Trek lugged 950 rat rod modification
09-30-23, 08:01 PM
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09-30-23, 08:20 PM
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What did you use to weld it? It looks different with the metal sticking up at the toe. Could be me interpreting the pic wrong.
Not going to lie. I’m hoping for a crazy answer like 3/32 6013 on AC. Or .035 T11 wire.
Not going to lie. I’m hoping for a crazy answer like 3/32 6013 on AC. Or .035 T11 wire.
09-30-23, 08:21 PM
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No need to apologize ever. Speaking as someone that has multiple Trek 9xx bikes (both vintage 1970s-80s road bikes and 90s mtbs), they made a ton of the latter and it looks like a fun project.
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09-30-23, 08:59 PM
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09-30-23, 09:26 PM
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Been on a ride on the "REK" today, rides very well with a comfortable position probably due to the swept back bars and of course the lowered bb!
Sorry, I don't know anything about the weld, I had it done in a country engineering shop where they can repair anything no problem. Dropped it off one day, picked up next morning.
Sorry, I don't know anything about the weld, I had it done in a country engineering shop where they can repair anything no problem. Dropped it off one day, picked up next morning.
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09-30-23, 09:47 PM
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10-01-23, 04:31 AM
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I like this as a solution to frame fit dilemma. Way back when I worked with a guy that is 6'6" and even with a 24" frame he had to get 220 cranks (don't recall the brand but my brain brings up Cook Bros).
10-01-23, 05:16 AM
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Absolutely!
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10-01-23, 01:44 PM
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Do you have some kind of crescent-shaped plugs on the ends of the remaining portion of the original shell? The seat-tube / downtube / chainstay openings are all exposed, right? I know it's dry there, but I would think you still wanna keep road crud out.
10-01-23, 05:28 PM
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Yes, working on some plugs/sealant to fill in the old bb. If this modification takes off perhaps someone will produce them?🤣
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10-01-23, 11:42 PM
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You had me at "fish oil."
First time that phrase has been used on the forum? My money says 'yes.'
First time that phrase has been used on the forum? My money says 'yes.'
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In addition, one of the topics that brings out the silliest comments is whenever WD40 is mentioned, and one of the more ridiculous but fairly common claims about it are that it contains "fish oil".
10-02-23, 12:15 PM
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Here's the fish oil, it says "deodorized" on the label but don't believe that! I've used it for spraying inside frame tubes many times with the straw attachment. Better than that wimpy WD40.... has a valuable secondary purpose as a theft deterrent as the bike will stink for a few weeks until it dries🤣
10-03-23, 04:58 PM
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Finished bike looks great I think.
I have 3 vintage rigid Mtb's currently running with swept back style bars , dirt drop stems and street tires. I enjoy them a lot.
I've had 2 of the 1990 lugged 950's and really liked them.
Both had very rough bright royal blue paint so I had them powder coated.
My son still has one of them. A friend has the other one.
I do have one frame with the raw finish, a 1990 Schwinn High Plains.
I stripped it down with some citrus stripper from Home Depot which worked pretty well.
That must have been about 5 years ago.
Every 3 months or so I spray it down again with a WD40 knock off.
Raw finish has held up pretty good with not much rust but I never rode it in the rain and it hangs up in the garage.
I need to build it back up as I ' borrowed ' the parts off it for another bike build.
Enjoy your cool ride.
There are quite a few cool 'hybridized' vintage MTB builds posted on this thread although none with your unique BB alteration.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...rsions-46.html
Please post a pic of your Trek if you don't mind sharing it there.
Safe riding to all.
I have 3 vintage rigid Mtb's currently running with swept back style bars , dirt drop stems and street tires. I enjoy them a lot.
I've had 2 of the 1990 lugged 950's and really liked them.
Both had very rough bright royal blue paint so I had them powder coated.
My son still has one of them. A friend has the other one.
I do have one frame with the raw finish, a 1990 Schwinn High Plains.
I stripped it down with some citrus stripper from Home Depot which worked pretty well.
That must have been about 5 years ago.
Every 3 months or so I spray it down again with a WD40 knock off.
Raw finish has held up pretty good with not much rust but I never rode it in the rain and it hangs up in the garage.
I need to build it back up as I ' borrowed ' the parts off it for another bike build.
Enjoy your cool ride.
There are quite a few cool 'hybridized' vintage MTB builds posted on this thread although none with your unique BB alteration.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...rsions-46.html
Please post a pic of your Trek if you don't mind sharing it there.
Safe riding to all.
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I came across this discussion late, but I really like what you’ve done. This seems completely in the rat rod spirit to me. I always see a couple of rat rods parked among the immaculately built rods at local hod rod shows. They appear to cause a lot of head scratches there, too, among folk who prefer a more polished or respectful approach. One of the rat rods I saw recently had a sticker on it saying “Rust IS a color!”
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02-29-24, 02:57 PM
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Thanks for your comments 👍 The "Wrek" has recently been updated to drop bars and mudguard for more comfort and utility.
I agree, there's scores of these older MTB's and more recent aluminum/suspension bikes piled up awaiting recycling/scrapping in my small town. They usually have completely worn out drivetrains/bearings and the refurbishing costs are prohibitive even if your labour is free.
This is a lower cost renovation from my parts stash, a diy paint job would be nice but require lots of preparation and not be durable This way it's fully functional in an "I don't care" way!
I agree, there's scores of these older MTB's and more recent aluminum/suspension bikes piled up awaiting recycling/scrapping in my small town. They usually have completely worn out drivetrains/bearings and the refurbishing costs are prohibitive even if your labour is free.
This is a lower cost renovation from my parts stash, a diy paint job would be nice but require lots of preparation and not be durable This way it's fully functional in an "I don't care" way!
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Thanks for your comments 👍 The "Wrek" has recently been updated to drop bars and mudguard for more comfort and utility.
I agree, there's scores of these older MTB's and more recent aluminum/suspension bikes piled up awaiting recycling/scrapping in my small town. They usually have completely worn out drivetrains/bearings and the refurbishing costs are prohibitive even if your labour is free.
This is a lower cost renovation from my parts stash, a diy paint job would be nice but require lots of preparation and not be durable This way it's fully functional in an "I don't care" way!
I agree, there's scores of these older MTB's and more recent aluminum/suspension bikes piled up awaiting recycling/scrapping in my small town. They usually have completely worn out drivetrains/bearings and the refurbishing costs are prohibitive even if your labour is free.
This is a lower cost renovation from my parts stash, a diy paint job would be nice but require lots of preparation and not be durable This way it's fully functional in an "I don't care" way!
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