r/MultiTrackGang

I just snagged a 1990 790 and a 1992 7900, both from the original owners! Restoration/projects coming up!

Before and after photos. Relatively easy process and very rewarding.

Collage of new and used parts, some notable ones:

microshift advent X drivetrain (1x, 11-48t cassette, v2 rear derailleur, brake shifters)

Shimano cues 42t crankset

Gravelking X1 40 tires

Used velocity dyad rear wheel, and used velocity A23 front

Still have to switch out brake pads for some kool stops as current ones are dead. Only other things I want to do are switch out seat and potentially seat post.

from all angles

My new to me GT Vantara. Did a little personalizing during the restoration.

Pretty much done with my build for now. Kept it pretty simple and left most of the original parts on it down to the recalled crank set lol. Gave it a tune up and now I’m ready to ride!

‘93 Trek 750 converted to 2x9 with Microshift thumbies & 165mm square taper Sword crankset along with a NOS Deore XT I got down at Recycled Cycles. This setup turned me into a friction truther. I really love riding this bike

she cleans up nice. would ride again

Looking to add a front rack to balance out the weight a bit during my partial commute to work (5-6mi round trip) and possibly other adventures (getting some wobble at speed with loaded panniers). If you got one, let’s see it!

I’m thinking a rack that will most commonly accommodate my computer bag on its side might be good (5x10x16”). There’s a surly 24-pack locally ($80), but that thing looks quite big. Also considering a Jack the Rack, but it’s a bit spendy.

Pic for attention 😊

I’m very happy about my new bike. I bought it at my favourite local bike shop this week when I was shopping for new handlebars. Oops. I didn’t change a thing except add a sweet Memento rack and some V-Sixty pedals.
I think they made it just for me because it fits perfectly without any adjustments. 😅
I’ve already rode over 100 km.

Final touches in the mail. Love this platform!

I’m super new to the bike scene. Bought this for $75 on marketplace. Replaced the handlebars and stem already for a more upright ride (both are unknown brands but I think they work and feel great). I also had a lot of fun doing the install and I’m looking forward to working on it more. Looking to add a front basket, wider tires, and leather accents (seat + grips). Most importantly, I’m looking to do a 1x conversion and swap the grip shifter for a trigger. Does anyone have any brand recommendations for this and any tips on the install? The numbers and sizing can get kind of confusing. I’ve heard 1x10 is the most common and easy to find parts for, but can’t decide if it’s worth having an extra gear or 2 with a 1x11 or 12.

I finally got my hands on a lovely trek 750 (UK based, so took a while!), and I have been thinking about a drivetrain upgrade.

I don’t really love the 3x7 grip shifters it came with, so would like to switch to some triggers or thumbies, and has made me ponder an overall upgrade. I will probably look for a new wheel with 8-10speed hub to modernise and open up some shifter options but keep the cassette and chain etc reasonable. The STX derailleurs are pretty nice so happy to keep them if suitable.

I will be using the bike for light trails, dayrides and occasionally commuting in a fairly hilly city. Therefore, I quite like the idea of a slightly simpler set of gears, but would like to be able to get up hills with relative comfort, hence my thinking about a 2x rather than a 1x. I have a 3x on my 26” bikepacker, which I like, so I’m not against them, just wondering about trying something a little different for my more luxury ride!

So, I would love some advice from any one with experience/opinions!

A couple of topics:
- Is 2x the right move? 1x, 3x…
- 9 speed on the rear? Good balance of range and cost?
- what kinda range should I be looking for? 36/24 seems to be a common front chainring pairing, maybe 11-34 in the back…
- purchase a dedicated crankset or just remove the big ring from the triple, replace with a bash guard?
- if anyone has any shifters they particularly love for this kinda set up I’d love to hear it, I won’t be going for drops so it’d be bar shifter options for me…

Hopefully thats a decent post, thanks for any responses :) can add more photos if helpful

Took my newly built 750 on a weekend trip. Handled everything great!

Quick update on the 1990 lugged Trek 750 I posted last week (the one pictured under my '93 750). I was a bit worried about the heavy grime at first, but cleaning it revealed a huge surprise: the cassette, chainrings, derailleurs, and chain show virtually zero wear! Even the original brake pads are still intact—36 years old and going strong. I threw on some wheels and a saddle from the parts bin, and it rides great! The only downside is the flat bar, which isn't doing my back any favors. Who knows—a drop bar conversion might be in this bike's future!

This pic came up in my memories from 9yrs ago today! Loved this setup on my 720 and was putting in pretty serious miles on it at the time. Lots of single track, dirt roads, and plenty of pavement too.

Big 40c tires and the current gearing makes this thing feel like a big bmx bike, i love it so much 🤩