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Whitz End · 04-25-2008, 02:36 AM

My gosh that Trek has so much potential! Too bad she has vertical drop outs...if only they were semi vert or horizontal, it would make a killer SS. Anyways, strip her back, remove all gear cable braze ons (grind the buggers) and...

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Originally Posted by Dicky from Farkin

0.833" to 1" Quill Adapter
Ingredients:
1x donor quill stem - the older and more chromed the better
2x aluminium lathe offcuts
1x pair Vernier calipers
1x hacksaw
1x big farkoff production lathe

Recipe:
Carefully slice bar clamp off donor stem, then remove all remnants of the head, so that a simple hollow tube remains.
Place steerer in lathe - machine down until the tube is of a uniform diameter, or until golden brown.

Prepare one of the offcuts, so that it fits snugly around the steerer. Make a cut down its length, to allow for flex under clamping force.
Make sure the length is a little less than the new stem, allowing room for a top cap.

The second offcut serves as a topping - it's not cooked properly until it's nice and shiny.
Final runs of 0.2mm at a time, with a sharp cutting tool and plenty of coolant, should produce the desired result.

Mix together as per normal quill adapter requirements. Add a stainless M8 washer underneath bolt head to taste.
(I don't know what grade alu I'm working with... not taking any chances.)

Serves one.

From this...

To this...

As for tentioning, just buy a tentioner or go 'ghetto ol' skool' and use a locked out short cage derailleur.

fiatjeepdriver · 04-25-2008, 08:00 AM

um i have a trek 950 ss conversion already... this is my geared version of the same bike (though 3 years newer).

Whitz End · 04-27-2008, 03:08 PM

Still...do the stem conversion.

fiatjeepdriver · 05-08-2008, 06:38 AM

in the morning i will install the fork, finish the wires so the car horn works, and take it for a shake down ride but this baby is almost done.

Tornadom · 05-08-2008, 07:23 PM

Nice work Kellan.

You know, my LBS has some John Deere model cruisers in stock... could have saved you a ton of work.

fiatjeepdriver · 05-08-2008, 08:20 PM

but where would the fun be?

fiatjeepdriver · 05-20-2008, 07:08 AM

new saddle and bartape installed

new hand built wheels

Whitz End · 05-26-2008, 12:01 PM

Just aquired a new set of forks for the black bike...

Bit long but with U-turn, I can crank them down...

fiatjeepdriver · 07-17-2008, 01:55 AM

well my newer 950 is almost done, all i have to do is throw on some brakes, grips, and a new saddle then it is ready to go.

Djaric · 08-01-2008, 05:36 AM

You know what forum you could post this in.....

04-25-2008, 08:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
fiatjeepdriver rides bikes, drinks beer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern Oregon Age: 26 fiatjeepdriver is riding his bike Points: 5,268 Thanks: 18 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	um i have a trek 950 ss conversion already... this is my geared version of the same bike (though 3 years newer). __________________ - Kellan Cullan

04-27-2008, 03:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Whitz End Sergeant Major Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jumanji Whitz End is an infernal nuisance. Points: 445 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Still...do the stem conversion. __________________ I trust I make myself obscure... Made in Australia flickr

05-08-2008, 06:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
fiatjeepdriver rides bikes, drinks beer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern Oregon Age: 26 fiatjeepdriver is riding his bike Points: 5,268 Thanks: 18 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	in the morning i will install the fork, finish the wires so the car horn works, and take it for a shake down ride but this baby is almost done. __________________ - Kellan Cullan

05-08-2008, 07:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tornadom Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The California Age: 25 Tornadom is the grue Points: 12,044 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Nice work Kellan. You know, my LBS has some John Deere model cruisers in stock... could have saved you a ton of work. __________________ Last edited by Tornadom; 05-08-2008 at 07:29 PM.

05-08-2008, 08:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
fiatjeepdriver rides bikes, drinks beer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern Oregon Age: 26 fiatjeepdriver is riding his bike Points: 5,268 Thanks: 18 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	but where would the fun be? __________________ - Kellan Cullan

05-20-2008, 07:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
fiatjeepdriver rides bikes, drinks beer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern Oregon Age: 26 fiatjeepdriver is riding his bike Points: 5,268 Thanks: 18 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	new saddle and bartape installed new hand built wheels __________________ - Kellan Cullan

05-26-2008, 12:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
Whitz End Sergeant Major Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jumanji Whitz End is an infernal nuisance. Points: 445 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Just aquired a new set of forks for the black bike... Bit long but with U-turn, I can crank them down... __________________ I trust I make myself obscure... Made in Australia flickr

07-17-2008, 01:55 AM	#19 (permalink)
fiatjeepdriver rides bikes, drinks beer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern Oregon Age: 26 fiatjeepdriver is riding his bike Points: 5,268 Thanks: 18 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	well my newer 950 is almost done, all i have to do is throw on some brakes, grips, and a new saddle then it is ready to go. __________________ - Kellan Cullan

08-01-2008, 05:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
Djaric Captain Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pr0nfield,IA Age: 29 Djaric is HUNGARY Points: 807 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	You know what forum you could post this in.....

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