Wow trek 728 $900!!!
07-19-15, 06:56 AM
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07-19-15, 10:45 AM
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I know Trek 728's are nice, desirable bikes but for a comparison I just bought a 1982 614 and paid $150. It's not top of the line but it's a decent bike (it also has caliper brakes).
Edit: I mean the 614 is not top of the line. The 728 is, I believe.
Edit: I mean the 614 is not top of the line. The 728 is, I believe.
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07-19-15, 11:05 AM
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Bianchis '87 Sport SX, '90 Proto, '90 Campione del Fausto Giamondi Specialisma Italiano Mundo, '91 Boarala 'cross, '93 Project 3, '86 Volpe, '97 Ti Megatube, , '90 something Vento 603,
Others but still loved,; '80 RIGI, '80 Batavus Professional, '87 Cornelo, '09 Motobecane SOLD, '?? Jane Doe (still on the drawing board), '90ish Haro Escape
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It doesn't look like it has cantilever brakes on it. That would make it a tough deal for me. It would have to be practically NOS. Around $600 would be a better deal.
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I had an '82 go through my hands. No canti brakes, 700c wheels. 1 size too small. I think it went for $450 on CL. It was nice.
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Originally Posted by zazenzach
still can't imagine ever paying a grand on something with the word Trek on it though.
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Originally Posted by tmh657
Please expound on this.
Fuji is another great example. The later Team Fuji and Opus III models are fantastic bikes. but they just don't command that premium.
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Originally Posted by zazenzach
you have a lot better options at that price point.
Fuji is another great example. The later Team Fuji and Opus III models are fantastic bikes. but they just don't command that premium.
Fuji is another great example. The later Team Fuji and Opus III models are fantastic bikes. but they just don't command that premium.
I had an Opus III that was a hair too small. Superbee and pretty paint.
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I can't quite tell, but it looks like the 728 posted has the extremely rare Gran Compe 450 centerpull brakes, which would probably sell for $250 or more. $900 for the whole bike... oh, I don't know. I sure would like the brakes, though.
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