1980's Trek ID Help
#1
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1980's Trek ID Help
Large frame Trek with fairly long chainstays, Ishiwata Tubing, Dia Compe Side Pulls, Sun Tour Power Shifters, VX long cage RD, & semi-wrapped seatstay caps. I can't find anything
online that matches this particular decal. Seller is older & can't locate the serial #.
Last edited by OutnBack; 12-15-18 at 08:41 PM.
#2
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Decal is certainly a replacement. If it's a contract built bike (Japan), the serial number may be at the base of the seat tube, versus on the bottom bracket shell.
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#3
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I agree, the decal is a replacement. And based on the components, and the fact that only the 3 main tubes are Ishiwata, I believe this is either a late 70's or early 80's Trek 412. Thanks nesteel
#5
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Agreed that the DT decal is unusual. Maybe you can match the components/frame color in the photo you have with the various years' Trek brochures on this site:
Vintage Trek Bicycle Catalogs and Bike Brochures, Fisher, Klein LeMond
Vintage Trek Bicycle Catalogs and Bike Brochures, Fisher, Klein LeMond