Originally Posted by
cooperryder
Nicely done.
I had that exact same model Trek 7000, same color but in a 22", I think.
I think its a 1990 model.
Trek brochure can verify if that's correct.
l wouldn't mind having it back.
I thought it was a relatively light aluminum frame.
It would take plenty fat tires which gave a great ride.
I stripped mine completely of paint and entertained ideas of polishing the aluminum to a shiny finish.
Finally I brushed on a burnt orange funky type of paint that actually dried pretty smoothly.
It was recommended to me not to powdercoat it for reasons of the heat from the process might effect the glue used on the lugs and tubes.
I liked the sturdy , industrial grade looking seat stay / seat post lugs they built it with.
Pic of mine is earlier this thread in the orange color.
http://www.bikeforums.net/20198925-post70.html
Enjoy.
I really enjoy riding it and I love the funky 90s paint job. It feels slightly cramped for me bc of the old school geometry. Might find it a new home in the spring.
I have had a few Cannondale frames powdered, but they are welded. Someone told me about aluminum lugs and heat. Thankfully the original paint is in good shape still.