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Trek Superfly 100 Elite 29er Full Suspension
Product DescriptionSuperfly is THE choice for the aficionado seeking the fastest, most advanced, best 29er out there. Upgrades from Superfly 100:
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J79
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: March 17, 2013 Strengths: Overal feel of the bike, it really translates every pedal stroke directly to the wheels. The QR15 front setup really stiffens up the front Suspension has got a nice balance between performance and comfort, after setting it up to my weight and wishes don't feel the need to use the climb (lock) position. Also uphill doesn't feel like it is absorbing pedal power but feels like it is generating traction Weaknesses: Delivery time, the 2013 bike took quite a long time to finally show up Non TLR rims, Ok the RL wheels are Tubeless ready, but you need the Bontrager rimstrip to ride tubeless. This rimstrip is not standard installed, Looks like the Trek accountant thought it was to much to for a 5200€ (retail here in Netherlands) bike In comparison to it's competitors the bike is a bit more expensive, Trek could have improved on the specs, throw in a kashima coat or at least supply a carbon seatpost Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Austrian Alps Duration Product Used: 100km Price Paid: $5200.00 Purchased At: Local Trek Dealer Similar Products Used: Been riding a Gary Fisher Sugar 29er for the last 4 years and a had a Fuel 98 since 2004, Gary Fisher Aquila singlespeed. Had a testride on the C'dale Scalpel Carbon and Specialized Epic prior to buying the SF100. Bike Setup: Bike is still stock, only changed the sadle for a Fizik Gobi, fitted Time Atac pedals. Weight out of the box was 11,08kg, I have a 19" bike Planning to convert to Tubeless and change the stem and handlebars for a better position.
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Courtney Ray Date Reviewed: September 1, 2012 Strengths: This bike is not doubt a very nice ride. Its smooth stiff and fill like your riding big sort of speak. Like comparing riding down a dirt road with a SUV instead of a honda accord. The bike is fast and very well built. Weaknesses: The Bontrager complaints are somewhat true. Not so much for the stem, handle bars and seat post. The weakness is the wheels... they are not horrible but definitely don't belong on this class of a bike. It should have come with the RXL wheels from Bontrager to match the other Bontrager parts for sure. Complete Shimano XT components are a huge upgrade from the 2011 models. Chain slap is a slight issue with this bike. The full suspension gives the rider more confidence. The impact is often more than what the rider feels. As a result....... chain slap! Shimano XTR or new XT Shadow Plus rear derailer def needed. The bike is not all that light compared to other carbon bikes. For a full suspension bike it is still light weight. Trek's 2013 models are lighter and compare a lot better to other bikes in it's class, regarding weight. Bottom Line:
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dpastore22
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: August 7, 2012 Strengths: - Weight (XL bike weighs 25lbs with pedals, bottle cage and Ergon Grips) - Looks 2011 frame is sharp! - Fast!!! - Bike is all carbon - ABP - G2 geometry - XO Groupset is awesome - Fox fork and shock - Super comfy saddle Weaknesses: - Rims are good but could be lighter - stock tires Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Blankets GA Duration Product Used: 1 year Similar Products Used: 2011 Epic 29er Carbon Comp 2011 Niner RIP 2010 29er Fisher HiFi Bike Setup: Stock except for Tires
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JMUSuperman
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 19, 2012 Strengths: The Superfly 100 really shines in technical terrain and flat out pedaling. The 2x10 drivetrain just works; the right gear is always there. The addition of the QR 15 fork and the Maxle 142x12 rear end on the 2012 model is a nice touch and gives me more confidence in the bike's overal capabilities. Weaknesses: The stock tires aren't great for wet conditions, but in medium and dry conditions they hook up, roll fast, and corner very well. Out of the box the Shimano XT Shifters were set for a 3x10, and it took me a few rides to realize that I needed to change the front shifter over to the 2x10 setting and adjust everything accordingly. Once that was sorted, the chain rubbing issues I had with the front derailleur were completely gone. I also believe that Trek should have included the Shimano iSpec brackets for the shifters because the bike is equipped with full the XT line. A small, but nice refinement. Trek's suspension calculator seemed a bit off as I couldn't get anywhere near recommended sag with the recommended air pressure (roughly rider weight plus 10 percent). Pressure matching body weight seems to be about perfect and I haven't bottomed out. The stock bar width is also a bit light at 690mm. 720mm would have been greatly appreciated on my 23" frame. The Fox suspension is all non-Kashima. A small detail, but important considering they are all at the "Factory" level of Fox's line. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pacific Northwest Price Paid: $5500.00 Purchased At: Broken Spoke Port To Similar Products Used: Specialized Stumpjumper, Trek Top Fuel Bike Setup: 2012 Trek Superfly 100 Elite 
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E. Guido Soda
a Cross Country Rider
from Bham, AL Date Reviewed: December 4, 2011 Strengths: This is a review for the Supefly 100 Elite AL: Relatively light for a FS bike, good looking frame, very stiff, beautifully performing bike. Weaknesses: Out of the box components; Bontrager tires that came on this bike feature very low-profile, thinly spaced knobs; heavy Bontrager rims w/ front BR hub and cheap Shimano rear hub; I don't mind the SLX shifters and brakes, but with all the money they save stuffing Bontrager bling on there, they should up you to XT shifters, brakes, cranks and derailleurs, IMO. Also, I personally could use 120mm of travel, but that's just a personal choice, not necessarily a weakness. Maybe more colors to choose from? The step-down Superfly 100 AL is, IMO, a better looking bike which will hide scratches, dents and dings better. Oh, and the stock Bontrager saddle sucks, too. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2600.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Cannondale Raven, Cannondale Jekyl 800 Bike Setup: 100 Elite AL frame, Spank Spike EVO 777 (cut down 2.5"), one SLX brake and one XT brake (endo on first ride - Shimano does not sell the SLX shifter only), Lizard Skin read, white and blue Peatys, stock drivetrain - SLX front derailleur, XT rear derailleur, SLX shifters, ZTR Arch rims, Chris King hubs, Schwalbe Nobby Nics front and back, Fox Evolution 32 100mm, Fox DP2
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browsielover
a Cross Country Rider
from Elkhorn WI Date Reviewed: September 18, 2011 Strengths: Overall - Amazing. The fastest bike I've ridden. Weaknesses: Low BB - lots of pedal strikes. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: backyardbikes.com Similar Products Used: Trek/GF HiFi Pro, Niner Jet and RIP
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