abellanti

I have an opportunity to buy a trek 1984 170 frame / fork in pretty good condition. Not a lot of online info on these. ( these were top of the line with reynolds 753) he wants $500. Do you think it's worth that?

oddjob2

Do you mean a 710? In any event, $500 is rich just for the frame/fork.

abellanti

Thanks guys, I do enjoy collecting rare bikes, but I typically shy away from incomplete bikes as I don't have a lot of era correct parts. I know it's rare so I might pull the trigger. He also has another one without the original fork..56cm, also $500. I will pass along his info if anyone is interested

abellanti

Thanks guys, I do enjoy collecting rare bikes, but I typically shy away from incomplete bikes as I don't have a lot of era correct parts. I know it's rare so I might pull the trigger. He also has another one without the original fork..56cm, also $500. I will pass along his info if anyone is interested

OldsCOOL

Buy the frame and then look for a donor 760 or 770 (though they are more scarce than a 760). They all have the same fork with the "triton" crown and 531c blades. Color may not match but is readily possible.

Dude....you could own a 170. Wow.

abellanti

Well, I went and checked it out...and there was quite a bit of rust on the outside of the bottom bracket (pitting) and quite a bit of paint chipping...in addition it was purple!...He wouldn't budge under $400, so I passed it up. I figured it would take $200-500+ to refinish the frame...at that point I'm in it for $600-1000. I just don't think it's worth it....damn, I really wanted it!

bikemig 

You were smart not to go over your price once you realized that the paint job had serious issues.

OldsCOOL

Just curious, how did you or the owner confirm 170? Did he run a serial number? Is there even a file on these? I think not? The brochure shows a typical model 170 on the chainstay guard but that is kinda flimsy evidence for the price and scarcity.

abellanti

He has two of these frames. One has the original 170 chainstay protector, the other is missing the protector, but has the 753 stickers on the seat tube and forks. I was going to run the serial number before buying the frame, but I didn't as I ended up walking away.

lotek 

even with paint issues I'd be all over that.
there were very few 170s made

abellanti

It's tempting, but after having it repainted, I'd be in over $800+-..could be higher with imron paint and decals...$800 buys a lot of vintage steel out there.