bikemanbob

I bought this as part of a package deal. Although I'm a big fan of Treks, I don't like this one better than my other 560. I'm not a fan of the pink highlights in this bike. What do you think it is worth?

It has been completely overhauled/rebuilt. In the after pictures, the freewheel and chain are original to when I bought the bike. I have made very few changes to the components. Overall, the bike rides very well.

I kept the color scheme nearly the same. I wanted colors that would distract from the pink.

Sadly, I do like the sunlight and back drop better in the before pictues. I should't have changed locations.

Any help is appreciated!

bikemanbob

FastJake

Very nice steel Trek, full 105. True Temper tubing? Very good condition and photos. I would say around $300. Any more than that and buyers will be looking for higher up groups or fancier tubing.

bikemanbob

Thanks!

Unfortunately, I haven't done my research well enough on this particular year and model. My keeper 560 is Reynolds 531. I believe this is Reynolds 501.

I agree on the groupo. 105 is good stuff, but doesn't get the respect that it deserves (IMO).

For the Detroit area, I believe $300 is the top ceiling. Your estimate is very much in line with my thinking.

Thanks FastJake!

FastJake

Agreed. In reality, 105 is probably every bit as good as 600 Ultegra from the era and maybe even close to Dura Ace but it doesn't get the respect. The SLR brakes and levers are excellent, the derailers work as well as anything and the rest is just a little less shiny than the higher up parts.

Bianchigirll 

Is this a True Temper frame? This is a Trek I would own, not so much because of the color but I love the style and extra details on these frames. The seat lugg with the sort of fastback stays plugged into the littel caps just like on the dropouts and forkends. Not to mention that RD cable runnig through he chainstay! What style and class and this was a plane jane production frame!



Are those the OEM wheels? This thing looks like it has tons of tough garage time but never saw the road.

bikemanbob

With the help of Auchen, the frame is Reynolds 501.

I also own a Trek 560 Professional Series. The bike is very quick and responsive. I do like the attention to detail. In particular, I like the cable routing through the chain stay.

I do believe the wheels are original. The 105 drive train is not. Someone had rebuilt the bike recently. The hubs, bottom bracket, and headset were freshly lubed. Overall, the bike is in good condition.

Thanks Bianchi Girl!

k_as_in_knife

Just a note - did you keep the toe clips I see in the "before" pictures? I like clips and straps, and if I was considering this part of my mental calculations would be how many months I'd have to troll ebay for a pair of those special 105 toeclips... (unless they're more common than I expect).

OldsCOOL

Seat tube lug and cable through chainstay is the same as my True Temper1 framed '85 460. Probably Reynolds on the main 3. But I love those little frame features.

elboGreaze

BMB, your white Trek pro is sweet ! Nice touch with the blue tires and tape , great job.

jjhabbs 

Love the Foam Grips

IthaDan 

Looking good! I know how frustrating it can be to put days into a bike only to have it look like you removed some reflectors, swapped a seat and rewrapped the bars in less than an hour. It's only when you look close do you see how much you've cleaned it up and what kind of shape it's actually in.

Couple things though- lose the dork disc, stock or not, bikes just look tidier without one. (how'd you get the frisbee so clean anyway? Automotive headlight polish?) and decide to either dump those pedals all together (they're dangerously slippery and small without the clips) or put the clips back on. Not just for resale, but for safety as well.

And line your tire labels up with the valve stem. both on the same side please.

bikemanbob

I love that White 560! It is a great bike! Thanks for your feedback!

k_as_in_knife

I was wondering that myself. Darn thing looks almost new.

bikemanbob

Thanks for your help!

Because I'm going to flip the bike, I will let the next owner decide on the dork disc. Some people want and like them. I tend to keep them on my touring bikes.

Good advise on the pedals. I don't intend for someone to ride it like that (other than a test ride), but I hate investing money into pedals on flip bikes. I will let the next owner replace them. I still have the clips and they will go with the bike.

Patience and a good degreaser work well in cleaning the spoke protectors.

Interesting advise on the tire labels! I can't say that I've heard that before. It intrigues me. On the next bike, I will take your advice.

Bob

bikemanbob

I want to keep the clips with the bike, but I may have another set. If I find them, I will send you a PM.

bikemanbob

This bike was completed disassembled and rebuilt. I removed the spoke protector and sprayed it with a degreaser. The protector and freewheel are original to the bike. I'm more impressed with the results on the freewheel! It looks like new even up close.

I began work on the bike on Tues evening and had it done by 12 noon on Wednesday.

IthaDan 

It's just one of those "little things" like soldering the ends of cables instead of capping them, lacing wheels so both rim labels face the same way, making the label on the hub readable through the valve stem hole, keeping both QR levers on the non drive side and having the brake cable tension properly adjusted so the quick release cam is down in when in use. Little things. None of them really do anything functionally, but they all certainly scratch an OCD itch for the mechanic, and it's a confidence boost to the buyer to see when shopping an old bike at a premium. It shows the owner cared and was paying attention.

bikemanbob

Thanks so much! Very interesting! Except for the skewers, the rest is new to me.

wrk101

Nice job! The one thing I would have done differently is I would have gone with pink bar tape, cable housing, and bottle cage. Either a buyer likes the pink, or hates it. Once the bike has the pink decals, I just go with it. It will be interesting to here how the sale goes!

OldsCOOL

Indexing the valve with the label helps in the event of a flat you can find the hole in the tube and look for damage on the inside of the tire more accurately knowing exactly where it took place. It works for me. And it looks cool.

bikemanbob

Thanks Thrifty Bill! I considered pink highlights, but decided against it. Originally, the pink highlights were red. Sun had faded the red!

I was in a hurry to finish the bike but I am not in a hurry to sell. If I had pink highlight in supply, I may have gone in that direction. Due to a potential Cannondale purchase, I may get motivated real quick though!

I will post sale results when I have them.

Bob

bikemanbob

I generally mark the tire at the valve stem to find potential objects in the tire. This practice would eliminate that mark. Great suggestion! Thanks!

FastJake

According to the Vintage Trek site the '88 560 actually came "black with magenta decals." https://vintage-trek.com/model_numbers1.htm

bikemanbob

Thanks. I would prefer Magenta over the present pink color. However, truth be known, I didn't know what magenta was. I had to google "magenta" to see the color.