Submitted by
donalan
a Weekend Warrior
from Springfield VA
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2011
Strengths: Frame and components
Weaknesses: Frames run a little small very very rigid
Bottom Line:
Lol its 2011 and I still ride mine. One shifter broke and I have replaced the grips tires and wheels thats it. Of course I have a full suspension as this full rigid is impossible to ride fast on very rough/rocky terrain. Doesnt mean you cannot ride it on rough terrain you just wont be able to keep up with suspension bikes and it will beat the hell out of you. But when I bought it new in the early 90's there were no suspension bikes and mt. biking was very very new to the mainstream.
I laugh when I think of the things I rode with this using traps - too many scars to count. now I use it as a backup bike or road bike. You can still do well on anything but rought rooty or rocky single track for sure. I just like the history and btw almost all the original stuff works like a champ.
Bonus is beating mates whom the bike is older than...
thank you, bike shop guy who 21 yrs ago needed money to fix his mustang! have been DRIVING this classic 89 ever since! even has stock tires and tubes! never part with her!
Submitted by
Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from Orig. NY, living in Germany now..
Date Reviewed: May 20, 2008
Strengths: Good frame, light, and strong.
Weaknesses: no replaceable dropout(but hey, it's 13 yrs old)
Bottom Line:
Bought it in August of 1995 I believe. Went to get a 930, but there was a shortage so they said, 'Take the 7000(orig $800) for the 930's price'. It was my first MTB in High school, rode it pretty heavily then and in College. So for the 5 years I consistently rode it, it performed well and never really complained about anything, besides an occasional creaking from the bottom bracket/frame area. I soon replaced the stock cranks which were Exage 48/38/28 I believe, with a set of LX cranks 42/32/22 & bottom bracket. With them a set of SPD's and I threw on the Psycho-k's. Between the pedals and the cranks, it was a different bike. Though I've barely ridden it in about 8 yrs, since getting married,kids, and moving, I had considered buying a newer Specialized stumpjumper or Gary Fisher Sugar. But I have this 7000 and don't want to part with it. So I may just refresh it, new tires, brakes, front suspension. Germany has an abundance of places to ride, and i'd like to take advantage of it this season.
Bike Setup: LX cranks, dryrotted Tioga Psycho-K tires
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Submitted by
Jesus Amador
a Weekend Warrior
from Naples FL USA
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2008
Strengths: Strong frame, extremely reliable components even for a mid range bike stable easy to handle and light considering the size and xtras on bike
Weaknesses: It is a bit harsh on rough terrain with no suspension, factory gel seat came with a warning label that it cannot get submerged in water or it would get damaged, c'mon its a mountain bike.( this is only on pre 90 mountain bikes that i recall.)
Bottom Line:
Bought bike new in 88-89 for under 1k though there where a lot of bikes to choose from i immediately fell in love with this bike. it is the black/white etching with green stickers. i have rode this bike at least 15,000 miles since i have owned it i used to ride about 10 miles a day to and from work. in all the time i owned it i replaced the wheel bearings, tires, gears adjusted and did brake pads, and that was about 9 years ago. so do i recommend this bike. I shure as hell do, in almost 20years of riding road and trail i only had to bring it in once for service. this is by far one of the most reliable and sturdy bikes i can ever own, granted a hard core biker would want to have some of the higher end components but since i do not do cross country riding i did not see the value in upgrading. besides its worked well for me. Only thing i might need to do soon is replace tires again. If you find a trek 7000 in decent shape BUY IT! you wont need another bike for a looong time.
I bought the bike when I was 20 and rode/jumped the balls off it,this bike is well built and balanced.I am 31 now and back in the saddle again(after 5 years:( I am happy to be riding again and will not stop until I am unable.
Bike Setup: 1997 trek 7000,now xt/xtr components,manitou mach 4 fork.
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Submitted by
Kirk
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh NC
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2006
Strengths: Frame; Frame; and Frame
Weaknesses: STX components
Bottom Line:
I bought this bike in 1993 when I was 14. This has been the only bike I have ever needed. I have raced it a few times, and I have riden this bike very hard. It has been off numerous jumps and I have wrecked many many times. This frame is light and very rigid. I have replaced all the components except the bottom bracket, rear wheel and hub. I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants a bike that can be riden hard and last more than 10 years.
I bought this bike in 1989 when I was a student. so it's pretty much a classic bike (17 years old) but it still goes well!! I really love this bike. It's very rigid and easy to control. no suspensions...no worries!
Bike Setup: Upgraded to 1st generation of XT components except cranks,BB and rear brakes(sun tour XC pro).ACERBIS hand gards!
