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steeplechaserKW
a Recreational Rider
from Cleveland, OH, USADate Reviewed: February 6, 2002
Strengths: good value, very adjustable, gripshift, versatile bike. holes for attaching panniers or front bag for touringWeaknesses: heavy, can slide out from under you around corners at speed.Bottom Line: I have an older model than the 99 - i think it is a 95 or so. This bike has been through more use and abuse than i intended when i got it. After many years of riding, and sometimes being left out in the rain, it has held up great. I ha had to replace the tires last year but after 3000 miles or so on roads it was about time.
I've used this bike for several charity rides including back-to-back centuries and I would not recommend it if you are interested in that. It's way too heavy and the geometry is all wrong for me. It does keep up with roadies, but requires much more effort to move. I'm planning on getting a good road bike this spring, but will definitely keep my old 700 around for commuting and general use. The spokes are a little rusty like someone else mentioned but as a whole it's still working fine
Favorite Ride: MS society Best Dam Bike Tour
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Expedition Supply, H
Similar Products Used: really old road and mountain bikes (1970s or so)
Bike Setup: stock with new tires, plus bar ends, toe clips, fenders, and a computer. I'd recommend getting a n
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Raymond Schweppe
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from Grand Rapids, MichiganDate Reviewed: July 30, 2001
Strengths: Comfort, Speed and gear selectionWeaknesses: It's age.....must be from about 1991 or so and has a steel frame....which is not all bad....Bottom Line: I have a Guechotti Carbon Racer, a Specialed Rockhopper and a Bianchi Road Bike but still at my age I enjoy the upright ride of my Trek 700....I ride everyday that weather allows and am blessed with the Cascade Trail right out my front door....usually ride about 12-25 miles each day with longer rides of 35+ miles on weekends....Find this a great bike for anyone who finds their Mountain Bike too slow on the flats or their Racer too uncomfortable for long rides...
I am 81 years old and still enjoy every minute of riding!
Favorite Ride: Kent Trail
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Private Party
Similar Products Used: Cannondale, Specialized
Bike Setup: Pretty well stock with the exception of new tires
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Mike
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from South Bend, INDate Reviewed: October 16, 2000
Strengths: Smooth fast ride.Weaknesses: None for the price.Bottom Line: I went to the store with 225 in my pocket and ask what they had for the price. The salesman told me this bike would not let me down and it was on sale for $209 so I bought it. In a little over two years this bike has showed no signs of rust or corrosion. On paths you will blow by people on regular mountain bikes. I still have all of the original cables on the bike and I ride it 2-4 times a week. All and all the best investment I've made and plan on keeping it at least another year. If your looking for a bike for city or smooth path riding this is the bike for you.
Favorite Ride: Potato Creek State Park
Purchased At: OutPost Sports
Similar Products Used: This is my first bicycle since I was a kid.
Bike Setup: Stock
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Mark Dickhaus
a Commuter
from Plainfield, IN, USADate Reviewed: October 1, 2000
Strengths: Easy adjustment of components, handlebars, etc., due to easy-to-use hex fittings. Which is great because the bicycle constantly needs tightening and adjustment. When it works and is capable of being ridden, it's comfortable and offers easy shifting.Weaknesses: Rusty hex screws. Spokes break regularly . . I hesitate to ride it any distance that I'd not want to walk home from or to somewhere where I'd not have the confidence to hitch a ride from.Bottom Line: I WOULD NOT recommend this bicycle. Spokes break regularly, even after replacement of all on rear wheel. Wheels do NOT stay true. Seatpost "suspension" failed after three months - it's a PostModerne seatpost.
A local Trek dealer me NOT to expect a quality product . . and that, ". . they've started skimping on seats, pedals and wheels."
Trek's customer service is dismal . . they DO NOT return emailed questions, instead returning an automatic reply. "If it's a weekend, we're probably out riding our bicycles." I hope they're not riding Trek products or they might NEVER return to work. They haven't addressed the problems with the bicycle. One would expect more from such an established manufacturer. It would make me hesitate regarding the purchase of ANY of their products.
Favorite Ride: To visit friends 20 miles away.
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At: Indianapolis, IN dealer
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Setup for city use, paved highways
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George
a Recreational Rider
from Lexington, KYDate Reviewed: September 27, 2000
Strengths: Light Weight, Problem Free,Easy Shifting (My wife can't ride anything else without problems).Weaknesses: None for the priceBottom Line: My wifes bike. We go on 5 to 30 mile bike rides, up and down hills. We get a smooth ride on a bike that can keep up with the road bikes. It offers as many features as the more expensive bikes at a fraction of the cost. I use a road bike most of the time and am looking at buying one of these because it works easier and is much more comfortable.
Favorite Ride: Around Horse Farms
Price Paid:
$240.00
Purchased At: Peddle Power
Similar Products Used: Fuji, Giant, several rentals
Bike Setup: All standard parts.
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