Show Us Your Unique Orange Trek 400 Winter Project & Work Stand
01-01-14, 11:18 AM
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Show Us Your Unique Orange Trek 400 Winter Project & Work Stand
I finally got around to doing something with a nice 1980 Trek 414 frame that had been knocking around forever. Original blue Imron finish was in poor shape, so I had it powdercoated RAL 2004 orange (supposedly close to Molteni- the flash makes it a lot yellower than it is). A yellow-on-blue seat tube decal is on the way, as well as some Nordstrom Brooks leather bar wrap. I'm going for an 8sp credit card tourer. (Sorry, no Super Course/gravel-grinder/vintage mountain bike/Mixte content).
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01-01-14, 11:40 AM
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What year/ model is the Fender?
What year/ model is the Fender?
01-01-14, 12:14 PM
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Japanese or Chinese SD-1?
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's not opposed to dropping 'upper tier' components on a 400 series Trek.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's not opposed to dropping 'upper tier' components on a 400 series Trek.
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01-01-14, 12:33 PM
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'72 Bandmaster Reverb. I built the combo cab, and added Weber 10F150's. The reverb is to die for. And Japanese SD-1 of course. 
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Nice looking frame, I see the darker orange but I love the moving two tone finish the flash gives it.
The design on the drum head is interesting (yes I do, but I won't spoil it for the youngones)
The design on the drum head is interesting (yes I do, but I won't spoil it for the youngones)
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01-01-14, 01:09 PM
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We'll have to start a "show us your music gear" thread, or maybe there is one.
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I should resume playing guitar and building amps this year. In the past, I built clones of a 5E7 Bandmaster and 5F2A Princeton, then designed a 2x6AU6 amp when the latter was too loud when cranked up, then built a 5B5-ish Pro clone in a chassis that I made myself. Need something with reverb now -- maybe a "ReVibe" unit.
...or an ST70 clone so that I can listen to my records in a little more style.
...or an ST70 clone so that I can listen to my records in a little more style.
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Also, nice bike! I'm on the fence about touching up or completely repainting my '88 Bianchi Premio. There are a couple of rust spots and the decals are tired, but I'm not sure I'll want to the go to the effort of finding and applying new decals if I have it repainted. I've wanted a bike in Molteni orange for a while, though. 
01-01-14, 02:59 PM
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I didn't notice the Trek cast into the crown. I've owned 1978, 84, 85 and 86 Treks- but none of them had that Trek casting.
Cool.
Cool.
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Back on topic, nice job with the paint and build. I've owned a number of 400 series Treks, and they were all good riders.
01-12-14, 11:41 AM
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Update. Test rode it today, and I think it's a winner. Just need some clips, and decals are on the way.
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the orange(yellow) seems very different under daylight.
very elegant build, kudos.
nice looking rando bar and the ergos(right?) combo too.
was the r spacing 130 or cold-set? just curious.
very elegant build, kudos.
nice looking rando bar and the ergos(right?) combo too.
was the r spacing 130 or cold-set? just curious.
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Thanks. I cold set it to 128 or so. The bars are GB Rando bars, and Campy 8-speed ergos. I'm not totally sold on the front/left FD Ergo action, and am kicking around the idea of using a DT shifter for the front, and replacing the left Ergo with an aero brake. But I don't feel like necessarily redoing the wrap.
And yeah: my camera has a devil of a time getting the orange right. This pic is closest to real life:
And yeah: my camera has a devil of a time getting the orange right. This pic is closest to real life:
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01-20-14, 09:17 PM
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Now with decals, and a longer shake-down ride. There's room for fenders, and due to the large amount of mud splatter on a wet trail, I may add 'em.
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Turned out great! Fenders would be really cool.
01-21-14, 07:13 AM
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That picture just totally captured my fancy. I just did a little reading on Glen Echo Park. That's really cool.
The NPS has a really cool learning site about the place.
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01-21-14, 09:04 AM
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...and another intrepid CV'er applies the daunting seat-tube wrap! Not for the faint of heart, and looks like it came out great, John. I see you even popped for the little Ishiwata sticker. Did you get the decals from JR? Great color for a rando bike-- wouldn't even need to wear a vest!
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The decals were from velocals. The set also came with the downtube "trek" wrap that I'm pondering whether to use or eBay. The seat wrap decal was indeed a little daunting, and to be honest, ended up slightly shifted to the non-drive side. Also have the Ishiwata 022 fork decals, but this bike doesn't have 022 forks.
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01-21-14, 11:32 AM
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Looks like my mother's Atala that I used to ride up and down Rt. 213 on the Eastern Shore.
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What size are the tires (Paselas, I'm guessing)? They don't look so much fat as "tall". I'm going to get some for my old De Rosa when I next need tires.
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01-22-14, 08:40 AM
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The tires are Pasela Tourguard 32s. They may not fit on your De Rosa. The Trek was built for 27"s, so there's a lot of clearance for bigger tires with the 700c wheels. (I was pleasantly surprised that the Shimano 600 brakes reached the 700c rims.) I do run Pasela 28s now on my '86 Masi Gran Criterium which has tighter clearances, probably similar to your De Rosa. They are also a nice ride and modestly priced.
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Cool. I'm running Serfas Seca 700x28 tires on my De Rosa at the moment, but I want to go for the skinwall look so Paselas are up for the next set. I'll stick with 700x28 - love the ride!
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