[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-06-06 Thread Bob
Sold. On Thursday, May 29, 2014 4:45:44 AM UTC-4, Bob wrote: > > Tried to sell it on Craigslist, but did not receive any reasonable offers. > Last resort to rescue it from a life of hanging from the rafters of my > basement: eBay! (Yuck.) Auction will go live this weekend. -- You received

[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-06-02 Thread Bob
Update: May have it sold. No cash in hand yet, but close. On Thursday, May 29, 2014 4:45:44 AM UTC-4, Bob wrote: > > Tried to sell it on Craigslist, but did not receive any reasonable offers. > Last resort to rescue it from a life of hanging from the rafters of my > basement: eBay! (Yuck.) A

[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-05-31 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Wow... A dream bike... Awesome job, Bob. If not for my Fuji I would be on my way to DC... That will make some lucky person very happy. Sigh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-05-31 Thread Bob
Basically, if you can imagine a happy position on this bike (insert punchline here) with just a handful of seat post, not the way-too-much it is showing in the pics (as it is set up for my own proportions), then it might just fit you. And a stem length change can work wonders, too. -- You rec

[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-05-31 Thread Bob
Very occasionally, some people discover they should have been riding a larger frame all along. If you haven't been through the PBH measurement drill (again, likely you have), then you may discover this fits you after all. I raced in the late 70s and early 80s, and so ended up riding bikes for ye

[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-05-31 Thread 'Jack' via RBW Owners Bunch
Wish it was one size smaller. I've been looking for a clean '84 or '85 720 for years. What is frustrating is I live near DC > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-05-31 Thread Bob
Interesting to note: LOTS of interest in the Jim Blackburn original touring racks and cages. I have been asked by several interested parties to sell those bits separately. As regards the entire bike, if I can make positive & personal contact with a buyer, I think I can get it sold--I am finall

[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-05-30 Thread Frank Brose
It does. Makes for a lot less guessing and speculation. On Friday, May 30, 2014 6:53:01 PM UTC-5, Bob wrote: > > This should answer all questions. It's live: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=191196884125 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-05-30 Thread Bob
Thanks Michael--you are correct on all counts. We live most of the time in Europe and are finally punting and going Brompton all the way. Lots of bicycles to sell. On Thursday, May 29, 2014 12:02:39 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > I had the same experience trying to sell my '84 620. These

[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-05-30 Thread Bob
This should answer all questions. It's live: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=191196884125 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email t

[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-05-29 Thread Joe Bernard
This reminds me of certain Craigslist ads: Bike. Make offer. (no pic) On Thursday, May 29, 2014 1:45:44 AM UTC-7, Bob wrote: > > Tried to sell it on Craigslist, but did not receive any reasonable offers. > Last resort to rescue it from a life of hanging from the rafters of my > basement: eBay!

[RBW] Re: OT and FS: 1985 Trek 720

2014-05-29 Thread Michael Hechmer
I had the same experience trying to sell my '84 620. These are great riding bikes. I ended up converting mine to 650b & installing couplers. It combines all the best features of a Saluki with the best features of a Ram. This bike deserves to be ridden. Whoever buys it won't be disappointe