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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-02-18, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 410,816
Posted By rhenry01

So, I've put a couple hundred miles on the 700...

So, I've put a couple hundred miles on the 700 and I have to say that I like the ride a lot. I ride once a week with MTB (more XC'ish) friends and I thought I'd shock them by bringing my 700. They...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-16-18, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,231
Posted By rhenry01

Very nice bike! I have a '93 720. It is a great...

Very nice bike! I have a '93 720. It is a great bike and I have used it to commute a time or two. I put a couple dozen hours of love into the bike and it is now a fantastic ride. These bikes are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-01-17, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

Best accessory of all ....... family time!!

Best accessory of all ....... family time!!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-29-17, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,778
Posted By rhenry01

My do-it-all 1991 Trek 700 Multi-Track. ...

My do-it-all 1991 Trek 700 Multi-Track.

http://i.imgur.com/RnkJtzQ.jpg?2

http://i.imgur.com/x2evVld.jpg?2
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-29-17, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,778
Posted By rhenry01

Nice NOX

Nice NOX
Forum: Introductions
07-29-17, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By rhenry01

Are you a Memphis Hightailer? If not come join...

Are you a Memphis Hightailer? If not come join us! memphishightailers.com
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-17, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 410,816
Posted By rhenry01

Thanks Guys!

Thanks Guys!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-17, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 410,816
Posted By rhenry01

Complete!

So here is the '91 Trek 700 Multi-Track. Before I go on a serious ride I need to double-check all the bolts to make sure they are tight. It took me about three or four months to go from shabby to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-17, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

Wrapped the Handlebars on the 700 M-Ts

I wrapped my handlebars on the 700. It didn't turn out horrible but it certainly is an art. I doubt that I'll wrap enough bars to get any good at it but this should serve the purpose. I used SRAM...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-17, 08:37 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

New Stem and cockpit mounts on the 700 M-T

I had some time over the weekend to work on the 700 M-T. I swapped out the 120mm stem for a 90mm one. I don't know if it will be short enough but I'll test it out soon. I installed a Quad Lock mount...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-21-17, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

WoooooHooooo!! The derailleur hanger alignment...

WoooooHooooo!! The derailleur hanger alignment tool arrived today. I set straight off to see if I could make the 700 M-T shift more reliably. I found that the derailleur was misaligned such that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-17, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,454
Posted By rhenry01

Maiden Voyage

Took the bike on a quick trip up the the local elementary school to help teach my granddaughter learn to ride. Rode about a mile. There is a shifting issue as it skipped a gear on the way up. I have...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-17, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 410,816
Posted By rhenry01

Yes, 2X10 Shimano 105 with Tiagra shifters, sram...

Yes, 2X10 Shimano 105 with Tiagra shifters, sram 11-34 cassette and avid shorty ultimate ultimate canti brakes.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-17, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 410,816
Posted By rhenry01

I am still toying around with the handlebar...

I am still toying around with the handlebar position. I have them in this position right now as it seemed like a good place to have the hoods should I need to stand to go up a steep hill. I'll...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-17, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 410,816
Posted By rhenry01

Maiden Voyage

Here is the Trek 700 M-T out on our Maiden Voyage. I rode it up to the local elementary school to help my granddaughter learn to ride her bike!

http://i.imgur.com/uBPf0od.jpg?2
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-17-17, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,092
Posted By rhenry01

That is exactly where my grandson learned to ride...

That is exactly where my grandson learned to ride last year.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-17-17, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,092
Posted By rhenry01

Last evening my Hybrid took me as far as the...

Last evening my Hybrid took me as far as the front yard to play chase bike while helping teach my granddaughter how to ride a bike (with no training wheels.) She has been putting around with training...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-15-17, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

I feel your pain. Crashed last year on a rode...

I feel your pain. Crashed last year on a rode ride and broke my pelvis. I went from 169lbs to 198lbs. and it doesn't come off as easy as it goes on. Here's to a speedy recovery!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-13-17, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By rhenry01

Strava post button

I'd like to see a Strava post button on the forum. Like you can post an image by clicking on the insert image button. It shouldn't be too tough, I did a youtube button on a local racing (automobile)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-17, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

On my 700 M-T I adjusted the preload on the BB...

On my 700 M-T I adjusted the preload on the BB bearings and installed a chain. It a good thing that I checked the preload as I had not tightened up the pinch bolts on the crank arm ... and I don't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-11-17, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,778
Posted By rhenry01

No, it's the '91 700 Multi-Track. The '93 is...

No, it's the '91 700 Multi-Track. The '93 is purple and green.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-10-17, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,778
Posted By rhenry01

Just finishing up a few things before my first...

Just finishing up a few things before my first test ride.

http://i.imgur.com/Q5c5oGi.jpg?2
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-17, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

Cleaning Day

The 720 was lookin a little muddy after a ride through some trails so I decided to give her a bath.

http://i.imgur.com/CGoyNqF.jpg?1

Here is how I wash my bikes, on the back of my truck on the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-07-17, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

I finished up the brakes today. The setup was a...

I finished up the brakes today. The setup was a bit fiddley at first but I puzzled it out. I must admit that setting up the Avid Shortys is a lot easier that any other cantilever brake I have set up....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-07-17, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 410,816
Posted By rhenry01

Yes they do! Very nice bike

Yes they do!

Very nice bike
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-06-17, 05:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By rhenry01

Road bike - Great in a pace line at 40 k's MTB...

