Are Treks good bikes?
11-05-09, 11:24 PM
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The LBS guy asked me that too, and I know it sounds ridiculous but every break was Just Ridin' Around. All driveside chain stays, one at the BB junction, 3 at the dropout junction, 1 upper, two lower. I'm not a big guy, 6'3" and 129 pounds and I sure don't stress a bike like Thor Boonen, but the proof is in the puddin'. Was always able to get home and never ended up on the ground.
Trek and I finally parted ways when I did my final warranty replacement - they told me not to come back, and in fact offered me cash which I took. I loved those bikes, bought a new one each year that LA won the TdF starting in 2001. Kind of a collector's thing except I rode them. The 2005 bike lasted until 2007 and then it all went downhill with the next three.
I'd still say that they're good bikes but I wouldn't buy one even if I wasn't blacklisted. My luck sux I guess.
Trek and I finally parted ways when I did my final warranty replacement - they told me not to come back, and in fact offered me cash which I took. I loved those bikes, bought a new one each year that LA won the TdF starting in 2001. Kind of a collector's thing except I rode them. The 2005 bike lasted until 2007 and then it all went downhill with the next three.
I'd still say that they're good bikes but I wouldn't buy one even if I wasn't blacklisted. My luck sux I guess.
LOL
I'm 6'4" and 245lbs - and only broke a single bike other than ones I've crashed.
To the OP - yeah, they make some good bikes, but as said, look at what your LBS stocks, and look for the best bang for your buck. Unless you are buying in the top cost bracket, you are paying for the components, warranty, service and brand markup.
Cheers
11-06-09, 03:45 AM
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Trek's suck thats why Lance Armstrong lost this year you should get the one Alberto Contador has.
11-06-09, 04:14 AM
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Buying any bike because of where it is made is a nice sentiment, but you need to put yourself first. Get the best bike for YOU to RIDE. Trek makes decent stuff, but so do a whole bunch of others including Giant, Jamis, Specialized, Fuji, Ridley, Bianchi, and many more. For the switch-over, I recommend putting a small sum on a used bike toy think you will like. Ride it a while and learn what you do and don't want in a new machine, THEN buy your new bike. You will likely make a better decision and will also have a backup bike if needed.
11-06-09, 04:53 AM
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Ask 7 time tour winner some guy named Lance.....
11-06-09, 07:50 AM
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All Lance will tell you about Trek is how much he likes their paychecks.
11-06-09, 08:55 PM
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Still riding my fifteen year old Trek 7000 MTB. Still kickin'. I hate the aluminum frame but I can't afford the new road bike and a new MTB.
