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Old 07-31-23, 01:58 PM
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jlaw
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Bikes: 2015 Spec. AWOL Elite,2022 Spec. Diverge, 1984 Trek 620 1985 Trek 620, 1979 Trek 710

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I've shown this 1979 Trek 710 previously (650b conversion) - but I made a few changes:

* Added the Swift Industries (tall) rando bag
* Replaced the RD with a Shimano Ultegra 6600 (medium cage)
* Replaced the FD with a Shimano 4600
* Replaced the DT friction shifters with new ST-4600 brifters
* New shifter housings and cables
* Added clamp-on DT cable stops

The side-exit cable housings are curved to fit alongside the rando bag - about 500 miles so far and the shifting is excellent. The Swift Industries bag is rock solid and holds it shape thanks to several plastic honeycomb inserts and elastic shock cords - also like the elastic band internal organizers.

Really a fun and comfortable bike - my favorite - ready for a wide variety of rides.



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