Trek 1500 for $85…. Is this a worth it buy or should I keep looking? I’m looking for a solid bike that will last at least 5 or more years if I take good care of it.
by Confused_Guitar11
Trek 1500 for $85…. Is this a worth it buy or should I keep looking? I’m looking for a solid bike that will last at least 5 or more years if I take good care of it.
by Confused_Guitar11
11 Comments
For $85, if it fits, go for it!
Looks to be in decent shape too.
Slightly older, might need some work. Take her home, make her dinner and see how she rides.
At $85 I’m all over it. Assuming it fits.
That’s more bike than you are rider and will be for 2+ years.
You can flip it then for $100 if you put new tires on it.
Good bike in its day. Quick/squirrelly geometry by today’s standards. Late-80’s bonded aluminum so make sure it wasn’t anyone’s indoor-trainer bike/sweat sponge. Will have 126 rear spacing but you can jam a modern rear hub in there if need be.
I have to say it is easier to assess the condition of a bicycle with close up photos of the brakes and derailleurs. At least a photo of the right side of the bike with all the mech showing.
I’d always check for dents / cracks on an aluminum frame. The bike looks to be in great condition though! I doubt there are any issues with the frame.
Mentally budget for a tune up to get it rideable and enjoy! I rode an aluminum trek for years and loved it.
Edit: quick mechanical things I can see from the photo.
Tires look a bit old and probably need replacing
You can see a broken cable on the downtube shifter
It has old clipless pedals installed. You’ll probably want flats if you’re planning on using it as a commuter / everyday. I’d also remove the tri bars.
The drop bar position needs to be fixed. They’re pretty awful where they are. Bar wrap is fucked on the left side.
I’d expect probably a couple hundred dollars to get it rideable. Still a great deal!
That’s a solid bike that will last 5 years or more if you take care of it.
I’m riding a 1993 Trek. I take good care of it. It’s got at least another 30 years.
Any decent road bike in good condition for $100 or less is essentially a steal
Hell yes.