My Experiences with a Lowly Trek 400
I started riding in February on a 1989 Trek 400 that was given to me. It has Sun Tour Edge components, Malliard Matrix wheels, and Dia Compe brakes. The frame is True Temper. THere does not appear to be anything special about this bike yet is has delivered a Summer of great fun, lots of miles, and the loss of 30 pounds from my frame.
The only maintenance that I have done is, bar tape, deraileur adjustment, chain maintenance/lubrication, and rear tire replacement after I complete wore through a new one over the time I have been riding.
I think there is lots to be said for a bike like this one that does not command much interest from collectors but delivers day in and day out. I have learned a lot from this bike. It feels light and nimble. The Avocet saddle is firm and comfortable.
One thing I am curious about. Does a manufacturer today make a bike considered an entry level product with that is the quality of that the Trek 400 was in 1989?
Last edited by Chuck Naill; 10-20-09 at 03:21 PM.
Reason: Component Correction