Older Hybrids
 

Hi all, new to the hybrid forum as I'm usually over on the C/V forum, but found you guys here and thought I'd say hi.
I was wondering since I'm a crusty ol' steel guy. Do you guys ride any of the of the older steel hybrids? I did see some here and there but thought it would be cool to see some of the older hybrids in one place.
I'll start off with my hybrid. A '90 Miyata TripleCross. I bought her off of craigslist for $40 with the intent of flipping her, but after a little wrenching and cleaning and few test rides I had second thoughts. She's staying, lol. I love this bike such a blast to run errands on or take down the local MUP. I've made a few additions to her with some more to come. Any way here she is, and please add your pics.
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Mutt

I had a 1994 Giant Nutra which I traded in last year for a 2009 Giant Cypress DX. I probably should have just spent the $400 on upgrading the Nutra. It had a decent CroMoly frame and fork, and good geometry.

God forbid, I just bought a TREK Multi Track 750 off Craigslist, came with rack, front and rear panniers, back light, strap peddles, fanny pack, bar ends,
mirror, lock, spare tube, extra set of Nimbus Ex with 3 spare tubes, indoor trainer....I have lost my MIND ! Richard

Also, we have a "post pictures of your hybrid" string on here - please post your pictures over there, as well.

Remember, eventually, all of them will be "OLD," just like the rest of us.

By the way --- I really like that Miyata! Nice bike!

They just did this on C&V. But what the heck... I'll play

1994 Nishiki Sport XRS, bought as NOS for $100 in late 2008.

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Recently added dynohub lighting; love it.

Also, quoted for information:

My hybrid is an old steel trekking bike converted to drop bars:

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I bought it used just over a month ago and I know nothing about the model or year of production. It gets me where I want to go, the way I want to, and I like it very much.

That looks dangerously speedy & CX! A lot of fun I suppose...

1993 Bianchi Avenue, bought new:
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This is my wife, JoLynn's current "commuter bike", it's a 1997 Mongoose Crossway 450, all cro-mo steel frame and fork.
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It's been a great bike for her and has had hardly any mech. problems since we've owned it:thumb:

Both of my hybrids are steel. 1990 Trek 750 with TT lugged steel, and a 1993 Specialized Crossroads. The 750 was a framset build and the Crossroads I upgraded to 9 speed w/ XT and LX components.

Very fun indeed. I will be getting some slicker tires for the next season, so it won't look so much CX, but will be even more speedy. I do like the overall look with the knobbies though, but I don't think I really need them for the kind of off road riding I usually do.

1991 Schwinn CrossCut ... http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1...0/1991_15.html http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1...0/1991_18.html

Great all around, multi-purpose bike!

I have never regretted the huge financial investment I have made in this bike...purchased used about 10 years ago at a tag sale for big bucks! . ;)

I have added a few things over the years, but it is still the same basic ride.

Are those standard drop bar brake levers over linear-pull brakes on the Trek?
I was starting to think I'm weird for having no problems with that setup.

Yes they are standard drop bar brakes (Cane Creek SCR-5C), and the brakes are Tektro RX5 Mini-V. Great brakes. Guess a lot of guys run them on their cross bikes. Also pretty cheap. I got mine for like $30 from BikeSomeWhere.com.

1993 Trek 700 Multi-Track

Replaced the derailleurs and canti brakes with Shimano STX. Also upgraded to better quality Shimano Q.R. skewers. Brand new 700 x 37 WTB Slickasaurus tires. Replaced the grip shifter for the front derailleur with a friction shifter, which makes it easier to accurately adjust the FD position. Have since upgraded to alloy MTB pedals.

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Nice to see all the love for Multitracks. Here's mine in a couple forms. I find it a very nice riding frame, no matter how I set it up.
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I use Kenda 700 x 35 on my Raleigh hybrid. They aren't on Kenda's website, and I don't remember any model name, but they seem to work just fine. If it matters I am a bit smaller than you at 5'11" 195 lbs.

I have a Nishiki Supersport(?) from around 1992. I use it as my dedicated winter bike (studded tyres permanently on, platform pedals, friction shifters, dynohub).

Recent update of the bike in post #6 above. I got a Brooks B17 for Christmas and did a drop bar conversion.

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Picked this up for 30 beans-wheels were 28x1 5/8 steel-bent rear axil-so had to improvise with old weinmann 700c. Fattest tire, 32mm. Swapped over the freewheel and viola.http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=222607http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=222608http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=222609:D

Just picked up a garage ornament from the local Craigslist bike guy. Near new, all original 1995 Mongoose Crossway 450. I will be turning it into a light touring machine :)

tOld hybrids are great, love seeing the other Trek Multitracks being used! Here's my '90 Trek 750 Multitrack (TT lugged steel) converted to drop bars with bar-end shifters and Shimano 8sp, in winter and D2R2/Honey One Hundred/F2G2 configurations. I used to run Schwalbe Marathon 700X47s before the Clement X'Plor USH 700X40mm. Lots of tire & fender clearance in those old hyrids!

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Blue Collar Bianchi
 

I've outfitted a few '90's cross bikes with new parts to accommodate a tall rider (me) with a moderate lean. My latest is a '91 Bianchi cross bike with the unfortunate name, Boardwalk. It's one's of my favorites, having a 23" frame, whereas most are limited to 22". This one got a new seat, seatpost, stem, bars, shifters, cables, tires, and pedals. The white paint offered a new theme to riff.

Cross Thread
 

I learned about Specialized Crossroads on these forums and turned to CL to find them. Within 6 months, I had three of them, of different vintage, from the early to late 90's. Too bad the largest size is limited to 22", but I make-do with riser handlebars. Each is different animal depending on the tires I install. The Kenda Hybrid Nimbus and Hybrid Knobby are excellent and inexpensive. These bikes have a light, buttery ride, handle a variety of terrain, and are cheap to boot. Later, I found a Miyata TripleCross with Bontrager H2 tires. I added a fancy new seat stem, a tall quill stem, sprung seat, riser handlebars, and bam!