hello everyone happy new years can you tell me when my bike was made?
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hello everyone happy new years can you tell me when my bike was made?
it is a trek it says oclv on frame and 5500 and its rd says rd 7700
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Between 1992 and 2004, inclusive. Most likely.
Color of paint can help narrow it down...
Trek Bike Models by Year and Color
Color of paint can help narrow it down...
Trek Bike Models by Year and Color
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cool ty is it worth keeping ?or is it rd technology to old?
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cool ty and happy news years ive beeen rideing it my knees still suck however
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As an added bonus, the 7700 cranks were the last good looking Dura Ace cranks before 9100 came out last year!
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Those usually came with something like a 53/39 chainring and 12-23 cassette, not ideal for the average cyclist. First thing I'd do is switch to a cassette with at least a 28 tooth cog (assuming the rear derailleur can handle it). And possibly switch to a 50/34 chainring combo. That'll be easier on your knees, especially for any climbing.
I've gradually morphed my old school road bike from 52/42 chainrings and 13-24 freewheel to 50/39 and 13-25. I may try a 13-28 next. At 61 my knees don't climb like they used to.
But if yours was one of the models with a triple chainring the smallest ring should handle climbs even with the 12-23 cassette. I've used a 13-25 freewheel on my heavy errand bike and the 28T smallest chainring and 25T rear cog was good enough for the 5% climb from my neighborhood grocery store loaded down with up to 50 lbs of stuff (I have three cats and that's a typical haul of cat litter and food).
Also check your bike fit. Little adjustments to seat post height and saddle position can make a big difference in knee comfort. Ditto cleat position if you use clipless. There are lots of basic bike fit tutorials online. Beyond the basics I just go by how it feels. If my knees are good after a 20-30 mile workout, I'm satisfied.
I've gradually morphed my old school road bike from 52/42 chainrings and 13-24 freewheel to 50/39 and 13-25. I may try a 13-28 next. At 61 my knees don't climb like they used to.
But if yours was one of the models with a triple chainring the smallest ring should handle climbs even with the 12-23 cassette. I've used a 13-25 freewheel on my heavy errand bike and the 28T smallest chainring and 25T rear cog was good enough for the 5% climb from my neighborhood grocery store loaded down with up to 50 lbs of stuff (I have three cats and that's a typical haul of cat litter and food).
Also check your bike fit. Little adjustments to seat post height and saddle position can make a big difference in knee comfort. Ditto cleat position if you use clipless. There are lots of basic bike fit tutorials online. Beyond the basics I just go by how it feels. If my knees are good after a 20-30 mile workout, I'm satisfied.
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awesume ty for all the info everyone my fav part is it made in the usa
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