Hi,
I've been caught up in the hopes of restoring my 1985 Trek 720, but to do so, I want to have it modified to fit a modern 700c wheelset--27" has just become too hard to find locally. But this also will require modifying the bosses for the cantilevers as well.
I have learned that all the work and restoration of the frame will make it about the same price as a Surly Long Haul Trucker frame, which seems to be the current touring frame of choice for this budget.
I do really love my 720, it's beautiful, elegant, resilient, and has gotten me in and out of a lot of trouble. Also very sentimental--purchased shortly after my mothers death when I was a teenager to get away, and that plays a big part in my love of this bike.
Would the Surly offer me anything above a modified 720 frame? I don't plan on touring the middle of nowhere--just California coastal roads, so I don't need anything "ultimate". However I want to be able to access parts at local shops should I need to.
Thanks,
Court
I've been caught up in the hopes of restoring my 1985 Trek 720, but to do so, I want to have it modified to fit a modern 700c wheelset--27" has just become too hard to find locally. But this also will require modifying the bosses for the cantilevers as well.
I have learned that all the work and restoration of the frame will make it about the same price as a Surly Long Haul Trucker frame, which seems to be the current touring frame of choice for this budget.
I do really love my 720, it's beautiful, elegant, resilient, and has gotten me in and out of a lot of trouble. Also very sentimental--purchased shortly after my mothers death when I was a teenager to get away, and that plays a big part in my love of this bike.
Would the Surly offer me anything above a modified 720 frame? I don't plan on touring the middle of nowhere--just California coastal roads, so I don't need anything "ultimate". However I want to be able to access parts at local shops should I need to.
Thanks,
Court