1980 Trek road bike?

[HatTrickhero11]

I am interested in my first road bike. I see this one on craigslist, and It seems cheap enough to start on. I just don't know if it is worth it. Can anyone help me out? I don't want to be scammed. It is a 1980 Trek road bike. The date makes me think its meant for looking more than riding. Here is the link

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/3165829860.html

 

[mickeysat17]

thats a good looking bike but thats a bunch of bucks for a bike that old. my mama told me you better SHOP AROUND!!

 

[HatTrickhero11]

Well your mama is right. I think I am going to do just that

 

[mickeysat17]

hey, Shop Around was a record done by the Miracles from detroit mich igan in 1960. it went to #2. i always relate music to bike riding. when you do get your new bike put on a pair of headphones and crank it up. youll be surprised on the amount of new energy it will give you and leave others in the dust. happy riding.!!

 

[alfeng]

Originally Posted by HatTrickhero11 .

I am interested in my first road bike. I see this one on craigslist, and It seems cheap enough to start on. I just don't know if it is worth it. Can anyone help me out? I don't want to be scammed. It is a 1980 Trek road bike. The date makes me think its meant for looking more than riding. Here is the link

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/3165829860.html

 

[jhuskey]

That bike frame looks to be refinished. I still have a 1980s Trek that I rode in the 80s. I think it is a 460 and still has the decals on it. I don't think mine is worth $600. Chromoly indestructable frame but that one also has the old downtube shifters like mine. Would look good on a wall otherwise I would look for something with more modern, user friendly components for the same price.