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12-31-17, 10:39 AM
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This is my first time overhauling any bike ever, a 1989 Trek 400. Needless to say, it was a fun and frustrating experience going it alone (though this site and a local C&Ver helped tremendously) and I'm going to do a few more bikes to see if it's for me. I'm not great at tuning the bike yet, but I liked tearing stuff down, cleaning, regreasing, and putting it back together. This one got touch up paint, wax, buff, the whole nine yards (at least as far I can do with my noob skills. I'm looking forward to seeing how the 400 rides, as I've never been on it before.
Next on the bench is a '88 330 that I'd like to squeeze 35c tires onto, just because I can. Living in Wisconsin I find these old steel Treks are plentiful and pretty inexpensive.
One thing I am trying to do - only buying bikes that are in my size - to keep me from going off the deep end. I wonder how long that will last?
Next on the bench is a '88 330 that I'd like to squeeze 35c tires onto, just because I can. Living in Wisconsin I find these old steel Treks are plentiful and pretty inexpensive.
One thing I am trying to do - only buying bikes that are in my size - to keep me from going off the deep end. I wonder how long that will last?
12-31-17, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by friendofpugs
One thing I am trying to do - only buying bikes that are in my size - to keep me from going off the deep end. I wonder how long that will last?
12-31-17, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by PilotFishBob
Not long, once you put your toe in the water you almost immediately get sucked in. You're doomed - Welcome to the club!
Answer: One more than you currently have
12-31-17, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by lugsNleather58
You know the old joke: What's the right number of bikes to have?
Answer: One more than you currently have
Answer: One more than you currently have
01-01-18, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 3speedslow
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1970 Gitane TdF; 1973 Gitane TdF
1979 Trek 710; 1981 Trek 412; 1981 Trek 710
1983 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1985 Specialized Allez SE; 1988 Specialized Sirrus; 1989 Specialized Rock Combo
1984 Ross Mt. Hood
1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
1991 Bridgestone RB-1
1992 Serotta Colorado TG
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1979 Trek 710; 1981 Trek 412; 1981 Trek 710
1983 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1985 Specialized Allez SE; 1988 Specialized Sirrus; 1989 Specialized Rock Combo
1984 Ross Mt. Hood
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1991 Bridgestone RB-1
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01-01-18, 08:49 AM
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Thanks, the last two are set up for winter riding. Had to do a little blue with the red, white.
It's some of the 90's bar tape I got from an old LBS. these Treks with the TT tubing ride great.
It's some of the 90's bar tape I got from an old LBS. these Treks with the TT tubing ride great.
01-02-18, 09:17 PM
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I have only one 400, my favorite ride though. Tim
01-03-18, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tkamd73
I have only one 400, my favorite ride though. Tim
01-03-18, 08:59 AM
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Very nice ride Tim. I like that colour. My red is in the keeper fleet too. The paint was in great condition and just my size. Actually, they are all the same size! The red, blue came to me as frames with the 92 white one a complete but a parts-tampered mess.
The red stays safe from the winter salt while the other two do SS/ 1X7 duty.
The red stays safe from the winter salt while the other two do SS/ 1X7 duty.
01-03-18, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by richard4993
Beautiful bike. I'm still regretting selling mine.
01-03-18, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 3speedslow
Very nice ride Tim. I like that colour. My red is in the keeper fleet too. The paint was in great condition and just my size. Actually, they are all the same size! The red, blue came to me as frames with the 92 white one a complete but a parts-tampered mess.
The red stays safe from the winter salt while the other two do SS/ 1X7 duty.
The red stays safe from the winter salt while the other two do SS/ 1X7 duty.
Nice looking bike in red, white one is quite a good looking ride also. Tim
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01-04-18, 04:35 PM
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Very nice 760! Lot of great work there. Hard to believe it needs any more tweeting. Fit testing maybe?
Anytime I see a frame with their name on the front fork or stays, looks all business
Anytime I see a frame with their name on the front fork or stays, looks all business
01-04-18, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Vintage_Cyclist
'84 Trek 760
Basically finished, minus a tweak or two by the time the snow melts.
Basically finished, minus a tweak or two by the time the snow melts.
01-05-18, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by richard4993
It looks great. Was that the same one that was listed on Craigslist for a while in Williamsburg?
01-05-18, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Vintage_Cyclist
Negatory
01-06-18, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Vintage_Cyclist
'84 Trek 760
Basically finished, minus a tweak or two by the time the snow melts.
Basically finished, minus a tweak or two by the time the snow melts.
01-06-18, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Vintage_Cyclist
'84 Trek 760
Basically finished, minus a tweak or two by the time the snow melts.
Basically finished, minus a tweak or two by the time the snow melts.
01-06-18, 09:07 AM
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‘86 Trek 760 Pro Series paint, ‘85 parts and ‘84 frame braze date because that is how vintage Treks roll.
01-06-18, 09:44 AM
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@bnewberry Those are MKS toe clips, about $20-25. King Cage also makes one like it, which is probably a bit nicer, for $50.
