Originally Posted by Blackberry
Speaking of elegant older bikes, I have a venerable Trek 720 touring bike, bought in 1983 that I still ride a lot. At the time, it was a notch above the classic, still-produced Trek 520. Among bicycles, it ranked somewhere between a pack-elephant and a Mercedes. I used it for all kinds of touring, including a six-month ramble across Europe. Here is some info (not mine) on that great old steed:
http://www.vintage-trek.com/Trek_galleryDT.htm
Personally, I think it's great that touring bikes might be on the way back. They're great for just about everything except racing.
Last fall I bought a 1984 Trek 720 in great condition. Looks like it had only 200 miles on it. I put new tires and a Brooks on it. What a ride! . I LOVE it. I have trouble getting back on my Bianchi.
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