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04-13-19, 10:31 PM
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I thought I'd share a post ride pic, 1992 1400. I swapped wheels for now, but have another pair that might be better. Tossed in a new chain and cassette, brake pads, and bar tape. But it feels good on the road, like it wants my fat ass to get it moving...
04-15-19, 10:54 AM
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That's lookin' cool!
That's cool with the cantis in the front- when I put together my Trek 400 Elance, I specifically chose and acquired 6400 series Tricolor brakes- dual pivot in the front from one set, and single pivot in the rear from another set of brakes. Having the best stopping brakes with the most modulation in the front makes the most sense!
It's cool seeing a bike like yours converted to 650B. I'm starting to get the hankering for a 650B conversion on one of my 70s Treks...
Oh, and you're right! The B132 bars are the cat's pyjamas! I think they do make a wider version these days- even though you'd think 44s would be plenty wide- because they're measured from the ends- and the ends splay way out- you still end up with something like 39 at the hoods. I love the rise and the ramps on these- plus I think they look the best from the side- with the parallel ramp and drop portions.
That's cool with the cantis in the front- when I put together my Trek 400 Elance, I specifically chose and acquired 6400 series Tricolor brakes- dual pivot in the front from one set, and single pivot in the rear from another set of brakes. Having the best stopping brakes with the most modulation in the front makes the most sense!
It's cool seeing a bike like yours converted to 650B. I'm starting to get the hankering for a 650B conversion on one of my 70s Treks...
Oh, and you're right! The B132 bars are the cat's pyjamas! I think they do make a wider version these days- even though you'd think 44s would be plenty wide- because they're measured from the ends- and the ends splay way out- you still end up with something like 39 at the hoods. I love the rise and the ramps on these- plus I think they look the best from the side- with the parallel ramp and drop portions.
I very much appreciate the cantis in the front. I was not terribly happy with the braking performance of the Tektro 559s on the front, and the cantis are much better, even though I wouldn't look forward to a wet descent. Thankfully around here it's pretty hard to get yourself in that situation
That's great news about the B132s in a wider version. I'm pretty sure that I have the 44cm ones since that was the biggest I could go, but I'm using my Acorn Rando bag because the Swift Ozette I bought for this bike is a little too wide to sit between the ramps without rubbing my fingers. I'm thinking either B132s or Noodles, but I think the B132s will win out simply for the sake of familiarity. I hate changing bars with integrated shifters, so I'm less inclined to try something new
05-01-19, 05:03 PM
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Picked up this '85 830 today. Been looking for a large framed early mountain bike for a long time and this one fits the bill, nicely. Needs a cleanup and will lose the kickstand, rack, disc, and current saddle. Interestingly, comes with 501 tubing from '84, instead of the catalogued True Temper, which is just fine with me. It's a bit lighter and more lively than I was expecting. Not a Cadillac, maybe more like a Caprice Classic, or Cordoba. Anyway, it's going to make a great commuter/trail rider.
05-01-19, 09:07 PM
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Gorgeous!
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05-02-19, 09:00 AM
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Picked up this '85 830 today. Been looking for a large framed early mountain bike for a long time and this one fits the bill, nicely. Needs a cleanup and will lose the kickstand, rack, disc, and current saddle. Interestingly, comes with 501 tubing from '84, instead of the catalogued True Temper, which is just fine with me. It's a bit lighter and more lively than I was expecting. Not a Cadillac, maybe more like a Caprice Classic, or Cordoba. Anyway, it's going to make a great commuter/trail rider.
I see so many old gas pipe mountain bikes on Craigslist that it's refreshing to see yours with the butted Reynolds 501 sticker and the '800 Series' decal. I think that's the same tubing that was used on the mid-80's Trek 500 series 'sport' and 'tour' bikes - good stuff . Your frame/fork is worth spending some money on to make this bike what you want it to be.
Good luck!
05-02-19, 09:30 AM
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^^^^^^^ +1; love those early cantis. That year was definitely the "cusp" - new-ish graphics, combined with the old-school headbadge, and probably one of the few MTB/ATBs with the TREK stamped on the seat stay caps.
Is that a bull moose? Hard to tell from the angle.
Is that a bull moose? Hard to tell from the angle.
05-02-19, 02:57 PM
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Nice choice!
I see so many old gas pipe mountain bikes on Craigslist that it's refreshing to see yours with the butted Reynolds 501 sticker and the '800 Series' decal. I think that's the same tubing that was used on the mid-80's Trek 500 series 'sport' and 'tour' bikes - good stuff . Your frame/fork is worth spending some money on to make this bike what you want it to be.
Good luck!
I see so many old gas pipe mountain bikes on Craigslist that it's refreshing to see yours with the butted Reynolds 501 sticker and the '800 Series' decal. I think that's the same tubing that was used on the mid-80's Trek 500 series 'sport' and 'tour' bikes - good stuff . Your frame/fork is worth spending some money on to make this bike what you want it to be.
Good luck!
05-02-19, 03:00 PM
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Yeah, you got it: "the cusp.". Wanted to stay in that sweet spot of of friction thumbshifters, lugged fork, and bullmoose bars. This one has all that.
05-28-19, 06:53 PM
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I have two older Treks.
The first is my favorite bicycle by far. 1978 Trek 510 in chestnut. I got it as a frame almost 10 years ago. I had it built up as touring bike with a rack front and rear. The parts were an odd mix but got the job done. I rode it up until about two years ago. I discovered I had a cracked dropout on the drive side. I was super bummed to say the least. I'm contemplating how to get it fixed. Most likely I'll get a new correct replacement dropout then have to get it repainted. It'll be a process that's for sure. Right now I'm planning to build it up and hang it on my wall. One day I'll get it riding again. If anyone has a spare Suntour GS drive side dropout for sale, I want it.
