tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post7730584807735930245..comments2024-03-27T19:12:49.609-07:00Comments on Midlife Cycling: What Have We Here?Justine Valinottihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-57465912030462636592016-12-12T12:16:40.857-08:002016-12-12T12:16:40.857-08:00Brooks--I really feel I lucked out with this bike....Brooks--I really feel I lucked out with this bike. I'll probably keep most of what came with the bike, at least for the time being. (A pair of those ubiquitous cheap black pedals came with the bike. They're not in the photos because I took them off and put them on my LeTour, which needed a new pedal.) As for the rear wheel that came with it: I don't know whether I'll keep it, try to sell it as is or de-lace it and sell the hub. I think 48 spokes is more than I'll ever need unless I build a tandem (very unlikely) or a bike for an around-the-world tour that would take me away from civilization for five years.Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-43704933219421811172016-12-12T08:55:42.821-08:002016-12-12T08:55:42.821-08:00Finds like that are very nice. You've got a lo...Finds like that are very nice. You've got a lot there that you'll be able to keep/use - and the parts you decided to replace are probably good enough that you can get a few bucks on eBay to help cover some of the cost of parts that fit your needs better. Congrats.Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-22148308747581790212016-12-06T11:47:18.060-08:002016-12-06T11:47:18.060-08:00If you change your mind....
http://www.ebay.com/it...If you change your mind....<br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/Phil-Wood-Hub-27x-1-1-4-Wheel-Road-Touring-Tandem-48h-/142201555265?hash=item211bdf8941:g:VxYAAOSwHMJYMfuq50voltphantomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827209932080133985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-72623511924003330262016-12-05T14:05:53.068-08:002016-12-05T14:05:53.068-08:00Wolf--As I recall, some of the Trek 5xx series fra...Wolf--As I recall, some of the Trek 5xx series frames from the early '80s came with Ishiwata tubing and Campy dropouts. At least, the sport/racing Ishiwata models had Campy dropouts.<br /><br />The funny thing about Trek is that, back when our bikes were made, only serious cyclists knew about it and some of their frames were really nice. Now that even people who haven't been on a bike since the Johnson administration know about Trek, their bikes are so generic and soulless.<br /><br />Phillip--I've thought about that, too. Of all the bikes I've owned (at least within the last 20 years or so), this might well be the best candidate for 650 B conversion. One thing that might stop me from doing it is that I'd have to buy some more parts. If anything, I'd like to use stuff I already have.Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-36594609216019695662016-12-05T09:55:14.523-08:002016-12-05T09:55:14.523-08:00Looks like a perfect candidate for 650B conversio...Looks like a perfect candidate for 650B conversion. Those early Treks usually have a smaller amount of trail than most, good for running a front bag. Throw on a set of long reach Weinmanns or Tektros and you would have a very nice budget rando machine.Phillip Cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553979458131339924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-66016896640962782352016-12-05T06:08:36.051-08:002016-12-05T06:08:36.051-08:00I am excited to see how this project develops!
T...I am excited to see how this project develops! <br />The old Treks are just so great. I have a 1980 5xx frame** (w/ same Ishiwata tubing as yours) that has undergone a few different builds while in my care. It is probably the best "all 'rounder" I've got in my stable. My only gripe, if I'm being whiny about it, is that I can't get much wider than about 700x32 tires in it. <br /> <br /><br />**I bought the frame from somebody and while the original "Trek" and Ishiwata decals were still attached, it had no model# decal. I ID'd it as a 5xx frame through the serial number. The curious thing is that it has Campy dropouts.<br /><br /><br />Wolf.N/Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710395292374599493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-885242566520805422016-12-05T06:00:11.582-08:002016-12-05T06:00:11.582-08:00Chris--They are indeed Dia Compe G's. As long...Chris--They are indeed Dia Compe G's. As long as they have enough reach for 700C wheels, I'll probably keep them and replace the pads and cables.Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-7575620723331482682016-12-04T20:20:07.437-08:002016-12-04T20:20:07.437-08:00Looks like you have Dia Compe G brakes. These will...Looks like you have Dia Compe G brakes. These will work with 700c rims.Chris Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206266021301909754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-58051018026357268482016-12-04T14:43:26.774-08:002016-12-04T14:43:26.774-08:00Coline-- I might re-build the rear wheel (with th...Coline-- I might re-build the rear wheel (with the Phil Wood hub) as a 700C, since the front wheel and the rear tire have to be replaced anyway. I admit that 48 spokes is overkill, but I'd like to use the PW hub.<br /><br />The brakes on the bike look like they have some downward adjustability. So, I hope they will reach the 700C wheels. If not, I guess I'll have to switch brakes. <br /><br />Chris--Amazing! I think our bikes have the same geometry, more or less. Like you, I am not planning to restore to original parts, and will use stuff I have.<br /><br />Steve--They don't make 'em like that anymore, eh? I think I have a SunTour remover somewhere.<br /><br />Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-5314325665265105202016-12-04T05:12:58.675-08:002016-12-04T05:12:58.675-08:00"those old SunTour freewheel bodies are pract..."those old SunTour freewheel bodies are practically indestructible." VERY true! Just make sure you've got tools for them...Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-37023960166897888892016-12-03T21:34:38.916-08:002016-12-03T21:34:38.916-08:00Whoa! I just started building up a 1982 Trek 613/6...Whoa! I just started building up a 1982 Trek 613/614 frame that I bought last month on eBay.This frame has the Reynolds 531 main tubes with Ishiwata stays and fork. Not planning to restore to original parts, just stuff I have sitting around. Definitely will use a 700 wheelset that I have with a Suntour freewheel hub. Mine is blue too - wierd.Chris Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206266021301909754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-54347721271906319952016-12-03T19:18:07.862-08:002016-12-03T19:18:07.862-08:00Forty eight spokes! I was running forty and people...Forty eight spokes! I was running forty and people thought me strange...Colinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667939789517989280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-80656337643410524772016-12-03T19:14:56.932-08:002016-12-03T19:14:56.932-08:00Ha! Hope your head stops spinning with all the pos...Ha! Hope your head stops spinning with all the possibilities. Mine has not resolved how to deal with my older bikes from 70's, especially 27 1/4 inch wheels with 120 mm hubs ... Change wheels and perfect Campag brakes will not reach!<br /><br />Bet your project is finished before I have even worked out what to do...<br /><br />Looking forward to some interesting posts to come.Colinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667939789517989280noreply@blogger.com