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Thats mine. Its finished for now. I took it out for a test ride today. I forget how great this bike is to ride. I gave it to a friend about 5 years ago and he gave it back in less than perfect condition and I was thinking about donating it to the local coop but instead I put in maybe $500 in wheels, shifters, cassette, brakes and fenders.
Oh that's superhot. Great looking bike.
I can't tell, how are you powering the front light?
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I’ve done a couple of 750 builds, one was a 1991 for my daughter. I rescued that one from destruction on Craigslist for $5. The seatpost was practically welded into the frame and I had to cut it out using a hacksaw blade inserted vertically. I cut a slot all the way down it and then grabbed it with vice grips and curled it inward and then got it out. One thing I liked about the 1991 frame is it features a common 27.2mm seatpost. My 1992 has a 26.8mm post, which is a lot less common to find. If memory serves, the 91 is the only one with a 27.2mm seatpost...someone may be able to correct me on this one. I’m talking the older True Temper steel ones.
Here are the pictures of the 1991 build. Did this back in 2007 and my daughter still rides it, but has a flat bar setup on it now.
Here are the pictures of the 1991 build. Did this back in 2007 and my daughter still rides it, but has a flat bar setup on it now.
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(very nice bike BTW..I re-did a similar '91 750 for my GF last spring..she loves the bike. Bike/frame looks like new)
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My 1995 730
Picked this up 6 or 7 years ago from a used bike fundraiser I spotted on the side of the road. $40 was the tag on it, didn't even try to negotiate. It was completely original and didn't appear to have been ridden much. Did tune up and new cables and pads. After riding it a bit I really liked the ride so of course I started playing. Had a woodchipper that didn't work out on another bike and I even had a quill adapter and bar ends. I had to really stack it up to get the drops high enough for use but I have rode it a lot in this configuration, even some single track.
I currently have a soma osprey bar that I am going to try on it just for a change up.
I currently have a soma osprey bar that I am going to try on it just for a change up.
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Not a Multitrack technically, but a Trek Hybrid:
A 2008 Trek 7300. Since this photo I’ve changed the cranks to a much lighter set of Suntour XC Comp in 175mm length. Actually the only original parts left is frame fork headset and wheels! Paid $30 from a local online listing service. I think I did okay...
A 2008 Trek 7300. Since this photo I’ve changed the cranks to a much lighter set of Suntour XC Comp in 175mm length. Actually the only original parts left is frame fork headset and wheels! Paid $30 from a local online listing service. I think I did okay...
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Not a Multitrack technically, but a Trek Hybrid:
A 2008 Trek 7300. Since this photo I’ve changed the cranks to a much lighter set of Suntour XC Comp in 175mm length. Actually the only original parts left is frame fork headset and wheels! Paid $30 from a local online listing service. I think I did okay...
A 2008 Trek 7300. Since this photo I’ve changed the cranks to a much lighter set of Suntour XC Comp in 175mm length. Actually the only original parts left is frame fork headset and wheels! Paid $30 from a local online listing service. I think I did okay...
I think the 09 fork was recalled, not sure of the 08
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Meh. It’s okay, and as much as I want to, I’m not falling in love with this bike. The fork rides nice but I can’t get past the fear that if it goes south I’m pretty much screwed. And it’s heavier than a regular rigid fork. This one is not part of the recall, according to the SN on the bottom bracket. I really want to find a nice steel 750 Multitrack frame so I can rob these parts....
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Meh. It’s okay, and as much as I want to, I’m not falling in love with this bike. The fork rides nice but I can’t get past the fear that if it goes south I’m pretty much screwed. And it’s heavier than a regular rigid fork. This one is not part of the recall, according to the SN on the bottom bracket. I really want to find a nice steel 750 Multitrack frame so I can rob these parts....
I've always liked those Action-Tec style forks; here's some modern ones in case you want to upgrade. You could also get a rigid fork, from what I understand the headtube is a standard oversize.
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Yep, I looked at those but I’m with you, I vastly prefer my steel bikes to any aluminum. I’ll probably hold on to it for a white; maybe my kids will like it better than I do.... those action tec forks were interesting. I remember lusting after a Curtlo Viper MTB with one back in the early 90’s. That was when there was a lot of innovation going on.
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Yep, I looked at those but I’m with you, I vastly prefer my steel bikes to any aluminum. I’ll probably hold on to it for a white; maybe my kids will like it better than I do.... those action tec forks were interesting. I remember lusting after a Curtlo Viper MTB with one back in the early 90’s. That was when there was a lot of innovation going on.
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Nice 750
I’ve done a couple of 750 builds, one was a 1991 for my daughter. I rescued that one from destruction on Craigslist for $5. The seatpost was practically welded into the frame and I had to cut it out using a hacksaw blade inserted vertically. I cut a slot all the way down it and then grabbed it with vice grips and curled it inward and then got it out. One thing I liked about the 1991 frame is it features a common 27.2mm seatpost. My 1992 has a 26.8mm post, which is a lot less common to find. If memory serves, the 91 is the only one with a 27.2mm seatpost...someone may be able to correct me on this one. I’m talking the older True Temper steel ones.
Here are the pictures of the 1991 build. Did this back in 2007 and my daughter still rides it, but has a flat bar setup on it now.
Here are the pictures of the 1991 build. Did this back in 2007 and my daughter still rides it, but has a flat bar setup on it now.
