searching.
07-28-09 | 11:44 PM
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07-28-09 | 11:55 PM
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Rustbelt Rider
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From: Canton, OH
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
Wow, looks like it's in great shape too. I think bar tape to match either the yellow or gray in the seat tube would be perfect.
Beautiful bike, congratulations.
Beautiful bike, congratulations.
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07-29-09 | 12:53 AM
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Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
What do you want to know about it? I think most assume you knew all about it since it was "THE" bike.
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07-29-09 | 01:29 AM
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What I meant was that there's so many things that I want to add/clean up/upgrade on the bike that I can't decide. I was hoping that people could offer some suggestions on where to start "second" ("first" was to ride and that was amazing).
07-29-09 | 02:10 AM
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I guess I was overly excited
What I meant was that there's so many things that I want to add/clean up/upgrade on the bike that I can't decide. I was hoping that people could offer some suggestions on where to start "second" ("first" was to ride and that was amazing).
What I meant was that there's so many things that I want to add/clean up/upgrade on the bike that I can't decide. I was hoping that people could offer some suggestions on where to start "second" ("first" was to ride and that was amazing).
What I would do is overhaul everything, fresh grease in the hubs, bottom bracket, headset and even the pedals. New brake and shift cables, clean up the chain and take a look at the tires and tubes. I would treat the frame with some framesaver and polish and wax the paint. Don't forget to lubricate all of the pivot points on the components with something like tri-flow.
What you add depends on how you want to use your bike. You could add a rack and pannier bags for commuting or camping. The possibilities are endless really, just take time to think about your goals and plans for this bike.
Thats a really awesome bike and well worth the few extra steps.
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Last edited by mkeller234; 07-29-09 at 02:14 AM.
07-29-09 | 06:13 AM
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I finally found the bike I needed:
1983 Trek 700
~54cm
Reynolds 531c double-butted CroMo tubes, forks, stays
Full SunTour Superbe group set; SunTour Cyclone M-II rear derailleur
Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo front and rear hubs
Cinelli bar and stem
Pretty bike, looks agile just sitting still, I'll bet it is..
Most important: What color bar tape?
1983 Trek 700
~54cm
Reynolds 531c double-butted CroMo tubes, forks, stays
Full SunTour Superbe group set; SunTour Cyclone M-II rear derailleur
Campagnolo Nuovo Tipo front and rear hubs
Cinelli bar and stem
Pretty bike, looks agile just sitting still, I'll bet it is..
Most important: What color bar tape?
Last edited by RobbieTunes; 07-29-09 at 12:19 PM.
07-29-09 | 08:07 AM
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Thrifty Bill
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
07-29-09 | 08:52 AM
#20
Unique Vintage Steel
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From: Allen, TX
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Seconded. I don't think gray would look good personally. Or leather with a matching honey leather Brooks.
