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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-19, 09:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,094
Posted By the_mahout

This is an old thread. Let's try and revive it. ...

This is an old thread. Let's try and revive it. Anybody still riding a vintage Trek that was converted to 650b? Pics? Opinions? I have a 1982 Trek 640 (a 610 with the Sugino AT Triple) that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-19, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,561
Posted By the_mahout

I was going off of memory in the original post. ...

I was going off of memory in the original post. When I got around to digging out the Dura-ace groupset out it was a double not a triple. I am getting old.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,561
Posted By the_mahout

If you were going to change out the cranks, FD,...

If you were going to change out the cranks, FD, RD and cassette what would you go with? I need to be able to use this bike for mountain gravel rides.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-19, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,561
Posted By the_mahout

I have the 2x9 on it now. Great for around...

I have the 2x9 on it now. Great for around Lexington which is relatively flat. I definitely need some lower gearing for the mountains. It is a sweet ride.

...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-19, 10:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,235
Posted By the_mahout

Couple other thought. I found that it takes...

Couple other thought. I found that it takes longer for your body to cool down after strenuous exercise in desert temps. You may find yourself sitting at your desk and sweating for the first hour of...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-19, 10:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,235
Posted By the_mahout

Tucson is an awesome town. One of my favorite...

Tucson is an awesome town. One of my favorite places in the USA. I envy your commute. I lived for several years in SoAZ, south of Tucson, close to the border. Great area for road bike riding and...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-19, 10:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,561
Posted By the_mahout

I would think for a two mile commute you cold...

I would think for a two mile commute you cold wear just about anything. I second the recommendation for the synthetic fiber Golf Pants. They are comfortable and typically have an athletic cut. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-19, 09:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,156
Posted By the_mahout

Thanks for the tip. I am a listener but would...

Thanks for the tip. I am a listener but would have missed this one today.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-19, 08:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,982
Posted By the_mahout

Thanks for all of the great info. I think I will...

Thanks for all of the great info. I think I will keep the Freewheel stock. It is a six gear Suntour Perfect. Wheels are both 36-spoke with Rigido rims. Based on all of the comments above the OEM...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-19, 10:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,982
Posted By the_mahout

Mig, thanks for the informative reply. I was...

Mig, thanks for the informative reply.

I was intending to replace the brake pads. The original pads have no wear on them but the compound they are made of leaves a lot of black residue on the...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,177
Posted By the_mahout

Pacer

I have a Surly Pacer among other bikes. My commute is about the same distance. The Pacer is a nice bike for this purpose. I had a Surly Nice Rack mounted on the back with some Chrome Industries...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,982
Posted By the_mahout

1982 Trek 610 - Thoughts on Original Components

Greetings. I just picked up a close to mint condition 1982 Trek 610 from the original owner. Frame is 21" (my size) and red in color. I was able to verify the year and model on the Vintage Trek site....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-17-19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,604
Posted By the_mahout

1982 Trek 610 - Thoughts on Original Components

Greetings. I just picked up a close to mint condition 1982 Trek 610 from the original owner. Frame is 21" (my size) and red in color. I was able to verify the year and model on the Vintage Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,184
Posted By the_mahout

I have always liked the Giro Sport Design - Santa...

I have always liked the Giro Sport Design - Santa Cruz collection. Most of the products they market in that collection are very understated and have a classic look. I have one of their helmet for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-19, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,561
Posted By the_mahout

Building a Gravel Bike looking for advice on the Drivetrain

I am building a gravel bike around a Lemond Poprad steel frame. I have a Shimano Ultegra 6500 series 2x9 and a Dura-ace 7700 series 3x9 at my disposal that I could use for the build. Having trouble...
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