As my first bicycle, I found her covered in cobwebs one fateful Spring many years ago. She went through many iterations as I grew as a cyclist, and she now sits in this state, restored to her former glory. This bike rides like buttah, and is comfortable enough for all-day riding. While not remotely a racing bike I have ridden many many miles on her and she still comes back for more.
Frame:
1984 Trek 520 54cm
Fork/Headset:
Tange Seiki Headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sakae Triple
Pedals:
Origin 8, Soma clips & straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Surly / Sugino Rings 26/44/50, SRAM PG-850 11-26 Cassette, Sram PG-850 chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano 105 RD-5600 GS rear, Suntour Cyclone MKII Front, Suntour Friction Shifters
Saddle/Seatpost:
Soma Radiussed Seatpost, Concept Saddle
Brakes:
Cane Creek SCR-5 / Dia-Compe Cantilever w/ Kool Stop Eagle II Salmon Pads
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Fulcrum Racing 5, destickered, with Resist Nomad 35c Tan Tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Xero XR-1, destickered, with Resist Nomad 35c Tan Tire
More Info:
Originally 27" Wheels, converted to 700c.
Added by trutone. Last updated over 11 years ago.
6 Comments
duuuude i love this thing! very nice. would also be dope if converted to cx.
Posted over 11 years ago
Actually have an older photo of when I had her in CX mode. Was fun, but doesn't make for the best race rig with the quill stem, DT shifters and slack geo, but still rode nicely. The bike is more suited for road use.
Posted over 11 years ago
Photos
Lukemarmaduke says:
How does that rear-derailleur work with an 8 speed drivetrain? Any troubles?
Posted over 9 years ago
trutone says:
Works just fine!
Posted over 8 years ago