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adrianoDate Reviewed: May 25, 2013
Strengths: very agile when im off my saddle this bike flies.im a heavy set and this 2.1 can handle my legs with no problem. Takes me back to my racing days.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: You don't need a very expensive bike. I can keep up to the so called pro riders that think that the bike makes the rider. But its the rider that makes the bike.
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AlanDate Reviewed: February 15, 2013
Strengths: Good climber, sleak appearanceWeaknesses: poor bontrager components, horrible saddle, heavy wheel set and tiresBottom Line: This is basically an advanced entry level road bike so for the price you have to expect that there will be some stock bike components that are cheaper and heavy. If you like riding fast I would definately recommend changing out the saddle, tires, and wheelset, which are all heavy. I upgraded to a sella italia flite saddle, reynolds solitude wheel set and conti gp 4000 tires, which all made a huge difference in the ride quality and speed. Overall though, I would recommend purchasing this bike if you don't want to break the bank on the purchase of a new bike and can upgrade components as time goes on.
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JamesDate Reviewed: December 6, 2012
Strengths: Good value for the price.Weaknesses: Need to upgrade components to get weight down.Bottom Line: Bought this bike (red 2011) as a starter bike to use in triathlons. It works great! I upgraded the seat, handle bars, and wheels. I'm older and heavy set, but I am able to keep pace with a lot of the riders on carbon frames. The SSR wheels role quite good even though a bit heavy. I'm skeptical that a carbon frame is lighter unless you spend in the 3K range.
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Patrick KinsellaDate Reviewed: September 25, 2012
Strengths: Speed, turnsagility , weight, gears, haNDLING +++++Weaknesses: NONE SO FAR.Bottom Line: I have had a Trek 7.3 for several years now and after reaearching for a little too long- I decided to go with tyhe trek2.1. ( My local trek deaer went out of his way to explain the bebefits of this bike). vs. the 1.5 which is a Great Bike. This is a great bike and I have done some long rides with it and I am CRAZY about this bike.
P. Kinsella
Brooklyn N.Y.
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Phil
a CommuterDate Reviewed: September 12, 2012
Strengths: Frame, gears, forks, 105 componentry.Weaknesses: Seat, wheels and tyres could be better, though you can probably live with them.Bottom Line: My first serious road bike after riding a cheap steel bike for many years. I ended up buying this bike as it was recommended to me by my LBS. I could have gotten a more expensive bike but I'm glad I purchased a 2.1 - it has proven to be a good choice for a first serious bike. The first thing I noticed was the difference in speed and ease of climbing - it was incredible. Also, because the frame and drivetrain are good, it's viable to upgrade pieces as you go rather than buy a new bike.
I am a heavy rider and the stock seat made my tail go numb on long rides (on short rides it wasn't a problem). So I ended up replacing it with a Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow. If you are a light rider or do not plan to go on long rides the stock Bontrager saddle may be fine for you.
The back tyre developed some deformity after a few months, so I replaced it with a Continental GP4000s. Then I replaced the front tyre with the same. Rolls beautifully. If I knew then what difference it would make for a relatively low cost I'd have probably changed the tyres straight away.
I hadn't planned any further upgrades for a while but I've just picked up some Ksyrium Elites at a bargain price so they are going on next. I anticipate not needing further upgrades for a long time.
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