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Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 181
Posted By nathand

I think I've got the large, and I haven't had any...

I think I've got the large, and I haven't had any issues with it. I did modify mine slightly: I couldn't get the velcro loop around the seatpost as tight as I would have liked, so I took out the...
03-18-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 909
Posted By nathand

My apologies! I had no idea either that there was...

My apologies! I had no idea either that there was a cheaper version of this tire.
03-06-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,094
Posted By nathand

I recently converted a similar '90s Trek...

I recently converted a similar '90s Trek Multitrack from 3x7 to 2x10. For the rear wheel, I replaced only the freehub, with an 8-speed (which, as others have mentioned, will take a 10-speed...
02-27-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,677
Posted By nathand

I haven't switched to tubeless yet, so I patch...

I haven't switched to tubeless yet, so I patch tubes all the time (well, as often as I get flats, which fortunately isn't that frequent). I find it's worth carrying a patch kit to help out fellow...
02-26-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

Yes, those are the original rims. They were in...

Yes, those are the original rims. They were in good shape, just needed to be trued. The hubs needed a full overhaul, but after that the wheels spin great, no reason to replace them.
02-24-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

1992 Trek 790 rebuild

Finally finished my 1992 Trek 790 drop bar conversion this morning, just in time to take advantage of a beautiful day for a ride here in San Francisco....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,006
Posted By nathand

Columbus likewise says that the expansion plug...

Columbus likewise says that the expansion plug must be installed lined up with the stem clamp in the instructions for their carbon forks:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,006
Posted By nathand

You want a small amount of excess height - a...

You want a small amount of excess height - a couple of mm - but you don't want a lot, just enough to hold a short spacer in place. You don't want the steerer to extend further beyond the headset than...
02-11-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,699,269
Posted By nathand

Here's a pair of photos of my Jamis Renegade, a...

Here's a pair of photos of my Jamis Renegade, a purpose-built gravel bike that fits me well (I've comfortably done many 50-75 mile rides on it over varied terrain) and the Trek 790, in the same...
02-10-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,699,269
Posted By nathand

Thanks for suggesting I look at seat adjustment....

Thanks for suggesting I look at seat adjustment. The seat clamp is nearly centered on the saddle rails; it's just there's a fair amount of setback. I may have adjusted the saddle forward slightly...
02-10-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,699,269
Posted By nathand

indecision over stem

Looking for some advice around stems for a drop-bar conversion. I have a nearly-complete drop-bar conversion of a 1992 Trek Multitrack 790. It's a 17" frame, I'm 5'8", fits me pretty well but I'm...
02-05-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,552
Posted By nathand

Not looking at the weather forecast

I'm currently sitting under a highway overpass, waiting for a rainstorm to end. Got a little too excited to go for a ride after spending a rainy weekend setting up a bike the way I want it. Weather...
01-30-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,042
Posted By nathand

Yes - we're a mostly-flat 3.5 mile ride from the...

Yes - we're a mostly-flat 3.5 mile ride from the ferry building. I don't have any way to transport the cargo bikes by car.
01-30-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,042
Posted By nathand

Yes! For one night, last March during the kids...

Yes! For one night, last March during the kids spring break (easier to get a reservation not during a weekend). Sorry to be off-topic from the original post, but here's a pair of photos of the cargo...
01-30-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,042
Posted By nathand

Glad I'm not the only one in this situation. I...

Glad I'm not the only one in this situation. I have an Xtracycle Edgerunner without a motor which worked fine for a year or two, and then the kids got big enough - and started having activities far...
01-29-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,042
Posted By nathand

My problem is that I don't like getting rid of...

My problem is that I don't like getting rid of bikes, particularly ones I built up myself, but I keep acquiring new ones as projects or because they appeal in some way. For example I have a decent...
01-29-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,152
Posted By nathand

I don't share the dislike for Gatorskins. I used...

I don't share the dislike for Gatorskins. I used to commute 30-40 miles to work, at least three mornings per week (took the train home, though). I dealt with frequent flats on other road tires until...
01-22-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By nathand

I have 40cm Easton bars on most of my bikes. I've...

