Hi all,
I've been looking for a new/used touring frame, was assuming I'd try find a Long Haul or Disc Trucker somewhere but then this ad just popped up (sort of) in my area. Would this be a good price for a basically unused 520 from 2020? With upgraded front dyno/usb charger/light system.
https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sa ... ampaign=14
Cheers
Advice on buying Trek 520
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Re: Advice on buying Trek 520
That’s expensive: new price is £1450.
Asking price is 1500 euros which equates to £1300.
Another example of increasing prices as, a couple of years ago, the bike was £1100 ish.
It’s a nice bike though: got a good review in Cycling Plus.
Asking price is 1500 euros which equates to £1300.
Another example of increasing prices as, a couple of years ago, the bike was £1100 ish.
It’s a nice bike though: got a good review in Cycling Plus.
Raleigh Randonneur 708 (Magura hydraulic brakes); Blue Raleigh Randonneur 708 dynamo; Pearson Compass 631 tourer; Dawes One Down 631 dynamo winter bike;Raleigh Travelogue 708 tourer dynamo; Kona Sutra; Trek 920 disc Sram Force.
Re: Advice on buying Trek 520
Yeah sounds about right. Reckon I'll leave it a while and if it remains unsold see if he'll be knocked down a bit. Thanks for the advice
Re: Advice on buying Trek 520
With the upgrades and included gear, the price is not bad. It is a fairly new bike. The Panniers alone are 160 new.
If I were in the market, I would make an offer of 1400 and see where it goes.
If I were in the market, I would make an offer of 1400 and see where it goes.
I wish it were as easy as riding a bike
Re: Advice on buying Trek 520
Consider the Kona Sutra which has slightly wider tyre clearances, better spec and is a little cheaper (new)
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Re: Advice on buying Trek 520
Agree: I’ve got an older Kona Sutra, and it’s a very nice disc brake tourer.
Raleigh Randonneur 708 (Magura hydraulic brakes); Blue Raleigh Randonneur 708 dynamo; Pearson Compass 631 tourer; Dawes One Down 631 dynamo winter bike;Raleigh Travelogue 708 tourer dynamo; Kona Sutra; Trek 920 disc Sram Force.