Trek 520 value
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Trek 520 value
I know a guy who has an 89 Trek 520 in his basement and says he is wanting to get rid of it. Unfortunately I didn't snap any pics but it will need tires and a service to be roadworthy. Can anybody give me a ballpark idea of what a fair price would be? Thanks.
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1989 has canti brakes, standard rack. Even needing a refurb and all new consumables, $400-$500, depending on paint condition and wear and tear.
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Depends on condition. I sold a fully overhauled 1989 520 in nice shape last year for $450--new everything down to grease & bearings, etc. This was in NYC.
However I purchased it for $100, but that was a steal. If it needs work, offer your friend $200 and see what he says.
It was a really great bike, I bought it for myself not to sell. But I just have too many bikes and it overlapped too much with a couple others, so it never got ridden.
However I purchased it for $100, but that was a steal. If it needs work, offer your friend $200 and see what he says.
It was a really great bike, I bought it for myself not to sell. But I just have too many bikes and it overlapped too much with a couple others, so it never got ridden.
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Those are both really nice specimens, I didn't realize the frames were so different between the 89 and 90 models
Also never noticed the unique lugwork on the '90, where the seat stay attaches to the seat tube, its actually quite attractive
Anyone know why Trek only used this design for a few years then reverted back to the original design?
Also never noticed the unique lugwork on the '90, where the seat stay attaches to the seat tube, its actually quite attractive
Anyone know why Trek only used this design for a few years then reverted back to the original design?
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I purchased a 1980's Trek 520 Cirrus w/27" wheels about two years ago for $100. It needed a whole lot of work (& love). The seat post was stuck. I did a complete overhaul. New wheels, tires, pedals, handlebars, grease, bearings, cables, bottom bracket, rack, seat, grips, & other items. Probably have around $450 sunk into at this point. (Parts only. All work was DIY.) It's currently my favorite long distance bike. Trek is an extremely user friendly bike. Easy to restore. Standard threads on everything. The 520 is a classic. I'm keeping mine. Wouldn't consider selling it. (Unless somebody whipped out about $600 - $700).
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$400+ would be a top dollar price for a really clean one ready to ride.
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A lot always depends on your location. Any 520 in reasonable condition would go for about $400-500 around Chicago, but Ive seen them significantly lower in the $250 range- depends on the bike market in your area. Either way, its a great bike- snatch it up!
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