Trek 1200

markwb said:

I have a Trk 1200 I bought new in 1987/88. I have ALOT of miles on it. Not looking for a new bike, but maybe upgrades. Except for the pedals, it is original 6 speed. I want to upgrade with new components, and maybe to a 9/10 speed. Any suggestions/ recommendations?

The real question is if the rear drops can be spread enough to accept a130mm hub. Your dropouts are 126mm (or should be) wide. If you can spread by hand to get a wheel in, then you have a lot more choices in groups. If you can't spread them by hand, you're stuck with needing a 126mm hub. Whatever you do, you cannot cold set aluminum dropouts to 130mm. Cold setting makes the dropouts permanently that wide and is done mechanically. Aluminum frames don't like that. What's the most you spend doing upgrades?

Ok, thanks. I guess my problem is, I haven't seen components to upgrade a 6 speed. I want to replace all important components, headset, bottom, hubs, deraillers, shifters.....Don't want to put more into than the bike is worth, but make it so I can ride 20 more years!

You can ride it for 20 more years. Replacements for the parts that wear out are still available, but they will probably need to be ordered. Your local shop has the sources, though.

Really, you could spend $1200 making that 1200 almost as nice as a Trek 2.1, or you could buy a new 2.1 for $1300. Or you can sink a hundred or two into making the old bike roll like new again.

oldbobcat said:

Really, you could spend $1200 making that 1200 almost as nice as a Trek 2.1, or you could buy a new 2.1 for $1300. Or you can sink a hundred or two into making the old bike roll like new again. Â

Good point. Keep in mind the sale value of the bike would be on the order of $200 or so. Wise shopping on eBay could net you the parts you need to replace worn out bits that your currently have.

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the input.