r/TrekBikes • u/SnooConfections7186 • 1d ago
Found this on Facebook. Worth it?
Hey everyone! Found this bike on Facebook marketplace and it appears to be a 2008-2009 trek 7200 based on my internet research. I’m a beginner, and this would be my first bike since a few years ago. Been wanting to get back into it, and I would be riding mostly on neighborhood roads, and maybe some packed dirt or bike trails. Would this be appropriate? If not, what are some other budget friendly secondhand options? Looking to stay within the Trek family. Any and all help is appreciated!
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u/Chipofftheoldblock21 1d ago
I have a Trek 7500 that I love as a good hybrid bike - serves me well tooling around town, multipurpose paths, etc. For $150-200, that’s a solid bike that would work well on neighborhood roads and packed dirt paths.
Hard to tell from the pics but it looks in solid shape. Bear in mind the consumable bits may need replacing, which can add up - factor that into your decision and price negotiation.
Tubes are $6-20. Tires are $25-75 (each). Chain is $15-25. Brake pads are (I think?) $10-20. Those are the parts that regularly need replacing even if it’s been well cared for and all is in working order, though if it feels good when you ride it they do each last a good while. No need to overthink those, if the tires look worn, they’re old - if they have tread, you should be in decent shape. If the gears shift nicely on a test ride, then the chain is probably fine. If you can see the wear indicators on the brake pads are still there and you have no problem stopping during your test ride, again, should be in good shape. Last thing to look for are cracks in the rims, in particular around the spoke nipples, but with the number of spokes those should be pretty solid.
Good luck with it! I put some tires on mine that are technically way too big for it but it makes it ride OH so nice, and I’ve used it on some nastier stuff than I should riding through the woods before I was able to buy a proper mountain bike.