Trek 7700

Price Paid:  $1100.00 at Coles Custom Bicycle

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Route 11 from Carlisle to Hagerstown approx 60 miles

Bike Setup:
Bontrager rear rack with interchange, deluxe Trek Interchange bag, Onguard Skewer and seatpost lock.

Summary:
I actually have the 2008 model, really wish I had gotten the 2007. This bike is absolutely awesome as far as weight and drivetrain. Sometimes the shifting is so smooth I really don't feel as if I have shifted at all. The new Shimano LX Front shifter has a two way down shift which can cause problems while trying to shift up gear you often hit the other shifter thus jamming it. The Tires run through gravel and dirt on the side of the road excellently. All but one of the small flaws in the bike can be fixed except the front fork shock is terribly under tensioned causing the shock to collapse to about 10mm travel instead of 35mm. This causes the shock to bottom out on even small shocks when set to max tension. Due to the bottom of the boot not being connected in anyway and the impact it takes on almost all bumps the boot will rise up anytime your full weight is not on the bike causing dirt and grime to get in and destroy the shock piston. Trek refused to admit to these problems and gave quick fixes such as to glue the boot to the bottom which didn't work due to the bottom getting slammed over and over again. This bike may work for someone of about 140lbs maybe less with the shock set at max tension. I would not reccomend it to anyone though really. Its just too much money for such a primary equipment flaw. I'd highly reccomend the Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra over this. The Bad Boys more expensive, with some lower end parts, but atleast it can be upgraded. Thats my new bike as soon as I can get a refund or credit for this bike. I really don't think I could even sell this bike in good conscience.

Strengths:
Drivetrain, wheels, tires,seat,post shock,

Weaknesses:
The Bontrager SPA fork. It completely ruins the bicycle experience. I would give this bike 5 stars for price and quality, unfortunately this bike really only ends up being spare parts.

Similar Products Used:
Raleigh C40, which cost 700 less and was a better bike, just due to the front shock being useful.

Price Paid:  $1100.00 at Wheelcraft , Wheelin

Favorite Ride:
Trek 7700

Bike Setup:
Factory except for nitropro gas seatpost and Serfas mens rx seat .

Summary:
Smooth riding , excellent handling , very responsive !! The quality of the components is first rate , never any trouble at all . My dealer takes excellent care of me .

Strengths:
This bike gives great handling over bad pavement and trails . The shifters and brakes are more than adequate for the job.

Weaknesses:
None that I have found over many hundreds of miles .

Similar Products Used:
Trek mountain bikes , Trek pilot 5.0 .

Price Paid:  $1200.00 at plymouth schwinn

Model Year:
2001

Favorite Ride:
ms150

Bike Setup:
0

Summary:
o

Strengths:
nice bike at the time

Weaknesses:
o

Similar Products Used:
7500