WeAreMarshall

So, my spouse offered to give me a road bike for my birthday, we were considering either going bikes direct or seeing if there was any old stock at the LBS. So, I went by the LBS to see what they had, and while there wasn't anything new they did have a Trek XO 1 that they just took on a trade, and said that once they cleaned it up (tune up, new break pads, new bar tape, general cleaning) they'd sell it for $400.

It looks to be from 2008 or 2009 based on the paint job and components. Everything seems to be stock. It might be slightly large for me but the standover works (I guess I've got a long inseam) and its pretty comfortable. I'm going to take it for a test ride this week and see how it works. The other bike I was considering was the Gravity Liberty 1 from bikes direct.

Link to Treks:
2008 2008 XO 1 - Bike Archive - Trek Bicycle
2009 2009 XO 1 - Bike Archive - Trek Bicycle

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So thoughts? I'm leaning towards the Trek, but thought I'd seek out opinions first.

jerrycan42

That trek is a good, solid, versatile bike. If you stick with this, you'll be getting another bike anyway (but the trek is actually a good "only" bike to have). You could probably get $400 (if not more) for the XO if you don't keep it.

gsa103

Components on the Trek are much better. Plus you get initial support from the LBS if you notice anything isn't working right.

The only downside would be the sizing. Consider looking at an online fit calculator and getting an estimate of how far off an "average" fit would be. Remember, everyone fits differently so a little off isn't a big deal.

WeAreMarshall

Cool, thanks. From what the guy at the shop said (I think he was the owner) the only issue might be that its a little for my torso but he said that was an easy fix with a shorter stem.

uptight

The X0 is a cyclocross bike, you knew that, right? I have a 2009 frame and added my own components. It's a great basic 'cross bike. I raced it a couple seasons. It's like a crit bike for the dirt. I still enjoy riding it now and then although I have 2 other carbon bikes in the stable.

WeAreMarshall

Yeah, and for my purposes its fine. Sorry if this was the wrong forum.

uptight

No, you're in the right place. Just wanted to be sure you got what you wanted. It's a good bike.