I have 40cm Easton bars on most of my bikes. I've tried 42cm and it feels too wide to me; on the other hand, I do have a 38cm bars on one bike and that also feels comfortable. Different manufacturers...
01-05-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 481
Posted By nathand

I just swapped a 7-speed grip shift for a...

I just swapped a 7-speed grip shift for a 10-speed STI, leaving the Exage CX rear derailleur in place, and it shifts a 10-speed cassette acceptably. I'm not sure what the difference is between my...
01-01-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

I might be mistaken - might be a GS, not an SGS....

I might be mistaken - might be a GS, not an SGS. I don't see a marking anywhere that would indicate which one it is. The specs say there's only a 2-tooth difference (max 30T for GS, max 32T for SGS)...
12-31-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

This is actually an SGS - super long cage -...

This is actually an SGS - super long cage - derailleur. It's got sufficient capacity for a larger range since it was designed to work with a front triple. My question is how large a cog it will clear...
12-30-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

'92 790 drop-bar conversion

I've had some time this past week to work on converting this '92 790 to drop bars, and now it's rideable!...
12-15-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
Posted By nathand

threaded fork - canti brake hanger blocks wrench flats on threaded race

I'm rebuilding a mid-90's bike, and in the process swapping the stem. The previous stem had a hole to support a cantilever brake cable and housing. I'm switching to a brake hanger that fits around...
12-10-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 258,265
Posted By nathand

I would start by seeing if the 1x will work...

I would start by seeing if the 1x will work better for you with a different chainring or cassette - that's much simpler.

Does your S2 frame have the right cable guides for a front derailleur? I...
12-05-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By nathand

Thanks for the suggestions! Closest local shop I...

Thanks for the suggestions! Closest local shop I tried couldn't help. The second one - which has been around a lot longer - didn't have the exact cones, but sold me an axle assembly that looks like a...
12-04-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By nathand

Yes, it's the cones threaded on the axle. The...

Yes, it's the cones threaded on the axle. The races inside the hub look and feel fine.

The cones are these https://wheelsmfg.com/products/hub-parts/all-cones/cn-r040.html. $14.52 each plus $10...
12-02-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By nathand

Front hub cones damaged - replace the cones, replace the hub, replace the wheel?

I'm refurbishing a 1992 Trek Multitrack. The front cones are pitted. I'm trying to decide the best path to a smoother-spinning wheel. Options seem to be:
1) Replace the cones. They're available from...
11-14-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By nathand

A bit more detail: the 7-speed hub is an FC-M550...

A bit more detail: the 7-speed hub is an FC-M550 (https://si.shimano.com/en/pdfs/ev/FH-M550-1106/EV-FH-M550-1106.pdf) and the 8-speed is an FC-MC38...
11-13-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By nathand

Shimano freehub swap - do I need this thin washer?

I've got a wheel with an 8/9/10-speed freehub running a 7-speed cassette with a spacer, and a wheel with a 7-speed freehub that I'd like to use in a 10-speed system. Both are older Shimano wheels so...
Replies: 10
Views: 772
Posted By nathand

In case it's helpful - I bought 3 Trek...

In case it's helpful - I bought 3 Trek Multitracks in the past 2.5 years, all higher-level than your 700 (maybe more desirable since they're made in the USA with lighter frames and nicer components)....
10-31-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

Anyone have recommendations on a simple but...

Anyone have recommendations on a simple but sturdy front rack/basket that fits well on a Multitrack? Looking for something to hold a backpack or a grocery bag.
10-30-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 909
Posted By nathand

Is this a significant discount from typical...

Is this a significant discount from typical prices? Looks like the same tires (at least in a 25 width) are about the same price at Amazon...
10-27-23, 10:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,263
Posted By nathand

I was able to get it apart without clamping the...

I was able to get it apart without clamping the wrench. I removed the non-drive side but the drive side was pretty well stuck. I added a few drops of chain lube around the fixed cup from the inside...
10-10-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 460
Posted By nathand

For what it's worth I have a 2018 Jamis Renegade...

For what it's worth I have a 2018 Jamis Renegade with that same shifter/brake combination (5800/RS505) and they're quiet and powerful. I've replaced the brake pads once so far, and just recently set...
10-05-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

Thanks for the suggestion. I don't think this...

