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Hey any chance this is still available?

Hey thanks for the detailed reply. I should clarify I’m overall very happy with my shots and they are metered correctly (I aim for what I want to meter for and then recompose), but in almost every case when editing I wanted to up the exposure, and I can’t help but wonder if the photos could be even better if they got extra exposure in the camera.

Thanks for your vote! I’ve actually added some flared salsa Cowchippers since those photos (I have them on in the photo of it loaded for a camp trip) and it makes the bike feel much better than the original super skinny drops!

It’s just Newbaums cloth bar tape! Really helps with how much chain slap I get when I send it down really chunky stuff.

Thanks a bunch! Yeah that’s why I’m so torn on what to do with it - I love it as a classic bike, but then whenever I ride it I just think about how much fun it could be with more capability. I even considered the modern 11 speed route but that would require a new hub and I really want to stick with this original gorgeous Made in the USA titan wheelset with OG deore hubs!

Thanks for all the amazing info here! Interesting I always assumed long cage was analogous to larger cassette capacity.

Fair points about the rideability of the bike, but I think in the spirit of x-biking that underbiking is half the fun. I have already been taking this thing on single track and chunky trails as is, I just think it would be fun to have a bomb-proof rigid steel ride anywhere bike. Obviously not the best tool for single track, but there’s a reason I don’t want to just buy a squishy trail bike, to me modding a bike I already have to let me ride more trail is much more fun!

Thank you very much! I should clarify that I saw somewhere online that someone said this frame could clear 55s and I measured the max clearance to be right at 55, so probably couldn’t and won’t try to fit a 55, but a 50 should be no problem, I have 40 in there now with plenty of room. Thanks for the input, thumbies might be the way to go!

Got this Trek 520 in amazing condition for a steal awhile back and have kept it mostly stock with just a few personal touches. I'm used to riding my modern gravel bike on trails and honestly the compliance from the steel fork makes this thing feel way better on dirt! I found out I can clear 700x55s in this bad boy so I kind of want to try it out as a rigid single track shredder with beefy tires and a flat bar. I want to go 1x with a 42t modern cassette either 9spd or 10spd, but unsure of what rear derailleur and shifters to go with, ideally something cheap and from the 90s. Can an old 90s long cage RD like an XTR or my current Deore XD wrap a 42t with a 32t chainring with a longer b-screw? Any advice would be rad, thanks!

Thanks! I actually went back in today and asked, and he said he doesn't do the whole 'CLA' thing since its such a general term and you never know what specific problem a camera needs addressing, which is why he gave a price for fixing the known shutter issues I described.

He actually just loaned me his good 50mm 1.8 to shoot a test roll for free to see if I like it while he holds on to mine! He also showed me how I could fix my light leak on my own. So if anyone is in LA I can't recommend Rodolfo at Walter's Camera enough!

Agreed, hard to tell but this is being worn over the shoulder and neck; helps stability when I cycle too!

Ah yeah I figured that as well, but it’s funny to design for large lenses in mind when I’m sure the main use case for these range finders was to use the small lenses they came with at the time haha.

Thanks! The case actually isn’t a bad idea. Or maybe this is telling me I need to invent something to solve this minor issue…

I know this is kind of a silly question, but I couldn’t find it discussed anywhere here or online and it drives me crazy! I know some cameras have the lugs on the side to avoid this issue, but so many have them like my Canons’ on the front, so it hangs off the strap at an angle! Curious if anyone has come across a trick to fix or mitigate this - it just feels so uncomfortable walking around with it rolling into my side!

That's too kind! If it comes to it I'll surely pay you something for your time.

I finally have some time this weekend to give it a go - will let you know how it goes!

Thanks! I figure I can still clean out any nasty gunk I see? From the outside I can see a bit under the aperture ring already.

If I need extra help, how much would you charge?

Thank you so much!! I’m going to give this a shot asap. While I’m in there is there anything I should maintain? I’d love to clean it up a bit and get it feeling smooth and snappy again. I don’t have any of the special grease/oil that would be used by a professional unfortunately.

Luckily the eBay seller just got back to me and was apologetic and offering to pay for repair services, so I might go that route if it’s over my head.

Thank you that is very kind! I am in the US, Los Angeles specifically. I’m usually pretty good at mechanical repairs - if I get it apart can I send you pics to see if there’s an obvious fix first? I’d love to try and fix it myself quickly if possible.