1985 Trek 400 fixed gear conversion
By lewisjm on 07/02/2008.
Bike tags: Fixed gear | Road bike | chicago | conversion | fixed gear |
1985 Trek 400 (True Temper tubes and stays)
Cinelli Giro d'Italia / ITM
Stock / Shimano 600
700c Weinmann DP-18 laced to Formula
700c Weinmann DP-18 laced to Formula
Sakae AX / Shimano
Selle Italia "Trans Am XO" / Shimano
El cheapo rat trap / KMC 1/8"
Sakae (?) 42T x Dura Ace 16T (going down to 15T soon) for ~ 69 gear inches
1985 Trek 400 (True Temper tubes and stays)
Cinelli Giro d'Italia / ITM
Stock / Shimano 600
700c Weinmann DP-18 laced to Formula
700c Weinmann DP-18 laced to Formula
Sakae AX / Shimano
Selle Italia "Trans Am XO" / Shimano
El cheapo rat trap / KMC 1/8"
Sakae (?) 42T x Dura Ace 16T (going down to 15T soon) for ~ 69 gear inches
It gets me from Pilsen to Hyde Park and back (16 miles) everyday, plus more. She can sometimes be seen downtown, in Albany Park, on the Lakefront Trail, and on the North Branch Trail as well. I love her to death.
Better pictures are forthcoming.