For Sale or Trade- 1983 Trek 620 24'' frame.
12-13-07, 12:49 PM
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For Sale or Trade- 1983 Trek 620 24'' frame.
Hi! I'm new to the forums but I've spent the last few months learning how to build bikes so I've been haunting for a while. Between you all and Sheldon Brown's website I've had invaluable help.
So here's my story-
I've been trying to build a decent touring rig on the cheap (I work at a bookstore) because I'm moving abroad for a little while and I thought I'd spend some time touring before I settled down. Luckily, we have a great recyclery in town, so I've learned basic bike building and wheel making, but the right frame for touring never materialized. Eventually I ran into someone selling this Trek. The price was right but the size was wrong-it's way too tall. I need something in the 53-55cm range
MY LBS would take the Trek (which is almost pristine) plus $100 for a Nishiki Cresta in my size. I know this isn't a great deal but is it an acceptable deal? The Cresta frame, 1985 I'm guessing from the Le Pree derailleurs, seems like a great build- two braze-ons front and back, the water bottle racks, braze-ons for front and rear rack arms, nice lugwork, etc. It would be perfect for me but the price tag without trade is $500, which seems grossly exorbitant and I can't find any Cresta's for sale to compare. I feel like I should get money on this deal!
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So can anyone top the offer of LBS? Most parts are original. The previous (original owner) added the SunTour SuperbeTech rd and bar-end shifters. I can post pictures and more specifics later if there are serious inquiries.
edit: my girlfriend paid the difference on the bike for Christmas! She's a lot more decisive than I am. Thanks for the help, JunkYardBike. Now back to forums so I can learn how to pack.
So here's my story-
I've been trying to build a decent touring rig on the cheap (I work at a bookstore) because I'm moving abroad for a little while and I thought I'd spend some time touring before I settled down. Luckily, we have a great recyclery in town, so I've learned basic bike building and wheel making, but the right frame for touring never materialized. Eventually I ran into someone selling this Trek. The price was right but the size was wrong-it's way too tall. I need something in the 53-55cm range
MY LBS would take the Trek (which is almost pristine) plus $100 for a Nishiki Cresta in my size. I know this isn't a great deal but is it an acceptable deal? The Cresta frame, 1985 I'm guessing from the Le Pree derailleurs, seems like a great build- two braze-ons front and back, the water bottle racks, braze-ons for front and rear rack arms, nice lugwork, etc. It would be perfect for me but the price tag without trade is $500, which seems grossly exorbitant and I can't find any Cresta's for sale to compare. I feel like I should get money on this deal!
<whew>
So can anyone top the offer of LBS? Most parts are original. The previous (original owner) added the SunTour SuperbeTech rd and bar-end shifters. I can post pictures and more specifics later if there are serious inquiries.
edit: my girlfriend paid the difference on the bike for Christmas! She's a lot more decisive than I am. Thanks for the help, JunkYardBike. Now back to forums so I can learn how to pack.
Last edited by Knickkname; 12-14-07 at 12:04 PM. Reason: new information
12-13-07, 03:41 PM
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I'd agree $500 is a very steep for the Cresta. However, it is a dedicated full tourer, whereas the Trek isn't: 1 set of water bottle bosses, sidepulls, lack of braze-ons, higher gearing (I'm guessing).
Consider what you paid for the Trek + the $100 the LBS is asking for the Cresta. You'd be getting a full touring bike in your size for that price. Is it a good deal? In addition, if the LBS performed a FULL overhaul, it's well worth $100, as any used touring bike will require the same.
Your other option (aside from a trade) is to negotiate an even trade with the LBS or sell your Trek on craigslist or eBay and look for something else. Vintage Treks have a bit of a following, but I don't think your model would sell for much more than a couple hundred dollars. The vintage Trek touring models that sell best are usually the 720s and 520s, and the 'race' models with full Reynolds 531 or Columbus tubing.
Consider what you paid for the Trek + the $100 the LBS is asking for the Cresta. You'd be getting a full touring bike in your size for that price. Is it a good deal? In addition, if the LBS performed a FULL overhaul, it's well worth $100, as any used touring bike will require the same.
Your other option (aside from a trade) is to negotiate an even trade with the LBS or sell your Trek on craigslist or eBay and look for something else. Vintage Treks have a bit of a following, but I don't think your model would sell for much more than a couple hundred dollars. The vintage Trek touring models that sell best are usually the 720s and 520s, and the 'race' models with full Reynolds 531 or Columbus tubing.
