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ChewynMe
a Weekend WarriorDate Reviewed: April 29, 2012
Strengths: Price
Drivetrain
Balance
ComfortWeaknesses: Color options
PedalsBottom Line: I wasn't sure this bike was the option to upgrade from my GT Backwoods. After all I had never been on a 29er before. After test riding a few different bikes, Specialized, Felt, Trek Mamba, I just knew this was the one. Comfort, that is all I can say. This bike feel like my favorite chair, and I love to ride it. The front shock really absorbs a lot, and the frame seems to be molded around my body when riding. I am a heavy/short guy and really had my doubts about the bigger bike, but I'm sold, on Trek and 29ers.
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$1059.00
Purchased At: LBS
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FireSpitter
a Weekend WarriorDate Reviewed: April 25, 2012
Strengths: Bang for the buck.Weaknesses: 1) My first time using SRAM shifters. I hated how the upshift lever (Rear) is positioned so far away. Also it lacks having a dual shifting action like my XTR 970s (Yes I'm nit picking on this one) but otherwise, SRAM shifts nicely and positively.
2) I'm not complaining about the color scheme but I felt that Trek could have offered more choices.
3) The coating on the stanchions have started peeling & flaking, exposing rust beneath. Am working with the local Trek distributor to get this sorted out.Bottom Line: Bought this for my wife so that she can join me on my regular cycling trips. I'm a little spoilt in choosing the right bike for her. Personally having migrated from a 26er to a 29er, I feel that it is a MUST for her to have 29er despite her short height (5'1"). That narrows down my choices to pick a good bike which is low priced but yet meet my expectations on how good a ride it must be. Initially I wanted a Specialized Myka 29er but since the local distributors were too reluctant to accept my order, I decided on the Cobia.
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kray
a Cross Country Rider
from Auburn, AL, USADate Reviewed: January 28, 2012
Strengths: Handles Good
Geometry
100mm travel fork
Comfortable seat
Lifetime warranty on frameWeaknesses: A little heavier than many similarly priced bikes.
3x10 (should have gone 2x10)Bottom Line: Trek did a good job with the `12 Cobia. The bike is competitively priced with an MSRP of $1149, X5 drivetrain, etc. As is, the bike is slightly heavier than the competitors in that price range, but it isn't noticeable when riding. Coming from a Superlight, I love the geometry of the Cobia. It has a much more relaxed riding position and is more comfortable. The only upgrade that I wish that it came with when purchasing stock would be a 2x10 drivetrain rather than a 3x10 (SRAM released the X5 2x10 drivetrain for 2012). Overall, it is a great bike for the price and I highly recommend it for beginners, weekend warriors, and for anyone on a budget.
Favorite Trail: Goat Trail - Fort Ord (Seaside, CA)
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1050.00
Purchased At: Golden's Bicycles
Similar Products Used: First 29er that I have used/owned. Previous bikes owned were `07 Santa Cruz Superlight (XT components, tubeless tires), Giant Boulder (stock).
Bike Setup: Stock, Shimano M520 pedals
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markiemark79
a Cross Country Rider
from waterford,ca,usaDate Reviewed: January 22, 2012
Strengths: great valueBottom Line: It was a toss up between the Trek Cobia and Specialized Carve comp. The Cobia felt really comfortable on the test ride around the parking lot. The wonderful crew at Fun Sport Bikes in Modesto were going to give me a great deal and I would have bought this bike but I had my heart set on the Carve. The Cobia is outfitted with Sram X5 3X10 drivetrain which I gotta say the 10 speed rear cassette seems to be where the mountain bike world is moving to. The rock shox fork is great too, I'm 225lbs and had no problems with it. The shock was super smooth. The only reason I'm writing a review on this bike, even though I didn't buy it, is because this bike is such a great bike. I would reccommend this bike to anyone not willing to pay the extra money on the Carve.
Favorite Trail: dry creek trail
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$1050.00
Purchased At: fun soort bikes
Similar Products Used: specialized carve
Bike Setup: stock
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