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Submitted by
TommyB
a Weekend Warrior
from New Hampshire-Virginia
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Clough State Park N.H. | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | S&W Cycles, Concord | | Strengths: | I have never had any problems with welds or any other rpart of the bike | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Similar Products Used: | NONE | | Bike Setup: | Single Track | | Bottom Line: | I have been riding my 950 for as long as I remember. I use to take it to the World Cup Downhills at Mount Snow, Vermont. Riders would often comment on the vintage ridged frame and give kudos on it. I have always used it for single track. Yet had no fears running it down a mountain side trail. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from Butler,PA USA
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | too many | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | dealer in pittsburgh | | Strengths: | bombproof frame and components; durability; reliability | | Weaknesses: | heavy; lack of front shocks | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | as supplied by dealer | | Bottom Line: | my first real mountain bike (bought in 1994). If only they still sold something of this quality instead of the disposable crap on the market today | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Nemiroff
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: November 11, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Santa Monica Mountains | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$475.00 | | Purchased At: | new 1992, local bike shop | | Strengths: | strong frame, chromoly; great forest green color (looks black until sunlight hits it!), Deore LX group. Wonderful Shimano shifters, I don't know why Trek decided to change. An absolute bargain when I bought it new, on sale. | | Weaknesses: | a little heavy compared to newer bikes, but can't beat up that steel frame! | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher, Trek 920 | | Bike Setup: | complete Deore LX, no shocks. added bar ends, Panaracer Dart/Smoke tires, pedal straps, and a rear rack... makes one hell of a commuter bike, also fun on trails. | | Bottom Line: | They'll bury me with this thing. If you can find one on eBay, grab it! Took it in to have it cleaned and lubricated, the shop guys were amazed what great shape it was in. Decided to splurge for a new Serfas saddle. It'll last for ANOTHER fifteen years. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bernie
a Racer
from pensacola fla usa
Date Reviewed: September 22, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | no trails here hyway bike paths | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$5.00 | | Strengths: | this bike almost scares me so fast so smooth had to tune it up myself tires sing very little effort to be cruising best bike ive had since my days with a 15 speed raliegh | | Weaknesses: | front end hard to get tight | | Similar Products Used: | raliegh 15 speed | | Bike Setup: | still adjusting all gears origional parts | | Bottom Line: | im riding it until ....... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bo
a Weekend Warrior
from Vienna, Austria
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | somewhere in the Austrian alps | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Powerslide, Germany | | Strengths: | sturdy bike - unbreakable, fast and reliable | | Weaknesses: | no shocks - so what? | | Similar Products Used: | a couple of treks and cannondales before I bought the Trek 950 - none after (except for the occasionally borrowed ones) | | Bike Setup: | original Deore LX/XT combo - no material changes except for the occasional wear and tear (pedals, wires, brake pads, tires and bevels) | | Bottom Line: | I have been riding this bike through high school, university (including courier service) and commuting - a total of over 30.000km. The frame is indesctructible and the bike is quick as lightning. It has seen it's share of curbs, stairs and rocks and is still a pleasure to ride. Always planned on buying a nifty high tech bike when this sturdy f*** breaks down - but no chance so far. I guess it will be buried next to me.. Should you get a hold of one: Buy it and keep it!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fredi
a Weekend Warrior
from Arlington, VA, USA
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bicycle Exchange | | Strengths: | Good solid frame, good parts. | | Weaknesses: | None for the price range. | | Similar Products Used: | Fetish Discipline | | Bike Setup: | LX crank, Ritchie SPD pedals, XT 8 speed shifters, XT V-brakes, XT dérailleurs (front and rear), Sun Rhino lite rims XTR hubs, Manitou Black Comp 100-120, Race Face Evolve stem, Cane Creek S-2 headset. | | Bottom Line: | It was a pretty basic bike when I bought it but it was the best that I could afford. Over time I built it up to be a very good bike. The addition of V-brakes, a suspension fork were the biggest.
