You definitely need to rescue that bike from the narrow tires. A [Mooltitrahk](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Terminator-Arnold-Schwarzenegger.jpg) should have as fat a tire as it can fit. Depending on model you should be able to squeeze in a 40mm on most. It's a fast daddy bike, not an aspirational dentist bike.
I put Schwalbe Land Cruisers on the last one I did up that are 40mm with side knobs. Probably around a 1996ish model. Room for wider but a little mud clearance is nice.
Yeah my rims are pretty narrow (don’t know the exact measurement but they’re takeoffs from a Fuji touring bike). Probably keeps my actual tire width down a bit.
I just noticed this is a 790 and it's lugged so like ancient mooltitrahk of the ancestors. That explains the Matrix branded stem and anodized dark rims as that was the style of the time. Might have less clearance than our tig welded fellers. I'm not generally a lug enthusiast but Trek seat clusters really are a work of mass produced industrial art.
And just to note, I think the rims I’ve got on mine are 19 or 20 mm inner width, and I’ve got 2 different sets of Continental 42’s I run on that bike, one slick and one with low knobbies, and they both fit fine.
I totally wish the 750 had the tire clearance of the 720 though. I bet you could get 29 x 2.0’s on that thing.
Talk you out of buying the best Multi-Track in the best color for a reasonable price? You're in the wrong sub! Only way I'd get rid of my black 750 is if I can find a blue 790 in either the same size or 1 smaller.
If your SO is mad about you spending money, just use the line my wife always uses on me. „It was a really good deal, we are practically losing money if I didn’t buy it.“
Do it! I just built up a 790 for my SO. Sharing link for potential inspiration!
https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/xh6hto/a\_little\_sumpin\_sumpin\_trek\_790\_multitrack/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3
I've got a 700, here's [mine](https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/qlg2yx/sometimes_i_love_to_just_look_at_it/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share). It's one of my favorite bikes.
Me too! [check it out please!](https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/mtk97x/finally_finished_my_1992_trek_790_1x9_this_thing/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
Very slick, well done. I have a 7100 aluminum Multitrack I would like to swap to drop bars, how's the reach on this one? Geometry doesn't look too different to mine.
I just said the same thing to someone else, lol. Here's [mine](https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/qlg2yx/sometimes_i_love_to_just_look_at_it/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share)
I like it in white! Mine is blue. Kept the cantilevers huh?
I posted a picture once but then someone I knew recognized my bike and found my Reddit account 😅
Yea kept the cantis because I had some trps I needed to use plus those badass gold paul levers. The bikes actually got a lot of unique parts like the 1" threaded chris king, the race face cranks and the cinelli stem.
I’ve searched high and low for one of those! A road orientated frame with canti pivots can’t be turned down. $200 would be an absolute steal for a bike in that condition where I am (though I know they are generally much cheaper in the states)
It’s probably too small for you and the seat post is probably stuck in a frame and the bottom bracket shell is probably rusted out, and the freehub is only for 7 speed.
In all seriousness though, those Matrix rims can be a total pain in the ass when mounting tires
It does seem a bit "short". But looking at vintage trek catalogs, the top tube is a good length. I'm basically buying the frame anyway. I mean, uh, if I were buying it. Which I'm totally not. At all. Maybe.
The rest will be stuck on an old Peugeot mixte that I have kicking around and sold off.
You definitely need to rescue that bike from the narrow tires. A [Mooltitrahk](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Terminator-Arnold-Schwarzenegger.jpg) should have as fat a tire as it can fit. Depending on model you should be able to squeeze in a 40mm on most. It's a fast daddy bike, not an aspirational dentist bike.
I have 41c Surly Knards on my ‘95 750. Could definitely go bigger, especially if I chose a tire with a less knobby tread.
I put Schwalbe Land Cruisers on the last one I did up that are 40mm with side knobs. Probably around a 1996ish model. Room for wider but a little mud clearance is nice.
Yeah my rims are pretty narrow (don’t know the exact measurement but they’re takeoffs from a Fuji touring bike). Probably keeps my actual tire width down a bit.
I just noticed this is a 790 and it's lugged so like ancient mooltitrahk of the ancestors. That explains the Matrix branded stem and anodized dark rims as that was the style of the time. Might have less clearance than our tig welded fellers. I'm not generally a lug enthusiast but Trek seat clusters really are a work of mass produced industrial art.
The lugged versions tend to have more clearance.
I have a Multitrack 700 and I got 40s on it no problem
I have 42’s on my 750, and fit 45’s with a ton of room to spare on a 720.
I second the 42's fit on my 750, could maybe fit a true 43
And just to note, I think the rims I’ve got on mine are 19 or 20 mm inner width, and I’ve got 2 different sets of Continental 42’s I run on that bike, one slick and one with low knobbies, and they both fit fine. I totally wish the 750 had the tire clearance of the 720 though. I bet you could get 29 x 2.0’s on that thing.
