I have for sale an original Trek 720 in a 25" frame, and I am the original
owner. This is the original, top-of-the-line, full touring bike, not the
cheaper hybrid 720 that they sold years later. Some would say it's the best
touring bike ever made, which is why I bought it. This is a fully lugged
Reynolds 531 frame, purpose-built as a touring bike. Sadly, my touring days
are over and I haven't ridden in years. This bicycle has always been stored
hanging indoors, never in a garage. If you have been looking for a
top-of-the-line touring bicycle (and if a 25" frame is your size), this is
it. Excellent, excellent condition.
If you're not familiar with this bike, Google it and you'll find out more.
A link to the original Trek brochure is here:
http://www.vintage-trek.com/images/trek/84Trek3Touring.pdf
This is sort of a legendary bike and there probably aren't many around in
good shape.
I am selling this with all the extras, making this a complete touring rig.
Included are front and rear panniers, handlebar bag, extra set of wheels,
extra seat (original and also gel seat which is on the bike now), frame
pump, two sets of tire irons, Avocet computer, water bottles, extra spokes,
extra set of handlebar foam, night-riding lights, etc. If you want to make
me an offer, please take into consideration how much all of this gear costs
to purchase separately. (Good panniers alone cost hundreds of dollars).
This bike, with the extra set of custom wheels, plus everything else
required for touring would represent a sizable investment if you were to
duplicate this setup today.
I had an additional set of wheels custom-built, which are lighter and
quicker, designed for light duty (unloaded touring or day trips). These are
1" rims with Campagnolo hubs, and 1 1/8" tires. Those are what is on the
bike now, which makes it handle very well and is a delight to ride. I only
did fully-loaded touring a few times, so I rode these wheels most of the
time. These lighter wheels coupled with the VERY long-wheelbase Reynolds
frame makes the bike comfortable for hours on end. Since both sets of
wheels have identical sprocket sets, switching out the wheels to the
original, wider rims for loaded touring is just a matter of adjusting the
brake pads.
The bike has been repainted AT THE TREK FACTORY, about 10 years ago. I had
the bike stripped by my cycle shop, and the frame sent back to Trek for a
factory paint job. It is the famous Trek Imron paint, in a beautiful
burgundy color. Really pretty. Since I didn't do much riding after that,
the paint is in great shape.
The only component that is not original is the headset. A Shimano 105
headset was installed when the bike shop lost one of the original bearing
races during the above-mentioned restoration. The 105 headset is at least
as good as the original, and some would say is an upgrade.
The bike is in perfect mechanical condition. The new owner will probably
want to repack all of the main bearings before putting it to heavy-duty use,
but it is rideable as is (bearings are not dry and everything moves smoothly
and freely). Wheels are in alignment, all the spokes are tight. Brake pads
are nearly new, tires are in excellent shape. Everything works exactly as
it should and the bike needs nothing. Since this was "my baby", it has been
very well cared for.
The bike is in Michigan, and will be professionally packed and shipped in a
bicycle box from my local bike shop, with the buyer to pay actual shipping
cost including materials. I have not yet priced this out but I will only
charge what it costs me. Of course you can pick it up at my home in
Michigan if that's convenient.
Hopefully this bike will find a home with someone that will actually use it
for its intended purpose. My touring days provided some wonderful memories
and this bike made it all possible. Email me with any other questions;
pictures available via email.
I will consider all serious offers. Thanks again for your interest.