1992 Trek 970

[jmacbrid]

I don't know which way to go with a Trek 970 I have on the way, I have my commuter, have a full suspension MTB for trail and some trekking on the weekends.

I want this Trek to be just for exercising during the weekdays, so I was thinking either single speed with road bars and brake levers, rear mech only 7 speed or full gear MTB.

I want to keep the bicycle light, reliable and nice to ride. Don't say get rid of the Trek , my commuter Trek 930 is a dream to ride.

Heres a picture, it is going to be powder coated white with black forks or all white,

 

[AREPO]

Rear mech, massive front ring(48-50+). No point in fixed or single with vertical drops. You can only attain adequate tension with horizontal drops. Plus, where's the point! (Uh-oh, political!)

 

[retroyetirigid]

Standard spec !!
21 speed,Thumbies
NO Suspension !!!!! RIDE !!! :twisted:

 

[yo-Nate-y]

Those are really nice frames. If you are going to go lighter, I'd agree that 1x7 is the way to do it.

 

[oldave]

Single speed or 1x7 IMO. I see nowt "wrong" with a tensioner for s/s, altho' horizontals are obviously neater.

 

[mynchiboy]

I've just done something similar with a large bontrager frame - that's running as a 1x8 in commuter/pub bike mode with 50 tooth front ring. It's currently fitted with moustache bars for that english gent look (pinched from one of the freight bikes I use) but I'm thinking of using drops in the near future

In my opinion SS is a bit of a waste of time if commuting, unless you're happy pushing one big gear or spinning like a madman, oh and keep the paint, I reckon it looks pretty cool as it is

 

[jmacbrid]

Commuter

Thanks for the props on the paint, I am going to wait and see how it is if I can just get away with some touch up then job done.

I already have a SS for a commuter, doesn't seem to be that annoying but I have gotten use to SS riding again since moving to Sweden. It also helped I BMX'd for 5 years when I was younger.

So I am feeling more the rear mech set up for this ride.

Jamie

 

[jamabikes]

or try ss with a magic ratio, or a ghost gear. now ghost gears are cool. and they make people go :shock: and :? and

 

[tintin40]

Fully geared

 

[stumpjumper1990]

Hi Jamie,

I would say 1x7! That's enough for a commuter!

Hope you get it soon! Good luck with the frame! They are lovely and very nice to ride. Take a look at my 970: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=489442

Cheers,
Bart