potential cool trek 420
07-27-18, 03:06 PM
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potential cool trek 420
saw this at the co-op today. the guy says 50.00 as is. needs a chain for sure and the headset felt a little loose but all in all a nice 24" bike. btw measured 24 to the top of top tube.
07-27-18, 03:43 PM
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That's quite a score for fifty bucks!
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1984 Trek 420- comfortable bike!
Heck, you might be able to get $50 just for that crankset alone- same BCD as the Stronglight 99 and some of the Sugino Apex cranks.
Heck, you might be able to get $50 just for that crankset alone- same BCD as the Stronglight 99 and some of the Sugino Apex cranks.
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07-27-18, 08:14 PM
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That’s a good looking crank.
07-27-18, 08:39 PM
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^^^^ +1, that's a yummy crankset. Last of the pre-fastbacks. Shoot, is that a Jim Blackburn seat-stay rack? Those went for $30 back in the day, when a dollar went a lot further. That bike is a steel steal.
Looks like someone swapped in a cheapo seat post. Probably would have had an SR Laprade stock.
Soak the chain, see what happens....
Looks like someone swapped in a cheapo seat post. Probably would have had an SR Laprade stock.
Soak the chain, see what happens....
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I paid double that to get a 420 here in Seattle and thought I was getting a deal as old treks rarely show their face for less the $200 in these parts and yours looks to be in better shape. Well done sir.
85 420 as found
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08-02-18, 08:03 AM
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Nice deal for $50.
Bought one yesterday for myself, same size as yours. Previous owner installed a kickstand, complete with dents...........
Bought one yesterday for myself, same size as yours. Previous owner installed a kickstand, complete with dents...........
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