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fisher457xc
a RacerDate Reviewed: May 15, 2012
Strengths: There really isn't one.Weaknesses: Where do I start? Cant keep chain tight. Rear wheel never in line. Pretty heavy frame as well.Bottom Line: They should have stuck with EBB. My LAST trek purchase.
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bohemiathski
a Weekend WarriorDate Reviewed: April 10, 2012
Strengths: Relatively lightWeaknesses: Chain tensioning issues
Rear wheel popping outBottom Line: Essentially my experiences mimic the review of pete123steph@msn.com (see above)
On at least one occasion the time it took to re-align the rear wheel AND maintain correct tension was ridiculous. For some reason it was ridiculously finicky..and this was at home on a stand!. Doing this out on a trail would have sucked the big one. In short, I had a lot of rear wheel/chain tension issues .
I felt the finish on the bike is pretty average at best.
Found the bike bucked a lot at rear while descending, altough this could be a general 29er HT trait as far as I know.
Was happy to be rid of the bike, actually I wont buy another Trek as a consequence.
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pete123steph@msn.com
a Racer
from PhoenixDate Reviewed: December 19, 2011
Strengths: GeometryWeaknesses: This is a defective frame design and Trek needs to do a recall for safety! The rear sliding dropouts are poorly designed and do not hold under pressure and can cause the rear wheel to fly out of the dropouts if not if not caught in time. Here are the details.
There are 4 issues with the sliding dropouts on the 2011/2012 Trek Rig
1. The tension bolts are bending under pressure.
2. The slides are moving causing the chain to loosen.
3. The axle is moving inside the dropout.
4. Because of all the movement the skewer becomes loose during rides which results in the rear wheel falling off if not caught in time.
Bottom Line: There are multiple reports of the rear wheel flying off the bike and there have been injuries due to this.
If you read the other reviews on this bike they all say they have issues with the rear sliding dropouts. Furthermore Trek has denied knowledge of the problems and they refuse to replace the frame, offer a refund or do a recall. Save yourself the money, time and risk and go with another bike.
Favorite Trail: BC
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Similar Products Used: Niner EMD, Voodoo Bokor, any aluminum frame.
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Ant-Eater
a Racer
from VermontDate Reviewed: November 25, 2011
Strengths: Frame geometry. Fox fork.Weaknesses: Sliding dropouts slip constantly; bottom bracket is junk; stock rear tire is better for pavement. Juicy 3 brakes are aBottom Line: Overall, the Rig is a nice bike. The frame geometry is spot-on if you like quick handling in single track. It climbs well and is very predictable descending or picking through technical terrain. I've done quite a few cross country races on this bike and it performs well. The weak point is the sliding dropouts - they don't stay put. I've cranked them down probably way tighter than I should have and they still slip. Sometimes it only takes one good ride for the chain to start slopping around. Very annoying. I think it has gotten worse over time. Considering there are six (6!) different bolts to adjust the sliding dropout (needing 4 different wrenches), they should stay in place but they don't. The Truvativ GXP bottom bracket is pure junk. Truvativ/SRAM should be ashamed of the poor quality of this bottom bracket. I went through 3 sets before I got fed up enough to buy a Chris King. No problems since then. The Juicy 3 brakes are clearly low end but I guess they had to cut a corner somewhere to meet a price point. The stock rear tire is a joke unless you only ride on gravel roads. I would love to give this bike a higher rating but the sliding dropouts are an essential part of the bike's design and it is also the main weakness. Any other component could be upgraded or replaced easily. Unfortunately, Trek kept the same lame design for their 2012 Rig.
Favorite Trail: Tap N Die
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: bike shop
Similar Products Used: dozens of MTB bikes over the years.
