SanChoe

A few days ago I came across an older but almost unridden Trek 5200 advertised as 60cm for $495. After checking out the pics and doing some research, I mistakenly assumed the threadless fork meant it shouldn't be older than '00 (when the 5200s got them). When I showed to check it out the weight and condition screamed amazing deal at $495. The stand-over felt a little tight (i even measured) but wasn't uncomfortable and I chalked it up to the carbon frame. It was close enough to go at the price, and with others calling with offers even as I'm checking it out, I bought it.

After a good DIY tune and fit it was still just a little long, the seat post a little short. I find the serial and frame size hidden under the rear derailleur hangar and sure 'nuff, its a 61cm. Also, its a bike from 1993!

I don't feel ripped off; its a verry nice bike and considering its age it must have lived in a museum. Its just not what I thought I was getting and I'm out of my depth.

Two questions:
How do I have a modern Ritchey threadless stem with a stock '93 Trek OCLV fork? I've never put a fork on, but I always thought it had to be threadless to use those stems, and that they wouldn't be stock on a bike this old. Where'd I go wrong?

Was $495 an unrealistic price for a near-mint '93 Trek 5200? Everything is Shimano 600, and aside from the Ritchey stem, looks stock. IF I can't get a good fit, is there a real market for a carbon bike this old?

SanChoe

Hillarious. I just came across this thread.

He made the same mistake I did, but knew to post here first. Lessons!

darkmagus

I'm not familiar with that fork, but I'm pretty sure this is what you need.

https://www.velo-orange.com/vothstad.html

Edit: Didn't see that you said it was threadless. That adapter probably won't work then.

SanChoe

I didn't know adapters were available. I took off the headset cap, doesn't look like its an adapter (I was expecting another bolt to remove the adapter, there is none).