What is an old Trek 820 Mountain Track bicycle worth?

Question

This bicycle was manufactured for Trek in Taiwan, the frame is chrome-moly, and is a non suspension bike.

Answer 1

The first response is pretty close, but I beg to differ that a "bike with no suspension really isn't a mountain bike". There are many rigid mountain bikes out there, but unfortunately your 820 is not one of them... it is instead a "sport trail" bike, intended for on road and off road on smooth trails.

Anyway, understand that the technology of that bike is pretty dated... too old to be of much value and too new to be collectible. I would be happy with $50-$60.

Answer 2

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What is an old Trek 820 Mountain Track bicycle worth?
This bicycle was manufactured for Trek in Taiwan, the frame is chrome-moly, and is a non suspension bike.

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Answer 4

What you all are saying about the WORTH of one of these older TREK 820's is true for the most part, but, I disagree with the amount that they are actually worth, when comparing them to what else is out there in the price range I am suggesting.

You see these Trek 820 models now retail for $370.00 and about the only true difference from an older model to the newer ones is that the front forks now have built-in shocks/suspension in them, which is nice, but, makes the bike a tad bit heavier. Fortunately, this model had some decent componentry, no matter what year is was made in (ie it is all aluminum and that makes the bike decently light-weight) and the frame is chromoly and fully welded which means it is not a POS.

I have a rigid one, which I professionally converted to a hybrid and I look on CL all the time and hardly ever see anything comparable in a $200,00 or under price range, in that, IF, you go out and try to buy a NEW, lightweight 26" wheeled bike w/ a chromoly frame and that has all alum. parts on it (the same as compared to one of these rigid 820's), there are very few choices and they START at $300.00 & go up to $450.00 ad then on to about $500.00 (search for cheap hybrid bicycle and see what pops-up).

My point is that, to me, my hybrid is worth all of $180.00-$200.00 because there is simply NOTHING comparable out there (for that same price) because you have to spend so much extra in getting a new one which just turns out to be the same after there are a few miles on the bike. So, if you are considering buying a used 820, then, if it is in really good shape, then its worth more than what you are suggesting for the above reasons and if it's not, well then the prices you suggest are about right (because you are going to have to spend some money to make it decent again and you will end up having $200.00 into the project when you are done and happy with a used one).

Also, I have six years experience as a professional bicycle mechanic, so, I know a little about what I'm talking about, and yeah, if you work at a shop you can get a nice deal and everyone always wants something better. However, you won't find a better deal in the $200.00 price range new or used than one of these rigid 820's that's in good to excellent shape (IMHO). THX CJ

Answer 5

I agree with CJ on this one when it comes to price value seeing I have been also working on all types of Bikes for over 30 years.

True it is not what I would call a Mountain Bike but more of a City /Trail bike & you are not going to find a good light weight Aluminum Frame Bike any where out there for 20-40 dollars come guys lets get real here.

As a City/Trail bike it would (If in real Good Condition) be worth upwards to the $200.00 range if not well then yea the $40.00 price but then again as CJ pointed out you would still be up in the 200 dollar range after you turned it into a good riding bike.

Answer 6

Not much. A mountain bike with no suspension really isn't a mountain bike. You can try selling it on Craig's List for $50 but it probably won't sell. Have a garage sale and put a "make an offer sign on it". You might get $20 to $40 that way.

What kind of components does it have on it. That may increase price if they are excellent but it sound to me like you've got a mass produced cruiser/trail bike on your hands.

KK

Answer 7

I picked up a 1995 820 at Goodwill yesterday for $10.00. I cleaned it up, put air in the tires, and changed the seat and chain. It rides fine, now. Sometimes you get lucky around here and come across a bike that somebody got tired of and parked it in the garage for a few years, this is one of those.

Answer 8

Purchased one yesterday. Wish I had read these posts first, could have haggled a bit more.
I paid $100 for bike. its like new and I am pleased . I understand this isn't the bike to take to Mt. Everest but it gets me around Bismarck ND pretty well.
Any tips for winter ( ice and snow ) riding ? Winter is right around the corner here.

Answer 9

I just picked one up today for $15. It needs new brake cables and seat. I'll probably replace all the cables and the chain too. The frame has sctraches but everything else seems good to go. deals are out there, you just have to keep looking.

Answer 10

$20-25... Hahaha crackheads - you can t get anything for that- these monkeys saying that are people that obviously have no clue what you CANT get for $25 or they like other ones better and they want to sound like know it alls. Depending on condition $60-$160