What to do with a Trek Klein

[gullarm76]

I have a Klein Pulse from the unloved Trek period. I wanted a single speed bike to use in winter. Being single speed and fully rigid I felt an older frame would meet the requirement for a stiff rear end for climbing and a frame that had a degree of compliance as it was rigid.

This is my answer to " what to do with a Trek Klein"

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae65 ... c00fa8.jpg

 

[The History Man]

Was the lampost your colour scheme inspiration?

 

[feetabix]

Lovely!......I think these are thrown out with the proverbial bath water when folk turn a nose up at trek owned kleins.......I bet that rides great!.....

 

[gullarm76]

I will admit I went silly on gold bits. Bit daft really.

It rides really well. I have several modern bikes and this makes me smile every time I go out. I know it will not be to everyone's taste but it is a cheap bike to do winter rides on.

I prefer old bikes for everyday cycling, I think most of us are in that camp. Here is my commuter

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae65 ... ab2827.jpg

 

[Exeter Man]

I think they both look great .

Regards

 

[Woodyuk]

Both Bikes look Great ...
How did you get the Disc brake on the klein Pulse ? Did the frame have the option or was it added
Great looking Kona singlespeed....

 

[gullarm76]

The rear brake was converted using this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/A2Z-Mountain-Br ... B001O9PHMW

Needed a little adjustment with an angle grinder to fit but works really well.

 

[dirttorpedo]

Love that Kona! Wish I lived in a place flat enough to go singlespeed - like the idea of the simplicity. Particularly for commuting.

 

[Retro Spud]

Hey Gull Arm

Far better to own a Klein thats a ridder rather than a garage queen with a ponsy paint job
you daren't get wet let a loan muddy

So don't applogies for owning a ridder... or hide them pictures from us


Spud ™©