New chain (6speed compatible) , new reer derailleur (6×3 compatible), new break cables and housing/ derailleur cables and housing, check break pad wear (replace if worn) new handlebar grips, check that all bolts are appropriately tightened, grease all appropriate bolts; seat post and quill stem to avoid them seazeing, check for cracks in tyres (replace if bad) and check that the wheels are true
Maipmc on
When in doubt, cargo bike.
Night rider cargo bike, with many lights so you can go wherever.
IlIlIlIlIllIlIll on
Dumpster
Probably not worth the money you would have to put into it to make it rideable
HarrargnNarg on
Step one. For brakes
Step two. Fit chain
Step three. Ride to pub.
Dutchwells on
Grips, chain, cables, new RD, and maybe new tires. That’s all, she looks great
Cornfeddrip on
Is it supposed to say trek instead of trax? /s
AxG88 on
I see it has a remote chain drive…
granolabeef on
I’d escort that BSO to a dumpster. Maybe chop it up to make a wind chime
UniWheel on
First question: does it fit you are a family member you’re trying to equip?
If it fits, I’d set it up as a grocery getter, since I feel a lot better about leaving a bike of marginal value on a lock.
If it’s on a small side, it might be a good candidate for drop conversion as a quasi gravel bike, though you’d probably need canti brakes to make the pull ratio work. Set up correctly they’re fine, despite claims you’ll see. How big a tire can you fit?
If you’re staying flat bar I’d probably go 7 speed with thumb shifters.
If you’re going drop, 8 or 9 speed – 9 may get you access to larger cassettes though you’ll get some hill gear just by using anything that goes to 34t in back since you have a triple in front. You’d probably need a new wheel (used) for this with a freehub vs freewheel.
tommyhateseveryone on
Fork bent?
retrodirect on
Since this is Xbiking.
Paul brakes, King headset, Thomson seatpost, Tanwall tyres, enormous garish plastic pedals in a bright colour, brooks saddle and a crust cargo fork.
That will see you right
Budget_Half_9105 on
Dropped bars and gravel tyres – old rigid MTBs make fucking amazing gravel bikes. Alternatively, slap some new MTB Tan wall tyres on it and ride it stock. Nothing wrong with three up front and rigid forks iif you’re just bombing down mud/gravel trails
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Ride it!
New chain (6speed compatible) , new reer derailleur (6×3 compatible), new break cables and housing/ derailleur cables and housing, check break pad wear (replace if worn) new handlebar grips, check that all bolts are appropriately tightened, grease all appropriate bolts; seat post and quill stem to avoid them seazeing, check for cracks in tyres (replace if bad) and check that the wheels are true
When in doubt, cargo bike.
Night rider cargo bike, with many lights so you can go wherever.
Dumpster
Probably not worth the money you would have to put into it to make it rideable
Step one. For brakes
Step two. Fit chain
Step three. Ride to pub.
Grips, chain, cables, new RD, and maybe new tires. That’s all, she looks great
Is it supposed to say trek instead of trax? /s
I see it has a remote chain drive…
I’d escort that BSO to a dumpster. Maybe chop it up to make a wind chime
First question: does it fit you are a family member you’re trying to equip?
If it fits, I’d set it up as a grocery getter, since I feel a lot better about leaving a bike of marginal value on a lock.
If it’s on a small side, it might be a good candidate for drop conversion as a quasi gravel bike, though you’d probably need canti brakes to make the pull ratio work. Set up correctly they’re fine, despite claims you’ll see. How big a tire can you fit?
If you’re staying flat bar I’d probably go 7 speed with thumb shifters.
If you’re going drop, 8 or 9 speed – 9 may get you access to larger cassettes though you’ll get some hill gear just by using anything that goes to 34t in back since you have a triple in front. You’d probably need a new wheel (used) for this with a freehub vs freewheel.
Fork bent?
Since this is Xbiking.
Paul brakes, King headset, Thomson seatpost, Tanwall tyres, enormous garish plastic pedals in a bright colour, brooks saddle and a crust cargo fork.
That will see you right
Dropped bars and gravel tyres – old rigid MTBs make fucking amazing gravel bikes. Alternatively, slap some new MTB Tan wall tyres on it and ride it stock. Nothing wrong with three up front and rigid forks iif you’re just bombing down mud/gravel trails
Ape hangers
Replace the bent forks