Trek year and model?
05-12-26 | 05:05 AM
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Trek year and model?
This is the only pic, it’s relatively local and I’m considering going to check it out. Can’t make it until tomorrow. Just curious if anyone can tell the year and model? Thanks
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05-12-26 | 05:38 AM
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From the picture - I looks like a Trek 330.
Late 80's.
I used to own one - 100% original, in good shape, new tires. I listed it for $75 and didn't get one offer. Ended up donating it.
If it is a 330 - and this is something you may like, but I didn't - the bike was a noodle. I called it the old Buick, because it floated down the road.
I could be wrong, because that seat tube sticker is throwing me off... not sure if that sticker is stock or not.
Late 80's.
I used to own one - 100% original, in good shape, new tires. I listed it for $75 and didn't get one offer. Ended up donating it.
If it is a 330 - and this is something you may like, but I didn't - the bike was a noodle. I called it the old Buick, because it floated down the road.
I could be wrong, because that seat tube sticker is throwing me off... not sure if that sticker is stock or not.
05-12-26 | 07:43 AM
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Bikes: 1984 Schwinn Supersport, 1988 Trek 400T, 1977 Trek TX900, 1982 Bianchi Champione del Mondo, 1978 Raleigh Supercourse, 1986 Trek 400 Elance, 1991 Waterford PDG OS Paramount, 1971 Schwinn Sports Tourer, 1985 Trek 670
Perusing the old Trek brochures, my guess would be an 83 400. Only the 82 and 83 years had the colored panel with the TREK lettering on the seat tube, and only the 400 came in silver with a red panel. Handlebars, and brake levers look like they were set up by a Schwinn dealer though, obviously it did not come that way. Of course we are assuming paint and decals are original!
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05-12-26 | 07:52 AM
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I would guess around 1981. If so it might have the self-describing serial number that will tell you the tubing-that's right about when they switched serial number systems. I don't recognize the little sticker at the top of the seat tube. Definitely worth taking a look if it's your size.
05-12-26 | 08:23 AM
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Bikes: 1984 Schwinn Supersport, 1988 Trek 400T, 1977 Trek TX900, 1982 Bianchi Champione del Mondo, 1978 Raleigh Supercourse, 1986 Trek 400 Elance, 1991 Waterford PDG OS Paramount, 1971 Schwinn Sports Tourer, 1985 Trek 670
Agreed!
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05-12-26 | 08:34 AM
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Perusing the old Trek brochures, my guess would be an 83 400. Only the 82 and 83 years had the colored panel with the TREK lettering on the seat tube, and only the 400 came in silver with a red panel. Handlebars, and brake levers look like they were set up by a Schwinn dealer though, obviously it did not come that way. Of course we are assuming paint and decals are original!
Tim
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05-12-26 | 09:31 AM
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Another vote for '83 400. Hopefully, you're already on your way to get it.
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05-12-26 | 01:34 PM
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Go get it and we'll all see what it is sloar .
05-12-26 | 02:31 PM
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Go get it and we'll all see what it is sloar .
Picking it up tomorrow morning, I’ll post it with some info. Hopefully the seatpost isn’t stuck, but it’s still worth $50.
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05-12-26 | 04:13 PM
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Perusing the old Trek brochures, my guess would be an 83 400. Only the 82 and 83 years had the colored panel with the TREK lettering on the seat tube, and only the 400 came in silver with a red panel. Handlebars, and brake levers look like they were set up by a Schwinn dealer though, obviously it did not come that way. Of course we are assuming paint and decals are original!
Tim
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