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Trek 800 Bike Bike 1998 or Older
Product DescriptionTrek 820
User Reviews
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Robert Guadagnolo Date Reviewed: August 3, 2012 Strengths: I like my Trek Antelope 800. It was bought in 1991 and now it's 2012. The bike frame is tough and many people who know about bikes have all commented on the excellent welding job and how it's not visible. My bike has endured a house fire and all the rubber and plastic pieces had to be replaced. I live in Montreal Canada and i ride all year round, summer and winter. In 1991, the store was saying the bike usually sells for $800. but we bought two because they were having a sale and were selling each bike for half price at $400. This bike has been to hell and back. I wore out the derailleur and front crank twice. I am on my third chain. I wore out the hand grips twice. Both wheels had to be replaced because the bearings were finished and the wheels got warped after years of hard riding. I bought higher handle bars because i dislike the high-seat low-handle bars idea. I put fenders on the bike and a rack in the back for saddle-bag and i use it for shopping and everything. Weaknesses: The only weakness i can think off were the forks that had to be changed once. What had happened is i saw a cute woman and i was not looking where i was riding and a i hit a car bumper waiting at a red light. I wasn't going fast at all but the result was that my front tire was touching the frame after the hit. Another time, the goose neck cracked inside. But these two incidents happened only after i had the bike for year and years. The gear changer for the crack side of the gears just recently lost it's 1 2 3 dial, but the gears still change alright. The bike is much lighter than most CCM and Supercycle bikes. Bottom Line: 
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PRGrimaldi
a Weekend Warrior
from Round Lake, IL, USA Date Reviewed: May 19, 2011 Strengths: Strong Frame, Good Quality Components, Nimble Handling Weaknesses: No Suspension Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: McHenry Prarie Trail Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $210.00 Purchased At: B&G Cyclery Similar Products Used: 1997 Trek Y5 Bike Setup: Stock
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industrialphreak
a Downhiller
from Omaha,NE USA Date Reviewed: May 17, 2011 Strengths: Great basic entry level mnt bike, i use them for motorbicycle projects Weaknesses: no mounting points for disk breaks, needs a little mod's for wider nuvinci drive axel Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Keystone Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $120.00 Purchased At: sals pawn Bike Setup: two stroke, frnt wheel drive 1kW brushed dc, eventually four stroke kit.
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Rob Larkins
a Weekend Warrior
from Des Moines, IA, USA Date Reviewed: October 18, 2010 Strengths: Great solid well built bike. Quality components ie Shimano derailers and gear sets. Weaknesses: A bit heavy. Tire noise on the street (that's a mountain bike) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Street Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $350.00 Purchased At: Ottumwa Bike and Tro Similar Products Used: BMX bikes. Wifes Schwinn (really smooth), TREK 8300 (?) friends bike, lighter and more expensive Bike Setup: Rocks Shox front suspension, reduced bar width (not sure maybe -1 or 2in)
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McCormack
a Weekend Warrior
from Brooklyn NY Date Reviewed: September 8, 2010 Strengths: I had my trek antelope 800 since 1993 and it still rides great! It holds up well in all types of weather.I had the bike for 17 years and the frame is still solid!Make sure you maintain the bike and it will last for ever... Weaknesses: The trek antelope 800 has 21 speeds, wish it had more!! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: city streets Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: Bike shop Similar Products Used: Huffy Bike Setup: New tires, continental 26*1.6 sport contact.Front rear fender, rear rack,front rear lights,shimano shifters,new seat,chain and brake pads
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Zane
a Cross Country Rider
from Gillette Wyoming USA Date Reviewed: July 9, 2010 Strengths: Good and strong I have wrecked off a 10 foot cliff I picked it up and rode away with only minor scraches of the paint the weight is a part I like also I like a little weight when I'm riding it makes the bike more stable Weaknesses: None that I have found Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Meh don't have one Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $150.00 Purchased At: Bike shop Similar Products Used: This is my first nice bike I used wal mart bikes 4 a long time Bike Setup: Stock
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P?ll Jens Reynisson
a Cross Country Rider
from Reykjavík, Iceland Date Reviewed: June 25, 2010 Strengths: It lasts. Weaknesses: Do damping forks or daming on seats Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Langidalur-Steingrímsfjarðaheiði Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $400.00 Purchased At: Örninn, Reykjavík Bike Setup: Orginal
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jzutz
a Weekend Warrior
from Plover, WI, USA Date Reviewed: May 3, 2010 Strengths: Solid - Simple - Sturdy - Stupendous! Weaknesses: Front suspension would be nice. Handlebars should extend higher. Could use a larger main sprocket (3rd). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Green Circle Trail Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $350.00 Purchased At: Wolf Cyclery - Manit Similar Products Used: $350-500 mtb's from bike shops. Front only, or full susp. Bike Setup: Gel seat pad, rear rack, Adapter for a trail-a-bike, lights.
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woobik
a Weekend Warrior
from Pennsville, Nj, USa Date Reviewed: April 14, 2010 Strengths: Fast, light, sturdy, reliable, wide/ample gear range. Weaknesses: I'm a big guy(6' 230lbs) and the seat seems small. Plastic pedals, small pedals. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: Was gifted to me Bike Setup: 21 speeds - nobby tires
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Curtis
a Weekend Warrior
from Leavenworth, Kansas USA Date Reviewed: September 25, 2009 Strengths: This bike is solid, very well built. Every original part of the bike is still on it (except for the tubes). 21 speed, lots to choose from. Weaknesses: Uncomfortable Seat, I wish the handlebars extended a little further forward. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: Santa Fe Bike Shop Bike Setup: Bell LED front and rear lights. Water bottle holder. Bell wireless trip computer. Bell bike lock. Hybrid tires for on road use.
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Paul.34
a Cross Country Rider
from Leeuwarden Netherlands Date Reviewed: July 30, 2009 Strengths: Very tough bike. Heavy but strong! I hope i can ride it for a very long time! It's 830 with fluoriscend yellow colour. It hurts your eyes! Weaknesses: No front suspension, but only ofroad it's a little problem. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Appelscha Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $100.00 Purchased At: Private sales Similar Products Used: Only bargain mtb's with no real brand Bike Setup: Standard. Only placed SPD pedals
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Chicago Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago Date Reviewed: July 8, 2009 Strengths: Light frame. Sturdy frame. Easy gear shift. Easy adjustable seat Weaknesses: Seat is killing me, so I bought a gel seat cover. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Michigan Avenue Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $65.00 Purchased At: Private Seller
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Hawaii65
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Barbara Date Reviewed: June 3, 2009 Strengths: Durability and value Weaknesses: Somewhat heavy compared to today's bikes Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Jesusita Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $399.00 Similar Products Used: First mountain bike 
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HappyTrails
a Cross Country Rider
from Plano, TX, USA Date Reviewed: May 31, 2009 Strengths: This is the toughest bike you'll ever find. Takes a beating year after year and a tune up is pretty much all it has ever needed. Weaknesses: No front shocks. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $250.00 Purchased At: NYC
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kegbelly
a Weekend Warrior
from Huntsville AL usa Date Reviewed: May 3, 2009 Strengths: Strong frame, durable Weaknesses: Suspension would be nice Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $250.00 Purchased At: Bike shop
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