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berbes
06-06-08, 12:43 PM
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It's from 1982-ish, and i'm 325lb +, 6'. I know my friends trek 520 cromo frame is really strong, but this one is not an '06.

73275

thanks!!!

NatchezTraveler
06-06-08, 01:01 PM
You would be hard pressed to find anything stronger.

japollner
06-06-08, 01:21 PM
You would be hard pressed to find anything stronger.

+1

Trek + Steel = Bombproof

Tom Stormcrowe
06-06-08, 01:34 PM
Those also look like good wheels from what I can see of the spoke count.

berbes
06-06-08, 01:42 PM
wow, thanks for the outstanding support, folks!!!

buddyp
06-06-08, 02:40 PM
more than you probably ever wanted to know about old treks is here:

http://www.vintage-trek.com/

That one looks pristine.

wrk101
06-06-08, 03:23 PM
Be sure to pull the seat post and with a flashlight, inspect the inside of the seat tube (towards the bottom bracket). That will give you a reasonable estimate of whether the bike has a rust problem or not. Internal rust, if not extreme, can be dealt with but should be reflected in the price. External condition is not necessarily a guide of what could be lurking inside, given the age of the bike.

Looks like a real nice vintage Trek by the way. They hold their value well, and the older steel bikes are sweet.