1986 Trek 310 Elance for $200?
09-03-14, 05:47 PM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
1986 Trek 310 Elance for $200?
Looking for my first bike, what do you guys think? Should I go for it? https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/bik/4633673526.html
09-03-14, 06:06 PM
#2
Rides Majestic
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Westfield, MA
Posts: 1,339
Bikes: 1983 Univega Gran Turismo, 1970 Schwinn Super Sport, 2001 Univega Modo Vincere, Self-Built Nashbar Touring, 1974 Peugeot U08, 1974 Atala Grand Prix, 1986 Ross Mt. Hood, 80's Maruishi MT-18
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
5 Posts
If you are 5'6" +/- then it looks to be a fine bike in great shape.
09-03-14, 06:07 PM
#3
carpe diem
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Fenton, MI
Posts: 678
Bikes: CAAD 9 , Schwinn World, Prologue, Madison , Sports Tourer ; Ironman , Opus lll , Allez , Peugeot 753, Trek 531 (2) , Assenmacher ( custom)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Yes, jump on it , great looking bike ! Small frame , probably 20-21" , google sizing to see if it will be a good fit for you. Good luck !.
09-03-14, 06:31 PM
#4
Bianchi Goddess
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
Posts: 27,843
Bikes: Too many to list here check my signature.
Mentioned: 192 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2923 Post(s)
Liked 2,913 Times
in
1,488 Posts
Looks nice.
__________________
“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"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
“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"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
09-03-14, 07:08 PM
#5
weapons-grade bolognium
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Across the street from Chicago
Posts: 6,340
Bikes: Battaglin Cromor, Ciocc Designer 84, Schwinn Superior 1981
Mentioned: 44 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 984 Post(s)
Liked 2,362 Times
in
887 Posts
Nice bike, Likely a "made in Japan" Trek.
09-04-14, 08:14 AM
#7
Rides Majestic
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Westfield, MA
Posts: 1,339
Bikes: 1983 Univega Gran Turismo, 1970 Schwinn Super Sport, 2001 Univega Modo Vincere, Self-Built Nashbar Touring, 1974 Peugeot U08, 1974 Atala Grand Prix, 1986 Ross Mt. Hood, 80's Maruishi MT-18
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
5 Posts
Exactly what size is the bike? Did you check it out? Maybe you could email the seller and tell them to measure the seat tube, Google on how to do that. If the seat tube is 19-20 inches, it'll likely fit. Go check it out with a ruler in hand and get on the bike to see for yourself if the seller is too lazy or incompetent to do it. Maybe bring 5mm and 6mm allen wrenches so you can adjust the seatpost/saddle height and make sure the stem isn't frozen in place. If you are that uncertain of what you are looking for, do some research on google on bike sizing.
09-04-14, 08:19 AM
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Middle Earth (aka IA)
Posts: 20,431
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones
Mentioned: 178 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5885 Post(s)
Liked 3,468 Times
in
2,078 Posts
This looks to be a 19 inch frame and it should work given your height. Leg length is more helpful in determining bike size. I wouldn't overanalyze this though. The bike is a reasonable deal and those don't tend to last on CL since most of the bikes in my experience are overpriced and don't tend to move. The good thing about a square deal on craigslist is that if you end up not liking the bike you can sell it for more or less what you paid for it.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gennab
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
5
07-19-16 07:29 PM
GordoTrek
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
9
06-02-12 06:41 AM
