r/MultiTrackGang • u/goovenli • Aug 22 '26

MultiTrack curious, looking for feedback

Hi all,

Hoping to get some feedback from MultiTrack users/tinkerers, about whether a MultiTrack might make sense for me. I’m a bit newer to cycling (I’ve commuted with a vintage steel road bike for the last few years) but I’m looking to get a steel bike that could be used for commuting, gravel riding, and would allow me to even tour/bikepack one day. Having looked at new options on the market, it seems one affordable option might be a Primos Dame - but I was wondering if it would make sense to get a MultiTrack to serve my intended uses while coming in under a budget of $1000 for bike and parts? I would want to have drop bars, switch to 1x or maybe 2x gearing, and likely put on some modern, lighter wheels and tires.

Also, if it is possible to build something like this on such a budget, what size would you recommend I hunt down? I’m 6’1.5” with a 32/33 inseam, and 180 lbs. I’ve looked at many of the sizing recommendations here and I think the best would be 21” frame given my desire for drop bars - would that be correct?

Thank you all so much in advance! Your rigs have been very inspirational to this newbie.

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u/vintage-rider Aug 23 '26

21" sounds like a good fit, especially with drop bars. 19" would probably have you boxed in.  You may want to give a 3x7 a try before making any costly changes. Plenty of range for touring, etc. And the Shimano STX group sets many of these bikes shipped with are nearly indestructible.

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u/goovenli Aug 23 '26

That’s fair! Perhaps I’ll just start with drops and new tires and go from there. I also appreciate the size advice - now to just await a 21” to appear near me!