My first full build. Frame was gifted to me from a family member who bought it new in the early 90s. I stripped it down and began acquiring parts on craigslist and ebay. I've been wanting to get into longer rides than my 1.5 mile commute and needed a bike to do it on. This whole build was a matter of trial and (many) errors, coupled with hours of googling and learning along the way. Proud of the end result!
Frame:
1991ish? Trek 1420 - 54cm, Easton E9 Aluminum
Fork/Headset:
Trek/Origin8
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano RS500 - 172.5mm/Ultegra BB
Pedals:
Shimano PD-540
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
11-26, 50-34, KMC Missing Link 10 speed chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano 105-5700
Saddle/Seatpost:
Prologo Kappa, No-name Carbon
Brakes:
Tektro, Jagwire Cables
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Aeromax, Vuelta hub
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Aeromax, Vuelta hub
More Info:
21 lbs - fully loaded
Let me know if you can pinpoint a date for this frame!
Added by PuddyCranks. Last updated over 7 years ago.
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jjputz says:
LOVE your bike. Using it as my "template" for the 1420 I just purchased. Question ... if you would not mind. What was the model number of the Origin8 headset and the No-name Caron stem that you used?
Posted over 7 years ago
PuddyCranks says:
Thanks so much! Happy to help.
The Origin 8 headset was from amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002J...
There's just enough threads on the steerer tube to get it on so it won't slip off. I had my LBS install it for me. You will need to do a 1inch to 1-1/8 quill stem adapter to be able to use the carbon stem.
That I purchased from AliExpress (hence the Noname Chinese carbon - worked great so far):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-6-1...
Let me know if I can help with anything else!
Posted over 7 years ago