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That pic ^^^^^^ could be in the margin next to the dictionary definition of "beausage".
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If I have to choose, I'll choose the latter and move the saddle down below what would be considered "proper".
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Oh I dunno... see post # 12 here!
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1992 Trek 950
I recently rebuilt my 1992 Trek 950. It came to me with some so-so v brakes (origin 8) and mountain bike shift levers that gave up the ghost. I rebuilt it with Tektro CR 720 cantilevers, kool stop pads, thumb shifters, a trekking bar, and continental travel contact 26 x 1.75 tires. The wheels, derailleurs, headset and stem are all original.
I really, really like this bike. I find the trekking bar very comfortable and the conti tires are excellent. I like riding a vintage MTB on the paths and gravel roads near my home once fall starts.
I really, really like this bike. I find the trekking bar very comfortable and the conti tires are excellent. I like riding a vintage MTB on the paths and gravel roads near my home once fall starts.
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^^^^^ Nice, one of the last lugged USA bikes. For modern brakes, those Tektros look.... right.
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1977 TX900 updated with Nuovo Record crank with Cambio Rino drilled crainrings.
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Trek 950
I recently rebuilt my 1992 Trek 950. It came to me with some so-so v brakes (origin 8) and mountain bike shift levers that gave up the ghost. I rebuilt it with Tektro CR 720 cantilevers, kool stop pads, thumb shifters, a trekking bar, and continental travel contact 26 x 1.75 tires. The wheels, derailleurs, headset and stem are all original.
I really, really like this bike. I find the trekking bar very comfortable and the conti tires are excellent. I like riding a vintage MTB on the paths and gravel roads near my home once fall starts.
I really, really like this bike. I find the trekking bar very comfortable and the conti tires are excellent. I like riding a vintage MTB on the paths and gravel roads near my home once fall starts.
Looks great! Must be a dream to ride!
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My latest fixer-upper: 1983 700. I've posted a thread here somewhere on C&V going through the rebuild but somehow missed the opportunity to post it here. It's all Superbe and a little Superbe Pro. One of my favorite rides!
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I've only seen a handful so for everyone else my post should be taken as anecdotal. Who knows though; the next five Treks may blow my agreement with that surmise...ation? out of the water.
it's all conjecture...
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Thanks! This is my first long-term use of trekking bars. They're really comfortable (better and more hand positions than flat bars with bar ends) and easy peasy to install on a vintage MTB.
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This morning I parked it next to a much younger sibling, a 520. No idea the year of the 520...
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Just casually saunter in with a double panel vintage Trek, eh? Man...
It's gorgeous.
It's gorgeous.
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Did you really get that stand for six bucks?
Oh - yeah - one of the most beautiful Treks ever made, and def. one of the sharpest still in service.
Oh - yeah - one of the most beautiful Treks ever made, and def. one of the sharpest still in service.
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I have a couple here, which I'll post reasonably soon.
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Six dollar stand on a skate ramp!!!
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I'd be proud of getting a nice stand like that for six dollah.