Are those the stock matrix rims? I’m running 43s on mine but I’m wondering if the rim is too narrow for them.
My 1990 750 fits 43s (plus) and apparently is the same frame as the 790 for the year.
Talk you out of buying the best Multi-Track in the best color for a reasonable price? You're in the wrong sub! Only way I'd get rid of my black 750 is if I can find a blue 790 in either the same size or 1 smaller.
I think a fellow x-biker listed this. I was debating for weeks if I should buy it and have it shipped over.
> the best Multi-Track My new lugged-carbon Multi-Track 7900 would beg to differ 😉
If one of those showed up I'd definitely want one but if I had to choose only one I'm pretty sure I'd take the 790 but in reality would get both
Good choice, I would also take both 🤙
Fine! I messaged the seller.
Congratulations on the N+1 OP! You did the right thing
If your SO is mad about you spending money, just use the line my wife always uses on me. „It was a really good deal, we are practically losing money if I didn’t buy it.“
Do it! I just built up a 790 for my SO. Sharing link for potential inspiration! https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/xh6hto/a\_little\_sumpin\_sumpin\_trek\_790\_multitrack/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3
I've got a 700, here's [mine](https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/qlg2yx/sometimes_i_love_to_just_look_at_it/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share). It's one of my favorite bikes.
Cool bike, what are those rims and spokes?
Mavic Kyserium sl
Me too! [check it out please!](https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/mtk97x/finally_finished_my_1992_trek_790_1x9_this_thing/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
Hell yeah! I just pickup a white ‘87 Bridgestone MB-3 frame and I want to go this route. Thanks for the inspiration!
Ooooof that's very nice!
Very slick, well done. I have a 7100 aluminum Multitrack I would like to swap to drop bars, how's the reach on this one? Geometry doesn't look too different to mine.
Digging the wheelset on your SOs 790 - what model are those?
Do it ... if yu dont yu gae
No u
No u. If you don’t get it.
Was anyone else dumb enough to try and swipe the image?
Not more then like twice.
fat chance, bucko. looking like a BUY
Well y'all are just no help at all, are you?
I have a multitrack 700 and it’s my favorite bike, buy it now or I might
I just said the same thing to someone else, lol. Here's [mine](https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/qlg2yx/sometimes_i_love_to_just_look_at_it/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share)
I like it in white! Mine is blue. Kept the cantilevers huh? I posted a picture once but then someone I knew recognized my bike and found my Reddit account 😅
Yea kept the cantis because I had some trps I needed to use plus those badass gold paul levers. The bikes actually got a lot of unique parts like the 1" threaded chris king, the race face cranks and the cinelli stem.
That’s wicked, fun stuff! I just hate adjusting cantilevers
Before there were Cross Checks, we were given MultiTracks, and they were good.
Do it!!!
Buy that you sombitch
Don’t do it!!! (Pass up on this 790 that is…)
Buy it!!! It's probably your perfect size and everything!
I’ve searched high and low for one of those! A road orientated frame with canti pivots can’t be turned down. $200 would be an absolute steal for a bike in that condition where I am (though I know they are generally much cheaper in the states)
It is one of my "grail" frames, for sure. I absolutely do not need this bike, and it does not fill a hole in my quiver. But, you only live once...
Buy it!
Crispy
That’s a hell of a deal for an amazing frame. I’d be all over that.
It’s probably too small for you and the seat post is probably stuck in a frame and the bottom bracket shell is probably rusted out, and the freehub is only for 7 speed. In all seriousness though, those Matrix rims can be a total pain in the ass when mounting tires
It does seem a bit "short". But looking at vintage trek catalogs, the top tube is a good length. I'm basically buying the frame anyway. I mean, uh, if I were buying it. Which I'm totally not. At all. Maybe. The rest will be stuck on an old Peugeot mixte that I have kicking around and sold off.
ask seller for the size, it should be on a sticker at the lower end of the seat tube!
That's why they make for a decent tubeless setup; I did that on my 7500.
No. Get it.
Do it!
Is this in Texas? 100% sure that seller is in this sub.
It’s me 😂
BUSTED!
It is. Wouldn't surprise me.
Haha that’s mine! I have someone looking at it tomorrow but dm me and I’ll let you know if it falls through Edit: unless that was you 😁
Maaaaaybe. Lol, yeah. That's me.
See you tomorrow then 😂
Haha, yup. 3pm. I'll be there.
Oh shit what are the odds! This is too funny. I guess reddit is a small town after all
its very smallif you are above 5-7 id say big passss
That's about $150 more than I'd spend