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Old 09-19-14 | 08:06 PM
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Steve Whitlatch
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From: Chicago area
1983 Trek 700 followed me home

I have been checking Craigslist for a donor bike with 6400 Tri Color crankset to complete my Schwinn Circuit build. I was lucky enough to be the first responder to this very low priced bike. The owner said he brought it with him to Chicago when he moved here from Minnesota. His friend built it for him so he has no idea what the frame is. In his CL ad he guessed 1984 Trek 610. He is now moving to Hawaii and is selling all of his stuff. He did not seem the type to be a thief and the neighborhood he lives in is upscale so the bike is legit in my opinion. The bike was a commuter so it has some scrapes and surface rust but should clean up nicely.

I would have bought the bike even if it was a 400 with the components it has on it. My research leads me to the bike being a 1983 Trek 700. Nothing is original to the bike but everything is great. This leaves me with many options. Rebuild the bike correct, keep it as is even though I have the Circuit with almost the same build, or part it out and keep the cranks. So I would like to get an idea what the frame and components are worth to weigh all my options?

Shimano 6400 Tri Color cranks , FD & Rd and brake Calipers. RSX Brifters. Stronglight Delta Headset , ITM Stem and Super Training Bars. Matrix rims laced to Specialized hubs with a 7 speed cassette. Not sure what bottom bracket yet.

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