Capecodder

I have a chance to pick up a 1995 Trek 7000 Mountain bike in very nice condition, are they nice bikes? It sold for over $800.00 when new but I wonder about the Bonded Aluminum, does it pose a breakage problem?

FrenchFit 

I have a couple of versions of these, different years, different component packages. These frames are amazing, and no - you should not worry about breakage. I have a '95 7000zx and it's the most dependable, no drama bike I own. However, it has enjoyed a few upgrades over the years; rigid fork most noticeably. That frame design & material was in Trek's stable for many years on many bikes, and the old zx and 8000-8500 frames still get good bids on eBay. I think the difference you'll see on the bike you're looking at higher end Trek x000xx for those same years is the 7000 frame is a tad heavier.

I am obviously biased, but I think these old 7000-8500 Treks are the best value you can find in a hardtail, but the components & fork quality vary. The Icon stuff is pure crap, the XT stuff is great, and there is alot in the middle.

roccobike

I had a 92, I believe the number was 8500. It had 21 speed XT shifters, brakes and front derailer with a LX rear DR. A previous owner put a Rock Shox air shock on the front that still worked very well. I had great plans for this bike as it fit me very well. I rode it on the trail a couple of times and quickly decided that old is old. I'm sure the bike was great in it's day, but it couldn't compare to the 05 Rockhopper that I owned.
If you are getting the bike for well under $200, and if it's ride-able condition, then I'd go for it. IMHO, if the price is high, like $300, I'd put the money into a newer bike.
I'm not aware that the bonding has ever been a problem.

FrenchFit 

Old has nothing to do with it. The Rockhoppers have a different geometry, extreme drop top tube, compact, sort of a 29er geo. The Treks have been more hybrid geo, long and more of a road-like triangle up front. I owned a Rockhopper, great on the mountain and if I was looking for a dedicated hardtail MTB I would pick a older Rh over a Trek. For more all-around, sort of a an ATB that's competent on the mountain but a good commuting bike, I'd take the older Trek.

Capecodder

Thanks for the input.... I did buy the bike, and it is in nearly mint condition, and rides great. Here is a pic. Oh, it is a 95, and all the components are STX and everything seems great so far. Any opinion?