1986 Trek 560 = Solid Fixie Conversion?
03-09-09 | 02:42 AM
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Just incase anyone actually still cares or has read through this entire thread. I have finally completed my very first fixed gear conversion. This one was from the original title here "1986 Trek 560 = Solid Fixie Conversion?". I purchased the bike for $90.00 from a guy who got into mountain biking after riding this trek since he purchased it in the 80s. I found out from vintagetrek.com that it was actually an 84 Trek 560 by checking the serial number on the bottom bracket shell.
Here is the before...
Here is the after...
I ending up replacing the bottom bracket, crank set, wheels, tires and handle bars. The frame was somewhat rusty so I stripped, sanded, primed and painted it all myself with store bought spray paint. Most of the parts were scavenged from either this bike or parts I had from other bikes along the journey. I am a complete newbie so this was totally a learning experience. Thank you to everyone here for the help and suggestions throughout the project. Please leave questions and comments on the project here! Thanks.
Here is the before...
Here is the after...
I ending up replacing the bottom bracket, crank set, wheels, tires and handle bars. The frame was somewhat rusty so I stripped, sanded, primed and painted it all myself with store bought spray paint. Most of the parts were scavenged from either this bike or parts I had from other bikes along the journey. I am a complete newbie so this was totally a learning experience. Thank you to everyone here for the help and suggestions throughout the project. Please leave questions and comments on the project here! Thanks.
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03-09-09 | 03:35 AM
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very nice. great buy too.
I just picked up an older steel trek. definitely a lower end model though (one of the ones with a 9 digit serial number on the seat tube rather than the bottom bracket. so I guess made in japan). I thought it was a decent buy considering the bay area and sacto have pretty inflated prices. small dent on the top tube, and a passable powdercoat job (looks almost exactly like the one on page 2).
can't wait to get it built up, waiting on getting the rest of my parts.
I just picked up an older steel trek. definitely a lower end model though (one of the ones with a 9 digit serial number on the seat tube rather than the bottom bracket. so I guess made in japan). I thought it was a decent buy considering the bay area and sacto have pretty inflated prices. small dent on the top tube, and a passable powdercoat job (looks almost exactly like the one on page 2).
can't wait to get it built up, waiting on getting the rest of my parts.
03-09-09 | 12:43 PM
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Just incase anyone actually still cares or has read through this entire thread. I have finally completed my very first fixed gear conversion. This one was from the original title here "1986 Trek 560 = Solid Fixie Conversion?". I purchased the bike for $90.00 from a guy who got into mountain biking after riding this trek since he purchased it in the 80s. I found out from vintagetrek.com that it was actually an 84 Trek 560 by checking the serial number on the bottom bracket shell.
I ending up replacing the bottom bracket, crank set, wheels, tires and handle bars. The frame was somewhat rusty so I stripped, sanded, primed and painted it all myself with store bought spray paint. Most of the parts were scavenged from either this bike or parts I had from other bikes along the journey. I am a complete newbie so this was totally a learning experience. Thank you to everyone here for the help and suggestions throughout the project. Please leave questions and comments on the project here! Thanks.
I ending up replacing the bottom bracket, crank set, wheels, tires and handle bars. The frame was somewhat rusty so I stripped, sanded, primed and painted it all myself with store bought spray paint. Most of the parts were scavenged from either this bike or parts I had from other bikes along the journey. I am a complete newbie so this was totally a learning experience. Thank you to everyone here for the help and suggestions throughout the project. Please leave questions and comments on the project here! Thanks.
Thanks for not "drewing" the frame!
03-10-09 | 01:42 AM
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03-13-09 | 10:57 PM
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I had to bump this thread. 1985 660. Reynolds 531cs so the tubes fork and stays are Reynolds.
Just built this today and it rocks. Best conversion I have ever ridden. The toe overlap will take a little getting used to.
I think the rear tire will become black.
Just built this today and it rocks. Best conversion I have ever ridden. The toe overlap will take a little getting used to.
I think the rear tire will become black.
