drpaddle
Dirt Disciple
Hi, folks - I just picked up a 1979 Trek 730 on a whim. Frame #I4D9099. I'd appreciate your comments.
Many or most of these were sold as framesets -- I sold some of them from a shop in San Diego, California. Frames and forks are 531 DB with Campagnolo frametips. The frame is straight and in good condition, though the seat-tube decal is damaged (what idiot puts a huge sticker on a seat tube where shop stands will damage it?). These bikes were never fine art, of course, but they rode well and were soundly made.
The equipment is a mix. Possibly of the correct period are the cranks (stamped AD, which should mean April 1976), the brakes, and the seatpost ("pin"). Somebody converted this to a 7-spd cluster (without bending the stays to accomodate, fortunately), and the rear mech is a new replacement. Front hub is Shimano 600 (I think), but the rear is a Maillard -- consistent with the conversion to 7-spd. Shift levers are Campy.
Thanks, folks!
Many or most of these were sold as framesets -- I sold some of them from a shop in San Diego, California. Frames and forks are 531 DB with Campagnolo frametips. The frame is straight and in good condition, though the seat-tube decal is damaged (what idiot puts a huge sticker on a seat tube where shop stands will damage it?). These bikes were never fine art, of course, but they rode well and were soundly made.
The equipment is a mix. Possibly of the correct period are the cranks (stamped AD, which should mean April 1976), the brakes, and the seatpost ("pin"). Somebody converted this to a 7-spd cluster (without bending the stays to accomodate, fortunately), and the rear mech is a new replacement. Front hub is Shimano 600 (I think), but the rear is a Maillard -- consistent with the conversion to 7-spd. Shift levers are Campy.
Thanks, folks!