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03-06-19, 09:27 PM
#1902
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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
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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
1988 Centurion Ironman Expert
1991 Bridgestone RB-1
1992 Serotta Colorado TG
2015 Elephant NFE
03-06-19, 10:55 PM
#1903
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How it looked the day I brought it home. Thanks for the kind words.
03-06-19, 11:13 PM
#1904
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Ack! My eyes!!!! How could anyone let that happen to such a great bike?! I just don't understand the world anymore...
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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
2015 Elephant NFE
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
2015 Elephant NFE
03-06-19, 11:23 PM
#1906
Master Parts Rearranger
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All hail the New Elance! Looks amazing!
Also, I see you de-anodized and polished those 7700 cranks. Very nice.
Also, I see you de-anodized and polished those 7700 cranks. Very nice.
03-07-19, 12:37 AM
#1907
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03-07-19, 07:21 AM
#1908
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Purchased worn out and rusty from original owner. 531 frame was blasted and then powder coated in satin black. I created and applied the decals based on modern, current designs and used the current logo badging. Drivetrain is all vintage 8 speed Dura Ace but had to go with a longer rear brake for 700 conversion. Fork is Kinesis carbon with sleeper 531 decals. Wheels are Ksyriums with GP4000sII in 23. Finished weight is 22lbs-6oz. Love the way this thing turned out and seems like every time I ride it somebody wants to buy it.
Outstanding!
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
03-07-19, 09:01 AM
#1909
Mr. Anachronism
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Hmmmmm.....
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03-07-19, 02:33 PM
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It matches my 610 in tubing, once trek started messing with aluminum and CF, all the numbers migrated down, my 600 series of '83 is pretty comparable bro the 400 Elance of '87
03-07-19, 03:43 PM
#1911
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Bikes: Bikes: 1979 Trek 930, 1979 Trek 710, 1996 Trek 970, 2000 Merlin Extralight, 2005 Merlin Agilis Framesets: 1980 Trek 410, 1981 Trek 610, 1984 Trek 400, (2x) 1985 Trek 600
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@wedgeSG
Wow! That looks sweet...always wondered how the newer graphics would look on the older vintage frames. Ironically the new 2019 520 has retro graphics!
Wow! That looks sweet...always wondered how the newer graphics would look on the older vintage frames. Ironically the new 2019 520 has retro graphics!
03-07-19, 10:15 PM
#1913
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1987 Trek 400 Elance
Several have commented on the graphics, this shows the ones made for the wheelset in better detail
With storage bottle and original seat post that was recently changed out. Little better lighting in these shots...
03-08-19, 07:38 PM
#1914
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Again, it's a really sweet bike- I don't think you're actually misleading anyone as it's really clear this bike has been redone from top to bottom- in a most extraordinary manner.
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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.
03-08-19, 09:08 PM
#1915
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Good to know, thanks for the info. Wasn’t much left of the original I just tried to find something that looked as close as possible to what remained on the rusty tube. That/those happened to be the set I used. I debated on not using the fork ones at all, then decided if someone mistook carbon for steel that would probably be a good thing.
03-10-19, 10:12 AM
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03-10-19, 10:33 AM
#1917
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Guess I can share this here too. The only Trek in my collection right now and the only full carbon bike I have.
Found this mislisted and NOS on Ebay and got the frame for what I think was a steal. Built up with a brand new Ultegra 8000 groupset and wheels I stole off my Basso.
Found this mislisted and NOS on Ebay and got the frame for what I think was a steal. Built up with a brand new Ultegra 8000 groupset and wheels I stole off my Basso.
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Steel is real...and comfy.
Steel is real...and comfy.
03-10-19, 03:48 PM
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Guess I can share this here too. The only Trek in my collection right now and the only full carbon bike I have.
Found this mislisted and NOS on Ebay and got the frame for what I think was a steal. Built up with a brand new Ultegra 8000 groupset and wheels I stole off my Basso.
Found this mislisted and NOS on Ebay and got the frame for what I think was a steal. Built up with a brand new Ultegra 8000 groupset and wheels I stole off my Basso.
Nice find and cool result!
03-10-19, 04:15 PM
#1919
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1983 520 with 9 speed setup, ready for some major miles this summer.
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Semper fi
Semper fi
03-15-19, 09:11 AM
#1920
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Just got this, it's supposed to be a '79, but serial number is an anomaly. I started another thread on it here, but wanted to add the photo to the library on this thread.
03-15-19, 09:24 AM
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This bike was given to me by the original owner who got in an auto accident a week after he bought it. He never really got to ride it due to serious back injury. I took it apart and cleaned it and i couldn't ride it because it was way to small for me. I gave it to my son in law so he would have a cool vintage bike. He loves it but doesn't ride it much. I had some nice offers on it , but couldn't bring myself to sell it. Joe joesvintageroadbikes.wordpress
1985 Trek 600
1985 Trek 600
03-17-19, 07:30 PM
#1922
Mr. Anachronism
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A few final shots of the 930 refinished. Unfortunately the frame is just a couple three centimeters too small for me, so I'm offering it up for sale in the C&V marketplace.
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03-17-19, 08:23 PM
#1923
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A few final shots of the 930 refinished. Unfortunately the frame is just a couple three centimeters too small for me, so I'm offering it up for sale in the C&V marketplace.
03-17-19, 08:40 PM
#1924
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1990 Trek 970
Trek 970 Singletrack drop bar conversion. Full Shimano Deore Dx save for the Suntour Command shifters. Tires are 26x2.35 with clearance for bigger tires.
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03-17-19, 09:00 PM
#1925
tantum vehi
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Damn, that's sexy. Something about a drop bar bike and knobby tires. It's like a elegant woman who will cut a rug in a dress and high heels then turn around and kick your a$$ in the Spartan Race.
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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
2015 Elephant NFE
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
2015 Elephant NFE
