Trek 7100

Price Paid:  $360.00 at Scotts cycle and fit

Favorite Ride:
to town

Bike Setup:
Hybred tires.

Summary:
2008 trek 7100.
17.5 inch size.
Bontrager tires need air every ten days to keep them at 80psi.
Accerories are not better than Walmart
top line mountain bike's though the frame is drastically lighter. The shop owner told me the frames are the same on the more expensive bikes and the accesories are what causes the cost to increase.
It does shift well on small hills here in Western Oregon. I suppose I'm being picky. I'm used to buying expensive twenty year old racing bikes and fixing them up for a hobby. The quality "Isn't like it was in dem older days, sonny".
Lee M.

Strengths:
Simple, rugged, alot of dealers and parts.

Weaknesses:
Looks like a super mountain bike.

Similar Products Used:
Schwinn/Japanese/road bikes(older).

Price Paid:  $35000.00 at Bike Line

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Kennett Square PA to West Chester, PA

Summary:
This bike is extremely fast and has a solid frame. I typically ride 25-30 miles throught rolling country-side with hills. I find the shifting rough and believe it to be truly budget stuff. With the hill where I live, I think I may need to upgrade. That said, if your on flat ground the bike flys and it has a solid frame.

Strengths:
Solid frame and fast.

Weaknesses:
Shifting is rough and loud and it's obvious the parts are budget.

Price Paid:  $300.00 at Brielle Cyclery

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
bike trails and along the beach

Summary:
I love this bike. I'm a teacher and I rode everyday this summer . (15 -25 miles/day) As I live at the beach it is pretty flat, but the bike trail has a few hills and I can get up one hill that with my old bike I struggled or ended up walking.

Strengths:
comfortable seat, comfrotable fit,. As I live at the beach it is pretty flat, but the bike trail has a few hils and I can get up one hill that with my old bike I struggled or ended up walking.

Weaknesses:
NOne, again i live in a flat area so shifinting in not a big issue for me.

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $350.00 at Scott's cycle&Fitnes

Favorite Ride:
Meandering into town town and back/local neighborhoods

Bike Setup:
Bontrager 700X38 invert select tires.

Summary:
2008 trek 7100.
Deceptively fast and stable. Compared to Schwinn road bikes twenty or more years old is just as fast without the twitchyness of steering.
Very solid frame and front forks absorb shock if hit the sidewalk hard from street speed.
Lee M.

Strengths:
Very good quality. Am growing out of the fix or repair dailey phase.

Weaknesses:
A bit heavy for a aluminum bike though it is built very strong A friend that is a pro lineman sized guy has had one three years and was concerned about his weight"It has held up fine" Also bought it at Scott's.

Price Paid:  $350.00 at Bikes Plus in Pensac

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
around the neighborhood

Bike Setup:
Comes with front and rear reflectors. I added a water bottle holder---my bike shop threw in a free water bottle. I plan to add a basket to it. And I might purchase some mountain bike tires for trail riding.

Summary:
The year list doesn't offer 2008 yet....so yeah, my Trek 7100 is an '08 model. I tested several Treks today...all in the same price. My bike shop helped "custom fit" me to my bike, so this bike is a super douper comfy ride for me and perfect for my riding needs. I am a casual rider, I will be riding with my hubby and kids around the area and at parks. This really is a comfortable ride & fit. Excellent bike for the money, you won't be disappointed!! If you're in the market to purchase a bike I can't say enough for going to your local bike shop and getting their expertise and service. I get service for a year on my bike..including tune ups and any help or questions they are there for me. When we move they will box my bike for me for free if I want.

Strengths:
It's a Trek, so you know you're getting quality. Beautiful handles and seat (I know, yes, I'm a girl). Smooth ride. Versatile.

Similar Products Used:
I used to own a Schwinn and hated riding it :(