It fits the timeline, and it's free. Please note I am not the person giving away the bike.
Morgan Fletcher Oakland, CA
From: google.domain.jsd@xoxy.net (jd)
Subject: free Trek 728 touring bike for salvage
Newsgroups: ba.bicycles
Date: 6 Apr 2003 22:16:06 -0700
Organization: http://groups.google.com/
As I was cleaning up my trusty but old 1983 Trek 728 touring bike in preparation for selling it, I discovered that the frame was cracked, so I won't be selling it after all. If anyone is interesting in salvaging the remaining parts (that includes everything mounted on the bike, including racks and cycle computer), give me a shout. Most things on the bike are vintage 80's (except for a new rear derailleur and sprocket, and, of course, the tires). The deal is that you have to take the whole thing, and you have to pick it up in Palo Alto.
Jeff
chimalus1 (at) hotmail (dot) com