1983 Trek 720 Singlespeed
By Fontosaurus on 05/31/2006.
Bike tags: Single speed | crank bros. | nitto | ritchey | sugino |
1983 Trek 720 touring frame
Nitto MT Column, Ritchey Pro Logic Stem, cheap FSA mountain handlebar
stock fork, ancient threaded Shimano 105 headset (to be replaced with a Chris King when money allows)
Velocity Deep-V rim (32-hole, 3 cross pattern), Surly "new" hub, straight-gauge DT Swiss spokes
Velocity Deep-V rim (32-hole, 3 cross pattern), Surly "new" hub, straight-gauge DT Swiss spokes, ACS Claws BMX freewheel
Shimano Deore XT bottom bracket, FMF forged BMX crank
stock seatpost, Serfas Cosmic seatpost
Crank Bros. Candy-C clipless pedals, SRAM-9 chain
Sugino 38T chainring, ACS Claws 17-tooth freewheel
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1983 Trek 720 touring frame
Nitto MT Column, Ritchey Pro Logic Stem, cheap FSA mountain handlebar
stock fork, ancient threaded Shimano 105 headset (to be replaced with a Chris King when money allows)
Velocity Deep-V rim (32-hole, 3 cross pattern), Surly "new" hub, straight-gauge DT Swiss spokes
Velocity Deep-V rim (32-hole, 3 cross pattern), Surly "new" hub, straight-gauge DT Swiss spokes, ACS Claws BMX freewheel
Shimano Deore XT bottom bracket, FMF forged BMX crank
stock seatpost, Serfas Cosmic seatpost
Crank Bros. Candy-C clipless pedals, SRAM-9 chain
Sugino 38T chainring, ACS Claws 17-tooth freewheel
Scored the frameset while working at my local bike shop for a great price. Serial # in the 60,000 range and referring to vintage-trek.com established the actual year/model of the bike. Over the coming winter, I am going to be applying the correct decals and head tube badge to keep the bike looking correct for its age. Am considering getting a new powdercoat for it, done in white. Will be converting to a retro-direct drivetrain during those long winter months.