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Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-28-14, 03:45 PM

Replies: 2,622

Show your Trek

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Posted By mmb

1984 Trek 500 ...

1984 Trek 500

http://i.imgur.com/HHcPp6dl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/HHcPp6d.jpg)

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-22-14, 12:32 PM

Replies: 24

Which replacement wheels would you get for a mid 80's Trek?

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Posted By mmb

Thanks for all the advice. This is how it came...

Thanks for all the advice. This is how it came out:

http://i.imgur.com/HHcPp6dl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/HHcPp6d.jpg)

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-08-14, 09:31 PM

Replies: 24

Which replacement wheels would you get for a mid 80's Trek?

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Posted By mmb

The CXP22 with 105 look nice. Could I get away...

The CXP22 with 105 look nice. Could I get away without redishing the wheel or changing the derailer/chain rings if I had 105 with a 7 speed cassette?

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-08-14, 09:22 PM

Replies: 24

Which replacement wheels would you get for a mid 80's Trek?

Views: 4,667

Posted By mmb

The existing hubs are ok, but the rims are...

The existing hubs are ok, but the rims are damaged beyond repair. I figured rather than having new wheels built around the Helicomatic hubs I'd buy all new wheels since the consensus seems to be that...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-07-14, 06:18 PM

Replies: 24

Which replacement wheels would you get for a mid 80's Trek?

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Posted By mmb

I'm about 200 pounds and the streets are rough in...

I'm about 200 pounds and the streets are rough in some areas but not bad. I did see some wheels that were 700c with 126mm spacing, like these:

Sun CR18 Road Bike Sealed Bearing 700c Wheelset 126mm...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-07-14, 04:47 PM

Replies: 24

Which replacement wheels would you get for a mid 80's Trek?

Views: 4,667

Posted By mmb

Which replacement wheels would you get for a mid 80's Trek?

I want to replace the Helicomatic 126mm 27" wheels on my mid 80's Trek 500 with 700c wheels with 130mm spacing. I've heard that I can fit 130mm in the 126mm dropouts without too much trouble and the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-17-14, 10:59 AM

Replies: 7

Which spoke for 1984 Trek 500 wheel?

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Posted By mmb

Which spoke for 1984 Trek 500 wheel?

A spoke broke in the rear wheel of my 1984 Trek 500. It has the original Matrix Strada wheels. Which size spoke should I get to replace it?

Brought it to a few shops but they didn't have the...

Forum: Commuting

08-23-11, 10:12 PM

Replies: 15,695

Commuter Bicycle Pics

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Posted By mmb

2011 Surly LHT

The Surly LHT I've been commuting on. All it still needs are a front light and a Brooks B17.

http://imgur.com/5OSCW.jpg

Forum: Folding Bikes

09-08-10, 07:55 PM

Replies: 4

opinions on 1998 Dahon Stowaway

Views: 6,398

Posted By mmb

Might be a 1997 since all the references I found...

Might be a 1997 since all the references I found to 1998's were 5 speed.

Forum: Folding Bikes

09-08-10, 07:53 PM

Replies: 4

opinions on 1998 Dahon Stowaway

Views: 6,398

Posted By mmb

opinions on 1998 Dahon Stowaway

Any opinions about a 1998 Dahon Stowaway 20" 3-speed as an inexpensive folder for commuting? Was 1998 a good year for Dahons?

Would it be good for a tall guy (how adjustable are the handlebars and...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-01-10, 07:47 PM

Replies: 3

help identifying bike without picture

Views: 351

Posted By mmb

help identifying bike without picture

Anyone have any ideas what model this bike might be?

- Trek
- says XXL on it (I assume on the decal?)
- retailed for around $699
- wide tires
- referred to as a hybrid

Thanks!

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