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Matej Kodrin Added a comment about bike check Trek Singletrack 950 1993
10/13/2022 8:37am
Not on this one, just wet sanding with different grids 120-400. On another project I used paint remover Lavacol but it was a mess. Maybe you dont even need to sand it to the base, just where the rust is, On other parts the primer will cover it all.
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Matej Kodrin Added a comment about bike check Trek Singletrack 950 1993
10/13/2022 8:17am
Thanks man. This frame I sanded it down to base by hand, than added a coat of primer, sanded, 3 coats of color, sanded and 2 clear coats on top. It turned out great, no chips to this day. Ordered decals from China and got them in no time. Now as you said, I will maybe change the seatpost to black .. 700 c wheels fitted no problem! Enough clerance with 35mm tyres as well. Only thing I had to bodge was adding longer axle thru rear hub, beause road hubs use 130 spacing and frame is 135. just added...
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Matej Kodrin Added a comment about bike check Trek Singletrack 950 1993
10/13/2022 12:39am
Hey sonic bionic, Yes, the fork is threded. I used quill stem adapter (link) which converts 1˝ pipe to 1 1/8 that is compatible with regular stems, The bike came long way since then, this is the current set up: -700c wheels with road caliper brakes -integrated shifters on brake levers -polished some black components -new color and decals current bike
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Added bike check Trek Singletrack 950 1993
3/13/2022 1:17pm