The Trek 760 Appreciation Thread (770 and 170 included)
09-02-15, 11:10 AM
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09-02-15, 11:29 AM
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According to the Vintage Trek site, Superbe was the group for the 760. I've been collecting Superbe Pro parts over time and have a mix of Pro and non Pro ready to go, including two sets of Pro hubs. To complete the Pro group, I would need a post, brake calipers and headset. I have Superbe BB and calipers. Likely will stick with Cinelli for the cockpit and American Classic or Campy NR for the post. Tubulars are part of the recipe along with a Brooks.
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09-03-15, 07:59 AM
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According to the Vintage Trek site, Superbe was the group for the 760. I've been collecting Superbe Pro parts over time and have a mix of Pro and non Pro ready to go, including two sets of Pro hubs. To complete the Pro group, I would need a post, brake calipers and headset. I have Superbe BB and calipers. Likely will stick with Cinelli for the cockpit and American Classic or Campy NR for the post. Tubulars are part of the recipe along with a Brooks.
The only Superbe parts on my '86 Pro Series are the pedals. Pretty obvious my BB shell has an '84 braze date but used '85 dropouts (internal cable routing on chainstay side) and the '86 paint job being the last year of the 760. On mine, they were clearing out frames and components to make room for the aluminum revolution.
The 760 had a short but bright run. And we have them.
01-16-16, 07:16 PM
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I was recently in Madison and picked up this frame for cheap! I'm excited to build up this frame as a daily rider!
01-28-16, 10:27 AM
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Are your plans to get it on the road? You will love the ride they give. Mine is one size under my fit but is perfect for taking out on a sprint along our shoreline. Maybe a longer ride is in the plans this summer.
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not exactly... I want to build up a japanese frame with tricolor and then maybe this frame.. is this frame more your size?
01-28-16, 05:07 PM
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01-28-16, 05:34 PM
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I'm 54 but really want to keep this one intact. The paint is unbelieveable. There is just one nick in the paint and looks new. Then there is the history of the bike. Yours looks nice, though. Love the color.
01-29-16, 11:19 AM
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fear not. no plans to paint. she will be safely hangin in my basement for a while...
02-05-16, 07:37 PM
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OK, first post on this site, but I've been lingering for a while. Here's my '84 Trek 760. I had it repainted, scrounged around for Superbe parts for a while, and finally built it last week. My first real bike was a Trek 760 in the mid 80s, and I was hoping after rebuilding one, that I would magically become 22 again. It didn't work. Going to ride Eroica CA on it in April. 
02-05-16, 08:07 PM
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The more you ride the younger you become. proof is the 70 something woman who passed me the other day on redwood highway on the way up to grizzly peak.
very nice! this thread has made me start looking for a trek myself...
very nice! this thread has made me start looking for a trek myself...
02-05-16, 08:10 PM
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OK, first post on this site, but I've been lingering for a while. Here's my '84 Trek 760. I had it repainted, scrounged around for Superbe parts for a while, and finally built it last week. My first real bike was a Trek 760 in the mid 80s, and I was hoping after rebuilding one, that I would magically become 22 again. It didn't work. Going to ride Eroica CA on it in April.
02-05-16, 08:13 PM
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There was a guy in Palo Alto selling a 58cm Trek 760 frameset - not sure if it's still out there, or if that's your size. I almost bought it, so I might have his contact info if you were interested.
02-05-16, 08:29 PM
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hah. last thing i need is another build - last two bikes were that. but I am keeping my eye out for a complete one. though... that is the lower limit of my size... if you have the info on you it could not hurt right?
though... that is the lower limit of my size... if you have the info on you it could not hurt right?
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OK, first post on this site, but I've been lingering for a while. Here's my '84 Trek 760. I had it repainted, scrounged around for Superbe parts for a while, and finally built it last week. My first real bike was a Trek 760 in the mid 80s, and I was hoping after rebuilding one, that I would magically become 22 again. It didn't work. Going to ride Eroica CA on it in April.
02-05-16, 09:23 PM
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Cheers, OldsCool. I swapped the 42 chainring with a 38. My original Trek 760 had a 42/52 with a 13-18 freewheel. But I lived in Bloomington IN. The hills are rollers, mostly. It's a different story where I live now, and I have a different set of legs.
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You picked a dandy to ride at Eroica....and a good gearset by the sounds of the climbs that await.
02-06-16, 04:00 PM
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02-06-16, 04:01 PM
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I'll send you his # via PM if I can figure out how.
02-06-16, 04:06 PM
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looks like i can't until i have 50 posts. By the way, there's one for sale on SF Bay Area craigslist right now with Superbe bits. Looks like a 58cm c-t frame.
02-07-16, 12:22 AM
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02-07-16, 10:32 AM
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well, its not exactly a steal at $600
Trek 760 vintage road bike
but its worth a look and maybe some negotiation - been up for 7 days so its not flying off the fence. pics are not great..
Trek 760 vintage road bike
but its worth a look and maybe some negotiation - been up for 7 days so its not flying off the fence. pics are not great..
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well, its not exactly a steal at $600
Trek 760 vintage road bike
but its worth a look and maybe some negotiation - been up for 7 days so its not flying off the fence. pics are not great..
Trek 760 vintage road bike
but its worth a look and maybe some negotiation - been up for 7 days so its not flying off the fence. pics are not great..
02-09-16, 02:41 PM
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went and saw it this morning on the way to work. he said he was pretty sure he had the original (?) leather saddle. its in good shape but not a garage queen- seen some miles which is not a bad thing at all! I can't be spending that sort of dosh right now though- too many other bikes and I am in no hurry. better to wait for one 60cm!
anyone else interested I could help facilitate.
very cool color in person.
anyone else interested I could help facilitate.
very cool color in person.
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