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11-07-03, 08:59 AM
Hello-
Just went to the deli to get my morning coffee and paper and walking back home saw an ad for a "Trek 520 Touring Bike-older model, white, excellent condition, barend shifters, just tuned up w/new tires. Asking $300"
I called the guy and he said he bought it from the original owner a few years ago. It had a couple normal scratches in the paint but no dents, dings or deep paint scratches... just normal wear and tear. He said that it rides beautifully and that he has put "bull-horn style" handlebars on it(drops or straights, maybe he means moustache?).
I asked him if he could provide the serial number and he said no problem and that he'd call me back as soon as he gets home tonight. I think this will be the bike HERE (http://www.vintage-trek.com/images/trek/90Trek/90Trek520.jpg) .
So what does anyone think? What else should I be asking and looking for when I see it??
Isn't 300 a little steep for a 1990 bike? Or is True Temper better than what Trek builds the newer 520's with?
I checked vintage-trek.com and the 1990 brochure said that the 1990 520 was built with True Temper.
Any opinions??
Thanks!! :) :)
Just went to the deli to get my morning coffee and paper and walking back home saw an ad for a "Trek 520 Touring Bike-older model, white, excellent condition, barend shifters, just tuned up w/new tires. Asking $300"
I called the guy and he said he bought it from the original owner a few years ago. It had a couple normal scratches in the paint but no dents, dings or deep paint scratches... just normal wear and tear. He said that it rides beautifully and that he has put "bull-horn style" handlebars on it(drops or straights, maybe he means moustache?).
I asked him if he could provide the serial number and he said no problem and that he'd call me back as soon as he gets home tonight. I think this will be the bike HERE (http://www.vintage-trek.com/images/trek/90Trek/90Trek520.jpg) .
So what does anyone think? What else should I be asking and looking for when I see it??
Isn't 300 a little steep for a 1990 bike? Or is True Temper better than what Trek builds the newer 520's with?
I checked vintage-trek.com and the 1990 brochure said that the 1990 520 was built with True Temper.
Any opinions??
Thanks!! :) :)