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Something like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/UPANBIKE-Moun...s%2C167&sr=8-3
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After my 1995 Trek 700 Multitrack was stolen, I tried three aluminum framed hybrid bikes in succession: a Schwinn Avenue (found with a bent rear derailleur by the side of the road), a Jamis Citizen, and a Gary Fisher Nirvana. The Nirvana came closest to matching the ride of the Trek 700 because of it's rigid chro-moly front fork, but it just didn't return the joy of the 700. Then I picked up a chro-moly framed Giant Rincon, and the joy returned. Before I had ridden aluminum framed bikes, I would have never guessed there was such a noticeable difference between them and steel framed bikes.
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My best-riding bikes are steel. My '97 Trek 750 is my newest steel bike. My '70 Peugeot is my oldest steel bike. The ride quality of both is sublime. My "do it all" bike is a modern MTB that I've sort of "hybridized", and I need big tires to keep the ride quality reasonable.
One of these days, I'm going to buy a new steel disc frame and move my MTB/hybrid parts over to it and have a fully steel fleet (at least for the bikes that I ride -- my family still has other aluminum bikes).
One of these days, I'm going to buy a new steel disc frame and move my MTB/hybrid parts over to it and have a fully steel fleet (at least for the bikes that I ride -- my family still has other aluminum bikes).
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Another 750 in the house
I picked up a third lugged Trek 750 last October, pretty cheap from CL on the east side of the state. This one is also a 1990 model - 19" size in the black with green graphics. I already have a 1990 17" in the Intense Blue/White, as well as a 21" 1993 in the Lunar/Black fade.
The 17" had been my daughter's bike but she outgrew it, so I got to work in the basement to re-purpose the new one for her. rebuilt from the ground up with new cables, housing, bearings, chain, and cartridge BB. Swapped over her butterfly platform pedals, added a swept back Bontrager bar, rear and front rack, Wald 137 basket, and fenders.
I really hate the Suntour Accushift pods that came stock on this - and the proprietary cables are nearly impossible to find, so I swapped out a pair of Accushift thumbies I had - elegant!
Everything came from the parts bins except I had to buy the BB - nothing I had was the right length.
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The 17" had been my daughter's bike but she outgrew it, so I got to work in the basement to re-purpose the new one for her. rebuilt from the ground up with new cables, housing, bearings, chain, and cartridge BB. Swapped over her butterfly platform pedals, added a swept back Bontrager bar, rear and front rack, Wald 137 basket, and fenders.
I really hate the Suntour Accushift pods that came stock on this - and the proprietary cables are nearly impossible to find, so I swapped out a pair of Accushift thumbies I had - elegant!
Everything came from the parts bins except I had to buy the BB - nothing I had was the right length.
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Last night my husband and I stripped my MultiTrack for the powdercoater. I plan on replacing the ghodawful flat bar with some nice, shallow rando drops. Problem is, the original 1" quill stem is 120mm, much too long for my short arms, and it's surprisingly difficult to find a replacement that's 60-80mm and will take a modern 31.8mm bar.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Here's a before pic of Roxanne:
Such a pretty paint job.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Here's a before pic of Roxanne:
Such a pretty paint job.
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Last night my husband and I stripped my MultiTrack for the powdercoater. I plan on replacing the ghodawful flat bar with some nice, shallow rando drops. Problem is, the original 1" quill stem is 120mm, much too long for my short arms, and it's surprisingly difficult to find a replacement that's 60-80mm and will take a modern 31.8mm bar.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Here's a before pic of Roxanne:
Such a pretty paint job.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Here's a before pic of Roxanne:
Such a pretty paint job.
This stem-modeling tool can be a great help:
Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net
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Fixed up last night...
... had some shifter issues. Replaced a bunch of stuff, added a bell and now is ready to sell locally. I already have another 750 that's lugged that I'll keep instead. Rides smooth though.
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Last night my husband and I stripped my MultiTrack for the powder coater. I plan on replacing the godawful flat bar with some nice, shallow rando drops. Problem is, the original 1" quill stem is 120mm, much too long for my short arms, and it's surprisingly difficult to find a replacement that's 60-80mm and will take a modern 31.8mm bar.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Here's a before pic of Roxanne:
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Here's a before pic of Roxanne:
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I hear you about the shifter issues; trying to take them off last night, one broke instead. Fortunately they were going to be replaced anyway.
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I purchased my 7100 Multitrack in 2006, still like new, only thing I've done is switch out the front suspension forks for steel. The fork's tube was longer so I added some spacers which gives it a more upright ride now.
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[QUOTE=Korina;21350320]Last night my husband and I stripped my MultiTrack for the powdercoater. I plan on replacing the ghodawful flat bar with some nice, shallow rando drops. Problem is, the original 1" quill stem is 120mm, much too long for my short arms, and it's surprisingly difficult to find a replacement that's 60-80mm and will take a modern 31.8mm bar.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Here's a before pic of Roxanne:
For the stem, get a quill adapter and then use any road stem you want. I did that on my 750, which is featured on this site.
UPANBIKE Road Mountain Bike Bicycle Stem Riser Adapter 1 1/8" 150mmφ22.2mm Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071LLR8PR..._UzzzEbK7TYJKK
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Here's a before pic of Roxanne:
For the stem, get a quill adapter and then use any road stem you want. I did that on my 750, which is featured on this site.
UPANBIKE Road Mountain Bike Bicycle Stem Riser Adapter 1 1/8" 150mmφ22.2mm Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071LLR8PR..._UzzzEbK7TYJKK
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For the stem, get a quill adapter and then use any road stem you want. I did that on my 750, which is featured on this site.
UPANBIKE Road Mountain Bike Bicycle Stem Riser Adapter 1 1/8" 150mmφ22.2mm Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071LLR8PR..._UzzzEbK7TYJKK
UPANBIKE Road Mountain Bike Bicycle Stem Riser Adapter 1 1/8" 150mmφ22.2mm Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071LLR8PR..._UzzzEbK7TYJKK