Here's the latest iteration of my Trek (Wrek?) 950 rat rod. I posted earlier about the frame stripping and rust/oil finish, which is holding up very well...
I intended this bike to be a go anywhere/any surface bike with great ability. The drop bars certainly make it versatile. With the lush riding Michelin semi-slick tires it rolls very well, I just don't know what I will replace them with... The lowered bottom bracket and bars level with the saddle give it great comfort. It seems the secret to a successful drop bar conversion of old MTB's is to get a frame with as tall a head tube as you can find. Original Shimano LX cranks swapped for Tourney XT with straight arms to narrow the "Q".
26 lbs 3 oz as pictured with mudguards. I've built it up with salvaged parts wherever possible and probably have around $70.00 NZ "invested"
