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ronjon9000
I bought this bike many many years ago off EBAY ( well, roughly 8 years ago anyway ). I paid around 600 for it and have really enjoyed owning it. I would like to sell it, but I really dont know much about it, other than the fact it its a TREK 2300 carbon fiber road bike, and Im assuming it was manufactured in the early to mid-90's
Can anyone tell me the year this bike was made? And roughly what it might have cost new? And if theres anyone out there that can give me a rough idea of what I should try to sell it for, I would be EXTREMELY grateful because I really dont have a clue. Thank you very much!!!
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Definitely 1993 model. I have one myself. Trek actually teamed up with a mountain bike company, which had success with bonding carbon to aluminum lugs. They used fiberglass to insulate the epoxy, so that it wouldn't galvanize. Other bikes like the Specialized Allez Epic had problems dis-bonding at the bottom bracket. There are mixed reviews of this bike, because heavier riders would characterize it as noodly/flexy. I notice it when I'm riding with my backpack on. However, coupled with a modern carbon fork, the bike is probably one of the smoothest rides you can find, even smoother than steel IMO. At ~20 lbs and with Shimano 600 components, it is a very good value bike. It was a mid to high end model, because it was when Trek came out with their high end OCLV carbon bikes.
The fair pricing for classic bikes in my craigslist market typically goes like this:
low end 80s bike with friction shifters - $100 and under
late 80s bike with indexed DT shifters - ~$200
90s bike with Shimano 600 -~$300
90s lugged carbon fiber with Shimano 600 -~$400
On ebay during the summer, it can still go for $500-600. In some communities, it might not sell for such a price. If it was kept in good condition, you may be able to sell it for close to the same price you bought it. Shimano 600 is my favorite group set. I wouldn't sell it for $100; at least in the NC community, $100 is even a good price for just the tricolor Shimano 600 group (Ultegra 6400).
Definitely 1993 model. I have one myself. Trek actually teamed up with a mountain bike company, which had success with bonding carbon to aluminum lugs. They used fiberglass to insulate the epoxy, so that it wouldn't galvanize. Other bikes like the Specialized Allez Epic had problems dis-bonding at the bottom bracket. There are mixed reviews of this bike, because heavier riders would characterize it as noodly/flexy. I notice it when I'm riding with my backpack on. However, coupled with a modern carbon fork, the bike is probably one of the smoothest rides you can find, even smoother than steel IMO. At ~20 lbs and with Shimano 600 components, it is a very good value bike. It was a mid to high end model, because it was when Trek came out with their high end OCLV carbon bikes.
The fair pricing for classic bikes in my craigslist market typically goes like this:
low end 80s bike with friction shifters - $100 and under
late 80s bike with indexed DT shifters - ~$200
90s bike with Shimano 600 -~$300
90s lugged carbon fiber with Shimano 600 -~$400
On ebay during the summer, it can still go for $500-600. In some communities, it might not sell for such a price. If it was kept in good condition, you may be able to sell it for close to the same price you bought it. Shimano 600 is my favorite group set. I wouldn't sell it for $100; at least in the NC community, $100 is even a good price for just the tricolor Shimano 600 group (Ultegra 6400).
has anyone gone on an AAVE trip over the summer?
soulshine
i'm thinking about going on boot saddle paddle and just wondering about the specifics.. how much do you actually 'rough it'? and it is really awesome like it sounds on the website? i'm not expecting many answers so if you have actually gone could you give lots of details? thanks a whole lot =)
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Wow, you're so lucky! You should totally go and don't look back. You have plenty of time to do a some walking or hiking to get in shape for the backpacking portions.
I don't know if you saw the feedback on the AAVE site here: http://www.aave.com/blog/category/boot-saddle-paddle/
Here someone describes the the boot saddle paddle followed by the Ultimate Hawaii trip: http://www.wilderness-treks.com/horseback-riding-tour.html
Here's a review I found for another of their trips:
"American Adventures Ventures Everywhere
Simone Hill '08
During my summer vacation I traveled with a company called American Adventures Ventures Everywhere (AAVE) to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands and I would definitely consider it the most memorable experience of my life. AAVE has many different trips for teens aged 14-18 to many different countries and for many different personalities. Trips range from 3-4 weeks. They have everything from surfing in Mexico to scuba diving in Australia. They provide a safe environment with fun counselors and the people that you meet become friends for life. Ecuador was an exciting and very active experience. I would recommend the AAVE experience to anyone looking for an awesome summer experience. Their website is www.aave.com."
Wow, you're so lucky! You should totally go and don't look back. You have plenty of time to do a some walking or hiking to get in shape for the backpacking portions.
I don't know if you saw the feedback on the AAVE site here: http://www.aave.com/blog/category/boot-saddle-paddle/
Here someone describes the the boot saddle paddle followed by the Ultimate Hawaii trip: http://www.wilderness-treks.com/horseback-riding-tour.html
Here's a review I found for another of their trips:
"American Adventures Ventures Everywhere
Simone Hill '08
During my summer vacation I traveled with a company called American Adventures Ventures Everywhere (AAVE) to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands and I would definitely consider it the most memorable experience of my life. AAVE has many different trips for teens aged 14-18 to many different countries and for many different personalities. Trips range from 3-4 weeks. They have everything from surfing in Mexico to scuba diving in Australia. They provide a safe environment with fun counselors and the people that you meet become friends for life. Ecuador was an exciting and very active experience. I would recommend the AAVE experience to anyone looking for an awesome summer experience. Their website is www.aave.com."
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