Any Late 80's Trek Experts Out There?
06-16-14, 07:28 PM
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Any Late 80's Trek Experts Out There?
Hey guys! I'm new to the forums but I was told I should come on over here and post some pictures of my ride. I'm pretty new to cycling as a whole, but recently I found this old Trek through a buddy at my local bike shop. It was sitting in the attic, and when they told me they only wanted $150 for it, I figured I should jump!
So far as I can tell, it's a 88 or 89 520. Everything on it appears to be stock, and I even got the Blackburn rack with it. Anyway, I thought I'd share some pictures (though it appears the uploader doesn't like my hi-res camera) and get some feedback from you guys!
Is there anyone here who can help me nail down which year it is? I went through the Trek catalogs and I think the 88 and 89 520s were painted and decaled the same, but are there other differences I can look for?
I LOVE this bike, it's so smooth and fun to ride! Anyway, let me know what you think!
So far as I can tell, it's a 88 or 89 520. Everything on it appears to be stock, and I even got the Blackburn rack with it. Anyway, I thought I'd share some pictures (though it appears the uploader doesn't like my hi-res camera) and get some feedback from you guys!
Is there anyone here who can help me nail down which year it is? I went through the Trek catalogs and I think the 88 and 89 520s were painted and decaled the same, but are there other differences I can look for?
I LOVE this bike, it's so smooth and fun to ride! Anyway, let me know what you think!
06-16-14, 07:33 PM
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Looks like the 89, but if you go to vintagetrek website, you can nail down the date with the serial number.
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06-16-14, 07:43 PM
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Nice bike. Like Sloar said, go to vintage-trek.com and you can get a lot of good info on identification.
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My 85 trek serial number was on the bottom bracket under the derailleur cable guides.
06-16-14, 07:51 PM
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It looks to be from 1989, nice bike!
https://www.vintage-trek.com/images/t...Trek89_520.jpg
https://www.vintage-trek.com/images/t...Trek89_520.jpg
06-16-14, 08:05 PM
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It looks to be from 1989, nice bike!
https://www.vintage-trek.com/images/t...Trek89_520.jpg
https://www.vintage-trek.com/images/t...Trek89_520.jpg
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That is a fine fine bike. Nice deal.
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