Sold: $350 Buyer: USA
Vintage 1991 Trek 2300 Pro 54cm Shimano 600 Ultegra 7spd Scott USA Drop-in bars Wolber/Matrix tubular wheelset
Frame and Wheel is auctioning a 1991 Trek 2300 Pro road bike on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The frame was purchased new in 1990 at Clifton Park Schwinn in New York. The frame was built up with new derailleurs, cranks, shifters, stem, handle bar and seat post. The brakes levers and the brakes were transferred from a previous bicycle. The wheels were built up separately in 1990. The bicycle was used for all weather racing and training from 1990 to 1992 and recreationally to 1996. It was in storage from 1996 to 2002 and then used for club riding and recreation through to 2008. It has been in storage again since then. The bicycle has never been crashed, it has had only one owner and it has always been stored inside. The owner built and serviced the bicycle. The cables and housing were replaced in 2005. The seat was replaced in 2008. The bicycle features Scott USA Drop-In handle bars, a Cinelli stem, Shimano Ultegra 600 drive train, Shimano 105 caliper brakes and brake levers, Wolber / Matrix tubular wheel set with Shimano Dura-Ace hubs, Bontrager Race Lux seat, carbon fiber top tube, down tube and seat tube and classic nineties “Day-Glo” yellow “black-splash” finish on the alloy chain stays, seat stays, head tube and fork. The serial number on the bottom bracket shell reads 687303. The serial number on the front fork reads 45295. The bicycle as shown weighs 19 pounds 8 ounces (8.8 kg). No pedals included. There are 120 detailed images of the bicycle at Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Please visit the Frame and Wheel website for more information about the service and the company.
Review of condition
The bicycle is in very good condition. It is clean and ready to ride. The shifting is precise and complete in all fourteen gears. The brakes activate easily and grip well and there is about 3 mm of pad remaining on the brake pad wear indicator. The cable housing is not cracked. The wheels are true and round and they spin freely and smoothly. There is no lateral play in the hubs. The spokes are straight and tight. The side walls of the tires are not cracked. The tires hold pressure.
There are no cracks, bulges flexing or flaking raise concerns about the structural integrity of the carbon fiber tubes of the frame. There are no bends or dents that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the fork. There is no road wear on the bottom of the down tube, on the the back of the seat tube or on the inside surfaces of the chain stays. The front and rear forks are in alignment with the centerline of the frame and the rear derailleur hanger is straight and undamaged. The front derailleur hanger is securely clamped to seat tube and undamaged. There is no wear under the front fork crown. The steer tube does not show any cracks or bulges. The crown race is secured firmly. There is no play in the bottom bracket. There is no corrosion in the head set races, the steer tube, the seat post or in the water bottle cage bolt holes. The chain does not read 0.75 or 1.0 on the chain wear tool. The decals are not peeling. The head badge is mounted securely and properly.
Frame and Wheel notes the following: There is a 5 x 10 mm scratch in the finish on the outside of the drive-side chain stay from a dropped chain. There is 3 x 5 mm scratch on the top of the drive side chain stay from a dropped chain. There is a 2 x 2 mm abrasion on the inside of the drive side chain stay. There is a 15 x 35 mm adhesive blemish on the bottom end of the drive-side chain stay that is difficult to remove. There is a 5 x 30 mm scratch on the bottom of the right side lower drop of the handle bar. There is a 5 x 30 mm area of scratches on the bottom of the left side lower drop of the handle bar. The “c” and the “e” in the word Composite on the non-drive side have scratches of 2 mm in size. The braking surfaces of the rims show wear. There is wear around the front and rear drop outs. There is wear on the outside surfaces of the crank arms. There is wear on the inside of the small and large chainrings. There are scratches on the right brake lever. There is wear around the center of the handle bar. There is wear on the seat post from a seat bag. the lettering on the brakes and the brake levers is worn off in places. The cables should be replaced soon.
Frame and Wheel conclusion
Frame and Wheel’s view is that this Trek 2300 Pro is a modern day classic that will appeal strongly to the classic Trek aficionado or anyone who seeks to experience the mystique of an early 1990s road bike. Its hybrid carbon fiber and alloy construction symbolizes the bicycle industry’s transition to carbon fiber construction and thus this bicycle will make a fine addition to a classic bike collection. Meanwhile, the Scott USA Drop-In handlebars are a curiosity that channel the spirit of Greg Lemond and the Day-Glo yellow finish (with black splash accent) conjures fond and perhaps embarrassing memories of 1990s popular culture and tastes. Nevertheless, the bicycle has a an original performance cycling voice that is reinforced by an Ultegra 600 drive train, down tube index shifting and a tubular wheel set. The unique mixture of emerging performance technologies and nineteen nineties fashion makes this bicycle different in a preferred way and a source of certain satisfaction and inspiration for its new owner.
Specifications:
Brand: Trek
Model: 2300 Pro
Model year: 1991
Size: 54 cm
Color: Natural carbon with “day-glo” yellow with black splash yellow decals
Frame material: carbon fiber top tube, seat tube and down tube; alloy seat stays, chain stays, head tube and fork.
