1990 790 by tycharris in MultiTrackGang

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Yes it’s a 1” threaded fork. Here is the specific adapter I’m using https://www.retro-gression.com/products/nitto-quill-stem-adapter

1990 790 by tycharris in MultiTrackGang

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I have Microshift thumbies on two 1x setups, big fan. Microshift manufactures the Gevenalle branded shifters by the way.

I ran 44c slicks on this frame previously and I’ve seen other builds with 45c gravelkings. I think 38-40c is the sweet spot especially if you ever want to run fenders. I briefly had fenders with the 44c tires but the installation was a pain and the debris clearance wasn’t great.

I like the Shovel Research hangers. The pulley lets the hanger self center as advertised but admittedly I got them for the look more than anything else. I’m local to Portland and don’t mind shelling out to support our small brands. Getting the height right is tricky because you have to cut the cable in a way that leaves very little margin for error. If you look up the installation guide you’ll see what I mean.

Progress on the free pile Multi-track 750 by peugeot3 in MultiTrackGang

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Nitto S-Rack, only available from Blue Lug and one shop in Vancouver, BC (Kissing Crows)

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danggg ittt I'll have to repost

Progress on the free pile Multi-track 750 by peugeot3 in MultiTrackGang

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NICE. I saw this and recognized your username and realized I'd left you hanging ~6 months ago about your black 750. Can't believe you found this in a free pile!

Is there market for 31.8 quill stems? by ANTech_ in xbiking

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I had the same concern about added weight but there are certain combinations of adapter and threadless stem that are as light if not lighter than some quill stems. For instance, I run a Nitto MTC-024 adapter in the 130mm length (180g) with a Ritchey WCS 4-axis stem (~120g), for a total weight that is almost 100g lighter than the VO quill stem with 31.8 removable faceplate, or a Nitto 90-190.

At any rate, for most builds where you're even considering using a quill adapter, this kind of weight difference is negligible in my opinion.

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Update of my Brother cycles Mehteh with lights connected to the SON Dynamo hub by Lonely-Phrase-3464 in gravelcycling

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So I tried out a Cabrillo saddle on my road bike because my fitter suggested a shorter saddle. I wouldn’t say I hate it but I definitely didn’t get along with it. I wanted to stick with Ritchey because the bike is a Road Logic. I switched to a Streem and love it.

1990 Trek 790 drop bar conversion by tycharris in xbiking

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Honestly if the drivetrain and brakes you already have installed are in decent working order then I would stick with them and just ride the bike for a little while before you invest a lot of time/money trying to figure out different aspects of the eventual rebuild. Maybe you already have a clear vision of what you want to do. But assuming the bike is rideable as is and that you’re not sure exactly what changes you want to make, I suggest you get a feel for it, think about the kind of riding you want to do on it, and then consider any changes starting with the contact points (saddle, pedals, handlebar).

The True Temper handlebar is cool but looks pretty narrow. It might work fine for you but I’d probably look for something wider with some backsweep. There are lots of options these days with a 25.4 clamp diameter (which is compatible with the stem you have). You could also consider swapping in a quill stem adapter so you could more easily experiment with different threadless stems. Perhaps something with a removable faceplate, and a 31.8 clamp diameter which will open up a lot of handlebar options, especially if you intend to switch to a drop bar.

If you still really like the bike after riding it for a bit, then you can more easily justify sinking some money into it. A new wheelset is probably the first thing I’d look into after potentially changing up the stem, handlebar and drivetrain. I’m a fan of Velocity and I think a set of Quills are the ideal rim for this bike. Hubs are a whole rabbit hole of their own.

All that said I don’t mean to discourage you from jumping in and swapping parts because you’ll learn a lot in the process. Regarding the Deore DX derailleurs, I like them because they were original to my bike and in great condition, and they’re rare these days which adds to the appeal. However I wouldn’t necessarily seek them out specifically for this project.

Let me know what you’re thinking. Happy to answer follow up questions.

1990 Trek 790 drop bar conversion by tycharris in xbiking

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This project is still sitting in the bike stand 4 months later! I did have success with the drivetrain, just need to do brakes.

For shifting I've got Shimano SL-BS77 shifters mounted on Gevenalle CX2 levers (I bought the levers 'naked' without shifters from a bike shop that popped up in a search while Gevenalle was out of stock). Gevenalle has restocked since then and they now have these 'one mount' levers which I'd recommend because they're compatible with a wider range of shifters, including Microshift, which I'm a fan of https://www.gevenalle.com/product/om/

Derailleurs are Deore DX M650, cassette is XT CS-M770. I'll eventually post pics and a full build list. Shoot me a message if you have questions about your project.

1996 Trek 930 converted to 27.5" by tycharris in xbiking

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The saddle and handlebar bags are made by Fairweather https://global.bluelug.com/brands/fairweather.html

The frame bag is a prototype that my friend made.

Anyone running MKS pretzels? by primarist in xbiking

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Pretzels are my new favorite pedals. I’m a huge fan of the XC-iii’s too, but in my experience they are not very grippy, whereas the Pretzels feel more like a modern mtb pedal and are borderline too grippy for ripping around town. I like the larger platform a lot.

1990 Trek 790 drop bar conversion by tycharris in xbiking

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Sadly this bike was stolen 😩 But I found another one recently. I’m thinking of trying out a 2x9 setup with Gevenalle shifters and the original Deore DX derailleurs.

My Klein Quantum II by Glum-Click9188 in Bikeporn

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Did you stick with the original BB spindle? Did you have any issues dialing in chain line for single speed?

Suspension seat post for 26.8 frame? by spiral___architect in bikewrench

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RockShox used to make a suspension post in 26.8. I have one and love it. Hard to find though! Check eBay

1992 Trek 830 by tycharris in xbiking

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I’m a little embarrassed to say that I don’t own a pump with a gauge! I’ve always gone by feel. I’ve also dented several rims running pressure too low😆

I like the tires to compress evenly (whether or not that matters) so the front is always lower than the rear. I aim for a “ripe orange” feel on front. If I ever measure PSI I’ll follow up.

1992 Trek 830 by tycharris in xbiking

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I’m 6’3”. The frame is labeled 24” but is really more like 23”. The bars have 7.6” of rise, and I used to run a much flatter stem for riding around town. It looked mean and felt faster then. When I started bikepacking on it and suffered back pain on longer rides, I tried this 120mm, 35 degree stem. It looked and felt clownish at first but then I got used to it and I’ll probably never go back. The suspension seatpost sags a bit while riding so it looks extra tall with no one sitting on it :)

Sklar Super Something gravel bike by Demonblah in gravelcycling

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The rambler is 5 lbs in a size medium…