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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 12,818
Posted By wesley77803

For next year, it would be interesting to get a...

For next year, it would be interesting to get a set of power meter pedals to swap between the bikes to see if there is a difference in the power required to make that average speed.

Is that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,583
Posted By wesley77803

The road conditions and tires really make a...

The road conditions and tires really make a difference. Went for a ride for the first time in months last weekend. About 6 miles into a 10 mile ride I hit something and put a slit in the tire and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-21, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 779,918
Posted By wesley77803

Gary, You should post the serial numbers. That...

Gary,
You should post the serial numbers. That would let people look up the year and size on the vintage-trek.com website.

I expect you are going to be out of luck looking for a Trek. Their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,086
Posted By wesley77803

If the bottom bracket needs the threads chased,...

If the bottom bracket needs the threads chased, you may also need to face the bottom bracket.

If you just need to clean the threads, you can possibly make a tool by sacrificing a bottom bracket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,026
Posted By wesley77803

I like simple. With that nice gray color I would...

I like simple. With that nice gray color I would go with white bar tape and a white saddle. Change out the rear tire for a tan sidewall like the front and be happy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,526
Posted By wesley77803

It looks like 2021 is a go. (2020 was cancelled)...

It looks like 2021 is a go. (2020 was cancelled)
https://tosrv.org/ Due to venue restrictions imposed by the COVID pandemic, TOSRV’s date for 2021 will be rescheduled for September 25-26....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 59,599
Posted By wesley77803

The picture on Amazon looks just like the Slime...

The picture on Amazon looks just like the Slime rubber cement picture in the previous posts.

From https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx3ST8V1AATZS0X/ref=ask_ql_ql_al_hzaSlime 1050 Rubber Cement...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-21, 11:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,669
Posted By wesley77803

If you can find or make a long enough rod that is...

If you can find or make a long enough rod that is M5 you may be able to keep the downtube shifters. Cut a slot in the M5 rod so you can use a screw driver to turn it. (Possibly one on each end.) The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-21, 12:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,953
Posted By wesley77803

Everyone seems to leave out the Trek 620. It is...

Everyone seems to leave out the Trek 620. It is more of a touring bike (longer stays) than a large number of 520s which seem to vary between touring and sport touring/sport geometry depending on the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-27-21, 12:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,648
Posted By wesley77803

Only three?? The rebuild took the higher dollar...

Only three?? The rebuild took the higher dollar Campagnola equipment off the bike so he downgraded if it was a factory standard 760.



A mismatch of Shimano parts compared to a complete Campy...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-23-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By wesley77803

From the catalog at vintage-trek.com The 400D...

From the catalog at vintage-trek.com
The 400D is a 73.5' seat tube, 73' head tube (for 22.5" frame and up, angle is smaller on the smaller frames) The frame geometry is the same as the Trek 560...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-23-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By wesley77803

FYI this is an ebay listing for a 1987 Trek 400D...

FYI this is an ebay listing for a 1987 Trek 400D that has expired at least twice at $100 plus $75 shipping. Possibly because it claims to be a 51 cm frame. The head tube looks awfully large to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-21, 11:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By wesley77803

You might also look at Sheldon Browns list of...

You might also look at Sheldon Browns list of ways to remove a stuck seat post. https://www.sheldonbrown.com/stuck-seatposts.html I have been tempted to try the caustic soda / lye method to remove...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,853
Posted By wesley77803

The heat from a campfire is definitely enough to...

The heat from a campfire is definitely enough to reduce the strength of a frame. Also consider that there is a significant loss of strength in the brazing process (look at the Trek brochures from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-21, 01:27 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 16,596
Posted By wesley77803

It is time to reconsider on the 24 vs holding out...

It is time to reconsider on the 24 vs holding out for a 25.5. There is currently a complete 82 24" 720 on ebay for $480 plus shipping which appears to be a flat rate of $95. Serial number 034373
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-21, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,769
Posted By wesley77803

Did you check with your brother's house insurance...

Did you check with your brother's house insurance company? The most likely reason to have a bike collection appraised would be to have it insured. The insurance company may have a copy of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-21, 10:15 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 16,596
Posted By wesley77803

Don'f forget the huge difference in chainstays:...

Don'f forget the huge difference in chainstays: 41.5 on the 660 and 47 on the 620

Of course it could have been a case of trying to use up excess parts since 85 was the last year for the 620 and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-21, 01:37 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 16,596
Posted By wesley77803

How about a 1985 Trek 620? (Yes, it has...

How about a 1985 Trek 620? (Yes, it has cantilever brakes.) I have a 24" version that would let you duplicate this bike in a smaller size.

Maybe it is the 27" tires but the bike feels too big for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 32,809
Posted By wesley77803

Sheldon Brown ...

Sheldon Brown https://www.sheldonbrown.com/k7.html#transplant, if you have a 7 speed free hub (126 mm) you can use 8 sprockets from a 9 speed cassette with the 9 speed spacers, or 9 sprockets and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-21, 12:09 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 32,809
Posted By wesley77803

Edit: Picture removed from the quote since the...

Edit: Picture removed from the quote since the system told me I could not post pictures or urls due to number of posts.

The center of the rim would be along the left edge of the shaded area. (Half...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-20, 11:15 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,978
Posted By wesley77803

I updated my 85 Trek 620 with an ultregra long...

I updated my 85 Trek 620 with an ultregra long cage rear derailleur and installed a Dura-Ace 9 speed indexed bar end shifter. The front is still using the downtube shifter although I had plans to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-20, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,426
Posted By wesley77803

Okay, I managed to read the entire thread (all...

Okay, I managed to read the entire thread (all the way back to 2005) and did not see any reference to Park Tool's set of instructions on mounting tubulars:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 929
Posted By wesley77803

I am surprised no one answered this back in the...

I am surprised no one answered this back in the day. The shifters will not work with the 7400 group because there is a difference in the cable pull required to shift between gears on the pre-1997...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-29-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,494
Posted By wesley77803

It is a 21". A 1985 720 frame in size 22.5" sold...

It is a 21". A 1985 720 frame in size 22.5" sold for $400 on ebay (shipping included). At the same time a complete 83 size 24" with a travel case went unsold at $450 + $150 for shipping. It was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-17, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1,806
Views: 236,615
Posted By wesley77803

I have a 13-32 suntour 5 sp steel freewheel....

I have

a 13-32 suntour 5 sp steel freewheel. The large ring is marked A 32. The front is marked AB.
a 14-32 Suntour pro-compe 6 sp steel freewheel. The large ring is marked A 32. The front is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-28-16, 11:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,823
Posted By wesley77803

According to the serial number list on the...

According to the serial number list on the vintage Trek website, the bike is a 22.5" Trek 670 with the serial number applied on Halloween 1984 (10/31/1984).

The 670 is not in the 1984 catalog and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-28-16, 08:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,823
Posted By wesley77803

Serial Number?

What is the serial number on the frame?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-27-16, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By wesley77803

Interested. e-mail sent

Interested. e-mail sent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-16, 10:21 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,570
Posted By wesley77803

Artclone do you still have the wolber model 58s?

Artclone do you still have the wolber model 58s?
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