Sure, but since this is the C&V forum, I think the "Early" era should be divided in two. Early early boutique handbuilt period, and late early full line period.

Originally Trek was sort of a craft brewer. Basically all their bikes were high end. We mostly sold frames and built them to suit at the LBS where I worked. I guess they theoretically had a line of assembled bikes but we ignored it. Perhaps this was a shipping cost issue. I always had the impression they were brazed together by hippies in the midwest. They were well made and a solid value.

Around 1984 or so, they set up a new factory, and introduced a full line at various price points. These are the bikes with special cast seat lugs and dropouts. The rep convinced us to carry the full line, basically sliding into the slot that Motobecane had recently vacated by going under. There were a few teething problems, but they were pretty nice bikes for the most part.