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Submitted by
Dennis Barberic
a Weekend Warrior
from Hudson, OH
Date Reviewed: February 23, 2005
Bottom Line:
I last reviewed this bike in 1999. The bike is a 1994 Trek 7000 which is more than 10 years old! Everything has been replaced but the frame. This frame rocks! I don't think it will ever break. The only downside is the non-replacable derailer hanger. But in 10 years and many crashes I have never bent it.
I don't know if the 2005 Trek quality is the same as a decade ago, but if it is, I'd recommend a Trek anyday.
Submitted by
Josep Viñolas
a Cross Country Rider
from Barcelona, Spain
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2004
Strengths: Frame, strong enough to be intact after so many crashes. So easy to controll downhill (specially if you go so quick!!).
Weaknesses: Leak of front suspension (after so many years now I'm planning and upgrade)
Bottom Line:
This is the best bike I've ever ride. You can change anything but the frame: there is the strenght of this bike. Front suspension is a must have if you use it downhill: then it is one of the best trek bikes I've ever ridden.
Similar Products Used: Other Trek bikes. I love them all!!!
Bike Setup: Original one. Minor changes due to crashes (seat, wheel, chain, etc..)
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Submitted by
Richard Wun
a Weekend Warrior
from San Gabriel, CA
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2003
Strengths: Light, strong, functional components, and reasonable price for the money. Strong rims that stay true ride after ride.
Weaknesses: Needs better shock, shifters, and brakes than what comes with it.
Bottom Line:
This should be the last bike I will ever buy. It's light, stiff, and handles like a dream. Good mid-range bike. But the components could be upgraded to full XT or better.
Bike Setup: Scott 3T handlebar, upgraded to Manitou SX shocks w/ upgraded springs & elastomer. Tektro brake bar end lever extenders(modified). Rollamjig, carumba pulleys, and Post Modern shock seatpost w/ stiffest spring kit. Avids 1.0, LX shifter ft der, and XT rr der. Bontrager Corvair rims.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Wilmington
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2003
Strengths: Frame, Frame and Frame!!!! I still have all the original components on the bike and it is still going strong!!!
Weaknesses: No Replaceable Der. hanger- but this is a 1992 bike when replaceables weren't even a mind shot. Chromo front fork is heavy, along with chromo handlebars and stem. Threaded steerer.
Bottom Line:
This bike is 10 years old and the frame is still as straight and strong as the day I bought it!!!
Bike Setup: dx front, lx rear, all other DX components. I am updating this bike to use as an XC racer so here goes the new setup: XT front, XT rear, RaceFace Prodigy XC crankset and Evolve XC BB, Wellgo 801 Clipless pedals, Dia Compe AHeadset- threadless, Kore Elite bar and Stem, Rock Shox Duke Race Fork (3.3 lbs!!!), LX brakes, Bontrager seat with Kevlar sides, Mavic X-517 wheels with LX hubs, IRC Mythos XC tires with ultralight tubes, and a Thomson Elite seatpost. Should be a 21 lb hill killer!!!
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Submitted by
Barrett Ishida
a Weekend Warrior
from Honolulu, HI
Date Reviewed: September 10, 2002
Strengths: The frame is Excellent, strong, lightweight and durable.
Weaknesses: Not much at all
Bottom Line:
I owned the Trek 7000 until a few months ago when I had to sell it because I moved. I don't know exactly what year it was, but I know it was from around 1992-94 or something. I really miss this bike because it was extremely light and strong. It was a fully ridgid bike w/ no suspension. I purchased it for $150 from my next door neighbor in the dorms and I got a steal on this bike!
Submitted by
Barrett Ishida
a Weekend Warrior
from Honolulu, HI
Date Reviewed: September 10, 2002
Strengths: The frame is Excellent, strong, lightweight and durable.
Weaknesses: Not much at all
Bottom Line:
I owned the Trek 7000 until a few months ago when I had to sell it because I moved. I don't know exactly what year it was, but I know it was from around 1992-94 or something. I really miss this bike because it was extremely light and strong. It was a fully ridgid bike w/ no suspension. I purchased it for $150 from my next door neighbor in the dorms and I got a steal on this bike!
Submitted by
Barrett Ishida
a Weekend Warrior
from Honolulu, HI
Date Reviewed: September 10, 2002
Strengths: The frame is Excellent, strong, lightweight and durable.
Weaknesses: Not much at all
Bottom Line:
I owned the Trek 7000 until a few months ago when I had to sell it because I moved. I don't know exactly what year it was, but I know it was from around 1992-94 or something. I really miss this bike because it was extremely light and strong. It was a fully ridgid bike w/ no suspension. I purchased it for $150 from my next door neighbor in the dorms and I got a steal on this bike!
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