Landotter ,,,
I figured I'd tell you about the old Trek... and what I did.
This bicycle is a 1984, touring model. I can't remember the model number
off the head but a very nice bicycle.
I want to use it this summer along with my Canondale road/touring bicycle.
The Trek will be along on my sailboat.
I took the Trek to Harris Cycles in Newton, Mass on Saturday. Harris has
lots and lots of hard to find equipment.
I bought a set of 700c wheels for $130 and the wheels are set for a
freewheel setup.
The brakes are being changed out for a long reach brake, also in stock at
Harris.
Couple of touring tires, two tubes.. Bingooo.
I am making up a bag which I will put the Trek in, this way I can take it
with me on the boat. The bag is going to be made up from the blue tarp
stuff you see on roofs, etc. I figure if I keep the bicycle in the bag it
won't be affected by the moisture of the boat as bad.
I will store the bicycle in the forward V berth of my sailboat. Should fit
... I haven't checked yet.
If all goes as planned ... The bicycle will come out on deck in the bag.
I will lower it into the cheap fiberglass dingy, row to shore... and pull
the bicycle out of the bag ... and off.
I may use some bubble wrap in the bag to keep her nice and happy.
"landotter" <
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> On May 18, 7:48 pm, "NE Sailboat" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> My old Trek, circa 1984. I want to put on new wheels, .. but the brakes
>> ..
>> will they reach.
>
> Probably. Don't buy new brakes till you test fit. Can you drop the
> pads 3-4mm? Then you're good to go. You could probably file out
> another mm of the pad slot but at your own risk.
>
> Alternately, just put some new 27" rims on your old hubs. 27" tires
> are still easy to find and cheap. I rerimmed a Raleigh last year and
> put some Vittoria Zaffiro 27x 1 1/4" tires on it for a total cost of
> around $50. I used the Alex X404 rim. It's dirt cheap, and laced up
> well, it's strong enough for most folks, despite being single wall.
> it's a similar inside diameter to a lot of basic old rims, so the swap
> is quick. Doesn't take tires narrower than 1.25".
>
> http://farm1.static.flickr.com/117/254286235_b867326dd2_o.jpg
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