,,, Long Haul Trucker
Last year (2009) my old Trek 750 Bicycle gave out after
a very hard 34,000 miles. The frame cracked.
IMG Old Trek 750 Picture
I noticed the 750 frame had a lifetime warranty. So, I
talked to the bicycle shop about it. They doubted I would
receive frame as a replacement, I would have liked to
receive a 520 Frame Set. But the shop owner and mechanics
thought I would, at most, receive a gift certificate or
maybe an Aluminum Frame Set. At the time, I agreed with
them and doubted I would get a suitable replacement (re:
touring) from Trek. This is due to the age and the fact I
had an obsolete model. So I so I picked up a Surly LHT
Frame Set.
IMG Long Haul Trucker Picture
After eight months after riding and enjoying the LHT, Trek
sent me a brand new 520 Frame Set. This was a surprise to
me, I would have built up the "free" 520 if it did not take
so long to get it. So for now I plan on keeping the 520
frame for future use. I admire Trek for honoring the
warranty, too bad it took so long.
A year or so later, I used that frame to create a City
and Bike Trail Bicycle.
IMG Trek 520 Picture
As it turns out, the Surly LHT is a very good frame and I
am quite happy with it. It reminds me of and rides like the
Bridgestone XO-2 I use to own. The Bridgestone was
destroyed many years ago in a car accident. The 750 was a
replacement for the Bridgestone.
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