They were talking about the early 90's bonded Treks mostly with carbon tubes and aluminum lugs like the 2300 with above seatstay tabs before they starting using seatclamps- a separate piece from the frame that would tighten the seat tube. They would break. Every frame I ever sold that this happened to, Trek repaired under warranty, including a repaint and return within as few as 10 days. I took care of all my personal customers in my store at the time when they failed.
Should be no problem with your 720. If you get John Thompson to weigh in on the subject, then you should have an expert opinion.
Robb Rasmussen Trek Dealer since the early 80s and sold them at another shop since 76. Sioux River Bicycles & Fitness 501 Main ave Brookings, SD 57006 USA http://www.501main.com
> From: growfmonster@comcast.net> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Date:
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:36:05 -0700> Subject: [CR]Trek 720 Touring> > Hi folks
,> > Just kinda curious I read in a forum something regarding old Treks & i
ssues> with cracking at the seat stays. They weren't' specific about years.
> > Anyone know anything about this they can share? Would an 83 720 be in t
hat> category or would it be OK?> > Thanks> > Jon Tromp> Seattle WA> > > __
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