Ebay score???
02-27-05, 02:15 PM
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Ebay score???
I went ahead and got this 1983 Trek 520 bike on Ebay for 99 plus 40 for shipping. Did I make a mistake LOL... I was trying to get an inexpensive stumpjumper to turn into my main touring bike but the $$$$$$ kept stopping me. I know this 2 wheeled giddyup has 27" tires so perhaps that is 1 drawback. I'd like to basically cannibalize the frame and update as necessary. Any input?
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02-27-05, 02:25 PM
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it doesnt look like a 520 to me. even for 83 it should have cantis or at least center pulls. also it doesnt seem to have rack and fender mounts,or lowrider mounts. I could be wrong,but even if its not a 520,it still seems like a decent deal.and I wouldnt let the 27" tire bother you. there are plenty of choices out there and can still be bought at places like wal-mart in a pinch. there is a website to date old treks by the serial # but I cant remember what it is. either way congrats on a great old find!
edit #1 vintage-trek.com
edit#2 I am wrong. acording to this page of the 1983 brochure it is indeed a 520. The serial # listed in the ad denotes it as an 83 model,not an 82
edit #1 vintage-trek.com
edit#2 I am wrong. acording to this page of the 1983 brochure it is indeed a 520. The serial # listed in the ad denotes it as an 83 model,not an 82
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02-27-05, 02:36 PM
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He said it was an 82 but I compared the SN with the vintage trek site before buying it and it indicated it was an 83, plus the parts list matches up with the 83 brochure for a trek 520....
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vintage trek 1983 trek 520
seems to match the bike on ebay... I hope I didn't make a mistake LOL
seems to match the bike on ebay... I hope I didn't make a mistake LOL
02-27-05, 02:48 PM
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looks like a good deal to me,but I got short legs! have fun with it!
02-27-05, 03:38 PM
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I am interested to see how the fit will be... I am 6'2" but have a short inseam.
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thats funny... I am 6'2" also and my inseam is only 31. the "twins " are "nested" on a 21" frame. a mishap on a 24" frame would just about guarantee I dont have any kids!
