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#1426
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I'm loving this Thread! I'll get pics up soon.
Currently restoring a 1980 414 to original condition.
Also building an 84 500 frame set with donor shimano 600 from an 84 610 with a bent frame. Helicomatic and all.
For now my current ride is an 97 520 That my neighbor was throwing away. That one needed a lot of cleanup but turned out great. Pics to follow
Currently restoring a 1980 414 to original condition.
Also building an 84 500 frame set with donor shimano 600 from an 84 610 with a bent frame. Helicomatic and all.
For now my current ride is an 97 520 That my neighbor was throwing away. That one needed a lot of cleanup but turned out great. Pics to follow
#1427
Extraordinary Magnitude
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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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Found this, 1977 Trek TX900, purchased from the original owner, with all the braze-ons, outfitted as per the old Trek brochure, with the exception of the saddle, and rims. One repaint by Trek, in a later color. Frame fits, didn't think it would, but have to change out stem, it's 140mm, before any ride beyond around the block, never been a fan of the brooks saddle, so that's gonna go too. Was looking for 770 or 760, didn't even know this existed, saw the eBay ad, only an hour away, bike basically perfect, couldn't pass it up. Kudos to the previous owner for his outstanding stewardship, very knowledgeable, and a great guy to deal with. Tim
That bike is sublime!!!
And "Stewardship" is a great word for those of us with these old bikes. I view the bike as the frame/fork- the parts are fluid. So to me, taking care of that frame is the big thing. I guess a real collector would frown up on changing anything from stock.
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#1428
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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#1430
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I'm fishing for Trek info...
Where is the date code located on a Antelope??? It's a 800 series. It's black w/ neon green and, blue lettering. It looks like someone went crazy w/ decals: Awsome, Oakley, Diamond Back... Is all that supposed to be on there??? A triple w/ 7 very rusty coggs, Shimano 100 GS shifters, front and, back derailleurs. I think it's all original even the dirt... Did I get had for $50????
#1431
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Where is the date code located on a Antelope??? It's a 800 series. It's black w/ neon green and, blue lettering. It looks like someone went crazy w/ decals: Awsome, Oakley, Diamond Back... Is all that supposed to be on there??? A triple w/ 7 very rusty coggs, Shimano 100 GS shifters, front and, back derailleurs. I think it's all original even the dirt... Did I get had for $50????
#1432
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My '81 710
This is a work in progress. CL find last week with a seller who is a BF member so that's cool. I pulled the parts off my tig welded Milwaukee Road and I only have 40 miles on it so far but I really like it. The paint is so shiny. Next step is to loose the Tektro levers for 1051 SLR when the hoods arrive and put on some Cinelli Criterium bars with Cinelli stem that have been in the bin for a while with 7900 DT shifters for the 6700 Derailleurs. As soon as I can wear out these Swalbes, I'm going to try out those Compass 32s everyone loves and put them on with my 6700 Open Pros. Lastly, I'm going to ask Santa for some Dia Compe GC610s and matching nonaero hoods. Then, I'll hunt for 7400 drive train pieces to go with my 7400 GL330 wheelset and put some fat tubbies on it. Of course, this plan is on pencil
#1433
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Bikes: 1984 Schwinn Supersport, 1988 Trek 400T, 1977 Trek TX900, 1982 Bianchi Champione del Mondo, 1978 Raleigh Supercourse, 1986 Trek 400 Elance, 1991 Waterford PDG OS Paramount, 1971 Schwinn Sports Tourer, 1985 Trek 670
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Hey Tim-
That bike is sublime!!!
And "Stewardship" is a great word for those of us with these old bikes. I view the bike as the frame/fork- the parts are fluid. So to me, taking care of that frame is the big thing. I guess a real collector would frown up on changing anything from stock.
That bike is sublime!!!
And "Stewardship" is a great word for those of us with these old bikes. I view the bike as the frame/fork- the parts are fluid. So to me, taking care of that frame is the big thing. I guess a real collector would frown up on changing anything from stock.
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#1434
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Here's my 84 500 I bought like this. Building it up with Shimano 600 group and other parts from an original 84 610 that has a damaged frame.
And my 1980 414 in original condition. I have found the correct Laprade seatpost Avocet Condor seat, SR pedals. In progress
And my 1980 414 in original condition. I have found the correct Laprade seatpost Avocet Condor seat, SR pedals. In progress
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#1435
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#1436
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Here's my 84 500 I bought like this. Building it up with Shimano 600 group and other parts from an original 84 610 that has a damaged frame.
https://flic.kr/p/Z8zkwU
And my 1980 414 in original condition. I have found the correct Laprade seatpost Avocet Condor seat, SR pedals. In progress
https://flic.kr/p/Z76noW
https://flic.kr/p/Z8zkwU
And my 1980 414 in original condition. I have found the correct Laprade seatpost Avocet Condor seat, SR pedals. In progress
https://flic.kr/p/Z76noW
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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.
#1437
Pedal to the medal
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#1441
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I need to get a photo hosting site sorted, but...
I have an '84 610 that the PO updated the wheels to 600 hubs to match the rest of the group and get rid of the stock rear hub and it's reputation for trouble if not maintained. Forgive me for not recalling the original.
