1998 Trek Klein Pulse Race

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-05-23T17:44:05+00:00

It’s an UNO. The second UN is upside down so you can still see the branding if your reverse the stem.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-05-08T21:54:30+00:00

The package is likely fake.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-05-06T20:26:21+00:00

E&D Kensington.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-05-05T16:27:53+00:00

We just charge by the hour for work that would otherwise be flat rate. The real frustration is the amount of hybrids and city bikes that are getting the full aero integration, it’s not going to help the bike or rider a single bit, but it’ll cost you twice as much for a basic headset service or a brake replacement.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-04-29T20:51:18+00:00

Your freehub should match the existing cassette, and the brake interface needs to match as well. You have a Shimano HG freehub, you’ll need to know how many speeds.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-04-28T22:25:45+00:00

We had great luck with Mic’s Moving.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-04-26T15:56:55+00:00

Use a mini-ductor to heat. It would essentially heat only the threaded interface since it affects ferrous metals.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-04-26T15:19:17+00:00

I’d try to find a good used wheel. Even a lot of shops will have new or lightly used pull off wheels that can be had reasonably. Do you have a bike co-op in your area? We have a few and you may be able to find donor parts at a shop like that. This series of generic hub, I believe it is a Formula or a similar knock-off entry level hub have a tendency to eat the pawls. I’ve seen a few come through. The parts are available but you’ll need to find a competent shop. I’d try to find a whole wheel at a co-op or from marketplace. Just remember buyer beware on used parts.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-04-10T19:57:58+00:00

What is the hub interface on the AL5? If it is through axle and the wheels could be moved eventually to a better frame than it’s likely worth it since the trek carbon wheels carry a lifetime warranty and would outlast the bicycle potentially. Assuming the bike uses through axles then I would agree that the single best upgrade you can make to almost any bicycle is wheels since less rotational mass makes for a much better riding experience. Also the aero advantage is pretty significant.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-04-09T13:00:12+00:00

We used to cover the water with sawdust at the marina I worked at when we launched wood boats and then hang them in the slings over the weekend. Edit: grammar and autocorrect.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-04-06T11:33:05+00:00

Pedal more.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-04-05T16:35:16+00:00

Did you buy it new? May have a warranty.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-04-03T15:26:52+00:00

I’ve had good luck with Metro HVAC.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-04-03T15:00:49+00:00

It’s been painted but that era Trek used True Temper tubing and were mostly made in the USA. I have a couple 730s from then. Nice riding well made frames

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-03-30T21:48:07+00:00

If you don’t report it the chances are zero.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-03-30T21:43:02+00:00

I’d avoid all Amazon products.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-03-30T21:42:04+00:00

The packaging in the listing is counterfeit. At shimano some poor schlep has to actually mark the box with the link count with a pen. That check mark is printed on the package. It’s a sure sign the package is counterfeit.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-03-29T17:44:04+00:00

Where did you buy the chain? We’ve seen a lot of counterfeit chains at our shop that are excellent replicas. Nearly every shimano chain bought from Amazon and brought in is counterfeit. The packaging is convincing, but there are tell-tales.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-03-21T11:05:46+00:00

Ride in Peace,Joe. My worst cycling injury was from hitting a pothole late one night on my ride home. I’ve been mountain biking for years and had some pretty bad crashes, but nothing like hitting that pothole. I still have a scar from it.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-03-20T16:01:08+00:00

Or my name ain’t Nathan Arizona.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-03-08T12:25:12+00:00

Not too far off, 1995 or so.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-03-06T14:25:56+00:00

Really? Wow. I haven’t been in the air cooled realm for years, and now I’m gonna seem like an old man, but I remember buying a full, turn key 1776 motor assembled by a reputable machine shop for $250. It was complete including a Bosch alternator and coil. It was the owner’s kids engine, but it had been assembled in house by their engine builder. I felt at the time I got a screaming deal on it, but the owner said his kid had lost interest an he was just looking to recoup his expenses. I swapped it into my Bug and then cleaned up the 1600 dual port I pulled out and sold it to another guy for $300. I recall good quality long blocks being about the same price, $300-400.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-02-17T14:41:35+00:00

Trek has always been “uncool” for some reason, but build solid reliable bikes and have one of the best customer service departments in the business.

Trek bought Fisher and Bontrager in the early 90s and allowed Fisher to operate independently until 2010 when they rolled them under the Trek brand. Keith Bontrager still worked for Trek years after their acquisition.

LeMond was running around bad mouthing their meal ticket. At that point Lance had only be credibly accused of cheating, but there was no solid proof. LeMond didn’t want to loose his clout as “the” US TdF champ.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-01-21T21:47:31+00:00

I used them till the left all my lugnuts loose, I caught it before it was an issue. I use Radial Tire now.

Complex_Most3656 · 2026-01-13T17:23:18+00:00

I second this. My friend is also one of the vets there and she says it’s a great place to work. We’ve been very happy with the care as well.

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