I also have a 1986 400 Trek Elance. It's in great shape. All original except the rubber, housing, cables, and probably the chain. I bought it because I could, it fits me, it was in great shape and it's the year I was born.
Once I can post pics I will.
The first is my favorite bicycle by far. 1978 Trek 510 in chestnut. I got it as a frame almost 10 years ago. I had it built up as touring bike with a rack front and rear. The parts were an odd mix but got the job done. I rode it up until about two years ago. I discovered I had a cracked dropout on the drive side. I was super bummed to say the least. I'm contemplating how to get it fixed. Most likely I'll get a new correct replacement dropout then have to get it repainted. It'll be a process that's for sure. Right now I'm planning to build it up and hang it on my wall. One day I'll get it riding again. If anyone has a spare Suntour GS drive side dropout for sale, I want it.
I also have a 1986 400 Trek Elance. It's in great shape. All original except the rubber, housing, cables, and probably the chain. I bought it because I could, it fits me, it was in great shape and it's the year I was born.
Once I can post pics I will.
05-28-19, 06:57 PM
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Three Treks: a 1978 Trek TX 900, a 1982 Trek 720, and a 1993 Trek 950
05-29-19, 09:59 AM
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Very nice TX900. I've had all the TX's except that one. Would like to have one someday. What you got to say about the ride quality? I guess it's a little racier than the TX700, right? I know the chain stays are shorter.
05-29-19, 10:24 AM
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I really like the TX 900 because it closer to what was the norm for a racing bike in the 70s than what became the norm in the 80s. I like a little fatter tire. It could take a 32c but I'm running it with a 28c.
05-29-19, 04:25 PM
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Didn't you score another 720 or two?
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05-29-19, 07:42 PM
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1989 950
1990 7000
1992 1400, seen a few posts above...
05-31-19, 04:52 PM
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My 1978 Trek 510. I love this bike.
When I first got it built up and before I learned which side to take a picture from. This was 10 years ago
Probably 5 or so years later
The most recent build. It didn't last long and I never road it this way. I realized I had a cracked drive side drop out.
When I first got it built up and before I learned which side to take a picture from. This was 10 years ago
Probably 5 or so years later
The most recent build. It didn't last long and I never road it this way. I realized I had a cracked drive side drop out.
06-02-19, 01:54 AM
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06-02-19, 01:57 PM
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My 1978 Trek 510. I love this bike.
When I first got it built up and before I learned which side to take a picture from. This was 10 years ago
Probably 5 or so years later
The most recent build. It didn't last long and I never road it this way. I realized I had a cracked drive side drop out.
When I first got it built up and before I learned which side to take a picture from. This was 10 years ago
Probably 5 or so years later
The most recent build. It didn't last long and I never road it this way. I realized I had a cracked drive side drop out.
06-02-19, 06:50 PM
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Sadly, this isn't a happy post. I don't think this one will buff out...
I've tried to teach my family how to park a bike safely without it falling over, but apparently poop happens. My wife leaned her bike against the opening of our chain link fence gate and ran inside for a moment; the front wheel must have turned allowing it to fall over on the drive side, smashing the top tube into the lower gate hinge. Thus ends the life of a USA-built 1981 Trek 710.
Serendipitously, I just picked up a 610 frame for her to try out low trail so I can just swap everything over. I guess if she doesn't like low trail, at least she has a mid trail fork as backup now.
I remember seeing a thread somewhere about using two blocks of steel radiused to the same diameter of a dented tube and working them around the tube to remove/reduce dents, but I'm worried this is beyond that.
I've tried to teach my family how to park a bike safely without it falling over, but apparently poop happens. My wife leaned her bike against the opening of our chain link fence gate and ran inside for a moment; the front wheel must have turned allowing it to fall over on the drive side, smashing the top tube into the lower gate hinge. Thus ends the life of a USA-built 1981 Trek 710.
Serendipitously, I just picked up a 610 frame for her to try out low trail so I can just swap everything over. I guess if she doesn't like low trail, at least she has a mid trail fork as backup now.
I remember seeing a thread somewhere about using two blocks of steel radiused to the same diameter of a dented tube and working them around the tube to remove/reduce dents, but I'm worried this is beyond that.
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06-02-19, 07:43 PM
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Huge bummer.
Is it steel?
If so, coming from a car background, I wonder if a stud welder gun could improve that ding. It didn't take much to put that ding in it, so it wouldn't take much to take it out...
Maybe stop by an independent shop and see if they can take a few pulls on it? Maybe worth throwing $100 at if the bike is a keeper? It will need some finish filler and paint, but it already does....
or try it yourself? Might be a fun project.
https://www.ebay.com/p/86pcs-Stud-We...d=233129450361
Is it steel?
If so, coming from a car background, I wonder if a stud welder gun could improve that ding. It didn't take much to put that ding in it, so it wouldn't take much to take it out...
Maybe stop by an independent shop and see if they can take a few pulls on it? Maybe worth throwing $100 at if the bike is a keeper? It will need some finish filler and paint, but it already does....
or try it yourself? Might be a fun project.
https://www.ebay.com/p/86pcs-Stud-We...d=233129450361
06-02-19, 07:48 PM
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So now what? Send it to @gugie and have it fixed, he can do these in his sleep and a fantastic job as well.
Not true. I have to have a cup of coffee before any torching, it's part of the special sauce...
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