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tarsi

02-14-19 07:37 PM

63cm Grail Bike for Trade?

Just picked this up and testing the waters for possible trades. Hoping for a 54-56cm comparable touring/sport touring bike. May consider a race bike if something off the charts. Let me know what you have and what you have in mind.

BTW - it's a 1983 TREK 720, 25". Photos are as found. Should cleanup nicely.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c6ead01eec.jpg
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jeirvine

02-14-19 08:07 PM

Nice, and my size. Where are you located?

tarsi

02-14-19 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeirvine (Post 20795334)

Where are you located?

Just outside of Los Angeles.

jpaschall

02-14-19 09:25 PM

Just gonna cry myself to sleep over here, I have got nothing in that size/description.

mountaindave

02-14-19 11:50 PM

Looks like the PO upgraded to Cyclone MKII derailleurs and swapped out the bar to Specialized. Is it still sporting the helicomatic hub?

tarsi

02-15-19 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mountaindave (Post 20795535)

Is it still sporting the helicomatic hub?

Wheels have also been upgraded to Cyclone hubs laced to Regida rims with a 6 speed Perfect freewheel. Front spokes have quite a bit of surface rust and will be a fun little project to clean OR the perfect opportunity to convert to 700c?

Overall paint is in good condition with the few scrapes and scratches you'd expect. Decal is starting to crack/peel and can probably use some refurbishing/replacing.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...67fda31e94.jpg

mountaindave

02-15-19 10:31 AM

Hmmm... too bad you don’t live closer. I have a 56cm ‘85 Nashbar Touré that doesn’t fit. 25.5 would fit. And a 700c conversion would be fab.

Schreck83

02-15-19 11:56 AM

I have a 23" 1984 Raleigh Alyeska that is too small for me, but it is probably too large for you.

mountaindave

02-15-19 12:22 PM

Ahhhh, now if someone had a decent 25” Raleigh Portage, I’d pay shipping both ways!

tarsi

02-15-19 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schreck83 (Post 20796197)

I have a 23" 1984 Raleigh Alyeska that is too small for me, but it is probably too large for you.

Thanks but 23" is too big.

jeirvine

02-16-19 08:58 AM

I'm on the wrong coast, but I have a 54x54 Benotto 3000, if that would be of interest.

The Golden Boy

02-16-19 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mountaindave (Post 20795535)

Looks like the PO upgraded to Cyclone MKII derailleurs

Rear is a LeTech.

tarsi

02-16-19 10:40 AM

Thanks everybody. Some great racing frames being offered up but have decided to hold out for the right “all arounder” sport/touring bike in the right size. Please keep the offers coming.

due ruote

02-16-19 01:59 PM

Did you think about putting it on the “frame doesn’t fit” thread? Not everyone peruses the for sale listings looking for trades, I imagine.

mountaindave

02-16-19 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Golden Boy (Post 20797351)

Rear is a LeTech.

Zooming in I can see the third pivot now. Good call.

tarsi

02-16-19 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by due ruote (Post 20797749)

Did you think about putting it on the “frame doesn’t fit” thread? Not everyone peruses the for sale listings looking for trades, I imagine.

Great suggestion, I will post there now. Originally I thought this section would be more appropriate since I'm more interested in trading entire bikes vs frames but you bring up a very good point. Thanks.

tarsi

02-22-19 10:18 AM

Update

deephate

02-22-19 10:56 AM

What is the price if you are selling outright? Willing to ship?

tarsi

02-22-19 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deephate (Post 20807230)

What is the price if you are selling outright? Willing to ship?

Really prefer a trade and actually have something in the works but if that doesn't work out, I'll list for my "Make me sell it now" price which is right around what others have previously sold for, $650 + shipping. Even once listed, will still give preference to interesting trade proposals.

nesteel

02-22-19 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarsi (Post 20807347)

Good luck. Big guys are cheap.

tarsi

02-24-19 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nesteel (Post 20807392)

Good luck. Big guys are cheap.

I know they are but I also know they can be very resourceful and come up with some pretty creative solutions when there is a bike out there that they’re interested in.

tarsi

03-02-19 07:14 AM

Bike has been added to "Available for Trade" spreadsheet below along with specifics about what I am looking for.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...kE-3MiPc#gid=0

mike_c

03-05-19 11:41 PM

Nice bike. I have an 82 Trek 728. The 83 came with some nice upgrades over the 82 like cantilever instead of centerpull brakes, low-rider brazeons, nicer looking brake levers. Hope it goes to a good home.:-)

tarsi

03-05-19 11:52 PM

pending a trade

tarsi

03-06-19 06:17 PM

gone.

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