tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644962941958841994.post827357332802880503..comments2024-03-17T08:45:48.243-07:00Comments on John's Bicycle Restorations: Dave V's 1985 Trek 720 Overhaul - A Holey Grail Touring BicycleJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00038559533807088090noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644962941958841994.post-35727570526020425482020-06-19T23:26:50.500-07:002020-06-19T23:26:50.500-07:00Hi,
I know this post is old but I'm hoping yo...Hi,<br /><br />I know this post is old but I'm hoping you can help answer a question. Did you find that installing 32mm paselas restricted fender clearance? Based on some of the photos it does not appear there is much, if any room at all, and 32mm isn't even all that big. This would be a shame for an otherwise perfect touring bike. It could just be the angles of the photos though. Anyways, I'm asking because I'm looking to pick one up soon but don't want to pull the trigger if it can't comfortably fit fenders with 32mm tires. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825482433625526825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644962941958841994.post-34760383536733600992017-12-01T18:02:05.434-08:002017-12-01T18:02:05.434-08:00Fantastic job restoring that rig... I was lucky en...Fantastic job restoring that rig... I was lucky enough to score a clone of it last year! There's nothing like owning a high end vintage ride that is in great shape that costs a fraction of an equivalent bike today. Keep on with your amazing restoration work, it truly inspires me.Ken Kovarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145493327038943938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644962941958841994.post-44012021629792111922016-05-04T10:26:38.229-07:002016-05-04T10:26:38.229-07:00Hello. I scored a lightly ridden 1984 Trek 620 la...Hello. I scored a lightly ridden 1984 Trek 620 last Fall. I've decided to keep it and enjoy for riding/getting around/ camping around the Phila area. I wanted to repack the hubs myself and was wondering if you can confirm bearing sizes for the the Helicomatic. I've read that it's 5/32 but is that on one side or both? -CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644962941958841994.post-64666880945800203572016-02-12T21:38:37.635-08:002016-02-12T21:38:37.635-08:00I have the same bike. I drove it across Europe in...I have the same bike. I drove it across Europe in 1986, and used it as my daily commuter for 27 years when a motorist blew through a stop sign and I t-boned her at velocity (going down a long hill). Forks are trashed (not to mention broken femur). Any ide if I can pick up new forks to fit her. The guy at the bike shop was saying it would be difficult with the headset design. She sure was good to me, doesn't owe me anything. I owe her.jjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249692199395031539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-644962941958841994.post-8982833728857285972015-01-20T15:10:09.137-08:002015-01-20T15:10:09.137-08:00Thats a beautiful clean up. Very glad to have foun...Thats a beautiful clean up. Very glad to have found your blog while googling for ways to restore a trek I picked up late last week. I am from Singapore, hello!Taiwoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563742219407047006noreply@blogger.com