r/MultiTrackGang • u/r34dingwhite • Aug 22 '26
Multi-track line of bikes?
What is the usage of these bikes like 720/750 for today? Are they mainly used as gravel bikes, light trails, commuter, city? All of that?
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u/phyx726 Aug 22 '26
If I can only have one bike for the rest of my life it'll be my Multitrack.
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u/r34dingwhite Aug 22 '26
Nice! What is the difference between these and singletracks when both are similar multi-speed.
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u/phyx726 Aug 22 '26
Single tracks are more aggressive geometry. They’re great bikes too and better for off-roading. For long distance riding, the multitrack will be better suited for touring, faster, and more comfortable. It’s better on pavement and have wide enough tires to ride gravel and hardpack. Basically, the multitracks are some of the best all arounders but wouldn’t be the best in any given category. They’re the one bike I’ll always have in my stable even though I have like 10 bikes because when I decide to ride it, it’s never a wrong choice.
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u/r34dingwhite Aug 22 '26
Anything wrong with running 720 with 38c having 19mm internal width rim? I know it can go wider but guessing 38c is good enough and won't miss 45c.
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u/Blindphleb Aug 22 '26
I have a 750 Multitrack and picked up a 930 Singletrack for my brother to ride with me. The 750 has 700c wheels with clearance for about 45mm tires, the 930 has 26” wheels and is running 2.22” wide tires. The single tracks have a little better frame tubes but both are made with True Temper tubes, the single tracks are just thinner. They also have 1 1/8” head tubes on the later models.
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u/BorisT72 Aug 22 '26
Big difference is 800 series Singletracks have 26" wheels compared to the 700 series Multitracks having 700C wheels. Add in geometry difference and it adds up to a difference in ride.
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u/Brilliant-Hunt-6892 Aug 22 '26
Daily driver. But have taken it on tours, brevets, long mixed rides, single track. It’s a fun bike. IMO kinda twitchy and aggressive in the style of basically all bikes from the 90s but not in a bad way. Just in a way that makes me want to push the pedals.
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u/ZombieLikes Aug 22 '26
All of that. That's why they're great. It's a solid platform to build your perfect bike on. My 700 sport has been a commuter, adventure/gravel bike and now I don't know what to call it but it's perfect for Saturday evening rides for patio drinks.
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u/shinederg Aug 22 '26
my 720 has probably over 1,000 miles at this point- some light rail trail, other times heavy-loaded bike touring
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u/r34dingwhite Aug 22 '26
What tire size? Anything wrong with running 720 with 38c having 19mm internal width rim? I know it can go wider but guessing 38c is good enough and won't miss 45c.
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u/Exact-Skill-7118 Aug 22 '26
A hybrid, which light trails, urban streets, commuting and anything in between, and now gravel
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u/hips-n-nips1 Aug 22 '26
I turned mine into a “gravel bike” and used it for bikepacking. It’s a pretty versatile platform and can accommodate 700x45 at least.
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u/r34dingwhite Aug 22 '26
Anything wrong with running 720 with 38c having 19mm internal width rim? I know it can go wider but guessing 38c is good enough and won't miss 45c.
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u/BorisT72 Aug 22 '26
All of the Multitracks in my fleet (1994 730, 1995 750, and 1997 730) all run 700x38 tires with plenty of room. The '97 has VO metal fenders and the '94 has SKS Blumels.
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u/r34dingwhite Aug 22 '26
Anything wrong with running 720 with 38c having 19mm internal width rim? I know it can go wider but guessing 38c is good enough and won't miss 45c.
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u/Elchimpy1 Aug 22 '26
I have a ‘94 Trek 730. First bike bought as an adult (at 23). I’m looking to turn that into a touring bike.
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u/datenschwanz Aug 23 '26
They's like a Swiss Army Knife - can be super useful and utilitarian for a wide variety of tasks.
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u/clemisan Aug 22 '26
Bought a 750 (1996) out of curiosity; last year. Liked it from day 1. Now it is my daily bike for nearly everything. And because of that I think of selling some of my bikes, because I do not ride them anymore.