1989 Trek 520 differences
03-09-08 | 04:52 PM
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1989 Trek 520 differences
I bought a Trek 520 touring bike yesterday and although the components date from oct/nov 88' the frame has differences that are not on the 89' frames depicted of vintagetrek.com.
I know the bike is original as it is in factory new condition right down to the tires. I don't think it has more than 50 miles. But it was very dusty from sitting.
Some of the differences are the rear brake cable mounting and pinch bolt. This bike has a bridge for the cable and the the 89's in the brochures don't have that until 91'?
The rear brake cable also seems far to long up front. I will post some pics of this time capsule 520 tomorrow.
I know the bike is original as it is in factory new condition right down to the tires. I don't think it has more than 50 miles. But it was very dusty from sitting.
Some of the differences are the rear brake cable mounting and pinch bolt. This bike has a bridge for the cable and the the 89's in the brochures don't have that until 91'?
The rear brake cable also seems far to long up front. I will post some pics of this time capsule 520 tomorrow.
03-10-08 | 02:08 PM
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Sounds very interesting, ricohman.
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03-10-08 | 02:31 PM
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03-10-08 | 03:09 PM
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