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04-26-12, 07:45 PM
#226
Extraordinary Magnitude
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Waukesha WI
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Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
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Still an awesome bike.
Originally Posted by https://www.vintage-trek.com/Trek_timeline.htm
The Japanese Connection - Beginning in 1981 or 1982 (and extending through at least 1986), Trek used a subcontractor in Japan to build some frames and parts of frames. The 300 and some 400 series were a complete (unpainted) frame and fork from Japan, but painted and assembled in Waterloo. The 500, 600, and 800 (MTB) series had the main triangle built in Waterloo, the pre-assembled rear stays were attached, and the whole works painted and assembled in Waterloo. The 700, 900, and 170 series were completely built, painted, and assembled in Waterloo. Some 600 series were all Reynolds 531 frames. Trek had Reynolds seatstays and chain stays shipped from England to Japan, where they were assembled into the rear triangle assemblies and then shipped to Waterloo to be attached to the main frame.
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
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04-26-12, 09:57 PM
#229
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I put hipster wheels and blue tires on my Trek 760 and rode it for a bit.
Afterwards, I got a PBR, a tattoo and a nose piercing, but I couldn't get into my skinny jeans.
Suntour Superbe:
Afterwards, I got a PBR, a tattoo and a nose piercing, but I couldn't get into my skinny jeans.
Suntour Superbe:
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05-12-12, 07:48 PM
#231
Schwinn Magnet
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Virginia
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Wow, so many nice vintage Treks!
My first road bike, purchased new in 1985, was a Trek 4xx? with Campagnolo Triomphe drivetrain and SR filler (and this is apparantly the only picture I have that shows it circa 1987)
Current project, 1979 Trek 930, frame damage under repair
Current project, 1987 Trek 520, disassembled for complete rebuild
My first road bike, purchased new in 1985, was a Trek 4xx? with Campagnolo Triomphe drivetrain and SR filler (and this is apparantly the only picture I have that shows it
circa 1987)Current project, 1979 Trek 930, frame damage under repair
Current project, 1987 Trek 520, disassembled for complete rebuild
05-13-12, 06:19 AM
#232
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06-30-12, 06:05 AM
#235
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Metro Detroit
Posts: 858
Bikes: Bertoni Corsa Mondiale, Bridgestone T-700, Miyata 700 GT, Trek 600, Trek 560 Professional Series, Chrome Panasonic DX 2000, Peugeot PH12, Peugeot PX10, Schwinn World Voyageur, Schwinn Circuit, and Schwinn Voyageur
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Trek 600
My two favorite bikes in my collection are my Trek 600 and Trek 560 Professional Series. Both are fantastic bikes. When I saw a Trek 600 listed on Ebay at a great price, I hesitated for a minute to consider the distance and then I made the purchase. After a 180 mile round trip, I now own another one.
Although I don't need two, It was great rehabbing another 600. In my opinion, Vintage Treks are highly underrated. This bike has a fantastic ride!
Although I don't need two, It was great rehabbing another 600. In my opinion, Vintage Treks are highly underrated. This bike has a fantastic ride!
06-30-12, 04:19 PM
#236
自転車整備士
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Denver, Colorado USA
Posts: 885
Bikes: '86 Moots Mountaineer, '94 Salsa Ala Carte, '94 S-Works FSR, 1983 Trek 600 & 620
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A couple of 83's to add...
I've posted these everywhere else, so why not here in the appropriate thread?
I came across these in the last couple of months; the 620 I converted to a modern 8 speed drive train, and the 600 I made into a 2 speed.
I agree with bikemanbob; these older steel Treks ride so nicely!
I came across these in the last couple of months; the 620 I converted to a modern 8 speed drive train, and the 600 I made into a 2 speed.
I agree with bikemanbob; these older steel Treks ride so nicely!
06-30-12, 05:45 PM
#237
Port
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Boston
Posts: 6,868
Bikes: 2022 Soma Fog Cutter, 2021 Calfee Draqonfly 44, 1984 Peter Mooney, 2017 Soma Stanyan, 1990 Fuji Ace, 1990 Bridgestone RB-1, 1995 Independent Fabrications Track, 2003 Calfee Dragonfly Pro
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1989 520
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10-20-12, 05:34 PM
#241
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My 1992 Aluminum 1200, RX100, internal routed brake cable. All original except for saddle, which I have, even the original Matrix 700X25 tires are still on it.
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10-20-12, 05:47 PM
#242
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I just got this one last week. I also have an 8000 from 1991 that my son took with him to college. I'm the original owner of the 8000. I still needed a commuter bike and I figured I'd try to match what I had and liked. Note that the tires are new for commuting, the originals are off the side out of the picture.
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10-20-12, 06:03 PM
#243
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Parma, Ohio
Posts: 147
Bikes: Trek 4300, '84 Trek 400,'88 Trek, 85 Trek 720 560, 82 Motobecane Randonee, 75 Schwinn Collegiate, Schwinn Sierra, '84 Trek 890, 2001 Trek 5200 OCLV USPS, 99 Trek Y Foil
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An '84 400
10-20-12, 07:49 PM
#246
Senior Member
I picked up a 1985 660 last week, it was in good shape except for being very dirty and had been unused for a long time. Got it striped down and cleanedand I am in the process of getting it ready to ride. I changed the drivetrain so I can ride the hills here, I put a Suntour 14-34 6 spped freewheel on and I'm waiting for a Shimano triple from E-bay to get here. It's about 90 percent ready now. I have all the original Superbe Pro parts tucked away so I can return it to original if I want to.
10-20-12, 09:03 PM
#247
Senior Member
I know this is a stretch but....... here is my Trek made 2001 Lemond Zurich.
The other bike is a Trek 520 that I picked up at Goodwill for $20.
The other bike is a Trek 520 that I picked up at Goodwill for $20.
10-20-12, 09:46 PM
#248
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Ithaca, NY
Posts: 4,852
Bikes: Click on the #YOLO
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A 610 I found in rough shape at a local antique center. Parked the 27" helimatic wheels for a pair of campy hubbed mavic wheels, found a period correct pump, pedals and cateye computer (cadence!). I love this thing, it's from an era of the last gasp of friction shifting for shimano. I put a pair of tubular wheels on there the other day and it was like a magic carpet ride. Amazing bike. One of these days I'll paint it proper and get new decals.
As found:
In progress:
Done for now (campy post, concor, white crazy look pedals):
(need a better "now" picture)
Album link- https://imgur.com/a/60j9I
As found:
In progress:
Done for now (campy post, concor, white crazy look pedals):
(need a better "now" picture)
Album link- https://imgur.com/a/60j9I
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10-21-12, 11:55 PM
#249
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Just added to the fold....
1985 Trek 620, 21" Frame
I'm really hoping the smaller frame works out but I don't know...
Now I have to figure out my stem length....and cranks (keep the triple, go compact.)...and wheels...and I need a saddle....dang here we go again.
I'm really hoping the smaller frame works out but I don't know...
Now I have to figure out my stem length....and cranks (keep the triple, go compact.)...and wheels...and I need a saddle....dang here we go again.
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