Thread: Is it worth putting $200 into my old Trek bicycle?
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Old 08-19-20, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dedhed
They still sell bikes with freewheels.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...colorCode=grey
Just about everyone sells lower end bikes with 7 speed freewheels. That isn’t in question.

The OP stated 24 speed which is a 3x8. That would mean the freewheel would be 8 speed. I imagine there were a few mfg’s that used 8 speed freewheels, but I’m pretty sure Trek wasn’t one of them.

That is not an issue with the thread. The issue I have is an LBS quoting only $200 to replace a wheel, cassette, and brifters/triggers (gummed). I don’t think a shop can do the components, labor and any incidental parts for that.

In 1994, not all Shimano groups were 8 speed, most road were, but only XT and XTR were.

As a 24 speed bike, it could be touring or mountain with a 3x8, but not necessarily limited to those. But probably not a hybrid.

So my issue is that it seems fishy.

John
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