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@mountaindave are you running 700c or 650b?
I know that going from 700x32 to 650Bx38 lowered the trail a touch, but not enough that I think would make a really significant difference.
I know that going from 700x32 to 650Bx38 lowered the trail a touch, but not enough that I think would make a really significant difference.
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@mountaindave are you running 700c or 650b?
I know that going from 700x32 to 650Bx38 lowered the trail a touch, but not enough that I think would make a really significant difference.
I know that going from 700x32 to 650Bx38 lowered the trail a touch, but not enough that I think would make a really significant difference.
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I've been working on a couple Treks, one that I've had for a while and one that I've had in my garage for about a year.
My trusty-and-no-longer-crusty '90 or so Trek 520:
I reused some Newbaums for now as I'm going to make some more tweaks to the cockpit. I'm on the lookout for some 46cm Salsa Cowchippers if anyone's got a lead. It'll get a front bag support soon, too. It's a land yacht on those 43mm Gravel Kings.
And a '91ish Trek 2100:
I was very hesitant to invest in an old bonded carbon frame, but some other projects recently posted here inspired me to finish it up. I'm really glad I did, I think it's my favorite ride. It's going to get some more pampering and upgrades soon, but it's a fantastic ride as it is now.
My trusty-and-no-longer-crusty '90 or so Trek 520:
I reused some Newbaums for now as I'm going to make some more tweaks to the cockpit. I'm on the lookout for some 46cm Salsa Cowchippers if anyone's got a lead. It'll get a front bag support soon, too. It's a land yacht on those 43mm Gravel Kings.
And a '91ish Trek 2100:
I was very hesitant to invest in an old bonded carbon frame, but some other projects recently posted here inspired me to finish it up. I'm really glad I did, I think it's my favorite ride. It's going to get some more pampering and upgrades soon, but it's a fantastic ride as it is now.
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This is a '79 937 I recently aquired from @tarsi - tarsi I just finished building it up and haven't even taken it out yet for a shake down ride. Been too cold here recently, but fingers crossed it will warm up soon.
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This is a '79 937 I recently aquired from @tarsi - tarsi I just finished building it up and haven't even taken it out yet for a shake down ride. Been too cold here recently, but fingers crossed it will warm up soon.
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This is a '79 937 I recently aquired from @tarsi - tarsi I just finished building it up and haven't even taken it out yet for a shake down ride. Been too cold here recently, but fingers crossed it will warm up soon.
Wow, very nice
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^^^^ Just in time for the "green for April" thread.
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Already posted it there! That's what what me think I should post it here in the Trek thread too.
Thanks again for selling it to me.
Thank you very much, I can't wait to ride it this spring. I was going to take it out this afternoon, but then it started snowing again, lol.
Thank you very much, I can't wait to ride it this spring. I was going to take it out this afternoon, but then it started snowing again, lol.
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This is a '79 937 I recently aquired from @tarsi - tarsi I just finished building it up and haven't even taken it out yet for a shake down ride. Been too cold here recently, but fingers crossed it will warm up soon.
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Really dig that green!
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This is a '79 937 I recently aquired from @tarsi - tarsi I just finished building it up and haven't even taken it out yet for a shake down ride. Been too cold here recently, but fingers crossed it will warm up soon.
I've got a 79 730- same geometry, but 531. It's a great riding bike!
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Thanks you all for the kind words - it's got "inside house" display status so I can look at it in my office loft. As nice as it is, I'm still going to ride it regularly like my other bikes or at least try to!
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I have no trouble riding my 79 930 regularly, just like my other bikes.
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Looks like for your 1979, you should have 45mm geometric trail with 12mm of wheel flop
I've got 52mm geometric trail and 14mm flop. Objectively yours should behave significantly better.
I've got a 0.5° steeper head tube angle, but the 10mm less rake on mine might negate the gains from that half degree.
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Correct. I was just riding it back from the gym today no-handed with an unladen handlebar bag. It’s doable at speeds below 15mph, but I wouldn’t go above that. I can sense its squirrelliness. I’m quite looking forward to swapping in a low trail fork!
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It looks like I failed to answer one of your previous questions about shifting earlier. The group shifts quite well. I still need to get used to the biomechanics of exactly how much to throw the levers to get a clean shift, but overall I am very happy.
It was my first ride with index shifting in close to a year, I had forgotten how nice it is I'm a big fan of the Campy mechanics, especially with the left lever trimming options. It does a great job of combining the best parts of brifters and friction shifting. Ergonomically they feel great too!
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Converted to upright on this bike
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@Mariner Fan
'86 520?
That looks great! First- those levers do look really cool- they're usually either black and good quality or silver and "less than excellent" quality. (I don't mean not good- but don't have that solid feel like a good set of Deore XT levers- usually feel like the Weinmann levers... dig?)
Second- How did you arrive at your stem length? All the different factors of how far back the bars sweep, how wide the bars are, how high they are, your range of motion (or comfortable range)...
'86 520?
That looks great! First- those levers do look really cool- they're usually either black and good quality or silver and "less than excellent" quality. (I don't mean not good- but don't have that solid feel like a good set of Deore XT levers- usually feel like the Weinmann levers... dig?)
Second- How did you arrive at your stem length? All the different factors of how far back the bars sweep, how wide the bars are, how high they are, your range of motion (or comfortable range)...
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@Mariner Fan
'86 520?
That looks great! First- those levers do look really cool- they're usually either black and good quality or silver and "less than excellent" quality. (I don't mean not good- but don't have that solid feel like a good set of Deore XT levers- usually feel like the Weinmann levers... dig?)
Second- How did you arrive at your stem length? All the different factors of how far back the bars sweep, how wide the bars are, how high they are, your range of motion (or comfortable range)...
'86 520?
That looks great! First- those levers do look really cool- they're usually either black and good quality or silver and "less than excellent" quality. (I don't mean not good- but don't have that solid feel like a good set of Deore XT levers- usually feel like the Weinmann levers... dig?)
Second- How did you arrive at your stem length? All the different factors of how far back the bars sweep, how wide the bars are, how high they are, your range of motion (or comfortable range)...
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In looking for a bike for the 2019 Clunker challenge I stumbled onto this find at the local co-op. A 1987 520 Cirrus for $75 sans pedals, and my size at 22.5 inches, It will stay in current state until the challenge is done and then I may have to get serious about it. My first ever 531 tubed frame which I am excited about. and except for the replacement rear wheel and FW it appears to be all stock as it was described in the 87 Trek catalog down to the Blackburn rear rack and burgundy to slate fade paint job.
cleaned up, adjusted and ready for a test ride
cleaned up, adjusted and ready for a test ride