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achi11e5
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: September 26, 2005
Strengths: Light wheels, aero design, quick acceleration, great value for the priceWeaknesses: although 650 wheels help with steep hills this bike is not the best for climbs.Bottom Line: This bike was an awesome buy for me. I began triathlons in 2003 along with my brand new Trek Hilo. I have won many tri's with it and posted several of the fastest bike splits with it. I have put many miles on the bike and find it very comfortable albeit stiff. The front carbon forks help with the stiffness as well as slicing through the wind. It has taken me from beginner up to an advanced triathlete. The bike is very aero and cuts through the wind effortlessly. The Rolf wheels are light, sturdy, aero and will spin forever if I put the bike upside down and give them a push. It accelerates quickly and the stiff and aero design keeps it moving fast. This bike makes you feel powerful.
Favorite Ride: Trek Hilo 2000
Price Paid:
$2800.00
Purchased At: Idaho Mountain Touri
Similar Products Used: Trek 5900
Bike Setup: Look pedals
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Francois
a Triathlete
from PhiladelphiaDate Reviewed: December 31, 2002
Strengths: Very light and aero in the right places. Gemoetry is right on.
Perfect Welds...absolutely flawless and beautiful.
Color (Silver and Black)
Solid very responsive ride. Very stable on fast descents. Very stiff if you can ahndle it. Its an aggressive triathlon rocket!Weaknesses: Fork is heavy...it has Steel Steerer (not all carbon) so don't be fooled.
Aggresive geometry may require a few hundred miles to dial into.
Internal cable routing caps on downtube don't stay on. No big deal..Bottom Line: The HIlo 2000 frame is no joke. This bike is literally a rocket! Mine was purchased frame and fork only then built up to my preference with Dura Ace 56 tooth TT Chain ring and groupo. Reynlolds Ouza Aero Pro and Vision Tech Tri Max Plus bars. My main interest was to get this frameset because it is spec'd wonderfully. Starry Night Black looks fast.
Considered Cervelo P3 and Cannondale MS5000 but the Hilo was available to build up to my liking. Plus, I liked the spec's the most. Easily one of the premier Al TT bikes. Too bad they are non longer produced. :-(
Favorite Ride: Hilo 2000
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Mike Dean
a Commuter
from Guenrnsey UKDate Reviewed: February 22, 2001
Strengths: Excellent power transfer. Very aeroWeaknesses: Saddle hurts your behind.Bottom Line: I changed the stem, saddle and tyres to suit my personal preference and this is now one sweet TT bike. Steering is really fast but bike remains stable. Which is handy really as on an island only 10 miles long. Lots of turns. Rolf wheels are great on windy days and climb well too. Disk does sound nicer though! Lack of aero tubing on seat tube makes no difference as it is disturbed air in middle of bike. Worked out cheaper that the 'Dale too as it needed only minor mods. Conculsion? You will like it. Buy one.
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At: Bob's Cycle Center
Similar Products Used: Eddy Merckx Corsa SL with (tri bars), Cannondale R1000
Bike Setup: ITM Millenium stem, HED Pro-Am disk, Flite Genuine Gel saddle and Vittoria Ultra Speed tyres
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Daniel Powell
a Triathlete
from London, Greater London, UKDate Reviewed: February 21, 2001
Strengths: Fantastically rigid, fast acceleration, comfortable aero position. Rapid turning.Weaknesses: Shimano chain began skipping after 30 miles. Stem bolt head snapped off.Bottom Line: Beautiful bike that's incredibly rapid, well built and reasonably comfortable in the aero position. However for 6 foot 1 I have a very weird riding position. Very much over the BB, on the edge of the seat. I don't know if this would effect other riders but the bike suits this perfectly.
The bike demands attention because of the blindingly quick steering. Not a bike to relax on or pull millions of miles, but ensured to keep you focused on a tri (or toss you). Beautiful bike that's been well designed for triathalons.
Favorite Ride: Trek Hilo 2000
Purchased At: Cycle Surgery
Similar Products Used: Willier Triestina, Kestral EMS
Bike Setup: ITM stem, standard
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Mark
a Triathlete
from Beaver Dam, WI UsaDate Reviewed: July 4, 2000
Strengths: quick responding, good bike for hills with stiff frame, easy to fit into aero positioning, smooth ride, and holds line well, one of the best aluminum bikes on the market, good technical advice from the Trek staff.Weaknesses: With Trek being a big player in the bicycling market, my competition will be buying the Trek Hilo to my dismay.Bottom Line: Great bike for the value, gives a comfortable ride and is easy to control under all conditions.
Similar Products Used: Cervelo, RRB custom, litespeed
Bike Setup: Ultegra - stock
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