I think it's a great entry level MTB and even a bit more. I always said that I wouldn't get a new frame till I broke this one but it never broke. I road that bike hard and it kept on going. I even started racing on it.
It's now just used for groceries and other errands. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe Blough
a Weekend Warrior
from Gifu, Japan
Date Reviewed: October 26, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Be-Hop Gifu | | Strengths: | Fast; frame strength; top-notch parts | | Weaknesses: | Fading paint job (it's ten years old, though); pedal broke within first month; otherwise, nothing | | Similar Products Used: | Jamis | | Bike Setup: | New pedals purchased in year one; no material changes to the bike (besides tires, cables, brake pads etc.) | | Bottom Line: | Strong and fast and versatile. My guess is I've put about 15,000 miles on the bike, mostly on-road. So I haven't exactly been riding the crap out of it, and maybe that is why I haven't had to replace much. Took a new $1200 Jamis (I think the same model costs about $800 in the States) for a ride the other day and thought my 10-year old Trek was the better, faster bike.
This bike still ranks as the best major purchase of my life. If you can get hold of one, buy it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ben
a Weekend Warrior
from west hartford, ct
Date Reviewed: August 15, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | used | | Strengths: | derailers (XT rear, LX front), shifters | | Weaknesses: | BRAKES don't work well when wet | | Bike Setup: | Shimano 515 pedals, Roxshox on front w/ 1" (??) travel | | Bottom Line: | Buy used and cheap (an old 950!) to get in to mtbiking - then you can buy newer when you EARN it. For me, a steal at $75, probably the fewest mech. problems among friends who ride similar (2x/week). Climbs well, okay downhill. Unfortunately envying full susp - though having so much fun, WHY? Maybe just upgrade front shock, though that 1" headset is a pain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Idan Braslavi
a
from Tel Aviv, Israel
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Tel Aviv - Yahud | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Ronny Bicycles | | Strengths: | Steel! Graceful in appearance and handling. No nonsense all arounder. Work horse. | | Weaknesses: | None. Only thing I can think of is that the frame's finish isn't detailed (like I said-No nonsense). | | Similar Products Used: | KHS comp, Trek 920 and numerous others. | | Bike Setup: | Original group-full Shimano LX. Aded-Sella Italia Flite. Wellgo clipless. Richey slakes. Traz x bar ends. | | Bottom Line: | In the end of the day quality steel is the only way to go. and this triple butted frame will handle any job with class, and no complaints. the rigid fork will out weigh and out steer any suspension. I have these babies for almost four years now, and rode them on light touring, commuting, on and off road, for well over 25,000 km. so they've taken more then their share of beating. I like them even better then the day I bought them. they look great, and ride like a dream. buy the 950 if you are a "real" bicycle rider. don't buy them if you are a rich bicycle connoisseur, or Lance Armstrong. This one's a keeper. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Schultz
a Weekend Warrior
from Quartz Hill, CA USA
Date Reviewed: March 6, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Lake Hughes fire roads | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | Pedal Pushers Bike shop | | Strengths: | extremely solid ride and very reliable considering how old it is. Nothing has ever broken on it. | | Weaknesses: | No suspension (at least in front) and original tires are alittle n the weak side | | Similar Products Used: | NA | | Bike Setup: | completely stock, but I am looking to upgrade to front suspension, seat post with suspension, and new tires. | | Bottom Line: | good overall bike, which I am going to keep until I cannot ride anymore. Well worth the money spent. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Vince De Marzo
a
from Sierra Madre, CA USA