Road bike - Great in a pace line at 40 k's
MTB - Great bomb'in through the woods bouncing off of roots and rocks
Comfort/Hybrid - Almost everything else
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-17, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 410,816
Posted By rhenry01

Yep, powdercoat. I had it done at a place called...

Yep, powdercoat. I had it done at a place called Ricks Powdercoat in Memphis, TN. Frame and fork was $100 with no prep work. I just delivered the frame and fork (minus all the parts that bolt to it)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 410,816
Posted By rhenry01

Here is a link to it's amazon page: Origin8...

Here is a link to it's amazon page:

Origin8 Brake Mount (https://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Brake-Mount-Cable-Hanger/dp/B008ZTLTOO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1499187339&sr=8-7&keywords=origin8+cantilever)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

I installed the Tiagra STI shifters and Avid...

I installed the Tiagra STI shifters and Avid Shorty Ultimate cantilever brakes. I started the process of cabling up everything with a Jagwire Road Pro Complete cabling kit. I put the shift cables on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-17, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,454
Posted By rhenry01

Getting Closer!

I put the Tiagra STI's on and began the cabling process. I did the shifters first and I'm in the process of doing the brakes. There are still a ton of little things I need to do but all in due time....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-17, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 410,816
Posted By rhenry01

The big brother to my Trek 720 is this 1991 Trek...

The big brother to my Trek 720 is this 1991 Trek 700. It's a drop bar conversion with a 10-speed Shimano 105 drivetrain. It has Tiagra STI's and Avid cantilever brakes. When I finish this bike it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-02-17, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1,095
Views: 410,816
Posted By rhenry01

1993 Trek 720 Multi-Track

Here is my Multi-Track. I picked it up on a trip through Madison Wisconsin late last year. I put is some hours tuning it up and truing the wheels. I put on new tires, tubes, CX-70 Cantis and a great...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-17, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,251
Posted By rhenry01

On the rear freewheel the smaller the cog, the...

On the rear freewheel the smaller the cog, the harder it is to pedal (but you can go faster.) With the 14-34 freewheel you will notice that it is a lot easier to pedal uphill (34 cog vs. 28 cog,) but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-17, 08:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 700
Posted By rhenry01

5 Points Recreation Area - Georgia

I just spent the day at 5 Points Recreation Area in Northwest Georgia just south of Chattanooga TN. I had a great time. I rode the trails while my wife and sister walked the multi-use trails. We...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-27-17, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

Awesome score! Give him the cash and get out of...

Awesome score! Give him the cash and get out of there quick before he changes his mind.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-17, 08:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,709
Posted By rhenry01

SCORE!! Awesome deal!

SCORE!!

Awesome deal!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-17, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

I put a set of Black Ops pedals on the 700. They...

I put a set of Black Ops pedals on the 700. They spent a few weeks on my Cannondale M500 and then a few days on my 720M-T. My wife bought me a set of purple Race Face Chesters for the 720 so the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-17, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,092
Posted By rhenry01

I finally got an opportunity to commute last...

I finally got an opportunity to commute last Wednesday. The ride in was great, temps were in the low 60s but the humidity was up around 90 percent. The ride home was as not so great ... the wind was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-17, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

That bike just screams RIDE ME EVERYWHERE!!!!!

That bike just screams RIDE ME EVERYWHERE!!!!!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-17, 11:01 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

I didn't like the chainring clearance on the 700...

I didn't like the chainring clearance on the 700 so I ordered some 1mm BB spacers. Since the Ultegra BBR60 bottom bracket says it fits 68-70mm BBs I put two spacers on the drive side. I could tell I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-04-17, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

Trek 700 M-T

And the FD went on. I had to use the seatpost shims that came with the derailleur as my seatpost is narrower that the derailleur clamp, but it works flawlessly.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-04-17, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

Trek 700 M-T

With the roadlink attached I installed the 105 RD.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-04-17, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

Trek 700 M-T

Today the Wolf Tooth Roadlink came in and I hung the RD. The Wolf Tooth piece is a well manufactured piece and it went on without any problems at all. Sorry for the dark pictures.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-17, 06:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,667
Posted By rhenry01

I have a 1993 Trek 720 Multi-Track and this is...

I have a 1993 Trek 720 Multi-Track and this is the seatpost that I bought from Amazon and it is the correct size.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-17, 06:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,745
Posted By rhenry01

Nice bike. Get some cycling shorts, they make a...

Nice bike. Get some cycling shorts, they make a world of difference. You should check out your local cycling club, they will probably have group rides that are great for keeping your motivation up!...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-02-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

Installed new crankset

Slow but steady progress. I installed the CX crankset. Chainring-to-chainstay clearance is a bit tight. Once I get it all together and ride it we'll see if it causes any problems. I may have to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-30-17, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

Cassette, Bottle Cage and spares holder

I had a little time so I added a few parts. A SRAM 11-36 cassette, a black bottle cage and an equipment holder bottle. I would like to have a black cassette and don't know if simply painting this one...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-30-17, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

Maybe from using flash with no white balance .......

Maybe from using flash with no white balance .... who knows ......
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-30-17, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,092
Posted By rhenry01

The Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club held a...

The Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club held a street safety class for members yesterday. I took my Trek 720 because we were going to do some practical exercises and I didn't want to struggle with clips...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-28-17, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 391,589
Posted By rhenry01

I gave my 700 a new Shimano Ultegra Bottom...

I gave my 700 a new Shimano Ultegra Bottom Bracket. I haven't torqued it in yet but when I install the cranks I do that first.
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