I like the ride of the 610 enough to keep an eye out for a sporty Trek and found an '87 560 Pro EX in the grey to black fade paint with smoke anodized Shimano 600 indexed components. While going over it I found a small top tube dent and an almost imperceptible flat spot on the down tube, just below the FDR. Both are minor and cosmetic, I don't even think the tubes are weakened, they're certainly dead straight still.
But when an '86 560 pro came up on Craig's in better cosmetic shape I "went to look at it" and brought it home.
No dents but it was used by someone whos sweat just rusts out bike steel. So there's bubbling around the three brake cable routers on the top tube and a big booger of rust where the frame mounted pumps handle flares out.
I took it home and the booger cleaned up to shiny steel, no rust hole, and I'm in the process of cleaning the rest of the rust off. I plan to do some touch up, but it's the red bike with yellow head tube and looks a bit McDonald's to me. So not to invested in that paint other than it protecting the frame.
So thems my Treks, I'll try to link pictures tomorrow!
I have an '84 610 that the PO updated the wheels to 600 hubs to match the rest of the group and get rid of the stock rear hub and it's reputation for trouble if not maintained. Forgive me for not recalling the original.
I like the ride of the 610 enough to keep an eye out for a sporty Trek and found an '87 560 Pro EX in the grey to black fade paint with smoke anodized Shimano 600 indexed components. While going over it I found a small top tube dent and an almost imperceptible flat spot on the down tube, just below the FDR. Both are minor and cosmetic, I don't even think the tubes are weakened, they're certainly dead straight still.
But when an '86 560 pro came up on Craig's in better cosmetic shape I "went to look at it" and brought it home.
No dents but it was used by someone whos sweat just rusts out bike steel. So there's bubbling around the three brake cable routers on the top tube and a big booger of rust where the frame mounted pumps handle flares out.
I took it home and the booger cleaned up to shiny steel, no rust hole, and I'm in the process of cleaning the rest of the rust off. I plan to do some touch up, but it's the red bike with yellow head tube and looks a bit McDonald's to me. So not to invested in that paint other than it protecting the frame.
So thems my Treks, I'll try to link pictures tomorrow!
#1442
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I need to get a photo hosting site sorted, but...
I have an '84 610 that the PO updated the wheels to 600 hubs to match the rest of the group and get rid of the stock rear hub and it's reputation for trouble if not maintained. Forgive me for not recalling the original.
I like the ride of the 610 enough to keep an eye out for a sporty Trek and found an '87 560 Pro EX in the grey to black fade paint with smoke anodized Shimano 600 indexed components. While going over it I found a small top tube dent and an almost imperceptible flat spot on the down tube, just below the FDR. Both are minor and cosmetic, I don't even think the tubes are weakened, they're certainly dead straight still.
But when an '86 560 pro came up on Craig's in better cosmetic shape I "went to look at it" and brought it home.
No dents but it was used by someone whos sweat just rusts out bike steel. So there's bubbling around the three brake cable routers on the top tube and a big booger of rust where the frame mounted pumps handle flares out.
I took it home and the booger cleaned up to shiny steel, no rust hole, and I'm in the process of cleaning the rest of the rust off. I plan to do some touch up, but it's the red bike with yellow head tube and looks a bit McDonald's to me. So not to invested in that paint other than it protecting the frame.
So thems my Treks, I'll try to link pictures tomorrow!
I have an '84 610 that the PO updated the wheels to 600 hubs to match the rest of the group and get rid of the stock rear hub and it's reputation for trouble if not maintained. Forgive me for not recalling the original.
I like the ride of the 610 enough to keep an eye out for a sporty Trek and found an '87 560 Pro EX in the grey to black fade paint with smoke anodized Shimano 600 indexed components. While going over it I found a small top tube dent and an almost imperceptible flat spot on the down tube, just below the FDR. Both are minor and cosmetic, I don't even think the tubes are weakened, they're certainly dead straight still.
But when an '86 560 pro came up on Craig's in better cosmetic shape I "went to look at it" and brought it home.
No dents but it was used by someone whos sweat just rusts out bike steel. So there's bubbling around the three brake cable routers on the top tube and a big booger of rust where the frame mounted pumps handle flares out.
I took it home and the booger cleaned up to shiny steel, no rust hole, and I'm in the process of cleaning the rest of the rust off. I plan to do some touch up, but it's the red bike with yellow head tube and looks a bit McDonald's to me. So not to invested in that paint other than it protecting the frame.
So thems my Treks, I'll try to link pictures tomorrow!
#1443
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That's the one, and you're a perfect example. It's only been working fine for 25-30 years. Must be pretty OK if you ask me.
#1444
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140 miles everyday for four days!!! That's awesome!
#1446
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Wow! This bike is fast. The 600 group married to this bike like 2 lovers.
The old helicomatic moved it along just fine.
I put big 1 3/8 tires on it to support my big butt.
vetta carrer seat is very comfortable.
Love it.
#1447
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Man, there are some beautiful Treks on this particular page! Glad everyone is loving them, great job!
#1448
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Cruising...
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#1449
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Found this on CL today. Original owner who was a pleasure to meet.
I feel like I used all my good karma on this.
[IMG]IMG_1197 by lebagman, on Flickr[/IMG]
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I feel like I used all my good karma on this.
[IMG]IMG_1197 by lebagman, on Flickr[/IMG]
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[IMG]IMG_1201 by lebagman, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]IMG_1200 by lebagman, on Flickr[/IMG]
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