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Mt. Wilson Toll Road | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | Pasadena Cyclery | | Strengths: | Tough and reliable product that has seen its share of spills. I use it to trail climb and descend. It is my second mountain bike. I have had it since 1993 and it looks like new. This bike is a great climber on single track trails. The red paint is strong and very chip resistant. The wheels stay in true and I am ready for new tires. | | Weaknesses: | A little jarring on the fast descent but that is what a stron no suspension bikes is best known for. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Stumpjumper | | Bike Setup: | Simano SPD pedals, Stay Kool brake shoes, Blackburn rear rack. | | Bottom Line: | A great oldie but goodie and I will keep it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom Wightman
a Weekend Warrior
from Rockwall, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: March 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Rowlett Creek | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Newspaper | | Strengths: | I bought this bike 5 years ago and it has held up considerably well. This buy can take anything you can give it. The frame is steel but it does not feel heavy when riding. I mainly ride on technical trails and this bike has performed great. It climbs fine and goes down just as well. | | Weaknesses: | The bike did not come with a front suspension fork but that was an easy fix. | | Bike Setup: | XT Rear Derailleur, LX Front derailleur, LX cranks, LX Rapid-Fire shifters, LX Hubs, Manitous SX fork. | | Bottom Line: | If your looking for a starter bike and don't know where to start, find one of these and ride it like there is no tomorrow. This bike will go anywhere and the frame can handle all the abuse you can throw at it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Garth
a Cross Country Rider
from South Africa
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | any | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$397.00 | | Strengths: | Great frame, STEEL! | | Weaknesses: | The tomato red-orange colour takes some getting used to. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 800 sport, Trek 820, Trek 6500, GT Backwoods, Trek 8000 | | Bike Setup: | 1999 TREK 950, 18", Rigid fork, Bontrager Jones tyres, Vuelta rims, LX hubs, derailleurs, shifters, brakes, levers and cassette. HG72 chain, UN52 bottom bracket and Alivio crank (I think I was conned here!), Icon handlebars, stem and seatpost and a selle Italia Onda saddle. | | Bottom Line: | I was looking for a bike to function as a commuter vehicle. My selection criteria were for the bike to have a solid frame, reasonable component mix but most importantly, I wanted a bike, that would not appear desirable to a thief.
I am a secret STEEL lover (even though my race machine is an S-WORKS FSR-XC!) and when I saw the 950, I knew I had to have it. Unfortunately, it looks beautiful so one of my criteria has not been realised! I still think that because the bike appears so retro, (rigid fork, rim brakes, flat pedals) perhaps it would not be as desirable as an aluminium disk braked SPD'd machine.
Anyway how does it ride? My bike is not heavy, so off-the-mark sprints happen easily and handling through twisty singeltrack is a breeze. It also climbs exceptionally well. It was with significant trepidation that I took the bike down some rocky garden trail, and it handled it well. The rigid fork is reasonably hard on the upper body, but it never gets painful and you never feel that you're losing control. I use this bike to pull my daughter (in a bike trailer) on Sunday morning rides and it handles the pavement and the extra stress with notably well.
I believe rigid mountain bikes make you a better rider. Without the suspension fork or rear shock to help you, you are forced to choose better lines when climbing, better routes when descending quickly and you have to be more in touch with your own balance, limits and the bike itself.
I give it 5 jalapenos for value and 5 for its overall performance. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyotadog
a Cross Country Rider
from Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Date Reviewed: October 24, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Old Coal Pits/River Trails | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Auction on eBay | | Strengths: | Top line components, LX and XT
Rapid Fire shifters are best! | | Weaknesses: | Tires are bogus! | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Hoo Koo e Koo | | Bike Setup: | LX shifters and brakes, LX front Drl. XT rear Drl. Stock rigid fork, may upgrade to shock in the future.
