Advice needed Quickly! Good Deal?
06-21-07, 09:43 AM
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Advice needed Quickly! Good Deal?
Im looking for my first Road bike, and i think this may be a good bike to start with.
Its a Trek 1200 with shimano 105 components. Heres the auction:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting
Thanks for any help,
Kevin
Its a Trek 1200 with shimano 105 components. Heres the auction:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting
Thanks for any help,
Kevin
06-21-07, 09:53 AM
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It's a 6 speed which would indicate it is older than '95. Probably mid/late '80s. Also, may not be indexed shifting.
Not a bad deal for $200 but you can bet that early alu frame will be somewhat harsh. Still, I'd rather have this bike than any new $200 bike.
Good luck.
Not a bad deal for $200 but you can bet that early alu frame will be somewhat harsh. Still, I'd rather have this bike than any new $200 bike.
Good luck.
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Will it fit you?
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I agree with Rad that it is older than indicated. Vintage-trek.com indicates the black with magenta 1200 was made in 1988. That is consistent with the 6 speed freewheel. Personally, if I were going to buy a bike from that era, in that price range, I would go with steel. There are a lot of steel bikes out there in the $260 range (including shipping), many of which are Treks.
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I concur on the age. It may also be a Biopace chainring. FWIW, I have a 1400 from that era (1990) and I don't think the ride is that bad.
Also, Treks from that era used anodized Matrix rims. On higher milage bikes, there is usually signs of wear on the braking surface of the rim. Judging from the pic, this bike may be relatively low milage. Much lower milage than mine, which still has the original 105 components.
[edit] Mine is about 24lbs, ready to ride. A bit on the heavy side.
Also, Treks from that era used anodized Matrix rims. On higher milage bikes, there is usually signs of wear on the braking surface of the rim. Judging from the pic, this bike may be relatively low milage. Much lower milage than mine, which still has the original 105 components.
[edit] Mine is about 24lbs, ready to ride. A bit on the heavy side.
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
It's a 6 speed which would indicate it is older than '95. Probably mid/late '80s. Also, may not be indexed shifting.
Not a bad deal for $200 but you can bet that early alu frame will be somewhat harsh. Still, I'd rather have this bike than any new $200 bike.
Good luck.
Not a bad deal for $200 but you can bet that early alu frame will be somewhat harsh. Still, I'd rather have this bike than any new $200 bike.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by CardiacKid
I agree with Rad that it is older than indicated. Vintage-trek.com indicates the black with magenta 1200 was made in 1988. That is consistent with the 6 speed freewheel. Personally, if I were going to buy a bike from that era, in that price range, I would go with steel. There are a lot of steel bikes out there in the $260 range (including shipping), many of which are Treks.
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Again, thanks for the good info. I just joined here recently and this place is a lot more helpful/friendly than a lot of forums I'm on. Thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by urbanknight
That shows how new you are. Just wait, we'll corrupt you yet. btw did you end up buying it? It should be a good start, but I will add that shift lever/brake lever combos are a very nice recent invention and might be your first upgrade if you don't like reaching down to shift.
I wouldn't buy anything AL that old.
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Originally Posted by StupidlyBrave
I concur on the age. It may also be a Biopace chainring. FWIW, I have a 1400 from that era (1990) and I don't think the ride is that bad.
Also, Treks from that era used anodized Matrix rims. On higher milage bikes, there is usually signs of wear on the braking surface of the rim. Judging from the pic, this bike may be relatively low milage. Much lower milage than mine, which still has the original 105 components.
[edit] Mine is about 24lbs, ready to ride. A bit on the heavy side.
Also, Treks from that era used anodized Matrix rims. On higher milage bikes, there is usually signs of wear on the braking surface of the rim. Judging from the pic, this bike may be relatively low milage. Much lower milage than mine, which still has the original 105 components.
[edit] Mine is about 24lbs, ready to ride. A bit on the heavy side.
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Originally Posted by urbanknight
That shows how new you are. Just wait, we'll corrupt you yet. btw did you end up buying it? It should be a good start, but I will add that shift lever/brake lever combos are a very nice recent invention and might be your first upgrade if you don't like reaching down to shift.
Originally Posted by CardiacKid
It appears you got it. Good luck. Tell us about your first ride.
Originally Posted by jonathanb715
I have a Trek 1000 from the late '80's and the ride really isn't bad at all - you get more vibration or road buzz coming through than some newer bikes, but on good roads it is still a pretty good ride.
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Can't look at E-Bay while at work, but FWIW from what I remember about that time period....I have pretty good resolution because it was right when I started, and I moved each year creating little specific time capsules of memories....
I was blown away by a friend that had brand new 7spd 105 indexed in late 1988 or early 1989.
I was blown away by a friend that had brand new 7spd 105 indexed in late 1988 or early 1989.
