Old 08-28-11 | 12:38 PM
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bradtx
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From: Pearland, Texas

Bikes: Cannondale, Trek, Raleigh, Santana

Originally Posted by mello velo
I found an older used Trek 620 at a bike shop here in Memphis. It had a tall frame, with the top bar about an inch clear below my crotch. Wheels are true. I took it out for 15 minute ride, don't see any real issues except these:
Handlebars are a little narrow for me, they are drop bars, they look original. Could I switch these out easily to wider bars?.
There doesn't appear to be room enough for full fenders. For commuting and light touring, this is an issue. I looked around online, there are some that could work.
The store wants $350 for it. I don't know the year, I would need model # I guess? Not sure if this is a good deal. I'm not experienced enough to know if the components are good. The derailleur said Shimano 105, as did the brakes I think.

Otherwise, I'm probably going to spring for a new Surly cross check.

Any suggestions?
Tell the shop you'll pay the $350 if they put on a set of free fenders. If they can't, then buy the Cross Check.

Brad
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