Submitted by
StoneMonkey
a Cross Country Rider
from Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: November 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Highland, Michian
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3900.00
Purchased At:
Calgary Cycle
Strengths:
Very responsive in and out of turns. I have found hill climbing on this bike to be smooth yet downhill I have also found it to stick to any line I choose to ride especially with the lockers off of the suspension.
Weaknesses:
Althougn some folks may complain about the wheels being tubeless ready but not really set up for it, I really do not see this as an issue as I still ride with tubes. The tires however, suck in any weather other than very dry conditions. One other thing I have noticed is the lack of protection on the frame to guard against cable rub. I have had to add small piece of electrical tabe to eliminate any potential issues with cables rubbing the clearcoat off...something Trek should really consider for future models.
Similar Products Used:
Trek Fuel 90, Scott Genius
Bike Setup:
Stock so far...I might upgrade with a carbon stem and XTR derailleurs in time.
Bottom Line:
This bike is awesome in every aspect. The gruppo is solid. It handles great on any type terrain. It has turned a lot of heads and made a few friend very jealous. I would recommend this bike to anyone.
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Submitted by
wilki
a Cross Country Rider
from Canmore Date Reviewed: September 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Stoney Squaw
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$3900.00
Purchased At:
Ridleys(Calgary)
Strengths:
Light, Responsive, 5" travel, Body position(relaxed but not too much). Test rode Trance x2, Mojo SL, Blur XCc, Stumpjumper before deciding on this bike. Best combination of features(carbon, travel) and components (full XT) for the price. Love this bike it sucks up bumps, climbs awesome, body position and suspension help conserve energy. Did 80km ride recently and while the legs were tired I didn't have that whole body fatigue that often comes with long rides and rougher trails. Would recommend this bike to anyone.
Weaknesses:
Biggest on are the TERRIBLE stock tires. The XDX 2.2's are extremely skittish and slide out in looser trails especially with cornering. Will be changing these right away. One beef for all bike makers, Tubeless wheels should come Tubeless when you buy it. I spent nearly $4K I think they can spring for the parts to make my bike fully tubeless. Aluminium rear triangle vs. Carbon (They've remedied this for next year)
Similar Products Used:
Rocky mountain Element Team, Test rode many bikes before buying Trek
Bike Setup:
Stock except terrible tires
Bottom Line:
Awesome bike!! I've had a grin on my face for the whole month since I bought it. Fast, flowy and climbs awesome. I couldn't ask for more.
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Submitted by
ybiker
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: August 9, 2009
It's white. It's going to drive me crazy. I can't wait until I get this thing scratched and too filthy to keep clean. It is a nice paint job, though. I bought white gloves and grips to match.
Similar Products Used:
None. This is my first new mountain bike in almost 10 years.
Bottom Line:
This bike is like a coach telling you to GO GO GO! The handling, traction and suspension are so good that as soon as you hit the apex of a turn it's ready for you to hammer. There is no time to catch your breath as on other bikes if they have to be corrected or wallow on bumps. This bike isn't even upset if you have to go off trail to avoid an on-coming rider. This is suppose to be Trek's best bike for non-racers who don't want to pay another $2750 for XTR. The handling wasn't as twitchy was the Top Fuel I also tested. You're suppose to be able to ride this bike all day.
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Submitted by
DaveJohnBiking
a Cross Country Rider
from Swan River, MB, Canada Date Reviewed: July 14, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Anything at Moab
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$4000.00
Purchased At:
Olympia Cycle & Ski
Strengths:
Great components, super ride, easy to handle
Weaknesses:
Setup is almost too relaxed
Similar Products Used:
Trek Fuel 98, Giant Trance
Bike Setup:
Changed riser bar out for a flat, went to a set back seat post and boosted the recommended shock pressures by 10 psi
Bottom Line:
This is a great long distance XC ride. A bit, and I mean a little bit, heavy for pure XC racing. Overall I love this bike.
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Submitted by
malaby
a Cross Country Rider
from Central Indiana Date Reviewed: May 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
They are all in Sedona, AZ
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Kirk's Bike Shop
Strengths:
Weight, stability, suspension, flow, components
Weaknesses:
Advertising - tubeless ready means ready to buy additional parts so you can go tubeless.
Similar Products Used:
IBEX Asta X-09, Fuel EX 8, Specialized Enduro
Bike Setup:
Stock - though I will be switching to tubeless as soon as parts arrive.
Bottom Line:
This is a very nice bike. The ride is supple without losing efficiency, the component specs are outstanding, XT, Fox, and Bontrager Race Lite, and the bike has a neat way of going where you point it no matter what the terrain. I do not really think this is an all-mountain bike, however. It is more of an Epic XC bike than anything. I am certainly using it to race XC this year with no problems.
Only a 3 for value, since any bike over 4k is silly, but 5 overall, b/c it is, again, a really, really fun bike.
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