TREKSTP400

Hello. I am in the process of buying a bike. I can get a Klein Attitude Race or a Trek 9.8 Elite for $1150. The Klein Attitude Race was custom built from the ground up. Components include: XTR Ft. Der., XTR Rear Der., XTR Cass., XTR BB, XTR Crank., XTR Shifters, Avid Magnesium Brakes, XTR Hubs, Rolf Propel Rims, Thomson Seatpost, Bontrager Handlebar and Stem, and a SID Race Fork. The frameset was $1200 alone. The components on the Trek 9.8 include: XTR Ft. Der., XTR Rear Der., XTR Cass., XTR BB, XTR Crank., XTR Shifters, Avid Magnesium Brakes, XTR Hubs, Rolf Propel Rims, Thomson Seatpost, Bontrager Handlebar and Stem, TIME ATAC Clipless Pedals, Cane Creek Headset and a SID Race Fork.

The components on the TREK include:XTR Crankset / bottom bracket XTR Rear Derailluer, XTR Front Derailluer, XTR Combination shifters/brakes, Rock Shox Sid World Cup, Avid Ti Brakes, Mavic CrossMax Tubeless wheelset, Thompson Elite Seatpost, Thomson Stem, Chris King Sealed Headset, Easton Carbon Fiber Handlebar, and Crank Bros. Eggbeater pedals.

PLEASE HELP ME OUT ASAP!!! I NEED YOUR INPUT!!!

Cornish_Rdr_UK

Personally, Id buy the Klien, but thats because I generally like the Kliens, and dislike Treks... but it seems the bikes components are excellent, and they are very similar in that area... The Kleins are much better frames though so i would buy that...

J-McKech

I would have to def. say the Klein. The trek is made of carbon fiber, I don't know how strong that is off-road thats the only thing I would be worried about. Klein makes a nice bike.

TREKSTP400

Hey Guys. Thank you for your help. The TREK 9.8 sold for $1150 to someone else. I was leaning more towards the Klein because of frame structure and strength. I have never seen so many warranty replacements with the OCLV Carbon Frames of Trek as there to the Klein frames. Obviously they're are strong frames but can't take that day to day pounding like a Klein. Also, for some reason the guy was in a big hurry to sell the 9.8. He originally wanted $1350 for it and with no hesitation he settled for $1150. Kind of weird. Anyway thanks. The only things that I can upgrade on the Klein are the stem, handlebar, saddle, and headset. Otherwise it is FULL XTR race ready. Later.

TREKSTP400

Yo. If you guys want to see pics of the Klein just email me at jrt2oo7@yahoo.com. I cannot upload them onto the post for some reason. Later.

cryogenic

I've always been a big fan of Kleins... they always have beautiful frames and paintjobs.. I'd have killed for a chance to get that nice of a bike for that insane price. You got a steal man.. good job.

farva

i would go with the klein because of stronger frame. an old teacher had a 9.8 elite and he folded the frame off roading so go with the klein

KleinRider

He did.


Congrats on the Klein...not that I'm partial...uh...right.

Shorty

Ride them. THey should have a fairly different feel to them, because Klien's geometry is so different (very long top tube in general etc.). Then go with what feels right. That's the only way to choose a bike anyway. Make sure you go over some bumps, corner some nice sharp turns etc.

Steve Willis

My new (used but in perfect condition) Attitude Race frame arrived today.

2001 sprayed silver and gun metal ish, depending on angle and light - not flash but yet extremely flash at the same time...

I'm gobsmacked... its gorgeous.

Absolutely gorgeous.

Its almost worth the amount of customs and VAT I was charged for buying from the US... If it rides half as good as it looks I will *** in my pants (It cant be any worse than my beloved pulse)

ALWAYS buy klein! I AM biased. Even a "cheap" 98 pulse race with up to date components and forks craps over the other (more expensive) bikes in my house (Cannondale, GT, Kona)

Klein.

KleinRider

It will; wear some Depends!

cryogenic

Amazing that Klein is owned by Trek and makes such great bikes... They must still be built in small quantities by someone who gives a crap.

swifferman

hey hey hey, Trek makes good bikes too

What else do they own btw, Gary Fisher? Bontrager annnnnd something else big (not Klein)?