Touring - Trek 720 Multi Track for Touring?

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zac.stanley
02-15-08, 10:51 AM
Trying to help my brother find an inexpensive touring bike for a week long jaunt this summer.

want to know what people think of this.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/jonathanlikes2play/bikepics001.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/jonathanlikes2play/bikepics004.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/jonathanlikes2play/bikepics006.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/jonathanlikes2play/bikepics003.jpg

thanks,
zac

DukeArcher
02-15-08, 11:33 AM
That frame would make an excellent touring or even expedition-grade bike - but swap out the rusty chain!
zac.stanley
02-15-08, 11:41 AM
$100 is the price

DukeArcher
02-15-08, 11:42 AM
It is a good frame, but does need a lot of work...I don't know
gpljr75
02-15-08, 01:25 PM
Dude, go for it. I did a lot of touring on an slightly older model of the same bike. It worked fine.
MrPolak
02-15-08, 07:02 PM
Dude, compare these pics. I once had a Trek 720 and measured the frame. The measurements came out identical to Trek 520. You will not get the benefit of double-butted-made-in-USA goodness and the rear wheel dropouts are a little different, but it does have the geometry. Oh, and no requisite third bottle mount or eyeletted rims. The beefier rims and double-butted frame came on the Trek 750.


http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/jonathanlikes2play/bikepics001.jpg
http://k53.pbase.com/g3/85/557985/2/88676364.oah4FRIY.jpg