Tight Budget - Should I buy 1999 Trek 7000 blue/yellow @ $60?

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itorian

New Member
Currently using Bike:
2001 Schwinn Sierra 700 SLX (blue)
Component GroupHybrid Mix
PedalsPlatform
Chain1/2 x 3/32inch
HubsFront: Formula aluminum, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsAlex double wall, 36-hole
Tires700 x 40c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Spoke BrandStainless steel
Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Fork Brand & ModelRockShox Metro XC
Cassette9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
CranksetSR CR350, 28/38/48 teeth
HandlebarComfort Rise
Handlebar StemComfort Adjustable Rise
Headset1 1/8inch steel
SaddleSuper Soft Plus Spring
SeatpostSchwinn Glide Along suspension
BrakesetTektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro linear-pull levers
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Frame Tubing MaterialAluminum
Shift LeversSRAM ESP 5.0 Half Pipe

Bike I'm thinking of buying below:
$60 fair-good condition - i'll see it this tuesday Dec 7 - appreciate any advice. only found a frame on ebay(and its crazy expensive)... limited info on this one :sad:
1999 Trek 7000 blue & yellow
Frame Size: 19.5 inch
Top Tube Length: 22.5 inch
Standover Height: 30.5
Stem Length: 135mm
Crank Length: 175mm
Frame Material: Aluminum Easton ProGram
Fork Material: Steel Cro-Moly
Wheel Size: 26x1.95
Drivetrain: 3x7
Shifters:STX RC Shimano
Front Derailleur:STX RC Shimano
Rear Derailleur:STX RC Shimano
Brakes:STX RC Shimano
Wheels:Matric Rims STX RC Rear Hub. Front Hub System 2 Components
Cranks:STX RC Shimano 175mm
Seatpost/Saddle: Concept CSL.

However the ad also says rock shox judy travel fork...
They are both mountain bikes. Any advice is quite appreciated... I'm super newbie with bikes, never could afford a trek to be honest. common sense makes me think the frame alone is work it. Aluminum Easton ProGram - but maybe i'm wrong. Thank you in advance. Have a great weekend
 

All uphill

Still rolling along
Location
Somerset
Hi and welcome!

What are you hoping to gain by buying the Trek?
 

SkipdiverJohn

Deplorable Brexiteer
Location
London
At sixty bucks it's cheap enough to take a chance on, especially if you do your own maintenance. My reason for buying such a bike would be the 26" wheels, not because it was made by Trek. For the most part, bike frames are much of a muchness, slight weight variations aside. Unless you are replacing one with poor geometry with one with good geometry, the difference in ride is not likely to be night and day.
 
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