Originally Posted by
deux jambes
Nice! Is yours currently built as pictured? Mine is also a 1984. Here’s a shot of the bike as purchased...
And as she sits presently...
Yet to ride a 520 myself, as mine had the bb installed backwards when I bought it. The small chainring was in full contact with the stay. But I have not read or heard one negative criticism for these bikes. I had an ‘84 510 that ride very well, so my expectations for this fram are pretty high.
I think I remember reading about this purchase! The ad said something to the effect of “ready to to ride”! Right? My picture is from the CL ad, I’ve ridden it to work a couple times as is and it is SMOOTH. It’s on a hook right now, Needs a tear down, and the wheels need trueing. Actually one of the front wheel spokes broke, but wheels aside, a very sweet bike! I like that it’s the only long chain stayed 520 made with the traditional seat lugs! A fine year!