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I started a previous thread asking for feedback about possibly purchasing a vintage Trek I found on Craigslist http://forums.roadbikereview.com/retro-classic/help-identifying-older-trek-282984.html]
My wife and I took a little road trip today and I brought the bike home. I've started going over the bike and I am now pretty confident that it's a 1982 Trek 614. The 613 was the double. This bike is the triple version.
THE BIKE
Here are the specs from the original brochure, via the Vintage Trek website that are still present on the bike:
Frame: Reynolds 531 manganese/molybdenum (pewter with slate gray decals)
Forks: Ishiwata
Headset: Trek Micro-Adjust
Rims: Rigida alloy
Hubs: Sanshin Gyromaster
FD: Suntour Cyclone Mark II (friction shifter)
RD: Suntour Cyclone Mark II (friction shifter)
Cassette/Freehub: Suntour Mighty 6 (14,16,19,23,27,30)
Crankset: Sugino AT (50/45/28)
Brakes/Levers: Dia-Compe 500 G
Bottom Bracket: Nikko
Stem: SR custom alloy
Seatpost: SR Laprade
The saddle and pedals have been changed from the original spec. I'm not sure about the bars or the chain. The bars on the bike are randonneur style which may not be original (based on the catalog pictures I've seen). The chain will be replaced eventually regardless.
THE CONDITION
After going over the bike and starting disassembly, there's good news and bad news. First, the bad news.
1.) The rear derailleur is toast. The pulley cages are bent and the inner cage is cracked where it attaches to the lower pulley wheel.
2.) The derailleur hanger (forged) is also bent.
3.) The metal "dork disk" is bent into the spokes. The rear wheel will also need major truing.
4.) The freewheel isn't exactly "free". I doubt it has ever been serviced.
All these issues suggest that there was either a pretty significant impact at the derailleur hanger, and/or the bike over shifted landing the derailleur in the spokes. The spokes themselves, though, are all intact (though I suppose they could have been replaced)
5.) The original brake hoods (made of some textured rubber material) have disintegrated.
6.) There are numerous nicks and scratches and some minor rust spots throughout. I'll know more on this front when I get the bike stripped and give it a good cleaning.
The good news.
1.) Despite the derailleur and hanger problem, the dropouts seem to be unaffected. Nothing else seems to be bent.
2.) Despite the blemishes, the frame and forks seem to be in good shape. I haven't found any dents or other structural problems.
3.) The crankset looks remarkably pristine given its age. The brake levers (minus the hoods), brakes, shifter levers and the FD are also very clean and seem to be in good shape.
4.) I haven't disassembled the stem and forks yet, but they appear to be in good shape from the outside, at least.
5.) With the exception of the RD, the "bones" of the bike appear to be okay.
So, it's good news and bad news, but for a 30 year old bike I suppose it could be much worse. I paid $75 for the bike and I think I got what I paid for.
Next up: Where do we go from here...
My wife and I took a little road trip today and I brought the bike home. I've started going over the bike and I am now pretty confident that it's a 1982 Trek 614. The 613 was the double. This bike is the triple version.
THE BIKE
Here are the specs from the original brochure, via the Vintage Trek website that are still present on the bike:
Frame: Reynolds 531 manganese/molybdenum (pewter with slate gray decals)
Forks: Ishiwata
Headset: Trek Micro-Adjust
Rims: Rigida alloy
Hubs: Sanshin Gyromaster
FD: Suntour Cyclone Mark II (friction shifter)
RD: Suntour Cyclone Mark II (friction shifter)
Cassette/Freehub: Suntour Mighty 6 (14,16,19,23,27,30)
Crankset: Sugino AT (50/45/28)
Brakes/Levers: Dia-Compe 500 G
Bottom Bracket: Nikko
Stem: SR custom alloy
Seatpost: SR Laprade
The saddle and pedals have been changed from the original spec. I'm not sure about the bars or the chain. The bars on the bike are randonneur style which may not be original (based on the catalog pictures I've seen). The chain will be replaced eventually regardless.
THE CONDITION
After going over the bike and starting disassembly, there's good news and bad news. First, the bad news.
1.) The rear derailleur is toast. The pulley cages are bent and the inner cage is cracked where it attaches to the lower pulley wheel.
2.) The derailleur hanger (forged) is also bent.
3.) The metal "dork disk" is bent into the spokes. The rear wheel will also need major truing.
4.) The freewheel isn't exactly "free". I doubt it has ever been serviced.
All these issues suggest that there was either a pretty significant impact at the derailleur hanger, and/or the bike over shifted landing the derailleur in the spokes. The spokes themselves, though, are all intact (though I suppose they could have been replaced)
5.) The original brake hoods (made of some textured rubber material) have disintegrated.
6.) There are numerous nicks and scratches and some minor rust spots throughout. I'll know more on this front when I get the bike stripped and give it a good cleaning.
The good news.
1.) Despite the derailleur and hanger problem, the dropouts seem to be unaffected. Nothing else seems to be bent.
2.) Despite the blemishes, the frame and forks seem to be in good shape. I haven't found any dents or other structural problems.
3.) The crankset looks remarkably pristine given its age. The brake levers (minus the hoods), brakes, shifter levers and the FD are also very clean and seem to be in good shape.
4.) I haven't disassembled the stem and forks yet, but they appear to be in good shape from the outside, at least.
5.) With the exception of the RD, the "bones" of the bike appear to be okay.
So, it's good news and bad news, but for a 30 year old bike I suppose it could be much worse. I paid $75 for the bike and I think I got what I paid for.
Next up: Where do we go from here...