Just a few minor paint touch-ups to do, but basically finished
The hoods are not a perfect fit, I may try to clean-up the originals
Found the black bottle cages at Cycle Therapy in Waterford Mi
I really like the Continental tires, they have graphics on both sides
Hello and Welcome, The Trek is finally finished and the Huffy 10 speed project is underway.I have a dentist appointment so I will have to cut this short. I will finish this post latter. I just wanted to share the finish pics, Ride Safe and as always remember to RESCUE, RESTORE & RECYCLE
Cheers,Hugh
Nice work Hugh,you should make and post some videos about restore bicycles, it will help a lot to me =P...i bought another bike a peugeot that is from 70's (i guess =S), it was painted in white one week ago, now i got to clean up all the parts...a lot work to do...
ReplyDeleteSaludos desde México
Hey Antonio,
ReplyDeleteVideos, that sounds like something I might do in the future.Peugeot makes some really good bikes. I have only restored one Peugeot. It was a hybrid, not really a road-bike and not really a mountain-bike.
I do have some good links that will help you restore your bike.You should check them out, if you haven`t already done so. Good luck with the restoration. Keep us posted on the progress.
It does look sweet. How doe it ride?
ReplyDeleteHey Steve,
ReplyDeleteThanks, For the little bit I have ridden it,the Trek feels great. But I need to take it out for a good ride. So I can do any tweaking it might need. Hopefully that will be today.
That is a great bike right there Hugh. Just make sure to keep the DT shifters tight. They tend to slip...I also have a set of Suntour shifters and a cyclone 7000 rear derailleur if you are ever interested. They switch between index and non index. Ill put them in the post for you if interested. I have too many things here, and your blog is always a fun read. I figure its worth it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alex,
ReplyDeleteI`m glad you enjoy the blog. And thanks for the offer of the shifters and derailleur. But after riding this bike. I have decided it will have to be sold.I was told by the seller it is 59cm. In my excitement I did not think to measure it.
It`s actually more like 62. My perfect fit is 58cm. So I figured 59cm would be close enough.
But 62 is really a stretch. (pun intended) So before I hurt my self.I`m gonna let it go.
The icing on the cake is, I just missed-out on a 58cm 1986 Trek 560. So I`m thinking I will build my self a one-off with the PACER
frame.I have already purchased a Mixte for the wheel-set and some other components.
With all the bikes I have bought and sold over the years, You would think I was past being blinded by "bicycle love" lol
Again thanks for the generous offer.