This is my multi-purpose baby, that I picked up from Working Bikes earlier in the season, pictured in front of the Baháʼí House of Worship.

I use it to commute, exercise, and coffee runs. While it’s not cosmetically perfect (expected for a 30+ year old bike) its easily the nicest bike I’ve owned and has been a great re-introduction to the hobby. Plus I love the color and think the orange pedals I added really make it stand out.

Catch me in the bike lane going, probably, too fast.

Fun fact: This bike is from an era when Trek still made their bikes domestically in Wisconsin (I believe most are made in Taiwan now, with the exception of their top tier racing bikes).

  • pbrisgreatOPM
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    2 years ago

    Thanks!

    I haven’t had to replace anything complicated yet, only the pedals and they were standard. I actually think most of the parts on it were original too(minus the saddle, tires, and grip tape) so I haven’t had the issue of trying to find parts. Im’ betting that because it’s an American parts shouldn’t be too hard to come by.

    If i was you I’d start scouring the internet and if I came up empty handed id talk to someone at Working bikes/Recyclery/some other used bike shop to get some opinions.

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      2 years ago

      Ooh good ideas. I was hoping it would be easy but I guess I’ll at least learn a lot instead.