[RBW] Re: First Impressions of Nitto Albatross Bars on my 1985 Trek 620

Joe, looks great! What size frame is that? And if I can ask a couple more questions. what brakes are you using and what do u figure the max tire size you can fit is? thanks, Sky On Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 7:37:31 PM UTC-7, Joe Gates wrote: > > I thought i would share a photo of my 1985 Tr

[RBW] Re: First Impressions of Nitto Albatross Bars on my 1985 Trek 620

That is a good looking bike. Several of those old Trek models are extremely Riv-ish On Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 9:37:31 PM UTC-5, Joe Gates wrote: > > I thought i would share a photo of my 1985 Trek 620 along with my first > impressions of my new to me Albatross cockpit build. While not a

[RBW] Re: First Impressions of Nitto Albatross Bars on my 1985 Trek 620

Sky - the frame size is what Trek called a 22.5" frame. According to the geometry chart in the brochure it has a 55.9 cm seat tube and a 56 cm top tube. The brakes are the original Shimano XT-MC70 (the brakes, the headset and the rear rack are the only original parts on the bike). The tires

[RBW] Re: First Impressions of Nitto Albatross Bars on my 1985 Trek 620

Looks perfect together. On Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 5:29:44 AM UTC+2, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > That is a good looking bike. Several of those old Trek models are > extremely Riv-ish > > > > On Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 9:37:31 PM UTC-5, Joe Gates wrote: >> >> I thought i would share a photo o

[RBW] Re: First Impressions of Nitto Albatross Bars on my 1985 Trek 620

Thanks Joe. I have a 24inch 1985 620 currently boxed up that I've been wondering what to do with. Your post helps spur the imaginationsky On Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 9:33:30 PM UTC-7, Joe Gates wrote: > > > Sky - the frame size is what Trek called a 22.5" frame. According to the > geomet

[RBW] Re: First Impressions of Nitto Albatross Bars on my 1985 Trek 620

Joe, that's a killer Trek! Well done. As a former owner of an '85 Trek I appreciate what you've done with this build. Regards, Richard On Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 10:37:31 PM UTC-4, Joe Gates wrote: > > I thought i would share a photo of my 1985 Trek 620 along with my first > impressions of

[RBW] Re: First Impressions of Nitto Albatross Bars on my 1985 Trek 620

40's will fit. I had mine set up with Clement MSO's and the ride was super nice. I wish I had thought to try it with Albatross bars because I may still have it

[RBW] Re: First Impressions of Nitto Albatross Bars on my 1985 Trek 620

I have an 84 I did pretty much the same thing to. I felt guilty doing it given the pedigree of the bike but it's a blast to ride. I feel guilty no more. 700c fat tires, Albatross bars, Nitto stem with IRC stem shifter and a few other bells and buzzers and it's alot of fun bicycle. Frank On Satu