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andydp
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 Posted: 08/18/05 - 11:08 Post subject: OK bike experts, I need some advice
I'm looking at diversifying my exercise program by adding a little biking to the mix.
I was a local bike store picking up my mountain bike from its first ever tune up. Looking around I see a Trek 1000 for about $ 550. Alluminum frame, 24 speed, little baskets on the pedals. According to the store guy a good bike for semi serious riding. I checked with one of the biker dudes at the running club. He seemed to think that would be an OK price and bike for my needs.
Now I seek others' opinions...
Question: Is this a good bike for that level of activity (15 to 20 miles and the occasional half and full century) ?
Is there a comparably priced bike ($ 550 to $ 650) that might be a better buy ? (Need name and model number) Keep in mind I do not have $ 2K to spend.
Appreciate your comments.
Andy
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MastrBrewr
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Posted: 08/18/05 - 11:17 Post subject:
I have the Trek 1000 and while it's been a good bike, I'm not thrilled with the Shimano Sora components. If it's well maintained, then you shouldn't have much of a problem with them.
That said, if you could possibly swing a few $$ more and find a great deal on something with 105 or Tiagra (Both Shimano) components, it would be well worth it.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 08/18/05 - 11:18 Post subject:
If a Trek 1000 fits you OK, then it will work for what you need it to.
BUT if the bike doesn't fit, it's not worth it.
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andydp
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Posted: 08/18/05 - 11:49 Post subject:
| MastrBrewr wrote: |
That said, if you could possibly swing a few $$ more and find a great deal on something with 105 or Tiagra (Both Shimano) components, it would be well worth it. |
Are these derailleurs, shifter, brakes ?
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Posted: 08/18/05 - 11:50 Post subject:
I'm hardly an expert, but I have the Trek 7600 and love it. I don't race with it or anything, but it is a nice bike for tooling around/general exercise purposes.
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kristin31
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Posted: 08/18/05 - 11:50 Post subject:
I'm hardly an expert, but I have the Trek 7600 and love it. I don't race with it or anything, but it is a nice bike for tooling around/general exercise purposes.
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Posted: 08/18/05 - 12:01 Post subject:
| andydp wrote: | | MastrBrewr wrote: |
That said, if you could possibly swing a few $$ more and find a great deal on something with 105 or Tiagra (Both Shimano) components, it would be well worth it. |
Are these derailleurs, shifter, brakes ? |
Yes.
The order from worst to best of Shimano components::
Sora, Tiagra, 105, Ultegra, DuraAce
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Posted: 08/18/05 - 12:54 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | andydp wrote: | | MastrBrewr wrote: |
That said, if you could possibly swing a few $$ more and find a great deal on something with 105 or Tiagra (Both Shimano) components, it would be well worth it. |
Are these derailleurs, shifter, brakes ? |
Yes.
The order from worst to best of Shimano components::
Sora, Tiagra, 105, Ultegra, DuraAce |
I would go with at least 105. Lower and you will wish you had in a year or two.
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Posted: 08/18/05 - 15:19 Post subject:
Andy, unless this bike is in pristine condition $550 sounds like a lot for a used Trek 1000.
They are an entry level bike. If you just want it for some cross training it will serve you well.
Edited to add: Sorry, I don't know where I got the notion it was used.
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Posted: 08/18/05 - 15:40 Post subject:
| TriBob wrote: | | I would go with at least 105. Lower and you will wish you had in a year or two. |
Not necessarily. If you aren't going to be doing a lot of serious biking, you might not want to spend the extra money. I've been riding about 2 years now and while I kind of wish I had nicer components (I have just baseline Sora and a Tiagra rear derailer), I still cannot rationalize spending the extra money on it. Sure it would be nice, but not worthwhile.
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Posted: 08/18/05 - 15:42 Post subject:
If I were to upgrade anything on a Trek 1000, it would be to go with sealed bearing hubs.
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Posted: 08/18/05 - 15:57 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | If I were to upgrade anything on a Trek 1000, it would be to go with sealed bearing hubs. |
Oh come on, you don't like that burning smell at 40 miles per hour?
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