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Old 03-26-21, 09:44 PM
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1985 Trek 720 test build, just in time for a long ride tomorrow

Holy smokes that’s a beautiful example.
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Old 03-28-21, 03:47 PM
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I have made a few updates to my bike since I originally posted in the group last fall so wanted to post it again. Overall this bike is not a great bike but it shows well. I just have to work on a few things like find a better way to mount that front light.


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Old 03-28-21, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by polymorphself
Holy smokes that’s a beautiful example.
Thanks! worked out pretty well for yesterday's 86 miler, though 38mm tires would have helped a lot in several areas with rough gravel

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Old 03-29-21, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Hobbiano
They look just like the shifters on my '85 Miyata 610, which are Shimano L-412, And are part of the Light Action group I believe. They do have a ratcheting, not indexed, action kind of like some of the Suntour shifters. They are pretty nice.
Spring loaded like the old Shimano bar ends, but ratcheted like Suntour.
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Originally Posted by ctak
Thanks! worked out pretty well for yesterday's 86 miler, though 38mm tires would have helped a lot in several areas with rough gravel

I didn’t see a build thread on this!!!

Dish!!!
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Old 04-02-21, 04:38 PM
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I didn’t see a build thread on this!!!

Dish!!!
Neglected to do so in my haste to finish the build in time for a ride.. but will take some pics soon
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Old 04-02-21, 10:32 PM
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$50 Apollo Club Tourer i picked up a few weeks ago



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Old 04-03-21, 01:48 PM
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My 86 Miyata Six Ten
Pardon the angles, I was excited about my new old bags.
2x8 speed with 48/34 chain rings.
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Originally Posted by BikeTales

My 86 Miyata Six Ten
Pardon the angles, I was excited about my new old bags.
2x8 speed with 48/34 chain rings.
Gorgeous build, and where did you find those bags?!?
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Gorgeous build, and where did you find those bags?!?
From a bike friend I often trade with. I don't know where she got them!
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Awesome, that light looks pretty serious! can I see another picture of it?
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Originally Posted by gthomson
Awesome, that light looks pretty serious! can I see another picture of it?



Not that old, I guess 15-20 years. Same brand dynamo on the rim.
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Old 04-23-21, 03:38 PM
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Sweet looking machine!
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Cannondale '85

Just finished rebuilding this one. Miraculously the Huret Dunapar works with Shimano indexing barends. I had planned to use a xt for the indexing but it wasn't needed.



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Originally Posted by Cycle Tourist
Just finished rebuilding this one. Miraculously the Huret Dunapar works with Shimano indexing barends. I had planned to use a xt for the indexing but it wasn't needed.



That turned out exceptional. Great job!
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Originally Posted by Cycle Tourist
Just finished rebuilding this one. Miraculously the Huret Dunapar works with Shimano indexing barends. I had planned to use a xt for the indexing but it wasn't needed.


i second the turning out exceptional!!

Cycle Tourist is that the Eco duopar or the titanium version? i'm also wondering if those pivot bolt caps are acquirable. any idea? did yours come with it?

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Old 04-24-21, 10:12 PM
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Some really interesting bikes here!
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My 1986 Royce Union 12 speed with Peugeot decals

I didn't like that my 1986 Royce Union 12 speed was all black when I bought it new so I went to a bike shop and bought Peugeot decals.



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Originally Posted by thook
i second the turning out exceptional!!

Cycle Tourist is that the Eco duopar or the titanium version? i'm also wondering if those pivot bolt caps are acquirable. any idea? did yours come with it?
I don't think it was the titanium derailleur. The pivot bolt cap came with it. There awful easy to lose though.
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Originally Posted by Cycle Tourist
I don't think it was the titanium derailleur. The calipers came without hardware. They're just standard pinch bolts with washers to make them flush fit.
thanks, but i wasn't asking about the calipers...just the derailleur and that plastic cover over the securing/pivot bolt at the hanger.

i looked on ebay for the covers i'm asking about and there's two or three eco duopars that are advertised as coming off a 720. so, yeah....very likely yours is also the eco version. i was just curious. i have an eco and thought it'd be nice to have that cover. no biggie, though. thanks, again!

edit: lol....you edited!
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You can tell the Titanium Duopars from the steel Ecos by the cable housing stop on the derailleur. The Ti version has a threaded adjustor, the Eco does not. From time to time you will see the plastic trim piece available on eBay, seldom at a reasonable price.
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Originally Posted by daka
You can tell the Titanium Duopars from the steel Ecos by the cable housing stop on the derailleur. The Ti version has a threaded adjustor, the Eco does not. From time to time you will see the plastic trim piece available on eBay, seldom at a reasonable price.
Ah! thanks!
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My Trek 620 with the Eco didn't have the cover on, but my 720 with the Titanium did:

Sachs/Huret Duopar by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr


Sachs/Huret Duopar by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
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