Romulus

Road fever...

I've got a rebuilt and slimmed down 1969 Schwinn Continental 23" frame as a commuter right now, but it's a tad too small for me (6'1 and that's a 23" frame), another Schwinn. I just mentioned a 1987 Trek 560 that would fit me better. I like the looks, and the setup is actually relatively light at 22 lbs or so. It has the potential to be upgraded to more current components, even though I'd probably just oil it up for school.

I want to know what you guys think? Is the price reasonable? Is it a decent ride?

I'm a grad student, so pockets are pretty much empty...

Point

From the photo it looks like it's in good shape. I'd really consider it. The old mid-eighties Trek steel frames were, IIRC mostly Reynolds 531 main tubes, so you would have a pretty nice, updateable frame.

lotek 

Nice bike for the price.
I have a 85 670 and 83/4 770 so I'm a
bit biased. The old treks ride very
well and don't get much interest currently
that keeps prices down.
Thats a full 531 frame, came with 105 gruppo
and matrix rims. Yah, Very good deal IMHO.

Marty

Romulus

Thank you... Anybody knows how that Shimano rear SIS works.

Point

That vintage Shimano was pretty much the first generation SIS, and seems to hold up quite well. I've seen stuff from that era still working on a lot of bikes. Another plus is that with the downtube shifters you can always go to friction shifting with the twist of the D-ring and it will work great.

brokenrobot

I'd say the bike's a steal at $90, if it's in decent condition.

Romulus

Anybody else has a Trek 560

TNoodles

I have an 86 Trek, bought it new. I ride it all the time. Mine came with a 52/42 Biopace crank which I have since replaced with an FSA compact 50/34. I ride lots of hills. I've had virtually no trouble with the bike. It's a classic steel frame, US made, and from an era when Trek was a fairly small unique manufacturer. For $90 you can't go wrong. I probably paid around $850 for mine, and that was 20 years ago. I think you'll find it a vast improvement over what you're on.

Romulus

Yep, just finished bidding - ... what do you think now? but it seems like the owner knows what they are talking about. Shimano 105 gruppo except fd which is Shimano 600. Sakae modolo upgraded handlebars. Specialized body geometry saddle. New clinchers.

Don't know what to think... So what guys?

TNoodles

Do it. If all else is right for you, do it, the price difference here is meaningless. You'll blow $37 on lunch, 15 minutes of counseling, a tank of gas, a new bike tire.
Seriously, sometimes we get so wound up in the deal that we lose track of the value.

brokenrobot

So... did you win it, then? I think you still got quite a deal, assuming condition is good - these are *nice* steel bikes!

Romulus

Yep, 200 miles later and a couple hours just brought it home... very good condition, the guy was an avid lover, he had like 20 good names in his garage. This one is really like new condition, very nice... I'm just looking at it, will put pictures in the next couple days, need to true the wheels a little bit better, but everything is in like new condition... all Shimano 105, except fd shimano 600, cateye computer, tires brand new... love it so far... have to put it to use, but it's been raining all day, and it
s almost 11. ha ha

Thank you guys...

TNoodles

Congratulations. I'm sure you'll love riding it.