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WTB: Trek 520 touring bike (21")
My trusty 1982 Trek touring bicycle (I think it's a 720) finally has
to be laid to rest, with a broken frame, after countless thousands of miles on fully-loaded bike tours. (I told the kids tonight that it was like having to shoot your horse when it broke a leg.) So, I am looking to buy another one, and the only touring bike Trek makes now is the Trek 520. I don't think I want to part with $1000 for a new one, though. Anyone have a used Trek 520 (frame size 21") that they want to sell? Thanks, - Tom A. -------------------------------------------+------------------------ ;-) I'd rather be ____ Thomas R. Arneberg | http://arneberg.com :-) singing in a |____| | __o :-) Barbershop _| _| SGI ASIC Design | `\ Commute by bicycle! :-) Quartet! (_) (_) Chippewa Falls, WI | ()/ () -------------------------------------------+------------------------ |
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Rick Onanian wrote: On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 03:24:49 +0000 (UTC), ldomain (Thomas Arneberg) wrote: My trusty 1982 Trek touring bicycle (I think it's a 720) finally has to be laid to rest, with a broken frame, after countless thousands of miles on fully-loaded bike tours. (I told the kids tonight that it was like having to shoot your horse when it broke a leg.) If you're that happy with it, and emotionally attached, why not just have the frame repaired? If it's steel, any welding shop could probably do an okay job, and a qualified frame builder can likely do a nice job regardless of material. -- Rick Onanian Well, I was relying on the advice of the bike shop I brought it into -- they said it couldn't be repaired, even with welding. The old frame is Reynolds 531 -- is that steel? (Please excuse my ignorance.) Any idea what it would cost to weld this? The derailleur is also shot, and the rear wheel destroyed. Plus, I am thinking that MAYBE, possibly, advancements have been made in bicycle design and construction in the last 22 years, and it might be worth getting a newer touring bike. (I've been too busy with a career and raising kids to notice, but that's a hunch. ;-) Thanks, - Tom A. -------------------------------------------+--------------------- ;-) I'd rather be ____ Thomas R. Arneberg | http://arneberg.com :-) singing in a |____| | "WARNING: Dates in :-) Barbershop _| _| SGI ASIC Design | calendar are closer :-) Quartet! (_) (_) Chippewa Falls, WI | than they appear." -------------------------------------------+--------------------- |
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In article , Rick Onanian
wrote: On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 03:24:49 +0000 (UTC), ldomain (Thomas Arneberg) wrote: My trusty 1982 Trek touring bicycle (I think it's a 720) finally has to be laid to rest, with a broken frame, after countless thousands of miles on fully-loaded bike tours. (I told the kids tonight that it was like having to shoot your horse when it broke a leg.) If you're that happy with it, and emotionally attached, why not just have the frame repaired? If it's steel, any welding shop could probably do an okay job, and a qualified frame builder can likely do a nice job regardless of material. -- Rick Onanian Thomas, if you don't go the repair route put the 720 up for auction or sale. You may be able to get recoup some of the costs incurred for a new model purchase. And if you'd like another, there's a trek 520 for sale on ebay now.. http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...333&category=5 8093 FROM THE AUCTION PAGE : _______________________________ 2000 Trek 520 Touring Bike . The Specs are below: SIZE - 21" FRAME (55cm)Trek 520 Cro-Moly built for loaded touring with added braze-ons for racks Color - Dark Blue FORK 520 - Cro-Moly for excellent shock absorption WHEELS - 36-spoke triple cross lacing for strength BRAKES - Shimano 105 BRAKE LEVERS - Shimano 105 FRONT DERAILLEUR - Shimano 105 REAR DERAILLEUR - Shimano Deore LX SHIFTERS - Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end shifters CASSETTE - 11-32 9-speed CHAIN - 9-speed CRANKSET - Shimano 105 CHAINRINGS - 30-42-52 Continental Touring Tires*(with about 1000 miles on them) *PAINT CONDITION - There are a few minor scratches, but nothing that isnt tio be expected from normal wear. I bought this bike used in May of 2003. I put about 1000 miles on it over the summer. The bike is in great shape and I just had it professionally tuned at a local bike shop. The following is what the previous owner had to say about it: "I bought the bike new in spring of 2001. Never crashed. Rode it fairly frequently 1st year, 2 centuries (bike made it with flying colors, wish I could say the same for me), mostly excersize rides. 2nd year mainly on trainer in basement." So the bike is in great shape. The rack is not on the bike in the photos, but it is included in the auction. Just email me you want to a see a picture of it. EXACT SHIPPING WILL BE PAID BY THE WINNING BIDDER.*Insurance will also be required.*This likely will not exceed $50. Thanks for looking and feel free to email me with any questions you have. |
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