single speed question

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Hello, I'm intrested in building a single speed commuter out of this bike I found on ebay. Linkage:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3611454963&category=7298 It's an older (early
90's) trek 700 just in case the link doesn't work. However, I need to know if the crank/bottom
bracket is upgradable on this bike. If yes, would it be possible to put on something a little more
modern (i.e. something made in the last couple of years)? I did a google search on bottom bracket
compatibility and it turned up loads of stuff. Any info is much appreciated.

Thanks, Curt

 

[Wiscottsin]

<[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> Hello, I'm intrested in building a single speed commuter out of this bike I found on ebay.
> Linkage:
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3611454963&category=7298
> It's an older (early 90's) trek 700 just in case the link doesn't work. However, I need to know if
> the crank/bottom bracket is upgradable on this bike. If yes, would it be possible to put on
> something a little more modern (i.e. something made in the last couple of years)? I did a google
> search on bottom bracket compatibility and it turned up loads of stuff. Any info is much
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks, Curt

It is just a standard english thread BB, anything of the correct shell width and threading
should work. You'll need to buy a proper length BB axle for the crank you intend to use (the one
on the bike currently is a riveted/welded unit which cannot be disassembled from a triple to a
double or single )

Just an FYI - The 700 was the cheapest trek mountain bike model of the time - stamped steel and
plastic, entry level Shimano components. Hi-tensile steel frame ( heavy ), etc. You can buy a brand
new version of the same thing for under $200, so don't pay too much

 

[Sheldon Brown]

A shy person wrote:

> I'm intrested in building a single speed commuter out of this bike I found on ebay. Linkage:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3611454963&category=7298 It's an older (early
> 90's) trek 700 just in case the link doesn't work. However, I need to know if the crank/bottom
> bracket is upgradable on this bike. If yes, would it be possible to put on something a little more
> modern (i.e. something made in the last couple of years)? I did a google search on bottom bracket
> compatibility and it turned up loads of stuff. Any info is much appreciated.

That looks like a prime candidate. Like all Treks, it will take any standard ISO/English bottom
bracket, no problem.

See: http://sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed

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Thanks for the input guys. Sheldon, awesome site, keep up the good work. One more quick question,
I'm 6.0" with a 32" inseam, is this bike the right size for me? I'm concerned it may be too big.

Thanks, Curt On Mon, 02 Jun 2003 20:35:16 GMT, [email protected] wrote:

>Hello, I'm intrested in building a single speed commuter out of this bike I found on ebay. Linkage:
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3611454963&category=7298 It's an older (early
>90's) trek 700 just in case the link doesn't work. However, I need to know if the crank/bottom
>bracket is upgradable on this bike. If yes, would it be possible to put on something a little more
>modern (i.e. something made in the last couple of years)? I did a google search on bottom bracket
>compatibility and it turned up loads of stuff. Any info is much appreciated.
>
>Thanks, Curt

 

[Sheldon Brown]

A shy person asked:

>>I'm intrested in building a single speed commuter out of this bike I found on ebay. Linkage:
>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3611454963&category=7298 It's an older (early
>>90's) trek 700 just in case the link doesn't work. However, I need to know if the crank/bottom
>>bracket is upgradable on this bike. If yes, would it be possible to put on something a little
>>more modern (i.e. something made in the last couple of years)? I did a google search on bottom
>>bracket compatibility and it turned up loads of stuff. Any info is much appreciated.

> Thanks for the input guys. Sheldon, awesome site, keep up the good work. One more quick question,
> I'm 6.0" with a 32" inseam, is this bike the right size for me? I'm concerned it may be too big.

Certainly not too big. Probably just fine.

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