Upgrade potential...

>Hi All,
>
>Back in the day I saved up the money from my paper round and bought a Saracen Trekker (circa '88,
>wishbone rear stay, u-brakes etc). Things've obviuosly moved on since then and, since upgrading to
>full suss, I've not really looked back.
>
>However, I can't seem to give up on the Trekker, the old triple butted 501 frame is great around
>town and for local training rides. The thing is, I think the rear hub/wheel, is about to go so I
>need some thoughts/opinions on what I'm going to have to do at replacemnt time ie. new hub/wheel
>obviously, but what about the cassette/ spacing issues? Everything is still set up for Deore/XT
>6 speed...
>
>Also, fork-wise, it's a 1" steerer so if I change the forks, I'm pretty much limited to Project 2s
>or, apparently, Marzocchi will do a 1" steerer on some of their shorter travel forks.
>
>I'm a little concerned though that as the bike was made before suspension was invented ;o) I
>might screw up the geometry on a bike that I've been used to riding for more than a good few
>years now though.
>
>Cheers for any feedback
>
>Lee
>
> ps got to hand it to shimano, that's still the original hub and groupset on there!
>
>pps should probably get rid of that big old biopace ring though ;o)

I'd spend as little as possible and keep it as original as possible. Don't add suspension - it will
screw up the handling. Plus you already have another bike that has it, so why bother.

What specifically is wrong with your rear wheel? Could you get by with a repack and relacing to a
new rim? Is it just the freehub body - hell, those are cheap. Check out Loose Screws for old parts
like this.

You like the bike - make as few changes as possible - just enough to keep it rolling.

Cheers,

-Andrew

Andrew Thorne wrote:

>
> I'd spend as little as possible and keep it as original as possible. Don't add suspension - it
> will screw up the handling. Plus you already have another bike that has it, so why bother.

That's pretty much what I was thinking. Although, the Project 2s would look better, but I'm not sure
if the front U-brake would fit the new forks...and then be looking at V's etc etc

> What specifically is wrong with your rear wheel? Could you get by with a repack and relacing to a
> new rim? Is it just the freehub body - hell, those are cheap. Check out Loose Screws for old parts
> like this.

Specifically: nothing yet, but you know when they start sounding like they're going to need serviced
really soon (ie this weekend ;o)

> You like the bike

yup, it's definitely worth more in time spent and sentimental value than anything else now. It cost
£400 new but, as I said that was back in '88, so it was a lot more bike for the money then...

Anyone else got an old (faithful) machine they can't bear to get rid of?

Lee

>>However, I can't seem to give up on the Trekker, the old triple butted 501 frame is great around
>>town and for local training rides.
> I'd spend as little as possible and keep it as original as possible. Don't add suspension - it
> will screw up the handling.

Sounds like a pefect candidate for a Single Speed conversion, IMO.

--
John G. http://www.shavings.net/survival.htm

Sorry for the personal response Lee, i accidentally replied to sender instead of group....

I too have a bike from '88. A Nishiki backroads. I have considered taking it to the local shop and
having it checked out and tuned up. It has suntour components and a sugino cycloid crank. I think
may keep it and start riding it some.

Peace, Pilgrim

>
> Anyone else got an old (faithful) machine they can't bear to get rid of?
>
> Lee

Lee Irvine <[email protected]> wrote
>
> However, I can't seem to give up on the Trekker, the old triple butted 501 frame is great around
> town and for local training rides. The thing is, I think the rear hub/wheel, is about to go so I
> need some thoughts/opinions on what I'm going to have to do at replacemnt time ie.

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html

You know you want to. Besides, a rigid fork is faster than suspension on almost any terrain.

CC

CC says:

>http://www.sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html

You're a pimp, Corvax......

>You know you want to. Besides, a rigid fork is faster than suspension on almost any terrain.

But you're right ;-)

Steve

"Corvus Corvax" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Lee Irvine <[email protected]> wrote
> >
> You know you want to. Besides, a rigid fork is faster than suspension on almost any terrain.
>
> CC

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