1993 Trek singletrack 930 - Upgrade advice required

[TheD245]

Hi all,

i was fortunate enough to pick up a Trek singletrack 930 for the princely sum of £30. I’ve dismantled it in its entirety and there are a few things I want to replace.

The bike itself is 3x8, and the cassette and derailleurs are in good working order, and I don’t want to replace them.

I don’t like gripshifters, though, so I want to replace them with trigger shifters, and i’m not respraying the bike (yet) so I want to go with green, silver and brown.

I’m thinking a C17 saddle, brooks leather grips, and then a nice pair of steel levers and a new triple crankset.

my Knowledge is more road-centric, so I need recommendations for the following, please:
silver triple crankset
silver brake levers
3x8 trigger shifters

This is, for the most part, a budget build, so I don’t want to spend a ton of money. If it’s cheaper to go 1x, then I’m happy to do it, but regardless Of which option I chose, I’m reliant upon the forum’s collective knowledge.

thanks,
Phil

 

[TheD245]

I also want to add some Maxxis DTH tan wall tyres, but they‘re expensive AF these days, so I think I’m going to go for the Billy bonkers 2

 

[kingoffootball]

You could replace those chainrings with silver, but replacing the crankset is probably a better (and cheaper) choice. STX would be nice to match the mechs. In 1993 the DX and XT chainsets were both silver, or Silver LX or XT from 1994 would also work well, though if they had their original rings you'd need to replace the outer ring with a silver one.

1993, LX shifters had silver brake levers but they are 7 speed, so 1994 XT might be the best bet, or LX/XT from 1995. Have a look in the archive for options you like and then either search in the For Sale section or put up a wanted ad:

Catalogues | Shimano Archive | Retrobike

 

[slackboy]

This would look good

Shimano - STX FC-MC32 Chainset (Crankset / Triple / Silver / 1990s / Retro) + BB | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Shimano - STX FC-MC32 Chainset (Crankset / Triple / Silver / 1990s / Retro) + BB at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[slackboy]

And these

SHIMANO STX RC 3 X 8 SPEED GEAR SHIFTERS LEFT AND RIGHT RETRO MOUNTAIN MTB BIKE | eBay

SHIMANO STX RC 3 X 8 SPEED GEAR SHIFTERS. USED AND WORKING GOOD OVERALL CONDITION A PART FROM THE RIGHT SHIFTER WHERE A BIT OF PLASTIC HAS BROKEN OFF. STILL WORK AS SHOULD. SORRY NO COLLECTION DUE TO BUSY WORK AND FAMILY LIFE.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[TheD245]

You could replace those chainrings with silver, but replacing the crankset is probably a better (and cheaper) choice. STX would be nice to match the mechs. In 1993 the DX and XT chainsets were both silver, or Silver LX or XT from 1994 would also work well, though if they had their original rings you'd need to replace the outer ring with a silver one.

I've just realised that the crankset i have is pressed together, as opposed to bolted, so definitely not possible to replace the chainrings.

I do like the look of the STX RC chainset, though. What's a reasonable price to pay for that?

 

[TheD245]

This would look good

Shimano - STX FC-MC32 Chainset (Crankset / Triple / Silver / 1990s / Retro) + BB | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Shimano - STX FC-MC32 Chainset (Crankset / Triple / Silver / 1990s / Retro) + BB at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Looks like the set that are on there at the minute, and i'm trying to do away with as much black as possible.

 

[kingoffootball]

I've just realised that the crankset i have is pressed together, as opposed to bolted, so definitely not possible to replace the chainrings.

I do like the look of the STX RC chainset, though. What's a reasonable price to pay for that?

I didn't spot that. Definitely time to upgrade then.

I'd expect it to cost you about £20-£25 posted, maybe a little more if you want a pristine one. This one sold last month on ebay:

Retro Shimano STX-RC FC-MC36 crankset cranks triple 175 retro | eBay

Retro Shimano STX-RC FC-MC36 crankset cranks triple 175 retro. Condition is Used. Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[slackboy]

They should be a nice gunmetal colour.
Try these ones.

Shimano STX MC30 Cranks Chainset retro mountain bike Square Taper | eBay

<p>Shimano STX MC30 chainset </p><br /><br /><p>Used condition. Has wear and tear as pictured. </p>

www.ebay.co.uk

@d8mok is selling them and he is well known/regarded on this site.

 

[d8mok]

Yes those are my cranks which are on eBay and I’ve also likely got shifters and levers to suit. Happy to sell via here at a bundle price if needed.