Vintage 1989 Trek 660 47 cm steel road bike 6-speed Campagnolo Nuovo Record Modolo Maillard wheel set
Frame and Wheel is auctioning a vintage 1989 Trek 660 47 cm steel road bike on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The frame and fork was purchased new at International Bikes in Boston in 1990. The owner switched all the parts and the wheel set from his 1985 Trek 660 to this frame (the Trek 660 frame and fork is also on auction on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store). The owner rode the bicycle recreationally for a short time and then placed it in storage in a dry basement, where it has been for more than fifteen years. The owner is selling the bicycle because he no longer rides it and would like to use the proceeds to upgrade his existing bicycle. The bicycle has never been crashed. It is has always been stored in indoors in a dry location. The bicycle features True Temper Chromoly steel tubing, the second generation Trek head tube badge, crafted and engraved lugs, adjustable rear dropouts, internal cabling through drive-side chain stay for rear derailleur, Shimano 600 Ultegra chain guard, chain Campagnolo Nuovo Record rear and front derailleur, Campagnolo Strada crank set, Modolo Speedy dual pivot cantilever brakes and levers and Matrix Titan rims with Maillard 700 Professional Team Issue hubs. The bicycle as shown weighs 20 pounds 5 ounces. The serial number on the bottom of the bottom bracket shell reads 402170. Pedals are not included. Water bottle cage included. There are 80 images of the item at Frame and Wheel Auction Services Please take a look.
Review of condition
The bicycle is in very good condition and it is ready to ride. It is clean and shows very few signs of wear or tear. There are no dents, bulges or bends in the tubes or the bars. There is no corrosion anywhere on the bicycle. There are no bubbles in the finish of the frame. There is no wear on the underside of the down tube or on the back of the seat tube, under the crown of the front fork or around the chain stays. The rear drop outs are aligned with the center line of the frame. The rear derailleur hanger is straight and undamaged. The front forks are not bent and the drop out faces are parallel to each other. There is no play in the bottom bracket and the chain rings are not worn. The headset turns smoothly and there is no play. There are no cracks in the cables and the shifting is smooth and complete. The brakes work properly and there is 10 mm of brake pad. The wheels are round and true and spinning smoothly and the pawls are not loud. The spokes are tight and straight. The braking surfaces of the rims show no wear. The treads of the tires are not cracked and the tires hold pressure. The handlebar tape is fresh. The chain does not read 0.75 on the chain wear indicator. Frame and Wheel notes the following. There is a 2 x 3 mm scratch on the “E” in Trek on the non-drive side down tube. There is wear on the sides of the seat. There is wear on the lower portion of the stem post. Frame and Wheel carefully and in good faith inspected this item, but cannot guarantee that every imperfection has been spotted.
Frame and Wheel conclusion
This is a classic Trek bicycle that is in very good condition. It will suit the smaller rider who prefers the zen of down tube shifting and the smooth ride of steel frames. It will also appeal to the collector of vintage Trek bicycle frames and Campagnolo components. It has an unusual provenance and will make an exciting restoration project for the aficionado who seeks to restore the components on this bicycle to the original 1985 660 frame set, which is also being auctioned. The truly dedicated purist could then search the world for Shimano 600 Ultergra components and build up the True Temper frame to its original factory specifications. Alternatively, the new owner can appreciate the bicycle in its current form and consider it a unique addition to a vintage bicycle collection. This is a rare and excellent opportunity to obtain a classic Trek bicycle at an excellent valuation.
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Specifications:
Brand: Trek
Model: True Temper 660 Series
Material: True Temper RC Team Issue 4130 Chromoly Double Butted Frame Tubes
Frame design: traditional
Front fork: Trek True Temper
Seat post: LaPrade Sakae Ringo 27.2 mm
Year: 1989
Serial number: 402170
Size: 46.5 cm
Color: Metallic gray / aqua blue lettering
Wheel size: 700c
Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition
Following measurements are by Frame and Wheel
Total weight with wheels: 20 pounds 5 ounces (9.2 kg)
Total weight without wheels: 13 pounds 6 ounces (6.1 kg)
Front wheel weight: 2 pounds 14 ounces (1.3 kg)
Rear wheel weight: 3 pounds 13 ounces (1.7 kg)
Center of BB to top of seat tube: 46.5 cm
Effective top tube: 52.5 cm (c-c)
Seat post length from bottom to center rails: 20.0 cm
Stand over height from middle of top tube: 71 cm
Bottom bracket height: 26.5 cm
Head tube length: 7.6 cm
Chain stay length: 42.0 cm
Front center: 57.0 cm
Bottom bracket shell: 68 mm
Frame set and group
Handlebars: Sakae Ringo World Custom Japan 37.5 cm (c-c) 26.0 mm clamp diameter.
Stem: Sakae Ringo 5.5 cm alloy Angle: zero (90 degrees) 26.0 mm handle bar clamp diameter
Headset: Not specified threaded external cups
Seat post: Sakae Ringo LaPrade
Front fork: True Temper
Steer tube: one inch steel
Bottom bracket: Campagnolo English thread cups 1.370 ” x 24TPI
Crank set: 1984 Campagnolo Strada 52T / 42T 165 mm crank arms
Drop outs: steel horizontal (R) steel vertical (F)
Rear derailleur hanger: integrated non replaceable
Front derailleur hanger: clamp-on
Cabling: internal through drive-side chain stay for rear derailleur, external elsewhere.
Brakes: Modolo Speedy dual pivot caliper with quick release
Brake pads: Modolo
Brake levers: Modolo
Shifters: Campagnolo
Front derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record clamp-on
Rear derailleur: 1984 Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Pedals: not included
Cassette: Unknown 13-24 (13, 14, 16, 19, 21, 24)
Chain: Sedis
Saddle: Pearl Izumi Racing Flolite
Water bottle cage: blackburn USA black
Bar tape: Ciclolinea Blue
Wheels
Wheel set: Matrix Titan alloy
Wheel size: 700c
Rim type: clincher
Rim depth: 13 mm
Spokes: straight guage F & R
Nipples: External
Hubs: Maillard 700 Professional Team Issue clinchers F (36) R (36)
Skewers: Maillard
Tires: Specialized Turbo R 700c x 19 mm (F & R)
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