| | Bottom Line: | This is a top notch bike, it's an Oldie but a Goodie. It is rock solid and is a great starter bike or a good bike to build to your needs. If you can find an old Trek 950, buy it quick. This bike rocks!!!!And gets 5 Flamin' Chilidogs! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Manahan
a Weekend Warrior
from Kansas City, MO USA
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$560.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Stop | | Strengths: | Indestructable | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Many other bikes | | Bike Setup: | Stock no shock | | Bottom Line: | Ive put many miles on this bike and it still works and looks like new. It was a '95 model bought new in '96. Had the worst wreck of my life on it, picked it up straightened the handlebars and rode it home (after I popped my shoulder back in place) other than a tiny chip in paint and small tear on seat it could be mistaken for new. I love it and wouldnt replace it. I've casualy looked for used ones but cant seem to find any. People like me must be hanging on to them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jason
a Cross Country Rider
from duncanville,tx
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | outback bicycles in 1990 | | Strengths: | This was my first real mountain bike. It was the old lugged steel frame without shocks or shock geometry. It was beautiful forest green and I absolutely loved it. If I could find one today, I would buy it just for the nostalgia of it. The thing was the perfect starter bike, stable, strong, etc... | | Weaknesses: | none, my memory has glossed over all of them | | Similar Products Used: | many, many bikes since then | | Bike Setup: | stock with clipless, a Zoom 150mm stem, these funny horn things called bar ends | | Bottom Line: | I just wrote this because I loved that old bike so much. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg
a Weekend Warrior
from The rolling hills of western Kentucky
Date Reviewed: May 31, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | reclaimed strip mine ground @ home | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Super strong
Bulletproof
Excellent climber
Nice jumper
Fast | | Weaknesses: | Maybe a tad heavy | | Similar Products Used: | Other than friends bikes, None....Haven't had to :) | | Bike Setup: | Pretty much all stock...LX/XT fr.& rear der., LX crankset,shifters,and brakes (cantilever) | | Bottom Line: | Mine is a '93 model. I have had absolutely no problems.
The bike is way strong, yet forgiving too. More flex than aluminum. It climbs up these loose rocky hills great (as long as my legs hold out!). And the descents are even more fun. I can't tell you how much I love this bike!
I have ridden the crap out of this bike, and it just keeps coming back for more. I have wrecked, flipped, endo'ed, and crashed (it's even thrown me off and jumped on me a couple of times, too) but it is none the worse for wear. The trails around here are rough and rocky, yet the bike has held up Excellent.... many other bikes would have fallen apart by now.
I have just bought another, newer bike (wanted a lighter one -w- suspension), but there is no way I'm getting rid of this one! I'll probably upgrade a little at a time.
I can't recommend this bike enough if you are looking for a solid, bullet-proof ride. If you can find one, GET IT!
You won't be sorry!
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Submitted by
George
a Cross Country Rider
from Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Dennison Run / Kennerdell,pa | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | Dealer | | Strengths: | A absolutely bulletproof and compliant frame. As nice riding as many newer bikes. Great climber and excels at twisty singletrack yet pretty stable at high speeds. | | Weaknesses: | None, other than the cantilever brakes that were typical in 1992. | | Similar Products Used: | Rode newer bikes owned by friends but glad to get back on Old Failful. This bike has never let me down. | | Bike Setup: | Have replaced everything except headset. Added v-brakes and worth the money spent. Allsop suspension stem. Ritchey rims, Panaracer Dart & Smoke tires. | | Bottom Line: | Just bought a new Trek (of course) Fuel 90 (non-disc) and am thinking of throwing riser bars and a suspension seatpost on old faithful and converting her to a semi-comfort / hybrid type. I'll ride her till either she breaks or I do. Best money I ever spent. I would recommend a used one to anyone on a budget looking for a good quality bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Berkeley
Date Reviewed: September 6, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Shop in Alexandria, VA years ago | | Strengths: | Beautiful, bomb-proof frame, quality components for the price, running almost all original parts after 8 years of use (I take care of it, though), excellent paint job (almost good as new), nothing beat a good steel frame. | | Weaknesses: | I can't think of any. So what if the frame is a little on the heavy side. | | Similar Products Used: | You name it. | | Bike Setup: | Mostly stock -- Matrix rims, rigid, LX, Deore DX under bar thumb shifers (awesome -- why did they get rid of these??), Girven Flexstem for commuting, rear rack, CONTI Top Touring Tires, fenders, etc. | | Bottom Line: | My second favorite bike (next to my 1981 Austro-Daimler Superleicht). Tough as nails. After learning to ride singletrack on this baby, converted it to a full-time commuter about 4 years ago -- about the time I got my Stumpjumper M2 (which is a bit more fun for the dirt). If you find one in good shape -- buy it. Too bad Trek stopped making the 900 series steel MTBs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from New York
Date Reviewed: April 12, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Great Chromo Frame, Great Price | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Test rode many others | | Bike Setup: | '95 Trek 950 stock at discount in '96; put a '98 RockShox Judy XS fork on in '99; Race Face riser bars in '99 | | Bottom Line: | This is one excellent bike for the money. I have ridden it for 4 years with no problems. The frame is strong and fairly light for a chromoly frame built 5 years ago. It still shifts great and the brakes have had no problems. I put on a Judy XC for and riser bars in '99. I will probably put V Brakes on it eventually b/c I can't stand cantilevers (but that is all they made back then).
