Newbie collector/hoarder/accumulator thanks to this forum. I know folks want the "as found" pics, so this is as I found a 1983 Trek 700, except for putting the bars down an inch as they were out well past the insertion mark. I drove 50 miles on a craigslist posting that said "well cared for". This wasn't in as good of shape as I had hoped, but I thought it was worth the $125 price which included 1 new tire and 2 new tubes.



As found





Research doesn't show a whole lot of info for this model except that it is more of a mid/upper level "sport" model. That was the excuse I gave myself for the purchase as I really NEEDED one of those. Such enablers here. Actually, this is another chapter in my continuing C&V education. I recently bought an Italian, and a Japanese, so why not a vintage quality American too? It is also in my size. Perhaps I can turn it into a nice 50 mile day trip bike. I have been looking for a vintage touring bike with a triple crank to play with until this one came up.




non stock rear derailleur and freewheel






This bike seems mostly stock except the rear derailleur and freewheel at least. The pedals are catalog items for the 720. Obviously the sprung Brooks saddle is not stock either. The wheels have a couple dings but are fairly true, and it seemed to ride straight and stable. I think it needs some 32mm tires on it.





The worse scratches are on one side of the fork and on the one side of the chain stay. The guy I bought it from was 72 and in failing health. He said he purchased it from the original owner 20-25 years ago. This bike was stored outdoors in a small garden shed, so that may account for some of the nicks. As I said, not in as good of shape as I would have wanted, but maybe it will clean up decent. I am not sure about touch up for the paint. I guess I will learn that too.