Lugged Trek singletrack frame converted to modern threadless (Was factory 1 1/8" threaded). No original parts although some are unintentionally period correct.
Frame:
1991 Trek 950 (19"5)
Fork/Headset:
Surly LHT Fork / FSA Orbit MX 1 1/8 headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Original Shimano LX Cranks / Tange LN 3592 BB
Pedals:
VP Resin
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sram 8 Speed Cassette and Chain. Old Shimano 24t Granny gear, Origin8 36t ring (Big ring removed)
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano RD-M510 9sp Rear / Shimano LX FD / SunTour LD-2800 Power Ratchet Thumb Shifters
Saddle/Seatpost:
90's WTB Speed Saddle / Kalloy SP-265 UNO Seatpost - 26.8mm
Brakes:
Shimano BR 400 V-brakes, Avid FRP5 Levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
26" Alex Rims / Shimano Hubs / Maxxis DTH 26x2.1
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
26"Alex Rims / Shimano Hubs / Maxxis DTH 26x2.1
More Info:
I really wanted to not only make this bike a "do it all", comfortable to ride bomber, but also expand my home mechanic skills. So I rebuilt or replaced everything possible on this bike whether it needed it or not. Once the frame was stripped, I sealed all tube openings with FlexSeal tape and filled the inside of the tubes to soak overnight with EvapoRust, and then FluidFilm treatment. I swapped the headset with DIY hardware store fittings instead of expensive pressing tools, replaced the loose ball bottom bracket with a sealed unit, and rebuilt the hubs on the craigslist wheels. Had a lot of fun with this project and now it's my main commuter bike.
Added by fdrowell. Last updated over 1 year ago.
3 Comments
Very nice build!
Can you comment on converting a triple crank arm to a compact-style crank setup? Considering doing this for one of my bikes.
Posted over 2 years ago
Sure - you'll just need single speed chainring bolts since the original bolts will bottom out without the thickness of the third ring. Dial in the front derailleur limit screw so you don't push your chain off and you're good to go! Nothing wrong with a triple but when I don't need the extra high gearing I prefer 2x as it just feels neater and simpler.
Posted over 2 years ago
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1991, 90s, 950, commuter, conversion, cruiser, lugged, mountain-bike, singletrack, steel, trek, vintage
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KojiKit says:
Beautiful build!
I've got the same frame, but I can't figure out how to set up the front derailleur with the extra FD cable stop doohickey. Can you illuminate how you did it?
Posted 6 months ago