GOOD ON A BUDGET
COMFY
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CRAP FORK

GREAT BIKE TO LEARN ON. DECENT COMPONENTS. GREAT WHEELS

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BIANCHI

Super light weight. Excellent climber. Components are good for the price. Looks good.

The stock pedals were no good. I've replaced the wheels too.

For the price this is the best bike you can get. I've had it for 6 years and it rides as good as ever. I used to ride over 3 times a week in Utah and now am a weekend warrior in Oregon. The frame is something I will probably always keep and just improve the rest of the components as needed.

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I've rode friends XC bikes and I am always very glad to get back on mine.

Anything XC

The rims that came with the bike did not hold up for very long.

This bike ROCKS! I found it on sale so the value was great. I'm not the most smooth of riders. I'm known to be a little wreckless down the trail, hit drops, and ride the occasional stair case. This bike has been a great ride and I would recommend it to anyone. Mine barely has any of the stock parts on it anymore, but the origional parts spec is a good starting point. Alittle time and money and this bike can be transformed into an XC MASTER!

Very natural feel. Very stiff, with a lively spring to it.

hubs, headset, bottom bracket, tires

I've been very happy with this bike, but it has been plagued with problems. The headset was toast after about one month. Making all kinds noise, took it in, and besides it having all kinds of dirt in it the bottom race was broke. The shop coudn't get a new race and said it should be fine without it. Hubs have been a constant annoyance. Always having to be lubed. The free hub had to be replaced after about 9 months. At 11 months I finaly had both hubs rebuilt, but trek is out of stock on cones for the front wheel.

Now comes the "creme de le creme", I'm riding my local trail (an easy ride). Down into the gully and back up... and my frame is broke. Seat tube is completely craked in half just above the weld at the bottom bracket.

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giant rincon

Pretty light weight, stable, reliable.

I haven't had any problems with this bikes setup. Although, the first week or so of riding was a little rough while things got broken in.

For the first week or so of riding the 9 speed drive-train was rather iffy (i.e. chainsuck, mishifts, etc.). But after that everything has been smooth. My bike shop claims the 9 speeds are a little picky, especially when new. This break in time is to be expected from any bike, it isn't a flaw with the 8000.

1. Least cut corners for the price
I did a fair amount of research before this purchase and when it came down to it, the Trek 8000 won, here is why:

1. Least cut corners for the price
2. Trek reputation, hand-built in the USA, good past experience with Trek
3. Didn't have the Manitou Black fork (which I have heard many bad things about)
4. Acceptable weight

Out of the bikes I test rode it was between the Trek 8000 and Specialized Stumpjumper (base model). The Stumpjumper was $150 more, but had some nice additions and quite a bit less weight (24.5 lbs), but it pushed me over my budget, so I got the 8000. No regrets. It's a great bike.

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Mid 90's Trek 950 (prior bike)

Giant Rainer, Specialized Stumpjumper (base model), Gary Fisher Big Sur (test rode)

Light, fast, good value, versatile.

Saddle is uncomfortable for some.

This is a great bike for the price. You get a good/advanced componant setup, decent XC forks and an amazing frame. Perfect for beginners or advanced riders wishing to take it onto the XC race course.

But it's tough enough to cope with rougher XC, and trails etc. Just don't go using it as a downhill bike.

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various treks and marins.

Ridiculously fast and violent at climbing hills. Great for down hill too. Light, responsive, strong, good componants for the price. Oustanding frame. Great racing style geometry.

So far the saddle is a bit uncomfortable, but it probably just needs breaking in and tweaking. Fitting the frame to suit you- 17.5' or 19.5'? It's a tricky descision considering most of us are around 5"10-6" tall. I opted for the larger one after extensive advise from the shop owners experience. I'm 5"11.

I'm fairly new to biking but wanted a very competant bike with a great frame which would allow upgrading if nessasary at a later date. As it turns out, the frame is amazing and will not need to be replaced unless i decide to get into a completely different biking style, like aggressive downhill for example.

It's been difficult trying to convince myself that the 19.5 inch frame is the right size. But the 17.5 seems a bit squashed. Many people go for the smallest size possible, but this reduces pedelling efficiency and general rider geometry. Considering the experienced shop owner uses my frame and is exactly the same height, it figured that 19.5 would be right for me.(let me know what YOU chose).

The climbing potential of this bike is incredible, it tears into inclines with a lot of bite. It's very light and will last a life time. The saddle is the main area of annoyance so far, and it's hard getting used to the racing style riding posaition after being so used to the more upright position found on crappy $99 bikes. It's certainly a more stretched out feeling which i assume is better in the long run. I definetly reccomend this bike. It's perhaps the best bike you can get for this sort of money, with a killer frame and great geometry.

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Trek 6700

Frame, Frame, Frame... the Duke fork rocks (no pun intended), and the components are great for the money.

Haven't really found any as of yet. I'm still not sold on the clipless pedals, but

I used to own an old Trek 930 singletrack and that thing was put through the ringer. I road it off cliffs, through rain and snow, it even made it to Moab a couple of times. I had to replace the front fork and a few components, but the frame held strong. This 8000 has a stronger, lighter frame than my old one plus better components. The Duke is stiff enough for killer climbs but soft enough to get you over some sick obstacles. I looked hard for a new bike. Test road all kinds but the I got the most bang for my buck out of this baby. I couldn't leave the Trek family and if you get yourself into this baby, I guarantee you won't either. 5 flaming chilis for the price value, overall rating of 5 because I had to put this baby in a kennel during the week. It’s so ready to go I didn't want it getting out and biting the neighbors’ kids.

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Klein Attitude, Giant XTC 3, Gary Fisher Big Sur, Specialized Rock hopper

Lightweight, good components, good fork, looks great, handles great, climbs hills like they were going out of style.

Bontrager Jones tires, LX Front derailleur.

Best bike I've ever owned. By far the best hardtail out there. I rode a lot of bikes before making the decision on this bike. Duke XC fork is outstanding. I love the XT rear derailleur, but the LX front derailleur isn't that great. It makes a lot of grinding noise, but still works okay. It will be the next thing I upgrade. I already upgraded tires. The Bontrager Jones tires are okay for moist or soft trails. But if you ride where it's dry like I do here in OKC, or where there are a lot of rocks or roots especially where it's wet, pucker up and get ready to give em a face plant. Other than that, this bike is lightweight, and climbs hills great. I noticed a HUGE difference between the 8000 and my old 6000. You will not be disappointed with this bike!

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2000 Trek 6000

light as hell, flys up hills, and good on decents

xt rear deraileur slips a bit when sprinting and intense climbing.

this is the highest costing bike i have ever ridden even though i race it still is the best bike i have ever ridden, but im going to the shop this week to get my rear deraileur fixed but no biggie. I just want to say one thing. Everybpdy who is racing those high dollar bikes (except the carbon fiber shiznits) dont have nothing on me. This bike says only one thing ON YOUR LEFT!!!!!!!!!

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