This project started as a trashed bike lingering at a local shop. Many of the parts had been cannibalized for other projects. After stripping the frame and brazing on down tube shifter bosses it was repainted with PPG epoxy primer, PPG Omni plus Brilliant white base coat and Platinum Ice Pearl paint. Custom Velocals decals were added and then clear coated with 5 coats of PPG Deltron 3000 2 part clear. All parts were rebuilt and hand polished to a brilliant or mirror finish.
Frame:
60 cm 1984 Reynolds 531 TREK 610 frame hand built in Waterloo Wisconsin. The down tube bosses were added to this frame for this rebuild
Fork/Headset:
Tange 1 Chrome fork, This is an upgrade from the original fork for this bike. and is in great shape. It was on the bike when I bought it. A new TANGE Levine CDS JIS 1" Headset replaced the rusted junk that was on it.
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Tapered sealed bearing BB with Shimano 600 Tricolor 175mm Cranks with aftermarket Blue anodized dust caps
Pedals:
Vintage Shimano SPD Road bike pedals
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano Hyperglide 11/26 8 speed cassette Shimano 53, 38 chain rings and a new Shimano chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Refurbished / Rebuilt Shimano 600 Tricolor 8 speed rear and Shimano 600 Tricolor double front derailleurs. Refurbished / Rebuilt Shimano 600 Tricolor 8 speed combination Brake / shifters. Shimano Down tube cable stops/adjusters
Saddle/Seatpost:
Refurbished Vintage Shimano 600 27.2 Aero seat post and SDG Galaxy Classic Saddle.
Brakes:
New Shimano R650 Ultegra Dual pivot mid reach brakes with Shimano pads.
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Shimano RX1000 hub laced on to Mavic CX-12 Semi-aero rim, Serfas 700c x 25 SECA black/blue tires
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Shimano RX1000 hub laced on to Mavic CX-12 Semi-aero rim. Serfas 700c x 25 SECA black/blue tires
Accessories:
Planet Bike Blue anodized bottle cage
More Info:
This Trek 600 series bike was originally out fitted with early Shimano 600 components. My goal was to update this classic bike with more modern and safer components. The updated 600 tricolor group fit perfectly and runs as smooth as the day it was made. I now understand why these bikes are so coveted by collectors. it is amazingly smooth and stable at speed.
Added by Velodoc505. Last updated about 9 years ago.
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tommy1986 says:
Really appreciate your craftsmanship here man... Beautiful job. Please check out my Tsunoda road bike restoration with before and after pics from a few years earlier than yours.
Posted about 9 years ago