Thanks for the suggestion. I don't think this crank is part of the recall, I don't see a matching model number (nor, weirdly, any model number) on it. Here's a photo:...
10-04-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

Picked up this barely-ridden 1996 730 yesterday...

Picked up this barely-ridden 1996 730 yesterday for $130; seller even had the original purchase receipt (about $390 in '96) and owners manual. I feel a little silly at having spent half as much on...
09-25-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

Thanks! I put together a spreadsheet comparing my...

Thanks! I put together a spreadsheet comparing my mid-90's Treks, and the does 930 have a significantly longer effective top tube (580mm) versus the 730 (555mm) as you suggested. Conversely, the...
09-23-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

Help me with a Multitrack sizing question - how...

Help me with a Multitrack sizing question - how much different is a 19" vs a 17"? I'm 5'8"; will a 19" likely fit me, or be too big? I have two 17" Multitracks - one from '92 and the other from '98 -...
09-20-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,263
Posted By nathand

Is it worth trying to save this bottom bracket?...

Is it worth trying to save this bottom bracket? It doesn't spin well as is. I'm planning to take it to the local bike co-op which should have the right tools to remove it. I haven't figured out yet...
09-20-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,263
Posted By nathand

What tool to remove this bottom bracket? '92 Trek Multitrack 790

EDIT: found the relevant Park Tool article, I think I'm good.

How do I remove the bottom bracket pictured here, from a 1992 Trek Multitrack 790? What tool do I need?...
09-03-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 258,265
Posted By nathand

Success! I installed the GRX crank today. The...

Success! I installed the GRX crank today. The existing FD-5801 works great, no need to swap the derailleur.
08-30-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 258,265
Posted By nathand

I've got a stock 2018 Renegade Exploit - 50/34...

I've got a stock 2018 Renegade Exploit - 50/34 front crank, Shimano 105 5801 front derailleur. I'd like lower gears for some gravel climbs, so I picked up a GRX-600 46/30 crank from a coworker. I'm...
08-24-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 551
Posted By nathand

Tire clearance on Xtracycle (particularly Swoop)?

I have an Xtracycle Swoop that I love - carries three small kids around comfortably. I noticed that my chain is rubbing the tire slightly, only in the lowest gear. Anyone else seen this on an...
08-12-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

I have a 1998 730; label says "Cro-Moly Main...

I have a 1998 730; label says "Cro-Moly Main Frame." No name brand tubes (as compared to, say, my slight-older 930 that says True Temper). Someone shared this comparison of steel Multitrack frame...
Forum: Touring
07-17-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By nathand

Some friends rode Spokane to Canmore last summer;...

Some friends rode Spokane to Canmore last summer; if that route is useful to you in planning your route, I could find their route and send it along. They did it in 4 days, 80-120 miles/day, stayed in...
07-01-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,754
Posted By nathand

Not nearly as neat as some of the others here,...

Not nearly as neat as some of the others here, but I recently reorganized my garage and here's where I'm at...
04-24-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,161
Posted By nathand

Used 90's RSX vs modern Tourney for a 7-speed rebuild?

My apologies if I haven't posted this in the right forum - couldn't figure it if it fits best here, or bicycle mechanics, or somewhere else.
I'm acquiring parts to rebuild a 1992 Trek 790 hybrid...
04-13-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1,085
Views: 404,864
Posted By nathand

I picked up a 730 ...

I picked up a 730 (https://www.bikeforums.net/22115248-post626.html)two years ago, and after a year of riding it myself it became my girlfriend's daily commuter. Since then I've been looking for...
04-06-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,081
Posted By nathand

My 8-year-old is riding a 24"-wheel "kids bike"...

My 8-year-old is riding a 24"-wheel "kids bike" and it's a Scott Scale RC24 - light aluminum frame, 11-speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes. Kids bike doesn't mean it's necessary cheap or poor...
02-01-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By nathand

Xtracycle offers that option too with the Stoker...

Xtracycle offers that option too with the Stoker - 24" wheels - and I would have gone for that instead of the Swoop but my partner is a good bit shorter and lighter than me, and I'm hoping she'll use...
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