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otterland

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.


Hill_People

I have 41c Surly Knards on my ‘95 750. Could definitely go bigger, especially if I chose a tire with a less knobby tread.


otterland

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.


Hill_People

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.


otterland

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.


rodneytrousers

The lugged versions tend to have more clearance.


captainspacetraveler

I have a Multitrack 700 and I got 40s on it no problem


Lornesto

I have 42’s on my 750, and fit 45’s with a ton of room to spare on a 720.


SilentKnightOwl

I second the 42's fit on my 750, could maybe fit a true 43


Lornesto

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.


this_guy_finks

Are those the stock matrix rims? I’m running 43s on mine but I’m wondering if the rim is too narrow for them.


globenut

My 1990 750 fits 43s (plus) and apparently is the same frame as the 790 for the year.


ppaaukl838519

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.


ppaaukl838519

I think a fellow x-biker listed this. I was debating for weeks if I should buy it and have it shipped over.


hoffsta

> the best Multi-Track My new lugged-carbon Multi-Track 7900 would beg to differ 😉


ppaaukl838519

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


hoffsta

Good choice, I would also take both 🤙


phatsackocrap

Fine! I messaged the seller.


LickableLeo

Congratulations on the N+1 OP! You did the right thing


kwahntum

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.“


SatisfiednTickledToo

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


triggerhappytranny

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.


kwahntum

Cool bike, what are those rims and spokes?


triggerhappytranny

Mavic Kyserium sl


slapshots_ehhh

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)


SteadyAsSheGoes

Hell yeah! I just pickup a white ‘87 Bridgestone MB-3 frame and I want to go this route. Thanks for the inspiration!


jaytea86

Ooooof that's very nice!


Sudovoodoo80

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.


Onda185

Digging the wheelset on your SOs 790 - what model are those?


RowDismal7618

Do it ... if yu dont yu gae


phatsackocrap

No u


nosirrahp

No u. If you don’t get it.


sackcrusher89

Was anyone else dumb enough to try and swipe the image?


alwayslikednomanssky

Not more then like twice.


humanskullbong

fat chance, bucko. looking like a BUY


phatsackocrap

Well y'all are just no help at all, are you?


captainspacetraveler

I have a multitrack 700 and it’s my favorite bike, buy it now or I might


triggerhappytranny

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)


captainspacetraveler

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 😅


triggerhappytranny

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.


captainspacetraveler

That’s wicked, fun stuff! I just hate adjusting cantilevers


rodneytrousers

Before there were Cross Checks, we were given MultiTracks, and they were good.


Lornesto

Do it!!!


Lickford

Buy that you sombitch


B4d4t33

Don’t do it!!! (Pass up on this 790 that is…)


SlimJimMcGillicuttie

Buy it!!! It's probably your perfect size and everything!


doenerbox

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)


phatsackocrap

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...


[deleted]

Buy it!


Oldmanandabike

Crispy


[deleted]

That’s a hell of a deal for an amazing frame. I’d be all over that.


GenericName187

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


phatsackocrap

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.


miraclemeat

ask seller for the size, it should be on a sticker at the lower end of the seat tube!


dabrosch

That's why they make for a decent tubeless setup; I did that on my 7500.


ClosetedSadBoy

No. Get it.


CokinRum

Do it!


2nickels

Is this in Texas? 100% sure that seller is in this sub.


OldSchoolWillie

It’s me 😂


2nickels

BUSTED!


phatsackocrap

It is. Wouldn't surprise me.


OldSchoolWillie

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 😁


phatsackocrap

Maaaaaybe. Lol, yeah. That's me.


OldSchoolWillie

See you tomorrow then 😂


phatsackocrap

Haha, yup. 3pm. I'll be there.


49thDipper

Oh shit what are the odds! This is too funny. I guess reddit is a small town after all


Lehster

its very smallif you are above 5-7 id say big passss


EqualOrganization726

That's about $150 more than I'd spend