87? Trek Elance 400 swap meet find
08-26-17, 01:08 PM
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87? Trek Elance 400 swap meet find
Saw the 531 logo and spastically bought this one. It wasn't just the 531 vintage treks are not exactly easy to come across in the swap meet. So it's all original with some minor cosmetic issues no dents or dings. Guy was asking $100 I gave him $80. So worst case scenario I keep the wheels and part it out.
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08-26-17, 06:31 PM
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In my area, overhauled, that is a $200-250 bike. Nice pick up.
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Saw the 531 logo and spastically bought this one. It wasn't just the 531 vintage treks are not exactly easy to come across in the swap meet. So it's all original with some minor cosmetic issues no dents or dings. Guy was asking $100 I gave him $80. So worst case scenario I keep the wheels and part it out.
Pics coming very soon hold tight!
Pics coming very soon hold tight!
Sure it was a great deal but if you don't want it why did you buy it?
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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08-30-17, 02:12 PM
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I've got one that started out as a frame only. I can't imagine a more fun vintage to build up and ride. Brazes for everything, very easy internal cable routing for rear, nice paint, good looking, comfortable... Your's looks all original down to the bar tape!
08-31-17, 12:29 PM
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I had something like this. Paint was off, and it was tiny. I think the paint hurt it. I got $160 for it. It road great.
08-31-17, 12:36 PM
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531 main frame/chrome moly fork and stays I believe. These are great bikes.
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