The roads had dried off today, so it seemed like a good chance to test ride the bike I'm building up to give to my friend Jay. I'll probably explain in my next post that I'm clearing out some bikes in anticipation of a new arrival to the family. A new recumbent isn't even quite a gleam in my eye yet, but I want to be prepared just in case.
This is an '83 Trek, my favorite year. They still had the classic, fairly relaxed geometry and long chain stays, but offered this nice British style paneled paint job only that one year (click the image for a bigger view). Check out the Vintage Trek website if you want to know more about these great bikes. Components include TA cranks with 44T ring, 16T Dura Ace cog, Nitto stem and bars, Lepper leather saddle, and a couple of old 700C wheels that were laying around (original equipment was 27").
I expected it would need a few adjustments, but I just got on and rode. What a nice bike! I didn't want to come home, and I don't normally care much for riding in 25 degree weather. Even that skinny saddle felt great--or maybe my butt was just numb from the cold.
Maybe Jay won't see this and I'll just keep the bike.
2 comments:
That sure is one dandy lookin bike! Thanks! Can't wait (well, maybe it will have to wait until March) to take it for a spin to Ohiopyle. The blog looks great - Jay
I suppose a snow plow is more useful right about now. I'm going to have to look into chains for my bike tires the way things are going. Spring had better get to springing soon.
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