I just bought a Rocky Mtn Element Limited Edition Race this year but I definitely am going to keep my Trek around just in case.
Overall, this bike is worht every penny I spent on it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
CadBoy
a Weekend Warrior
from waseca,mn
Date Reviewed: November 28, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
solid bike, good buy for what I got, LX all over with XT rear derailer, frame is tuff | | Weaknesses: |
frame is a little heavy | | Bottom Line: | paid $500 bucks for this 94 bike in 96, a great buy, this bike doesn't do anything particularly well but it has no weakness, I give it 4 flamin chilis | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jace
a Cross-Country Rider
from Portland, OR
Date Reviewed: October 26, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
McKenzie River, OR | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
bomb proof
responsive
trusty | | Weaknesses: |
original wheelset (two tacos) | | Bike Setup: |
Mavic 217, Dart front, chunky back, RS Indy SL, original LX | | Bottom Line: | I bought my 950 in '94 and have ridden the crap out of it since. Just this summer I was riding down Porc rim in awe at how much abuse this bike will still put up with. As for adding shocks to the bike (Dom..), I didn't have any trouble with geometry (19), although I had to upgrade headset and stem to accept threadless. It was worth the couple of bucks though.
Like the rest of you all, I just can't seem to justify replacing it. I'll ride it till it crumples underneath my a**. 5 steamy dead robins to the 950. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Cross-Country Rider
from Atlanta, Ga
Date Reviewed: October 12, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Tsali | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Components, Frame, Shock, value | | Weaknesses: |
It is heavier than newer aluminum bikes, but not by much. Mine weighs 27.5 lbs | | Similar Products Used: |
Gary Fischer | | Bike Setup: |
(1998 Model)
Manitou Spyder fork, Ritchey W.C.S. Titanium pedals | | Bottom Line: | This was my first true mountain bike (I'm 16) and I love it so much that I am hooked on TREK products for life - Cannondale blows. It was such a good value and has proven to be very durable. I ride pretty hard all the time and the bike has held up perfectly for this first yr. Even though its Crome-moly, it still is pretty fast, and comfortable, too. The only change was to clipless after I became a better rider. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dom
a Weekend Warrior
from Surrey, England
Date Reviewed: October 4, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Leith Hill, North Downs, Surrey, England | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Great frame,chromoly, indestructible paintjob. Superb handling. | | Weaknesses: |
None | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized HardRock | | Bike Setup: |
Deore LX groupset, no shocks. | | Bottom Line: | Had this bike since '93. Superb performer on and off road. Off-road it handles like a dream - great uphill and downhill, although the full-suspension bikes are quicker. Only upgrade has been to clipless pedals.
