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Alex Abbas
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: May 17, 2012
Strengths: Suitable for a variety of riding styles and terrain. Stiff, reliable, effective design. Good looking graphics.Weaknesses: Heavy, especially the wheels.Bottom Line: This is a fun, well-designed bike. A little bit of a tank... Trek had to warranty it's predecessors somewhat frequently and I think they cut down on that with this frame by adding material here and there. Also, the frame is shared with the Rumblefish, which probably explains why it has extra travel and a stiff axle attachment in the rear but not the front. I really dig the graphics and colors. The stock wheelset is a bit heavy, and replacing with nice wheels is a really rewarding upgrade.
Similar Products Used: Fisher Caliber
Bike Setup: stock except Arch EX rims on XTR hubs, 160mm front rotor, carbon riser bar, Truvativ team stem, WTB seat
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sworks2009
a Cross Country Rider
from Auckland, New ZealandDate Reviewed: January 8, 2012
Strengths: Well constructed, good spec gear, rides like a dream over bumpsWeaknesses: slight squeak from pivot points after about 500kmBottom Line: Have just changed to a 29 and loving it. My riding is mostly cross country with a bit of easy downhill. This bike is so much faster than my stumpy
Favorite Trail: Split Enz Rotorua
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$3200.00
Purchased At: Auckland
Similar Products Used: sworks stumpjumper, mongoose teocali
Bike Setup: Sram x6 and fox suspension (all standard)
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Summitchaser
a Cross Country Rider
from Dearborn, MI, USADate Reviewed: September 22, 2011
Strengths: Rolls over everything and just flies. It's built like a tank. I've had no problems with, well, anything. I've ridden some of the toughest trails in Michigan and this ride handles everything I can, and the trail can, throw at it.Weaknesses: None so far. Okay I won't whimp out here and put nothing. I did up grade the handle bar and tires, but other than that - it's good to go.Bottom Line: Prior to my HiFi, I was one of the middle of pack guys in my group and when I was done I was done. Now I finish top two and am still done but not as much as before. This past year has been a blast on the trails. Even over the technical stuff where before, and yes I'll admit it, I would unclip one side and put a foot down, now I don't even hesitate at the top of the run down through the roots and rocks. The bike is strong and feels 100% solid doing - well - anything. It is on the heavy side but this is not one of those rigid frames. It's made for the abuse that 90% of the trail riders out there dish out.
Favorite Trail: Island Lake
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: Jacks
Similar Products Used: My last ride was a 26" - I did some rides on a few 29ers prior to purchase but did not ride one full time before buying the HiFi
Bike Setup: Other than the tires and handle bar upgrade it's all stock. I saw no reason to change what it came with. Fox shocks front and rear - Shimano drive train with X7, SLX, and X9 front to rear.
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trigeek1
a Cross Country Rider
from Grosse IleDate Reviewed: September 21, 2011
Strengths: Strong frame. Good geometry. Decent equipment. Very comfortable. Powder coated frame - not sure why more manufacturers don't do it this way.Weaknesses: The rake on the stock handlebars seems more for a beach-cruiser than a mtb. Overall weight.Bottom Line: The bike is a heavyweight contender for sure. The frame I've got is an XXL and yes was shocked to find out there was a bike co. out there making frames for "normal" sized riders. I'm 6'6" and thought for sure I would have to go custom to get anything close to what I needed. I have to say the bike fits me very well. I moved up to a 29 from my be-loved XL Fisher Sugar 2. I like how the HiFi fits like a glove. The HiFi is a great training bike but because of the overall weight of this behemoth racing it is chore to say the least. It tips the scale at close to 35lbs, now add the 202lbs clyde rider and man that's one deep tread print left behind.
I also don't care for the mix-match Shimano system. For the price I thought it would be easy for Trek to make it all SLX or X7. The X9 rear hangs too low. I've already busted the drop-out twice after picking up sticks in the chain. Ouch, that's not fun.
If you're picking one up, just go ahead an order a new handle bar. It will save you the trip back after your first ride. Oh, and the Trek tire selection is not the best either, you'll want to upgrade those as well.
Favorite Trail: Poto, Chubb
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Jacks of Dearborn
Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher (a true Fisher, pre-Trek days) Sugar 2 baby.
Bike Setup: All stock out of the box. Fox shocks (F29 frnt, RP2 rear). X7 shifters, SLX frnt, X9 rear. Upgraded the handle bars and tires after my first ride. A Salsa carbon and small block eights fixed those issues.
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