Newbie with an old Trek
06-16-14 | 07:16 PM
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From: Central Indiana, US
Bikes: 1989 Trek 520
Newbie with an old Trek
Hey everyone!
I'm relatively new to cycling, only been riding for a few months (started on a Walmart Genesis RoadTech no less) and have just a few hundred miles under my belt. Music is my first love (I've been playing guitar for about 10 years), but cycling is rapidly becoming a great hobby for me!
I thought I'd post a few pictures of my current bike for you guys! I've got a buddy that's huge into cycling and he says I got a rare find. If there's a better place for me to post the pictures, let me know!
It's an old Trek 520 (either an 88 or 89, not sure which) that was in the attic of my local bike shop. I scored it for $150 with the original rack and components. I think it's almost completely stock, but I'd love to know what you guys think of it!
For some reason I can only post those 4. I'll try and attach the rest later on if you guys are interested. Thanks for stopping by!
I'm relatively new to cycling, only been riding for a few months (started on a Walmart Genesis RoadTech no less) and have just a few hundred miles under my belt. Music is my first love (I've been playing guitar for about 10 years), but cycling is rapidly becoming a great hobby for me!
I thought I'd post a few pictures of my current bike for you guys! I've got a buddy that's huge into cycling and he says I got a rare find. If there's a better place for me to post the pictures, let me know!
It's an old Trek 520 (either an 88 or 89, not sure which) that was in the attic of my local bike shop. I scored it for $150 with the original rack and components. I think it's almost completely stock, but I'd love to know what you guys think of it!
For some reason I can only post those 4. I'll try and attach the rest later on if you guys are interested. Thanks for stopping by!
06-16-14 | 07:20 PM
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
06-16-14 | 07:41 PM
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From: Central Indiana, US
Bikes: 1989 Trek 520
06-16-14 | 08:08 PM
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06-28-14 | 08:37 PM
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I just recently made some upgrades (but kept the original parts of course). My buddy at the bike shop was able to hook me up with some used parts for free, but the bike rides so much better now.
- Dropped the smallest chain ring and changed the outer to a 48-tooth
- LOOK Keo clipless pedals
- Specialized body geometry saddle (in white, to match the bars)
- Bars re-taped in white
They also cleaned the bike and greased and oiled everything. At the end of the day, I paid $9 for the bar tape, and that was it! It pays to have friends in the bike shop I guess
I've got a set of lower-profile Shimano brakes that I'll fit eventually. At this point though, the only thing she's gonna need are new cables (and tires once these start to dry-rot).
- Dropped the smallest chain ring and changed the outer to a 48-tooth
- LOOK Keo clipless pedals
- Specialized body geometry saddle (in white, to match the bars)
- Bars re-taped in white
They also cleaned the bike and greased and oiled everything. At the end of the day, I paid $9 for the bar tape, and that was it! It pays to have friends in the bike shop I guess
I've got a set of lower-profile Shimano brakes that I'll fit eventually. At this point though, the only thing she's gonna need are new cables (and tires once these start to dry-rot).
