I decided to get myself some kind of commuter-type bicycle for running errands around local stuff and such. Checked out new bikes but the stuff for $500 or under didn't impress too much so went to the used store.

I ended up with a 1991 or 1992 ish Trek 7000 mountain bike. Aluminum frame and some of the parts were upgraded over the years. The bars that were on it were kind of narrow so they kindly changed them out for a wider set and slapped a pair of bar ends on for me. Also replaced the chain and 2 of the front chain rings to remedy a skipping problem. Rear gears, cassette & derailleur were replaced w/ Shimano XT in the not too distant past. Has a pretty new Bontrager saddle on it. I slapped on a couple lights and saddle bag.



Front shifter replaced w/ Shimano XT:



original rear Shimano DX shifter:



saddle:



crank w/ fresh chain rings:



new-ish XT rear derailleur:



I need to get rid of these knobby tires and put on some Panaracer T-serv road tires but otherwise it's ready to go. Rides real nice. I can't keep up with the road bikes on the trails but it's good for putzing around town and will be better without the knobbies. Woo.

 

nice, it matches ur old miata

 

get some pegs.

 

Sweet, I'd like to get a fairly cheap used bike as well. I don't need anything new and shiny. :hs:

How much did it run you?

 

sweet bike, take it off any cool jumps?

 

cool bike... how much did you get it for?




:rofl: vote for this pedro!

 

you should put some baseball cards in the spokes.

 

And wear jeans that you had to cut off to make it look like shorts.

 

nice setup
for future upgrades i would look into headset/stem/dh riser bars and then v brakes/levers

remove the toe clips and wheel reflectors and you have a great beater for around town

7005 or 6061-t6 al frame?

 

Frame is apparently 6061. I don't know if that's good or bad. :thinking:

I kinda like toe clips....