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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-11, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,098
Posted By John Ummel

Yes, it's the 850. 26.8 sounds good but thanks...

Yes, it's the 850. 26.8 sounds good but thanks for the many suggestions to take it to the LBS and have it measured. Doy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-11, 11:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,098
Posted By John Ummel

Seatpost diameter 1983 Trek MTB?

I need to replace the seatpost on my original Trek but the place on the post the states the diameter is worn away. Does anyone know the diameter?
Forum: Framebuilders
01-07-09, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 746
Posted By John Ummel

Can This Frame be Fixed?

My beloved 84 Trek 850 MTB (lugged, 531) was in a collision; causing a buckling on the down tube right below the joint at where it intersects the head stem. It also caused a slight tweak on the top...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-08, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By John Ummel

I cleaned the whole drive train myself and...

I cleaned the whole drive train myself and noticed that it would not shift to that rear cog while cleaning it up. I trust my LBS as the owner is quite fond of old Treks. I gave the LBS carte...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By John Ummel

Replace Shimano 600 EX derailur?

I purchased a vintage 81 Trek with the 600EX grupo. The bike is almost like new except the rear derailur will not shift to the smallest rear cog. I took it to my trusted Trek LBS and they worked on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By John Ummel

Hope this comes thru' I'm a bit of novice...

Hope this comes thru' I'm a bit of novice attaching photos:

/Users/johnummel/Desktop/100_3641.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By John Ummel

Which Brooks Saddle for 81 Trek?

I have a 1981 Trek in the "chestnut" color; thought it would be compimentary to put on a honey or antique brown Brooks. I would like to be period correct. Which Brooks saddles (B-67 ,etc) are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-08, 10:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 360
Posted By John Ummel

I need a 26x1.75 hybrid tire w/ red bead . . .

to replace my knobby tires on my MTB. This is a 1984 Trek 850 (black and red) and have been looking for a hybrid type tire that has a narrow red or brick red bead (1/4 inch). Specialized makes such...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,725
Posted By John Ummel

YOU WERE CORRECT, THE young kid at the bike shop...

YOU WERE CORRECT, THE young kid at the bike shop took one look at the slanted cog and said the freewheel was no good. Luckily, there was an old gray hair in the shop that knew better.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-08, 09:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,725
Posted By John Ummel

Thanks. I'm a novice here but I just acquired...

Thanks. I'm a novice here but I just acquired this bike and noticed that the teeth on each freewheel cog is slanted, as if the rear pulley was never in a straight line (off to the side) with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-08, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,725
Posted By John Ummel

Will a Shimano MF 6208 freewheel fit . . .

my 1981 TREK 616 that has the original but worn Shimano 600 EX freewheel. Both are 13-28s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-08, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,246
Posted By John Ummel

Yes, it has the 1 release crank bolts. Thanks...

Yes, it has the 1 release crank bolts. Thanks for the warning. What color was yours?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,246
Posted By John Ummel

Thanks. How do you like the bike? I paid $220...

Thanks. How do you like the bike? I paid $220 and the bike is excellent condition (paint too). I have a 1985 510 and I like the 616 better.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-08, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,246
Posted By John Ummel

Question on 1981 Trek 616

I just bought a 1981 Trek 616 (Shimano 600 EX equipped). According to vintagetrek.com, the stays and forks are Ishiwata yet it says Suntour on the dropouts. Is that par for the course? Does anyone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-08, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,619
Posted By John Ummel

Yes. I am 55 and my Trek is 54cm, I really need...

Yes. I am 55 and my Trek is 54cm, I really need a 56 (which the Fuji is) with more standover so I can get proper leg extension and be more comfortable on long rides (arch of the back).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,619
Posted By John Ummel

85 Fuji Valite v. 85 Trek 510

Help. I have a nice 85 Trek 510 (Campy equipped) I'm looking to sell or trade. A person with a nice 1985 Fuji League Valite wants to trade staight across for my 510. Deal or no deal? I figure my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By John Ummel

Trek 510

I'm glad you got your price on that beautiful 510. It was worth it.

I picked up the same bike (but in black, I have the "sister" 1984 850 Mtn bike in black) in Santa Barbara over the weekend for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-08, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By John Ummel

Thanks everyone for your help!

Thanks everyone for your help!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-08, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By John Ummel

Where Can I find Brake Hoods

that will replace the gum Campy hoods that originally came on a 1985 Trek 510 (Triomphe gruppo)? I won't spend a ton of money on NOS Campy hoods. I just need a non-Campy replacement hood that fits...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 537
Posted By John Ummel

1987 Trek 400T v. Trek 560EX Pro

Need some advice on which of these older Treks is a better ride and more desirable from a semi-collectable point of view.

Thx
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-08, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By John Ummel

Thanks. For those of you that are in a similar...

Thanks. For those of you that are in a similar predicament, I had an email sent to me from a JR Anderson who says he has these old Trek decals (or makes them). Email him at wandson1@msn.com
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-08, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By John Ummel

Early Trek Decals - Seat Tube

Does anyone know if an aftermarket or new decal (along the seat tube) can be purchased for the pre-1984 Treks? I have a 1982 and the original is cracking off, otherwise the bike looks new.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-30-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,139
Posted By John Ummel

Ishiwata Fork - 1982 Trek

I am talking to the original owner of a 1982 Trek 613- have confirmed that with Skip Exchert.

When he bought the bike at Palo Alto Bikes, he opted to change-out the front Ishiwata fork and replace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Posted By John Ummel

1982 Trek 613 - Ishiwata Front Fork

I am talking to the original owner of a 1982 Trek 613- have confirmed that with Skip Exchert.

