Lurking around...

It’s been a short time since we lurked around the “affordable” used bicycle marketplace, but since we are now nearly locked down in the dead the winter it’s seemed like a worthwhile way way of wasting a few minutes out of our lives digging for the best deals in and around the metro area 

This is a 1980 Trek 710.  

1980 was the first year of production.  This is #41 of about 700 made that year.  It was hand-made in "The Barn" in Waterloo Wisconsin, before production shifted to a larger facility in 1982.  

The tubes are Reynolds 531.  

The 700c wheels are the original.  The drivetrain is the original Shimano 600 set; it works flawlessly. The brake calipers are also original Shimano 600.  The brake calipers are the original Shimano 600s.  

Not original:

 I have fitted new 32mm Bontrager tires (yes it can take 32mm!!!, I did not mistype 23mm) and this really improves the smoothness and handling.  Out of respect for how light this bike is,  fitted a new full-carbon Ergon saddle; on my scale, the bike is 22 lbs (9.98 kg) as pictured.  I fitted new Shimano brake levers and some mountain bike pads because I like bikes to stop as if they have disc brakes.  Finally, I fitted 46cm Soma Highway One bars, because they are more comfortable than the old Sakae bars.  HOWEVER, as you can see in the photos, I have all of the original stuff, including bars, brake levers, pedals, cages, leather cage straps, etc., and I will include it, or put it on the bike if you prefer.

The finish and condition are very good, with the usual scrapes that come with age, but there are no major faults and no dents.  I bought it over some vintage Bianchi models that I tested, because it is much better to ride, and more special to the brand.  I think the ride is so good partly because of the moderately slack head angle, and partly because of its ability to accept fairly wide tires.  

I think that you will not find a Trek at a higher trim level or in better condition, nor one with as much original equipment.  

If you are looking for an excellent Eroica bike, this is it. 

 It is vintage but feels modern.

It is vintage but feels modern.

It is vintage but feels modern.

I would prefer to sell it locally but I am willing to ship this bike at the buyer's expense.

Man if there is one thing i can say i am totally at ease with in the whole wide world of the cycling thing. Is the pure and simple fact i never had to be forced to ride bikes from this time period. Nothing against the nostalgia and all, and yes I can say have rode bike from this time period, but fuck i am soo glad i can climb on to something that doesn't feel like its made of gas pipe, pure and simple it doesn't matter if its a Colnago, Bridgestone, Raleigh, or Fuji they all feel the same. This is not even a hard pass...

2021 was the last year Santa Cruz made a Carbon Chameleon frame so don't sleep on it! 

Bike has very low miles and was just upgraded with brand new fork, AXS dropper and carbon handlebar.

Build specifications:

• Frame - 2021 Carbon Chameleon size Large 
• Fork - 2021 34mm Fox Float, 120mm travel, Fit4, Kashima Coating (brand new; 0 miles)
• Rear Derailleur - Sram AXS 12 Speed
• Shifter - Sram AXS shifter with Gen 2 Shift Paddle Upgrade
• Crankset - Hope EVO Crankset 30mm (Black)
• Chainring - 34T Hope Spiderless Narrow Wide (Black)
• Cassette - Sram XO1 12 speed XD Driver
• Chain- Sram XO1 12 Speed (Green)
• Bottom Bracket - Outboard 30mm Hope Threaded (Orange)
• Brakes - Hope Race Evo 2 (Black)
• Brake Rotors - Hope Floating Disc 180 Front/160 Rear (Orange)
• Headset - Chris King Drop Set 3 (Orange)
• Handlebar - Santa Cruz 760mm Carbon Flat Bar (brand new)
• Stem - Hope 31.8 Freeride Stem
• Front Hub - Hope Pro 4 Boost 110mm (Black)
• Rear Hub - Hope Pro 4 Boost 148mm XD driver (Black)
• Rims - Light Bicycle UD Carbon 27.5 x 30mm
• Tires - Teravail Coronado 27.5 x 3 gum wall (tubeless)
• Valve Stem - Serfas Tubless (orange)
• Seat Post - Sram AXS Dropper 31.8 
• (brand new; 0 miles)
• Saddle - Santa Cruz/WTB with Titanium Rails
• Weight - 26 Lbs
• - Pricing - 
• Option 1 - $7500 with AXS Dropper Post
• Option 2 - $6800 with Thompson Masterpiece Rigid Post
• Option 3 - Make Offer

Its a cool bike, neat color, no holds bar part selection.

Is it worth the asking probably.  But what's the price of dreams?

OLD SCHOOL BMX 1989 KASTAN 24” Cruiser

US $21,000.00

Here is something you don’t see often 

OLD SCHOOL BMX 1989 KASTAN 24” Cruiser 

Complete RARE Fork Uniblade Hub and One of a kind BMX 

Bike this is a piece of BMX history and this bike is flawless the bike was built by Retro MOD BMX and if you know something about them they don’t play around…..

hey don’t play around…..

All the power was done by C4 Labs.. 

has some super Rare parts And a set of custom Brake pads that no one has…. 💯…..KASTAN power bend bars Profile elite rear Hub Redline 400 hundreds cranks and Bullseye …. Paddles and old-school competition ties a true show bike a 

Piece of art… is all I can say!!! If any questions inbox me. Thanks for viewing be safe out there!!

US $21,000.00

This is nearly as ridiculous as that wanna be a pro thing coming to Ann Arbor, a double WTF in our books

Do you want a whole bike for less than the price of an Aluminum

 frame set?

Do you want a bike that’s won more P/1/2 races than every Allez on OSM?

Do you want a PT level carbon race bike that no one else is buying because it has a not-so-modern paint job?

Well then do I have the bike for you!

- Save your $ and buy a sick set of wheels (which will make 10x more difference in your speed than any trendy metal bike)

- Save money: hire a coach for your fat ass

- Save money: get a power meter to tell you you’re slow another way!

- Save money: now you don’t have to finance a group set purchase!

- Save money: with all the $$ saved buying this bike instead of an Allez, you can probably afford 1 pair of Rapha Bibs

- Buying Allez 100% won’t make you 

Sagan, but this bike COULD turn you into a Midwest all star cyclist 

You already have a full suspension, dropper post, gravel rig, so why not get a pure road setup?!

Some normal dings and wear on frame, only other maintenance item is bike could probably use a new set of BB bearings 

Yea, sure. We did some digging on this one, But WTF thats what makes the internet so much fun. Initially, we wanted to fling poo at this post, it came off in a way that sniffed of arrogance, but the more we read it, it actually is kind of truthful, Seems like the norm that folks cant or feel that second hand shit is below them. Fact is the second hand world is actually pretty legit when you know what your looking for, not everything is a deal, or a scam. But this archived post still has us thinking this Firey lads post is harboring a sour taste of no pro-deal from the big S company...