Strengths: Very smooth ride, will coast for long time before slowing down.
Weaknesses: The derailing system is cheap. I have a problem going up a hill and shifting to a easier gear, it will skip. I took it in twice and still have problems with it. When your going up a hill and it slips its the worst, you lose speed and and have to work harder.
Bottom Line:
Overall very nice, but still working on getting the front end dialed in. It will skip the middle gear when going up a hill and when I am shifting down.
Strengths: Stiff, lightweight frame, good value for money
Weaknesses: Frame is possibly too stiff! Nothing else i can think of!!
Bottom Line:
I upgraded from a Kona MTB that i used for travelling to work as i wanted to start taking cycling more eriously without spending a fortune! This was the perfect bike for the price and performance it provides!
The acceleration from a very stiff frame is amazing, always giving you the feeling that it wants to go faster, the only thing stopping it is my ability!
Having done over a thousand miles on it i havnt had a single mechanical problem and there is very little wear and tear!
The only slight downside is that the frame is possibly too stiff, i ended up with side/hip pain when riding 50+ miles!
So all in all i couldnt reccommend this bike highly enough for the price, and even though it will be a while before i upgrade i would happily go with another Trek!
Strengths: Price-performance ratio seems OK to me.
Weaknesses: The mix of gear components. Trek should go with one of the Shimano series.
Brakes.
Bottom Line:
The bike is a 2008, but that option was not available. Overall I´m satisfied, but you should tighten the spokes before usage. The factory Bontrager SSR are a bit loose. The brakes should also be changed. Perhaps they become better in the summer.
Similar Products Used: Earlier I had a Columbus Pinta, a local brand from Sweden. Was a bit more expensive, but the developement in the bike market since 2003 has come a long way.
Strengths: Frame, build, aestetics, bang for buck, upgradability.
Weaknesses: Stock drivetrain (Der's) and heavy wheelset.
Bottom Line:
2008 Trek 1.5: Rode the Madone 5.2 and a Trek 1.2, but the 1.5 was the one for me right now. Took it out for an 8 mile run on her maiden voyage. It took me a bit to get used to such a responsive bike when compared to the older steel roadies I used to ride, but once i got it, it was like piloting a rocket. It went as fast as I could give it.
Similar Products Used: Madone 5.2, Trek 1.2, Giant RS900 (vintage).
Bike Setup: Stock with double crankset + Cateye Wireless Micro (upgrades on the way...Neuvation R28 Aero 4 Wheelset with Michelin Pro 3's, Fizik Saddle & Full Ultegra Drivetrain.
Weaknesses: Wheelset, especially for being 260 pounds, will upgrade soon.
Bottom Line:
I also am fairly new to cycling and this is my first road bike. I tested out the 2.1 and 2.3(suprisinigly heavy) Trek bikes and actually enjoy the feel of my 1.5 better. The components are obviously better on the 2.1 and 2.3, but I prefer the stability and overall feel of my 1.5. Being 6'6, 260 I was a little concerned about torque and twisting but so far, so good. Very good beginner/enthusiast road bike, definitely recommended.
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