Trek 520
11-05-10, 03:36 PM
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Trek 520
I have a chance to pick up a 1991 Trek 520 in absolutly PRISTINE condition for $220.00 the bike has been stored and was maybe used a couple of times, if this bike has more than 100 miles on it I'd be shocked. So, should I buy it?
11-05-10, 03:46 PM
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Yes.
With a period at the end.
With a period at the end.
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Yeah, it's a good price for that bike. I'm not as in love with 520's as a lot of people seem to be, but it sounds like it's still a good deal.
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I've got an 82, I believe, 520 and I love it. Hopefully it fits ya.
11-06-10, 04:17 AM
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https://www.vintage-trek.com/images/t...rekCatalog.pdf
No pittfalls regarding dead Suntour indexing, or heliomatic hub. Sounds too good to be true.
No pittfalls regarding dead Suntour indexing, or heliomatic hub. Sounds too good to be true.
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https://www.vintage-trek.com/images/t...rekCatalog.pdf
No pittfalls regarding dead Suntour indexing, or heliomatic hub. Sounds too good to be true.
No pittfalls regarding dead Suntour indexing, or heliomatic hub. Sounds too good to be true.
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Earlier 520s had the helicomatic hub (undesirable) and sometimes finicky Suntour indexed shifting. You are well past that era.
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Depends if you want to mess around with flipping a bike: creating and posting an ad, talking to prospective buyers, etc. Flipping is not for everyone. In a good market, ready to ride, you should be able to get around $400 for it.
Earlier 520s had the helicomatic hub (undesirable) and sometimes finicky Suntour indexed shifting. You are well past that era.
Earlier 520s had the helicomatic hub (undesirable) and sometimes finicky Suntour indexed shifting. You are well past that era.
Thanks for the help.
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