Product Description
If you’re looking for that one perfect go-anywhere bike, DS is it—equally adept on road or off.
- Frame: Alpha Gold Aluminum
- Front Suspension: SR Suntour NEX 4610, adjustable w/lockout, 63mm travel
- Wheels: Alloy disc hubs; Bontrager 750 disc 32-hole alloy rims
- Shifters: Shimano M360 Acera, 8-speed trigger
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Silvr777Date Reviewed: May 20, 2013
Strengths: Good for the money.Weaknesses: Brakes need to be constantly adjusted. Screws push out of the pedals.Bottom Line: I bought this bike about 5 weeks ago to use as a commuter and something that I could use on light trails, on the weekends. It is a good bike for the money but there are a couple of things that were cheaped out on by Trek. The brakes need to be constantly adjusted. I get them perfect, ride for about 20 miles and then they are rubbing badly again. Or they get loose. The screws push out of the pedals and you have to take the reflector off to screw it back in. It has those cheap plastic reflectors that just push in and I break them when I take them off. The tires aren’t cheap. But they suck for both road and trails. I think they were going for a happy medium and missed both. Either way if you ride hard you will probably want to upgrade your bike components if you buy anything under $1000. But 5 weeks in I have to replace pedals and want to replace the brakes and the tires. I am happy with it though.
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Jonathan
a All Mountain RiderDate Reviewed: March 24, 2013
Strengths: Frame, Ride Position, Fast, Lockout SuspensionWeaknesses: Expensive, Brakes, Suspension TravelBottom Line: I bought a Trek 8.3 recently not really knowing what I was getting into. I asked for a commuter bike with offroad capabilities claiming I would only do light trails. Unfortunatly, I fell in love with the mountains. Trek allowed me to trade it in for a Marlin. This bike is not very capable if you plan to go trailing. I got a flat tire 13 miles from my house and had to walk home (my fault for not purchasing a tire fix kit I guess). For what it claims, it's a phenominal bike. I could not have been happier. It's fast, fun and pretty good looking as well. Just need something a little more rugged. Also, the Giant Roam 2 (same price) has hydraulic disc brakes and comes with 9 speeds. Just something to think about if you puchase a bike like this.
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CabinDweller
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: May 14, 2012
Strengths: Light
Geometry
Riding position
Comfort
SpeedWeaknesses: None so farBottom Line: Bike is fast on both the road and trail. Lockout fork is a must on a dual sport machine and this one works well. The bike feels lighter than my 4300 even though it is a larger frame. The large 700c wheels roll very fast and smooth.
This bike is a killer on the tow path and country roads!
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: Eddy's
Similar Products Used: Trek 4300
Bike Setup: Stock except for Ergon grips
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