RE: [CR]Silver-Brazed Trek?

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From: "Ken Freeman" <freesound@comcast.net>
To: <Carb7008@cs.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: RE: [CR]Silver-Brazed Trek?
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:24:47 -0400
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You can get the original catalog page on Vintage-Trek, as well. Look at the link for Brochures. There will be pictures and a table identifying every part the factory bikes were built with. Keep in mind, that factory and dealer custimization was available.

Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI

-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Carb7008@cs.com Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 2:07 AM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Silver-Brazed Trek?

According to 019210 serial #, this Trek is a 1982 Mod 730. Also according to Vintage-Trek, the 1984 catalog mentions both silver and brass brazing utilized. Since this is a higher-end 1982 frame, am I correct in assuming it is silver-brazed?

The reason I ask is because I almost traded the frameset away today for a Gitane TdF but the other party objected to a handlebar dent on top-tube. Studying the frame again, it exhibits beautiful brazing and lug thinning. Me thinks to keep her, esp if silver-brazed.

Now if I build her back up, would correct gruppo be NR or what else? She came to me a couple of years ago wearing Shimano 600...I guess that could be correct if originally purchased as a frameset.

Jack Romans
Sacramento, CAlif