T-Rek biography, T-Rek discography
Trek) appeared in Trek
brochures from 1976 through 1981.Trek produced in that year.What was the original selling price?This information was provided mostly by visitors to this site.Methods of determining the date of manufacture of bicycle
components (and often the bikes they are on) are described here.Possible locations are the top of the seat stays,
the seat lug, the bottom bracket, and the top of the fork crown.The earlier bikes models
were available in numerous colors.Check the serial number of the frame.Table II on the serial number page.For many models, two colors were available, but only one
color is pictured.Occasionally, a frame was returned
to Trek for repainting.Trek would use the then current colors and
graphics, not the original ones.Cranks and brakes (and often seatposts), are more likely
to be original than other components.In the case of unavailable
parts, Trek invariably substituted better parts.Dated components most likely to be original are brakes,
handlebars, cranks and seatposts.For some years, the model number (in the form xxx)
appears on the bike.Model 720 and 85 620) typically
is a touring model, racing models are shorter at 41 to 41.Sport versions are somewhere in between, at 43 cm or so.Compare the components on the bike (and frame colors
on 81 and newer) with those described in the brochures.For many models, two colors were available, but only
one color is pictured.Rear derailleur cable routed above or below bottom
bracket?See 1982 Timeline page entry.Porter's bike in the gallery.All other vintage Treks are 27.People often ask about the collectability of old Treks.Here are some general comments from my own observations and from the
collected experience of others.Lots of steel Trek bikes were made; most are not rare.Vintage Treks with upgraded components are more valuable as riders,
but this can decrease the value as a collector's item.Top level Treks are considerably more collectable
than lower level bikes.Now that the serial numbers are generally understood,
one can verify the age of the frame.Additionally, bikes with components as provided by the factory
are more desirable to the collector.Cast seat stay lugs, with sockets for the stays, appeared
in about 1984.English or European bikes, which generally have a much longer
history.The early bikes, up to about 1983, have fender clearance.This helps keep vintage Treks popular as riders.The early bikes, 1976 to about 82, were built using
sliver solder, a more costly and desirable method.Another special feature is the three holes, of increasing size,
in the top of the seat lugs and head lugs.Several were made by master framebuilder Tim Issac.America crossings than any other bike model.Interestingly, the chainstay length of the 520 was highly
variable over time (as pointed out by Robert Cooke).They were extended to 45.In 1985 and 1986, the
520 was equipped with shorter, 42.During the years 1987
through 91, the chainstays were back to the longer 45.The 620 touring bike was offered in 1983, 84,
and 85.It was a level above the 520, but because it was short lived
and no longer in production, it is not as familiar to potential purchasers.On the used market, this means less money for an even better bike.Some Trek models shared the same frame.The geometry and frame materials are normally given in the
brochure for that year.Picture provided by Wayne Bingham.Roger Sacilotto, John Satory, Paul Schleck, Travis Sherwood, Dan Shindelar,
Bruce Squires, Dave Staublin, Jay St.Matej, Kevin Tita, Craig Tornga, Kevin Truelove, Martin
Walsh, Leighton Walter, Ben Weiner, Luker White, and Brad Ziegler.This site initially went online in 2001, with just a
few pages of information.As the site expanded, and visitors could find information
to answer their questions, the nature of the questions have evolved.The site currently gets over 12,000 unique visitors
per month.Zeus front hub, a Super Olympic rear
hub, and Cinelli bars and stem.He was 16 when he sold it, after discovering girls and cars.Trek brochures and four price lists
that I had salted away as well.Model 760 at a local cruiser bike swap
meet held in 2003.On it, as on his road bike, he can outride
his Dad.Trek Bicycle Corporation, Waterloo, Wisconsin.Echert Web Associates, All rights reserved.Miss Riz about coming into his own, and making his own mark on the club scene.What inspired you to ever give it that first go?Australia at the end of last year as Caine (the other half of Bionikworld) was still based in Barcelona.When he returned at the start of this year and we started to try and work on a new record, I realised my heart was no longer in the project.What is your relationship with Caine Knight like now?Shit I sound like Luke McD!It was initially the title of a song, which ended up being the first track on the album as I thought it would set the tone of the record well.Just after that I came across the picture that would eventually become the CD cover and it all kind of took shape from there.What other singles will follow?Which track are you most proud of and why?Where else are you hoping to have the album released?DJ, using CDs over vinyl etc)?Do you think any of these forms will take away from the performance of a DJ who solely uses vinyl?Doing live stuff can feel more like an accomplishment in a sense, as so much more ground work goes into making it all happen.What kind of party or atmosphere do you prefer?Which track do you play as guaranteed floor filler?That Mylo song or something?HV amplifier is the first of its kind to achieve such high voltage ranges along with high performance capabilities typically available only with lower voltage units.
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