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05-19-23, 08:40 AM
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New to the forum - Hello
I have recently relocated to North Carolina from Illinois where I had an old Trek hanging in the rafters for years.
I was going to toss it before moving but am glad I kept it as I want to use it here.
Anyway, I found this forum and hope to get a little education on what I should expect to pay to put the bike back into roadworthy condition and maybe meet some local riders.
I was going to toss it before moving but am glad I kept it as I want to use it here.
Anyway, I found this forum and hope to get a little education on what I should expect to pay to put the bike back into roadworthy condition and maybe meet some local riders.
05-19-23, 08:49 AM
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Welcome to Bike Forums jmurray110!
Be sure to check out our Classic & Vintage forum about your old Trek.
Be sure to check out our Classic & Vintage forum about your old Trek.
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05-19-23, 09:38 AM
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Thank you and I did find that room. Already had someone send a link to a very informative site.
looking forward to getting my old dog back into shape.
looking forward to getting my old dog back into shape.
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Hi! We hope you like it here!
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@jmurray110 - Cost to get a bike running = $100 (cable, housing, tires), some tools, + YouTube vids. Ask your confounding questions here on BF. If you still like the ride of the Trek then a bearing overhaul is the next step, easy enough too with tools, grease and instructional videos. Amazing how proud you will be!
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05-21-23, 10:48 AM
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I usually wrench on all my own stuff, cars, motorcycles, etc...
Just relocated to N.C. and don't have my tools unpacked yet.
But, I agree with you on putting in the work.
Just relocated to N.C. and don't have my tools unpacked yet.
But, I agree with you on putting in the work.
05-21-23, 03:51 PM
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Some cycling specific tools, for those thin and/or unique connections necessary for an easy and less frustrating experience.
bottom bracket wrench
headset wrench
wheel bearings
'3rd hand' brake tool
a sharp cable & housing cutter
a few metric driver sizes
consult Park Tools, but they do not have to be the most expensive for the occasional user.
and Welcome to BF.
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An old Trek, but not a hanger.
bottom bracket wrench
headset wrench
wheel bearings
'3rd hand' brake tool
a sharp cable & housing cutter
a few metric driver sizes
consult Park Tools, but they do not have to be the most expensive for the occasional user.
and Welcome to BF.
we love pictures.
An old Trek, but not a hanger.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
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Last edited by Wildwood; 05-21-23 at 03:56 PM.