Want to fit front shocks, but worried will upset geometry, handling etc. Any thoughts anyone? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mack
a Weekend Warrior
from freehold, nj
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
good stronge frame. nice components for the money. TREK = BEST | | Similar Products Used: |
specialized hardrock fs, gt timberland, cannondale cad2 | | Bike Setup: |
lx,xt comp. manitou shock, | | Bottom Line: | this bike takes a licking and keeps on ticking. the frame is real stronge and not much heavier than the aluminm frames. flexiblity in the frame feels nice at times. the components are good for the money spent, but i have some kind of clicking buzzing noise in the front rim. bought new tires. i abuse this bike and it has met all my expectations. now you can get your hands on this bike for a good price BUY IT! you wont regret it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
gary
a Weekend Warrior
from ontario
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hardwood Hills | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
good handling
sexy rootbeer paint job
nice ride for a rigid | | Weaknesses: |
Trek house brand rims are a bit suspect | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized Rockhopper, Kona Hahanna | | Bike Setup: |
LX, Panracer Smoke/Dart, shock? What be dat? | | Bottom Line: | I just rode this bike in the Kokanee 24 Hours of Adrenaline relay. My 950 was one of the oldest bikes there, and one of only about 10 rigid rides out of 2000 bikes. But the bike didn't let me down - it took a HUGE amount of abuse with grace and aplomb. Unlike my ass, neck and shoulders, which hurt like hell.I'm started to get a bit of bike envy, but I know I won't get a dime for this bike if I sell it; so methinks I'm going to throw a shock on it and maybe get another 4 years out of it... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawshank
a Weekend Warrior
from Osan AB ROK
Date Reviewed: July 24, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Brown Mountain, Songtan City S. Korea | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
This bike can take a lickin
Fast climber but handles like a dream | | Weaknesses: |
Heavy compared to newer bikes | | Similar Products Used: |
An old a** Giant | | Bike Setup: |
Everything upgraded to 98 XT
Still have a old Manitou Mach 5 shock | | Bottom Line: | Good bike and can pick one up cheap if you can find one. Will take what you can dish out and still perform as well if not better than alot of bikes that cost so much more. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rick
a Cross-Country Rider
from flagstaff, AZ
Date Reviewed: July 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
anything technical | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
good workhorse | | Weaknesses: |
welds | | Similar Products Used: |
Amp B-4 | | Bike Setup: |
Custom singlespeed setup w/ 98' Judy XC w/ air cartridges | | Bottom Line: | I beat the heck out of by bike, aggressinely riding ~4x's a week. I've replaced everything (literally) on this bike, and I've grown to love the frame...the only original component left...if you can call it that. The other day, I managed to snap the toptube from the headtube at the weld. SCARY ride home it was. I wonder how TREK will warranty this...if they do. I don't think they make these steel frames anymore...I loved the way I could see it bend and flex as I climbed.. It made me feel strong or something.
I reccommend this frame to all! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cirel
a Weekend Warrior
from SIngapore
Date Reviewed: April 25, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
light, fast. mine has shocks. performs very well on uneven surfaces. | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Similar Products Used: |
trek 830 | | Bottom Line: | great mtb. if u dun mind buying pre-99 models, this one's not too bad | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mickdarcey
a Cross-Country Rider
from tempe az
Date Reviewed: April 12, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
light, strong thin frame | | Similar Products Used: |
cannondale | | Bike Setup: |
full upgrade to 99 lx mavic 517/xt hubs
easton seatpost, club roost d/h bars
terry saddle | | Bottom Line: | very good frame to upgrade, responsive for ch moly. the frame is now 10 years old
ride every week 30-40 miles on pavement with 1.25 tires. very fast | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam Bowers
a Weekend Warrior
from Greeneville, TN
Date Reviewed: April 11, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Weaver Bend Trail | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
It's jumping ability is tops. | | Weaknesses: |
None | | Similar Products Used: |
Didn't have to try anything else | | Bike Setup: |
Shock? Men don't use shocks. | | Bottom Line: | Hay, when someone gives it to you. It just rules! | | Overall Rating: |
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