When he bought the bike at Palo Alto Bikes, he opted to change-out the front Ishiwata fork and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-08, 12:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By John Ummel

Thanks everyone for all your help. I am...

Thanks everyone for all your help. I am considering offering $125. If he has the original handlebars, $150. Can't do anything about the forks. I just hope the Trek dealer put something on that was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-08, 02:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,040
Posted By John Ummel

I was looking at at 660 in my area but after what...

I was looking at at 660 in my area but after what Sheldon Brown said about the helicomatic hubs I lost interest. Am looking at a 1982 613 at the moment but would rather pay more and get something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-08, 02:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,040
Posted By John Ummel

I was following a TX 930 on ebay just several...

I was following a TX 930 on ebay just several days ago; which appeared to have just one bidder. Did you see that one. I wonder what it went for?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-08, 02:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,040
Posted By John Ummel

Interesting that you showed a pic of 83 Trek...

Interesting that you showed a pic of 83 Trek mountain bike; looking for a raodbike. However, I have an 84 850 MTB in near new condition with the 531 frame. This bike has never seen a dirt path and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-08, 02:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,040
Posted By John Ummel

22". Standover of 32"

22". Standover of 32"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-08, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By John Ummel

I did check with the owner; said he like the...

I did check with the owner; said he like the shiny fork os he had it put on (along with the flat handlebars) at the time he bought the bike new. Does you answer about offering $50-100 take into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-08, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By John Ummel

Yes, the owner confirmed that when he bought the...

Yes, the owner confirmed that when he bought the bike, he had them switchout the forks. From a collectors point of view, does this diminish the value. He also had the dealer install flat handle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-08, 08:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By John Ummel

1982 Trek - Help Identify?

I was at a garage sale where there was an old Trek hanging in the garage. It was silver with black decals. I could barely make out the serial number but what I guessed was 025929. At...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,040
Posted By John Ummel

Yes, I have been all over that site but I am...

Yes, I have been all over that site but I am looking for the opinions of other early Trek fans.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 435
Posted By John Ummel

Early Trek Brochures

I am trying to get my hands on early Trek brochures (I want the actual brochure not a PDF I can get off vintagetrek). I never see these on e-bay. Anyone have any or know where I might look?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-08, 07:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,040
Posted By John Ummel

If you were buying an early Trek . . .

I love old steel Treks. What late 70 or early 80 Trek road bike, with original components, is considered a a good find today - from a collector and rider perspective?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-08, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,474
Posted By John Ummel

Great. That was the answer I was looking for;...

Great. That was the answer I was looking for; won't be bidding on a Trek 610.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-08, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,474
Posted By John Ummel

Stay Away from Maillard Helicomatic?

Sheldon Brown says the Maillard Helicomatic Hub is no good; came on many early Treks. Some of the early Trek brochures say "Atom Lux-Compe Helicomatic" (1984 Trek 610) while others actually state...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-07, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By John Ummel

Chain Jumping and lower bracket mystery

I recently resurrected a 1984 Trek 850 MTB. The bike did not appear to have been used a lot but I had two infrequent problems after doing a major tune-up. First, the chain would sometimes jump,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-07, 11:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,951
Posted By John Ummel

Trek Bike

Hi Marty:

An 84 560 and an 84 850 MTB.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-07, 09:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,951
Posted By John Ummel

What Changes Reduce Collectability

I have a couple of older, semi-vintage Treks that currently have all their original parts (even brake pads) except for the saddle and tires. For those collectors that are looking for older, original...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-07, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 900
Posted By John Ummel

Where Does one buy Colored Brake Cable?

I have an old Trek that I am restoring and it has the original red/maroon and black cables. These need to be replaced but my local Trek dealer was not helpful, other bike shops in the area don;t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-07, 10:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,661
Posted By John Ummel

1984 Trek 850 MTB

I recently acquired this semi-vintage Trek. What with the Reynolds 531 flugged frame (the only Trek MTB I know of with a Reynolds 531) I was curious as to whether this year is harder to find than...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-22-07, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,366
Posted By John Ummel

Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo Tires

I am looking at buying a pair of these "flak jacket" tires for my MTB - which I generally use more for street riding. I am also attracted by the red bead which compliments my black bike. Questions:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-06, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By John Ummel

Help With Old Nishiki

I got a 10 speed Nishki at a garage sell for $10 but no nothing about this bike. For example, how old is it. Can you help? It says "Classic" on it, designed by Norco. It has a Shimano crank, Sun...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-06, 12:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 751
Posted By John Ummel

Original Trek 850 MTB

Does anyone out there have an original (or close to original) black 1983 Trek 850 MTB they would like to sell?
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-28-06, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 536
Posted By John Ummel

Name away!

Name away!
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-28-06, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 536
Posted By John Ummel

Help w/Tire Selection

I am 53 years old and am slowly changing my MTB biking venue to 75% hardscape and 25% off road - and that is pretty much on nicer dirt trails. Anyway, I want to switch out my knobbies so I am safer...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-06, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 926
Posted By John Ummel

Tires: Best for MTB to Use As Commuter Bike

I currently have two mountain bikes but am beginning to do much more common commuting on paved roads. So I going to convert one bike; get rid of the nobbys and use some kind if hybrid tire. (I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-06, 12:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,490
Posted By John Ummel

Thanks. But I have to ask what Tange means. ...

Thanks. But I have to ask what Tange means. Yes, it is part of the headset but I am new to this stuff. At age 53 justing getting back into what it's like to be a kid again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-06, 09:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,490
Posted By John Ummel

Trek 930: 1996 v. 1994

I recently purchased two near mint Trek 930s. The first was bought in 1994; has the green that blends into purple color. I'm not sure when the second was made but the first three serial numbers are...
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