I sold my 25" 720 this past November. It was in very good condition. I opted for a 68cm Waterford Adventure Cycle. It took me several months and some extra effort to close the deal on the 720 I received about $750. It did not have Phil Hubs and Riv & Tubus racks. It was for the most part original except for Nitto stem. I think you will work to get $1000 for it, so I would keep it and enjoy it. I liked my 720. It was just too small for me. I am loving the Waterford and happy that things worked out well for me. If you enjoy your 720 then keep it and cherish for its comfort and heritage.
On May 2, 4:38 pm, Bob <[email protected]> wrote: > I realize this post is not Rivendell-related--I hope it's OK. My > sense is that the group members here might know a few things about > other fine bicycles, and I would appreciate an opinion. > > I have a 1985 Trek 720. I have upgraded it over the years: It has > 700c Lesnik-built wheels with Phil Wood hubs, Nitto bar and stem, > Sugino cranks, original derailleurs, Brooks B17, Tubus rear and > Rivendell front racks, the works. It's a nice bike, pristine in every > way. > > The challenge: We are moving overseas for several years, and I have > 10 bicycles & need to lighten up. The 720 is by far the nicest bike I > have, which makes it the least useful to me, in that I won't park this > for the day at the Metro, leave it outside of the grocery store (for > very long), ride it in the rain, etc. My other old Trek is more > "seasoned", less valuable, and gets a heck of a lot more use. > > What do you think this bike is worth, ballpark? I know this is > probably dreaming, but I think it would take at least $2500 for me to > part with her. It seems somehow unfair for this bike to hang in my > basement for much longer. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
