Trek 5Fixie (1984 Trek 560 Fixed Gear Conversion)

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Frame / Size / Year:
1984 Trek 560 (Reynolds 501)

Handlebars / Stem:
Generic Risers/Nitto Stem

Fork / Headset:
Trek Race Fork

Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Weinmann 700c

Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Weinmann 700c

Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
Sugino RD Track Crank/Shimano Sealed Bottom Bracket

Saddle / Seat Post:
Generic 80s Race Saddle/Trek Seat Post

Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
16t/42t

Notes:

This is my very first fixed gear and it is also my first ever conversion. I am completely new to bicycle mechanics. I purchased this old Trek for 90 bucks. I ended up replacing the bottom bracket, crank set, wheels, tires and handle bars. The frame was somewhat rusty so I stripped, sanded, primed and painted it all myself with store bought spray paint. Probably spent almost enough to buy a new bike but the experience was priceless and the parts are legit. Tell me what you think!

People who friended this bike sfbee, spacerockkid, CONDENADO, robtrek84, cobra666, tangsuto, notjason

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nice

Submitted by Kayzle on 03/19/2009.

I really need a brake/brake lever like that, you should try and find a blue saddle!

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Better get a TT pad...

Submitted by stinky pete on 03/12/2009.

Nice job all in all... You better get yourself a top tube pad though, you don’t want to snag your sack on one of them cable guides!

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top tubed

Submitted by spacerockkid on 03/31/2009.

totally got one and i think it really adds to the overall look of the bike plus its nice to know theres a little something there other than empty brake clips.

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I like how your bike turned

Submitted by tangsuto on 03/10/2009.

I like how your bike turned out. Very tasteful and shows great restraint. I love that you did the work yourself.

Great job.

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I can't quite tell from the photo

Submitted by MaxThrash on 03/09/2009.

but it looks like your brakes are gonna rub against the tire? Is this a 27" frame with 700c wheels?

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you were right!

Submitted by spacerockkid on 03/18/2009.

oh man, you were totally right about the brake! i was only really paying attention to one of the sides but the other side totally rubs on the tire. GREAT!

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