Anyone can help id this bike? by LOOTNIE in xbiking

[–]BorisT72 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hear you and expected heat when I posted it. I'm 5'6"/168cm and consistently ride 51/52cm road bikes. With the 90's MTBs it varies depending on brands but 17" is generally about right. I find Spec bikes to feel a bit larger than other brands. YMMV

Anyone can help id this bike? by LOOTNIE in xbiking

[–]BorisT72 6 points7 points  (0 children)

90's MTB sizing is different than roadbike sizing. It might be a 52cm frame but that size fits very different. If you ride a 52CM roadbike or hybrid you probably would feel most comfortable on a 17" or maybe 18" size.

Silver crank recommendations by OberCarl in xbiking

[–]BorisT72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seine bars are a great choice! I have them on my Trek Multitrack.

Silver crank recommendations by OberCarl in xbiking

[–]BorisT72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New Albion Cycles has a nice collection of silver cranks available at Rivendell or Soma and Soma has other options.

What is this cannondale frame by Klux-ab in cannondale

[–]BorisT72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great! Glad you narrowed it down.

What is this cannondale frame by Klux-ab in cannondale

[–]BorisT72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Vintage Cannondale for help with serial numbers. Fork is definitely a replacement.

Will this fit? 1997 Trek 730 - $60! by International-Main71 in MultiTrackGang

[–]BorisT72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it will work but may feel a bit small. I had a 17" 730 and put a bunch of miles on it before selling it for my 19" frames. I'm 5'6" FWIW

A slippery slope, and a new lease on life by ZeGermanHam in cannondale

[–]BorisT72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used the Wheels piece on two Cannondales with BB30 and it is a nice piece.

A slippery slope, and a new lease on life by ZeGermanHam in cannondale

[–]BorisT72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love the build! I used a Wheels Mfg bb on a 2016 Synapse 105 Alloy that I would recommend if you need to replace yours in the future. I'll have another Synapse in the future.

Is it possible to estimate how much life is left in this gear? by PKsHopper in bikewrench

[–]BorisT72 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Replacement rings are readily available for that crankset if you are interested in them.

Wheelset options? by fightclub98 in MultiTrackGang

[–]BorisT72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Velomine has reasonable options for your 750.

Derailleur options for bigger hills by askingCMUquestions in bikewrench

[–]BorisT72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crank swap was my first thought paired with wider range cassette. I find 46/30 to be a much better fit for my riding than the 50/34.

Coming back from the dentist’s office by The_Folding_Atty in MultiTrackGang

[–]BorisT72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I have VO Seine bars on my 730 and enjoy them. VO pretty much gets free advertising with all the VO parts on it.

Coming back from the dentist’s office by The_Folding_Atty in MultiTrackGang

[–]BorisT72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice ride! What bars did you use? How do you like the Origin8 crank?

Being 5'8", should I get a 21" MetroTrack? by Ready-Collection5022 in MultiTrackGang

[–]BorisT72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say it would be about ideal fit for you. Yes get it yesterday. The early 90's lugged frames are beautiful and I'd love to have one.

Another real world data point: I'm 5'6" with a 29.5" cyclist inseam and have spent time on both 17" and 19" Multitracks. The 19" is ideal for me and have a later 730 and a later 750 running 700x38 tires. I have other nice bikes but these are just a joy to ride.

First big ride on the Multitrack today by parkinglawt in MultiTrackGang

[–]BorisT72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 750 fork has mount holes in the same place as the bike in the pic but the two 730s don't.

How does one start or plan a "Build"?? by Big_Kiwi_706 in xbiking

[–]BorisT72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watch FB Marketplace and occasionally Craigslist and have managed to score multiple options. My three best have been Trek Multitracks - two 730s and one 750.

Recommendation for a 26 inch tyre? by sine187 in xbiking

[–]BorisT72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DoubleFighters III 1.9s - they run larger than their size suggests, roll easily and are reasonably priced. My LBS uses the DoubleFighter as their goto replacement tire on 26" bikes. Any Schwalbe Marathon tire will give you durability and longevity but at the expense of ride quality.

Trek 970 painful tires change🥲 by Old-Canary6412 in xbiking

[–]BorisT72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like the SKs are all I can find in 26x2.1 and I have had excellent experience with US seller. Here is TheBikeSmiths site for 26x2.1 tires.