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@ffm ah thanks! sweet. I knew there was some nuanced cross-compatibility action going on between 8/9 speed and I wasn't going completely insane. Just checked the bike and its Shimano 200-GS 7 speed, that's why I realised if I was going to swap to 8 than I may as well do 9. cheers for the good tips though nonetheless!
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much appreciated advice! definitely share most of those opinions too - the mudguards are staying! I have basically no experience with V brakes and canti's so that is an definitely worth a look (cheers @Jonny69 also). It is an LX mech but the wheels aren't in amazing condition so figured if I was going to replace then I may as well go 9 speed for not much more money?
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my fear of having children prevents such words coming out
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made a list on the wanted section but figured I'd post it here incase anyone has anything, apologies if it seems a bit spammy!
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made a whole list now, anyone got anything? (:
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what a genius tip. will be using that one!
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if no one has I will!
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ah amazing yeah it's for an old 26" trek, thanks man I'll PM you now
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Fixing up an old 26 mtb for commuting/shopping duties. Used and no-name parts accepted (mostly preferred for the £). Need the following:
31.8 stem 50-90mm >10deg rise
Not in a massive rush. Can pickup in London or pay postage.
Sorted:
Rear rack
9 speed derailleur
9 speed cassette
9 speed shifter
9 speed wheels
Quill adapter
BB
V brakes
Front rack/Wald basket
Tan wall 26' tyres
9 speed chain
Kool stop salmon or Swissstop for v-brakes
31.8 bars with rise and backsweep -
wanna sell a pair? ;)
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That's very clean, love the stem! Happen to know what it is?
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Yeah was in the classifieds here a few days ago. Cheers man!
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For sure man, when I get my hands on the bike and some suitable replacement bars then I'll message you!
Sweet thats good to know, I was probably only going to butcher it with the wooden plank leverage method haha.
And only because - in my limited research - I have assumed it'll be cheaper? If not then that's great!
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Sweet I'll check em out. And yeah I saw someone else lauding the improvement of koolstop pads on their 26er build thread so that will deffo have to hit the list. Cheers!
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Just bought this here old Trek 820 from a nice guy from the forum, its from '91 I believe? Its my first go at fiddling around with an old 26er mtb so figured I'd make this thread as way to keep track and ask for help when I'm being an uneducated fool.
The plan is to make it a smooth-riding but lock-up-able utility bike to commute on/ride to the supermarket/and generally potter about when its wet enough out or the route is hilly enough to dissuade me from riding my only other bike which is fixed.
Most necessary upgrades first then are:
1x8 drivetrain (possible needing to stretch the rear stays slightly to fit a 130mm hub in, although have not tried yet as the bike is in Suffolk at a friend's)
racks/baskets/milk crates and other make-shift item holding objectsThen get into the beautifying stuff like tan walls, c00l ironic stickers etc
I do also want to change the stem to something a little nicer, and the bars to something a bit more graciously backswept perhaps.
Kinda sad about removing the single-speed setup as it would be a lot of fun if I didn't need it to do the stuff that my bike without gears can't do, looking forward to giving it a spin single speed for a few times though.
Trying to do this as cheap as possible and I'm not really familiar with the best bang-for-buck ways or equipment to buy to do that so all your tips/recommendations/advice on how to do that would be hugely appreciated!
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Will let you know if I decide to shift it on at some point!
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Could i dibs the ass saver for free/donation/beer
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ah yes apologies, if you can find me a wheelbox and arrange a courier I would! ;) I don't particularly have the time
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I lied ^ someone please buy these wheels </3
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gotta dig out a pic now!
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very clean! all done for a good bargain by the looks of it too, I'm a tad jealous I'll admit
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how wide are those silver bars that come with the levers? im interested
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PM'd you folks