Product Description
You push your limits to climb faster. Go harder. Shave every possible second. Reward yourself for all that hard work with a leg up on the competition.
- Frame: TCT Carbon w/BB90, drop-in headset & bottom bracket bearings
- Front Suspension: Fox Alps w/air spring, rebound, alloy steerer, 100mm travel
- Wheels: Shimano alloy M665 hubs; Bontrager SSR 32-hole rims
- Shifters: Shimano SLX, 10 speed
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maxturner
a Cross Country Rider
from Brecon Wales UKDate Reviewed: March 15, 2009
Strengths:
Fast and comfortable, stiff frame but good on rough terrain, handles very well. Rockshock rebas are great.Weaknesses: Tyres hard to fit onto Bonty rimsBottom Line: I've fancied one of these carbon hardtails for years, this years model has a sensible 100 travel and a 18.5 frame, i'm not dissapointed.
Favorite Trail: Afan argoed
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: brecon
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: As stock except for xxx lite seatpost and race x lite bars.
SLX groupset, Reba forks, running tubeless with bonty super juice.
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Len Parker
a Weekend Warrior
from Spotsylvania, VirginiaDate Reviewed: June 2, 2008
Strengths: Awesome frame.. very light. Best warranty in the business from Trek. An amazing bike. Race ready out of the box. The Rock Shox Rebas are Sweeeeeeet.Weaknesses: I replaced the juicy 5 brakes's with juicy 7's. replaced sram x-7 with x-9s all around. I did the replacements because i had previously bought these parts for a bike build. I had to buy this Trek on Ebay because it was an awesome price i couldnt pass it up--- so i bid and won. But really,,, there are no weaknesses. Think of it this way--The best bike rider in the World rides TrekBottom Line: Awesome race bike..... Very pricey at retail.. I just lucked out. I highly recommend this bike.
Favorite Trail: Quantico Marine Corps Base
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Specialized S works
Bike Setup: Trek 9.7 Carbon frame. Avid Juicy 7 brakes 7"rotors, SRAM x-9 front and rear derailleurs, and Bontrager handlbars.
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Neil Wragg
a Cross Country Rider
from Bucks UKDate Reviewed: February 22, 2008
Strengths: Light, very strong, obviously stiff yet still comfortable.Weaknesses: Chainstay guard ripped off by chainsuck, a few paint chips, small inner triangle restricting second water bottle.Bottom Line: OK so I've changed a few things since I bought it but the frame's the same and it is a great hardtail frame. No less comfortable than the Merlin Ti, I've done the 100mile South Downs Way in rock hard, dry conditions with no back pain or numbness. If I was comparing it against a full susser then I'd concede that it is slower as you hit the bumps rather than soak them up and continue rolling but that's another argument. As a hardtail comparison then I'd say that when carbon is done right it is a great ride and ideal for mtbing. The longevity issues will come to light in a few thousand miles but once I've completed the 2008 Trans Germany on it, I'll know more! See www.thesprocket.co.uk/blog
Favorite Trail: every single one of them
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Saddle Safari Marlow UK
Similar Products Used: Merlin Ti hardtail, various aluminium hardtails. Kona Kikapu full susser.
Bike Setup: Ritchey carbon bars & stem, Fizik saddle, Chris King\Olympic ZTR wheelset, USE shockpost, Lockon grips, trailraker tyres
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