Frame design: traditional road
Frame serial number: 687303
Fork design: standard
Fork material: alloy blades steel steer tube
Fork model: Trek
Fork serial number: 45295
Wheel size: 700c
Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition
Following measurements are by Frame and Wheel
Total weight with wheels: 19 pounds 8 ounces (8.8 kg)
Total weight without wheels: 12 pounds 10 ounces (5.8 kg)
Front wheel weight with skewer: 2 pounds 10 ounces (1.2 kg)
Rear wheel weight with skewer and sprocket: 3 pounds 14 ounces (1.8 kg)
Center of BB to top of seat tube: 57.0 cm
Effective top tube: 55.0 cm (c-c)
Seat post length from bottom to center rails: 24.0 cm
Stand over height from middle of top tube: 81.0 cm
Bottom bracket height: 27.0 cm
Head tube length: 14.0 cm
Following measurements are from Trek
Frame size: 54 cm
Head angle: 73.5 degrees
Seat angle: 73.5 degrees
Seat tube: 53.1 cm
Effective top tube: 55.0 cm
Chain stay: 41.5 cm
Bottom bracket drop: 6.9 cm
Rake: 4.5
Wheel base: 98.6 cm
Trail: 5.3 cm
Front fork
Model: Trek bonded aluminum
Year: 1991
Weight: (weighed by Frame and Wheel)
Length: 37.5 cm
Serial number: 45295
Steer tube material: steel
Steer tube diameter: 1 inch
Steer tube length: 17.5 cm (base of crown race to top)
Crown race diameter: 26.0 mm
Drop outs: alloy
Safety tabs: no
Brake type: caliper no recessed
Handlebar
Brand: Scott USA
Model: Drop-in
Width: 42.0 cm
Bar clamp diameter: 26.0 mm
Drop: 90 mm
Reach: 135 mm
Bar tape: Deda black
Stem
Brand: Cinelli
Model: 1A
Model year: 1990 + / -
Length: 115 mm
Drop: zero degrees
Material: Aluminum alloy
Finish: chrome
Quill diameter: 22.2 mm for 1 inch steerer tube
Handle bar clamp diameter: 26.4 mm
Bar clamp: single bolt
Seat post
Brand: American Classic
Seat clamp type: double bolt alloy
Seat cradle dimension: 45 mm x 45 mm
Post material: alloy
Head material: alloy
Clamp material: alloy
Weight: 200 g (weighed by Frame and Wheel)
Offset: 25.0 mm
Post diameter: 27.2 mm
Length: 24.5 cm
Finish: Black
Seat
Brand: Bontrager
Model: Race Lux
Year: 2008 + / -
Weight: 270 g (weighed by Frame and Wheel)
Covering: Synthetic
Length: 270 mm
Width: 140 mm
Rails: alloy
Length of rails: 80 mm
Rail width: 45 mm c-c
Finish: Black
Crank set
Brand: Shimano
Group: Ultegra 600
Model: FC-6400
Model year: 1988 MA
Chain rings: 53T / 39T double 9-speed
Chain compatibility: 9 speed
Bolt circle diameter: 130 mm
Crank arm length: 170 mm
Spider material: alloy
Rear derailleur
Brand: Shimano
Group: Ultegra 600
Model: RD-6400
Model year: 1991 PC
Cage type: Short
Drive train: 7-speed
Front derailleur
Brand: Shimano
Group: Ultegra 600
Model: FD-6400
Model year: 1990 OE
Type: Clamp-on
Crank set compatibility: double
Brakes
Brand: Shimano
Group: 105
Model: BR-1050
Model year: 1987 LJ
Pads: for alloy rims
Type: Single pivot side pull caliper brake
Quick release: yes
Brake levers
Brand: Shimano
Group: 105 SLR
Model: BL-1051
Year: 1987 + / -
Down tube shift levers
Brand: Shimano
Group: Ultegra 600
Model: SL-6400
Year: 1990 + / -
Speed (R): 7 speed
Speed (L): double
Cassette
Brand: Shimano
Model: 7 speed
Year: 1989 NA
Gearing: 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 24
Bottom bracket
Brand: Shimano
Group: Ultegra 600
Model: BB-6400
Threading: English (BC1.37 x 24 threads per inch)
Shell length: 68 mm
Others
Headset: Shimano Ultegra sealed
Drop outs: alloy standard (R) alloy standard (F)
Rear derailleur hanger: non-replaceable
Front derailleur hanger: clamp-on
Cabling: internal on top tube, external on down tube and chain stay
Chain: Sachs Sedis
Pedals: not included
Front wheel
Brand: Matrix
Model: ISO
Rim material: anodized alloy
Type: tubular
Model year: 1990s
Serial number: unknown
Size: 700c
Front wheel weight with skewer: 2 pounds 10 ounces (1.2 kg)
Spoke count: 32
Spokes: alloy straight gauge external nipples
Lacing: 2-cross
Hub: Shimano Dura-Ace
Skewer: Shimano Dura-Ace
Rim depth: 15 mm
Rim width: 19 mm (o-o)
Tire: Vittoria Competition Rally 23-28” Kevlar 3D Compopund
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm
Finish: Anodized
Rear wheel
Brand: Wolber
Model: Profil 20
Model year: 1990s estimated
Rim material: Titane Chrome Magnesium
Type: tubular
Size: 700c
Weight with skewer and sprocket: 3 pounds 14 ounces (1.8 kg)
Spoke count: 32
Spokes: alloy straight guage external nipples
Lacing: drive-side: 2-cross non drive-side: 2-cross
Hub: Shimano Dura-Ace
Skewer: Shimano Dura-Ace
Rim depth: 19 mm
Rim width: 19 mm (o-o)
Tire: Vittoria Competition Rally 23-28” Kevlar 3D Compopund
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 130 mm.
Finish: Anodized black
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