1980's Trek 620
12-05-16, 01:53 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: ABQ
Posts: 309
Bikes: Always
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 23 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
1980's Trek 620
Hi, all!
Just spotted this on the local CL. I don't know if it's the lighting in the photo but the top tube almost looks depressed in the middle. The seatstays look a little askew too, but that might just be how it's propped up. Need a few different pairs of eyes!
Trek- mid 80s 620 touring frame
Just spotted this on the local CL. I don't know if it's the lighting in the photo but the top tube almost looks depressed in the middle. The seatstays look a little askew too, but that might just be how it's propped up. Need a few different pairs of eyes!
Trek- mid 80s 620 touring frame
12-05-16, 01:59 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Middle Earth (aka IA)
Posts: 17,823
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones
Mentioned: 152 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4850 Post(s)
Liked 1,297 Times
in
867 Posts
Assuming the bike checked out, I'd offer around $125 for the bike as it sits. But depending on the market, that isn't a bad price if the paint is in good shape and the bike otherwise checks out. The bike lacks a chain, cables, tires, and who knows what kind of shape the wheels are in. But other than the wheels, these are all parts that you normally replace when buying a new old bike.
12-05-16, 02:31 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Amsterdam
Posts: 1,681
Bikes: 1980 Koga-Miyata Gentsluxe-S, 1998 Eddy Merckx Corsa 01, 1983 Tommasini Racing, 2012 Gulf Western CAAD10, 1980 Univega Gran Premio
Mentioned: 48 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 599 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
7 Posts
I see what you mean about the top tube -- when I hold the edge of a piece of paper to the bottom of the top tube in the photo, it does seem to have a slight dip. Take a string with you when you go look at it. Pull it tight along the bottom of the top tube to check. And if you can get the OK to take the rear wheel off, do the string alignment test for the frame.
It appears someone may have been stripping the consumables from the bike to do a rehab. Did they realize the frame was tweaked and decide to sell?
It appears someone may have been stripping the consumables from the bike to do a rehab. Did they realize the frame was tweaked and decide to sell?
12-05-16, 02:50 PM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Posts: 1,643
Bikes: 1997 Rivendell Road Standard 650b conversion (tourer), 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10 (gravel/tour), 2013 Foundry Auger disc (CX/gravel), 2016 Cannondale Fat CAAD 2 (MTB/winter), 2011 Cannondale Flash 29er Lefty (trail MTB)
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 166 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I think the askew look is caused by the camera lens. It's probably a phone camera. Look at each axle, and you can see how the entire image is curved really strangely.
So, there's a good chance the frame is straight. If it is, cantilever-equipped Trek touring frames are always valuable.
So, there's a good chance the frame is straight. If it is, cantilever-equipped Trek touring frames are always valuable.
12-05-16, 03:09 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,917
Bikes: A few BSO's.
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 160 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 19 Times
in
15 Posts
Originally Posted by Tim_Iowa
I think the askew look is caused by the camera lens. It's probably a phone camera. Look at each axle, and you can see how the entire image is curved really strangely.
12-05-16, 03:11 PM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Prior Lake
Posts: 637
Bikes: 1989 Tommasini Super Prestige, 1985 Chris Kvale, 1977 Colnago Super, 1992 Serotta Colorado, 1984 Schwinn Cimarron
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 188 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 28 Times
in
12 Posts
I think the camera is playing tricks as well. Work checking out in person to verify. Appears to be an '85.
Looks like it's missing the rear rack and needs an overhaul. Not stealing it at the offered price but if it checks out and you're seeking one out it's fair-ish. They're quality riders. I sold the one below quickly this summer in the Minneapolis market for my full asking price of $450.
Looks like it's missing the rear rack and needs an overhaul. Not stealing it at the offered price but if it checks out and you're seeking one out it's fair-ish. They're quality riders. I sold the one below quickly this summer in the Minneapolis market for my full asking price of $450.
12-05-16, 04:09 PM
#7
Senior Member
OP, the frameset usually goes for pretty close to the asking price on that bike, often times more if the paint turns out to be presentable. If it were local to me, I'd already be on my way.
__________________
My bikes: '81 Trek 957, '83 Trek 720, '85 Trek 500, '85 Trek 770,'81 Merckx, '85 Centurion Cinelli, '85 Raleigh Portage, '92 RB-2, '09 Bianchi
My bikes: '81 Trek 957, '83 Trek 720, '85 Trek 500, '85 Trek 770,
