1984 Trek 520 fixed gear conversion
By crashboxing on 09/27/2008.
Bike tags: Fixed gear | Commuter
1984 Trek 520 Touring
Generic alloy risers; stock SR quill
Stock Trek; Shimano 600
Old Rigida rim laced to a new Formula hub; NOS Wolber touring tire, 700c x 25
Old Alex rim with a new Formula flip-flop; NOS Wolber touring tire, 700c x 25
Shimano 600
Selle Italia; stock SR
MKS track pedals, NOS R.E.G. toe clips and straps; KMC
16t Dura-Ace cog and lockring, 45t ring from the the stock Shimano 600 setup
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1984 Trek 520 Touring
Generic alloy risers; stock SR quill
Stock Trek; Shimano 600
Old Rigida rim laced to a new Formula hub; NOS Wolber touring tire, 700c x 25
Old Alex rim with a new Formula flip-flop; NOS Wolber touring tire, 700c x 25
Shimano 600
Selle Italia; stock SR
MKS track pedals, NOS R.E.G. toe clips and straps; KMC
16t Dura-Ace cog and lockring, 45t ring from the the stock Shimano 600 setup
Dumpster found frame; a few scavenged parts, a few new. Frame stripped, brushed and clear-coated for a nostalgic look.