1999 Postal Service Trek. Currently built out with a "hot-rod" ethos. Inspired by low-pro, TT, pursuit, & track bike aesthetics of the 80s and 90s. Built for bombing down University Blvd.
Frame:
58cm Trek 5500 OCLV
Fork/Headset:
Trek 5500 OCLV 1" Threaded / Shimano 600
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura Ace FC-7700 / BB-7700 68x109.5 English
Pedals:
Shimano Hybrid Clipless
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Dura Ace 7700 / Shimano CS-6500 / 53/39 / Shimano 9S
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Dura Ace 7700 / SL-7700
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle San Marco Regal / Easton Dura Ace NJS SP-7410 27.2mm x 270mm
Brakes:
Dura Ace 7700 / Origin8 Cross Levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ksyrium SL SSC / Vittoria Open Corsa SC
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ksyrium SL SSC / Vittoria Open Corsa SC
Accessories:
1999 TdF Coca-Cola Bidon
More Info:
It's not a road bike, it's a street bike. I'm changing the cockpit up in the next month or so to crit race: Cinelli Criterium 65 42cm c/c, DuraAce ST-7700
Added by HoagieHinault. Last updated 11 days ago.
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qwixoticle says:
I suddenly realized that I need a carbon bike with downtube shifter mounts
Posted 2 months ago
GhostRidingTheWhip says:
+1
Posted 2 months ago
HoagieHinault says:
I believe the 5500 is one of the last frames to offer such a thing. I am also under the impression that this year was the last one to have 1" threaded steer tube for a quill.
Posted 2 months ago
qwixoticle says:
Yeah, what a weird time in cycling tech. Armstrong used one STI for the rear mech and a DT shifter for the FD. How does it ride?
Posted 2 months ago
HoagieHinault says:
Like a dream! it's so smooth.. and quiet. the only noise it makes is the freewheel when coasting, and the clicks from the indexed RD shifter. I feel like people can hear me shift from a block away haha. Definitely stiffer than the 531 Puch I was riding for the better part of the last year. my first carbon frame though so I have nothing to compare it to in that realm. I've pushed it pretty hard already and it's responded well. Hard to believe it's "vintage". I haven't gotten on any road bikes made in the past 5-10 years though so maybe I would feel it's dated if I had a frame of reference from the modern stuff.
Posted 2 months ago
qwixoticle says:
I don't doubt it! Probably rides better than a lot of modern carbon bikes, good mix of stiffness and compliance. Agree that getting some nice drop bars are the next move!
Posted 2 months ago