Bike Setup: Stock except for BB7 brakes, Time ATAC alium pedals, Chris King bottom bracket, Oury grips and a real back tire (2.3)
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chook
a Cross Country Rider
from mckinney texas 75071Date Reviewed: November 9, 2011
Strengths: lIGHT FAST FUNWeaknesses: NONE YET--TIRES ARE KINDA SLIPPERY BUT FASTBottom Line: I HAVE READ THE PAST REVIEWS AND THEY ARE NOT TRUE TO ME, THIS BIKE ROCKS SO FAR--EASY TO ADJUST-EASY TO RIDE--GOOD PARTS--IM RIDING A 17 COG AND IT WAS SUPER EASY TO CHANGE.
Favorite Trail: panama hwy Costa RICA
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: ALL KINDS
Bike Setup: STOCK
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Doug5150
a Racer
from Jacksonville, OR, USADate Reviewed: November 7, 2011
Strengths: Geometry creates a smooth but responsive ride. Super light frame.Weaknesses: Bottom bracket was cross threaded from the factory. Tension bolts stripped. The chain tension-er system is very hard to work with (Poor Design). If you like to change your cog frequently this is not the bike for you. I cuss it every time I put a new gear on. Very low end components. Stickers on the frame.Bottom Line: Great bike IF you don't care about weight and never want to change you gear ratio.
Favorite Trail: Hitt Rd
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: Rogue Valley Cycle S
Similar Products Used: Kona, GT, Scott
Bike Setup: I removed all the components and built a new bike from the frame.
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irishal
a Racer
from Oklahoma City, OKDate Reviewed: October 9, 2011
Strengths: Frame is rock solid with the Fisher G2 geometry. Its worth the price alone for the frame itself. Bontrager tires aren't bad at all.Weaknesses: Wheels are crap, brakes are ok.Bottom Line: Great single speed race ready ride for the price. Add a few upgrades and you've got a solid build. I've added some ergon grips, candy eggbeaters, and will change out the wheelset after the winter. Ran as a 32-18 and a 32-20 and its a blast!
Favorite Trail: Thunderbird
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At: LBS
Bike Setup: Single speed
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TacoBeer
a Racer
from Glendale, Az Maricopa CountyDate Reviewed: October 4, 2011
Strengths: Responsive. good race bike and can handle tech stuff.Weaknesses: Rear sliders for SS and change in Geometry from the old Rig.Bottom Line: I originaly had the 2007 Gary Fisher Rig, best bike I ever owned and the EBB was great. After years of hard riding I cracked the frame and got the Trek Rig as the warranty replacement. the Overall feel of the bike is fine but they did change the geometry and it's not the same feel, the rear sliders are the worse. (HATE IT) I change cogs a lot for different types of rides and it's not as quick or easy to change them on this bike. I need three different allen wrench sizes and it's a pain to get it straight. They should have left it alone and keep the EBB and style, I heard of others who complained of noise on the old Rig but I never had an issue. It's an ok bike if you want to keep the same gear and like the new geometry but I am now looking for another frame with an EBB. For the most part it's a good bike for the price but the change is not for me.
Favorite Trail: North Phoenix Mountain Preserve
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: 2007 Gary Fisher Rig
Bike Setup: bontrager wheels & cranks, Reba fork, carbon seat post & bars with Ergon grips
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tranceroller
a Cross Country Rider
from East Brunswick, NJ, USADate Reviewed: September 18, 2011
Strengths: Price, sliding dropoutsWeaknesses: component specBottom Line: This bike is a great bike considering the price, keeping in mind that it's roughly the same amount of money for just a frame and fork if you were building a single speed from the ground up. That being said, it's not without considerable weaknesses. The bontrager component spec is on the very very low end. The brakes aren't stellar either, but they are usable for the time being. Another major miss is the wheelset. I know you get what you pay for, and you can't expect quality at this price point, but the wheels are less than mediocre.... With all the negatives aside, I still recommend this bike because the frame is actually outstanding. The bike rides quite well. Handling and climbing are both superb. With a few hundred bucks in upgrades and a quality pair of hoops, you would have one of the best single speed setups out there.
Favorite Trail: Hartshorne
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: niner
Bike Setup: stock, except for handlebars, stem, and grips
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