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08-19-24 | 07:35 PM

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mstateglfr

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Originally Posted by HendersonD

I was told by the dealer the wheels from the $520 will not fit the Checkpoint. Not sure about the drivetrain
I do get to keep the 520, I thought about trying to sell some of the parts, not sure there is a market for them

Wait, you keep the 520 frame and components?
Just buy a replacement frame and move the components to the new frame. Surly, New Albion, Black Mountain, AllCity, etc all have steel frame and fork options for $1000 or less. Buy the frameset that has the geometry you like most and swap the components.

Then buy a new reek that costs $1200, sell it for whatever you can, and call it good.
Again- an REI touring bike is just over $1000 right now and is a legit solid ready to ride touring bike with tested geometey.
There is nothing inherently special about Trek. Spend the money and sell a bike to offset the cost for what you actually want.

Last edited by mstateglfr; 08-19-24 at 07:38 PM.

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